The crazy looking Sites Spectre from the 1980’s.

Published on March 27, 2026
Duration: 1:49

This video provides an overview of the Sights Spectre, a 9mm submachine gun designed in 1980 and manufactured in Italy. Due to US import laws, the example shown is semi-automatic. The Spectre features a top-mounted charging handle, ambidextrous manual safety and hammer drop levers, and a unique double-action trigger mechanism that results in a long, heavy initial pull followed by a light pull for subsequent shots. It was known to feed from 30 or 50-round quad-stacked coffin magazines and has been noted for its use in regional conflicts. The BNT KH9 is mentioned as a modern firearm heavily inspired by the Spectre.

Quick Summary

The Sights Spectre is a 1980s Italian 9mm firearm known for its unique top-mounted charging handle and ambidextrous safety/hammer drop levers. It features a double-action trigger with a heavy initial pull followed by a light subsequent pull. The Spectre feeds from 30 or 50-round quad-stacked coffin magazines and is a collectible piece of 1980s firearms history.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Sights Spectre
  2. 00:07Import and Legal Status
  3. 00:11Design and History
  4. 00:15Origin and Caliber
  5. 00:18Unique Features Overview
  6. 00:22Top Charging Handle
  7. 00:29Ambidextrous Safety and Hammer Drop Levers
  8. 00:40Double Action Mechanism
  9. 00:45Trigger Pull Characteristics
  10. 00:58Sights and Stock Configuration
  11. 01:07Modern Inspiration: BNT KH9
  12. 01:20Magazine Release and Capacity
  13. 01:32Conclusion: 1980s Gun History

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the unique features of the Sights Spectre?

The Sights Spectre, a 9mm firearm from the 1980s, features a top-mounted charging handle with 'wings', ambidextrous manual safety and hammer drop levers, and a double-action trigger system. The initial trigger pull is long and heavy, becoming light for subsequent shots.

What type of magazines does the Sights Spectre use?

The Sights Spectre is designed to accept 30 or 50-round quad-stacked coffin magazines. These specialized magazines allow for a higher ammunition capacity in a relatively compact form factor for its era.

Is the Sights Spectre a modern firearm?

No, the Sights Spectre was designed in 1980 and imported into the US in the late 1980s. It is considered a collectible firearm from that era. The BNT KH9 is a modern firearm that was heavily inspired by the Spectre's design.

Why is the Sights Spectre semi-automatic in the US?

The example shown is semi-automatic due to 'stupid US laws,' implying regulations that restrict the import or sale of fully automatic firearms to civilians. Many imported submachine guns were converted to semi-automatic for the US market.

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