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[[File:ASP 9.jpg|thumb|right|400px|ASP - 9x19mm.  This is the firearm used in the production of the film ''[[Cobra (1986)|Cobra]]''.]]
[[File:ASP 9.jpg|thumb|right|400px|ASP - 9x19mm.  This is the firearm used in the production of the film ''[[Cobra (1986)|Cobra]]''.]]


The '''ASP''', also known as the '''ASP 9''' or '''ASP 9mm''', is a custom pistol based on the [[Smith & Wesson 39]] first designed and built by Paris Theodore in the 1970s. When Theodore sold his business in the late 70s, the ASP design was purchased by gun makers in Wisconsin, who continued to make the ASP pistols.
The '''ASP''' is a custom pistol based on the [[Smith & Wesson 39]], first designed and built by Paris Theodore in the 1970s. Theodore was the owner of a gun holster shop in New York called Seventrees, Ltd., but he also experimented with firearm designs for special forces alongside making gun holsters; the CIA was one of his customers. The ASP was created to satisfy the needs of these special forces, who wanted a concealable pistol.


The ASP is based on the Smith & Wesson Model 39 or 39-2. Modifications include shortened barrel and slide, fixed barrel bushing, a unique "guttersnipe" system in lieu of conventional sights (featuring a rear slot that looks like a water trough, intended to be used by the shooter in fast instinct aiming), clear Lexan grip panels, and a smoothed gun profile.
Theodore's clandestine weapon production was managed through a sister company, the Armament Systems Procedures Corporation (ASP), from which the pistol gained its name. When Theodore sold his business in the late 70s, the ASP corporation was purchased by gun makers in Wisconsin, who continued to make the ASP pistols.
 
The ASP is based on the Smith & Wesson Model 39 or 39-2. Modifications include shortened barrel and slide, fixed barrel bushing, a unique "guttersnipe" system in lieu of conventional sights (featuring a rear slot that looks like a water trough, intended to be used by the shooter in fast instinct aiming), clear Lexan grip panels, a forefinger grip on the trigger guard, and a smoothed gun profile.


The pistol was notably used by [[James Bond]] in several of the novels written by John Gardner. Also, Felix Leiter carries an ASP in a story by Gardner's successor Raymond Benson (''The Facts of Death''), though Benson had 007 go back to the [[Walther PPK]] and the new [[Walther P99|P99]].   
The pistol was notably used by [[James Bond]] in several of the novels written by John Gardner. Also, Felix Leiter carries an ASP in a story by Gardner's successor Raymond Benson (''The Facts of Death''), though Benson had 007 go back to the [[Walther PPK]] and the new [[Walther P99|P99]].   

Revision as of 23:33, 28 October 2018

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ASP - 9x19mm. This is the firearm used in the production of the film Cobra.

The ASP is a custom pistol based on the Smith & Wesson 39, first designed and built by Paris Theodore in the 1970s. Theodore was the owner of a gun holster shop in New York called Seventrees, Ltd., but he also experimented with firearm designs for special forces alongside making gun holsters; the CIA was one of his customers. The ASP was created to satisfy the needs of these special forces, who wanted a concealable pistol.

Theodore's clandestine weapon production was managed through a sister company, the Armament Systems Procedures Corporation (ASP), from which the pistol gained its name. When Theodore sold his business in the late 70s, the ASP corporation was purchased by gun makers in Wisconsin, who continued to make the ASP pistols.

The ASP is based on the Smith & Wesson Model 39 or 39-2. Modifications include shortened barrel and slide, fixed barrel bushing, a unique "guttersnipe" system in lieu of conventional sights (featuring a rear slot that looks like a water trough, intended to be used by the shooter in fast instinct aiming), clear Lexan grip panels, a forefinger grip on the trigger guard, and a smoothed gun profile.

The pistol was notably used by James Bond in several of the novels written by John Gardner. Also, Felix Leiter carries an ASP in a story by Gardner's successor Raymond Benson (The Facts of Death), though Benson had 007 go back to the Walther PPK and the new P99.

Specifications

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  • Type: Pistol
  • Calibers: 9x19mm
  • Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Length: 6.81 in (17.3 cm)
  • Barrel length: 3.25 in (8.25 cm)
  • Capacity: 7
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Automatic, DAO (Double-Action Only)

The ASP and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title Actor Character Note Date
Commando David Patrick Kelly Sully 1985
Cobra Sylvester Stallone Marion Cobretti Deleted scenes 1986

Video Games

Game Title Mods Notes Release Date
Call of Duty: Black Ops Can be dual-wielded Anachronistic 2010
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