Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Caliber: 9mm
Model/Size: Performance Center PPC-9
Finish: Stainless Steel
Condition: Pre-Owned
Box/Papers: Manual and Test Target inside Perf Center Aluminum Case
Offered here is a Smith & Wesson Performance Center PPC-9, a stainless steel, 5-inch semiautomatic competition pistol manufactured circa 2000, during the era of renowned pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg's leadership at the Performance Center.
Established in 1989, the Smith & Wesson Performance Center recruited Liebenberg as its Chief Engineer, bringing his considerable expertise in precision pistolsmithing to the company's premium firearms division. The PPC-9 represents the specialized competition work for which the early Performance Center became particularly well regarded.
Developed specifically for Police Pistol Combat competition, the PPC-9 was engineered for exceptional accuracy and consistency. This example features a 5-inch precision barrel marked "9mm P Performance," fitted with the distinctive Briley spherical barrel bushing, a system designed to maintain consistent barrel alignment and lockup while accommodating the barrel's movement during cycling. The Performance Center's meticulous slide-to-frame fitting further distinguished these pistols from conventional production models.
The PPC-9's competition credentials were demonstrated at the national level. At the 2001 National Police Shooting Championships, LAPD officer Stefanie Diaz used a 5-inch Smith & Wesson PPC-9 to win High Woman honors, an impressive achievement that underscores the capabilities of these specialized target pistols.
Manufactured during the formative years of the Performance Center, when traditional metal-framed Smith & Wesson semiautomatics were receiving some of their finest custom attention, this PPC-9 remains in excellent condition and represents a particularly interesting example of the company's precision competition firearms.
Ships FedEx 2nd Day with (7) 15 rd. magazines
Click here to view high resolution photos
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Caliber: 9mm
Model/Size: Performance Center PPC-9
Finish: Stainless Steel
Condition: Pre-Owned
Box/Papers: Manual and Test Target inside Perf Center Aluminum Case
Offered here is a Smith & Wesson Performance Center PPC-9, a stainless steel, 5-inch semiautomatic competition pistol manufactured circa 2000, during the era of renowned pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg's leadership at the Performance Center.
Established in 1989, the Smith & Wesson Performance Center recruited Liebenberg as its Chief Engineer, bringing his considerable expertise in precision pistolsmithing to the company's premium firearms division. The PPC-9 represents the specialized competition work for which the early Performance Center became particularly well regarded.
Developed specifically for Police Pistol Combat competition, the PPC-9 was engineered for exceptional accuracy and consistency. This example features a 5-inch precision barrel marked "9mm P Performance," fitted with the distinctive Briley spherical barrel bushing, a system designed to maintain consistent barrel alignment and lockup while accommodating the barrel's movement during cycling. The Performance Center's meticulous slide-to-frame fitting further distinguished these pistols from conventional production models.
The PPC-9's competition credentials were demonstrated at the national level. At the 2001 National Police Shooting Championships, LAPD officer Stefanie Diaz used a 5-inch Smith & Wesson PPC-9 to win High Woman honors, an impressive achievement that underscores the capabilities of these specialized target pistols.
Manufactured during the formative years of the Performance Center, when traditional metal-framed Smith & Wesson semiautomatics were receiving some of their finest custom attention, this PPC-9 remains in excellent condition and represents a particularly interesting example of the company's precision competition firearms.
Ships FedEx 2nd Day with (7) 15 rd. magazines
Click here to view high resolution photos
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