Zigana (pistol)

Zigana PX-9
Zigana Sport
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
In service	2001-Present
Used by	Malaysian Army Azerbaijani Armed Forces Philippine National Police
Production history
Designer	TİSAŞ
Manufacturer	TİSAŞ
Variants	Variants
Specifications
Width	37 mm[1] 33 mm (M16)[2]
Height	139 mm[1] 142 mm (M16)[2]
Cartridge	9×19mm Parabellum[1] 9x21mm IMI .40 S&W .45 ACP
Feed system	15 round magazine
Sights	Iron sights[3]

Zigana is a semi-automatic pistol produced by Turkish firearm manufacturing company TİSAŞ. The pistol began production in 2001 and is one of the first pistols from Turkey with an original design.^[4] Zigana pistols have a locked-slide short recoil operating mechanism with a modified Browning-type locking system. In addition, these pistols also have an automatic firing pin block.^[3] The Zigana PX-9 model is produced in Malaysia in partnership with Turkey. In Pakistan, unlicensed Zigana models are produced and sold by local workshops.^[5]

Variants

Model	Barrel length (mm)	Length (mm)	Weight (g)	Magazine capacity
Zigana K[6]	105	190	850	15
Zigana KC[7]	105	190	844	15
Zigana T[8]	130	220	918	15
Zigana F[1]	117	205	880	15
Zigana FC[9]	117	204	870	15
Zigana M16[2]	126	213	810	15
Zigana 63[10]	117	204	874	15
Zigana Sport[11]	130	214	920	15
Zigana PX-9[12]	102,5	180	720	18+1 Mec Gar Magazines made in Italy
Zigana P9L[13]	114,5	191,5	770	15
Zigana P9LC[14]	114,5	191,5	760	15

Zigana is imported by American Tactical Imports in the United States and marketed under the FS9 and FS40 names. In addition, the Zigana K and Zigana F models are licensed under the name of Zəfər, Zəfər-K and Inam by the Ministry of Defense Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan.^[15]

Users (non civil)

•  Azerbaijan: Zəfər, Zəfər-K, Zəfər-P and Inam variants in use by Azerbaijani Armed Forces and Police Units.^[16]
•  Turkey: Used by a limited number of military units and private security companies.^[3]
•  Philippines: The Zigana PX-9 model is used by the Philippine police forces.^{[17][better source needed][18]}
•  Malaysia: Annually, 20,000 Zigana PX-9 model pistols are produced mostly for the use of Malaysian military personnel and police.^[19][20]

References

1. "Zigana F". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
2. "Zigana M16". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
3. "Zigana pistol (Turkey)". Modern Firearms. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 16 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
4. "TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY PRODUCT CATALOGUE". www.ssb.gov.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
5. "Arşivlenmiş kopya". Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
6. "Zigana K". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
7. "Zigana KC". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
8. "Zigana T". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
9. "Zigana FC". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
10. "Zigana 63". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
11. "Zigana Sport". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
12. "TİSAŞ | Trabzon Silah Sanayi A.Ş."
13. "TİSAŞ | Trabzon Silah Sanayi A.Ş."
14. "Arşivlenmiş kopya". Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
15. "TİSAŞ-dan 30 ölkəyə tapança" (in Azerbaijani). azeridefence.com. Archived from the original on 27 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
16. Ordu; Ordu. ""Zəfər" yaxın döyüşün qorxunc silahıdır". Ordu.Az. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
17. Caldwell, Virgil (2020-08-24). "Gun Review: Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm Pistol". The Truth About Guns. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
18. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/davao-police-given-tactical-gear
19. Acar, İbrahım (2019-04-08). "Turkish firearms firm to establish factory in Malaysia". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
20. sabah, daily (2019-04-02). "Turkish firearms firm signs deal with Malaysian company for joint production of police weapons". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-05-28.