The crazy looking Sites Spectre from the 1980’s.

Published on March 27, 2026
Duration: 1:49

This video provides an in-depth look at the Sights Spectre, a 9mm submachine gun designed in 1980 and made in Italy. The presenter highlights its unique features, including an ambidextrous top-mounted charging handle, a manual safety lever, and a second lever that drops the hammer for a double-action first shot. The Spectre's design heavily influenced the BNT KH9. The video notes its use in regional conflicts and its collectible status.

Quick Summary

The Sights Spectre is a 9mm submachine gun from 1980, made in Italy. It features a top-mounted ambidextrous charging handle and safety levers. Its first trigger pull is double-action, with subsequent pulls being lighter. Due to US laws, many are semi-automatic variants. It used 30 or 50-round quad-stacked coffin magazines and influenced the BNT KH9.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Sights Spectre
  2. 00:04Semi-Automatic Conversion & US Laws
  3. 00:11Design Origin and Usage
  4. 00:18Unique Features: Charging Handle
  5. 00:29Ambidextrous Safety and Hammer Drop Levers
  6. 00:40Double Action Trigger Mechanism
  7. 00:52Subsequent Trigger Pull
  8. 00:58Sights and Stock Configuration
  9. 01:07BNT KH9 Inspiration
  10. 01:20Magazine Release and Magazines
  11. 01:32Conclusion: 1980s Gun History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sights Spectre and what are its key features?

The Sights Spectre is a 9mm submachine gun designed in 1980 and made in Italy. Key features include a top-mounted charging handle, ambidextrous safety and hammer-dropping levers, and a double-action first trigger pull followed by lighter subsequent pulls. It was designed to accept quad-stacked coffin magazines.

Why is the Sights Spectre often seen in a semi-automatic configuration in the US?

In the US, fully automatic firearms like submachine guns are heavily regulated under laws such as the National Firearms Act. Civilian imports are typically converted to semi-automatic operation to comply with these regulations, making them legal for civilian ownership.

What is the historical significance of the Sights Spectre?

Designed in 1980, the Sights Spectre saw use in regional conflicts like those in Yugoslavia. It is also recognized for its innovative design elements for the era, such as ambidextrous controls, and is considered a collectible firearm with a design that influenced later models like the BNT KH9.

What type of magazines does the Sights Spectre use?

The Sights Spectre is known for its use of specialized magazines, specifically 30 or 50-round coffin magazines. These magazines are quad-stacked, allowing for a high ammunition capacity in a relatively compact package.

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