Modern weapons

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After World War II most nations adopted 9 mm Luger pistols for military use. The most popular version was the FN Browning Hi-Power, which was the first high capacity pistol; another popular model was the Walther P38 because of its many modern safety features. In 1971 Smith & Wesson was the first company to offer a safe double-action high capacity pistol with its |Model 59. CZ launched its CZ-75 in 1975. Beretta released its Beretta 92 in 1976. Glock came up with the ultra modern Glock 17 in 1982 and SIG-Sauer introduced its model P226 in 1983. In the early 90s, Heckler & Koch combined what they thought were the most desirable attributes of semi-automatics in their pistol, the HK USP.

After World War II, semi-automatic pistols have replaced revolvers in the military as well as (although more slowly) in police use. Today, revolvers are mainly found in the fields of civilian self-defense, hunting, and target practice.

a small list of modern weapons: