Sites Spectre HC 9mm

Published on February 17, 2016
Duration: 17:07

The Sites Spectre HC is a rare 1980s 9mm pistol, originally an SMG design, notable for its heavy all-steel construction and unique quad-stack 'coffin' magazine. While offering good accuracy, its complex magazine can cause feeding issues. The pistol features a distinctive decocker for a DA/SA striker-fired system and a non-reciprocating charging handle, though some controls can be difficult to reach.

Quick Summary

The Sites Spectre HC is a rare 1980s 9mm pistol known for its heavy all-steel construction (over 6 lbs) and unique quad-stack 'coffin' magazine holding 30-50 rounds. It features a DA/SA striker-fired action with a decocker, originally derived from the Spectre M4 SMG.

Chapters

  1. 00:28Introduction: Sites Spectre HC 9mm
  2. 00:48Quad-Stack Coffin Magazine Explained
  3. 01:09Controls and Ergonomics Overview
  4. 02:02Unique DA/SA Striker Mechanism
  5. 03:00Weight and Build Quality Analysis
  6. 03:24SMG Heritage: Spectre M4
  7. 04:55Field Stripping Procedure Walkthrough
  8. 08:14Range Performance & Magazine Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sites Spectre HC pistol?

The Sites Spectre HC is a rare 9mm semi-automatic pistol from the 1980s, originally designed in Italy as a civilian variant of the Spectre M4 submachine gun. It's known for its all-steel construction and unique quad-stack magazine.

What is unique about the Sites Spectre HC's magazine?

The Spectre HC features a distinctive quad-stack 'coffin' or 'casket' magazine, capable of holding 30 or 50 rounds. These magazines are rare, expensive, and can sometimes cause feeding issues if not properly maintained.

What kind of action does the Sites Spectre HC use?

It employs a unique double-action/single-action (DA/SA) striker-fired mechanism. A decocker allows for a double-action first shot, with subsequent shots being single-action with a lighter pull.

How heavy is the Sites Spectre HC pistol?

The all-steel construction makes the Sites Spectre HC exceptionally heavy for a pistol, weighing over 6 pounds. Specifically, it was measured at 6 pounds 2.8 ounces in the review.

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