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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 559 is a classic piece of American firearms engineering, introduced in 1980 as an all-steel variant of the popular 'Second Generation' alloy-framed model 459. Chambered in 9mm, this semi-automatic pistol features a 4-inch barrel and is designed for precision, durability, and reliability in a variety of shooting scenarios. As a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) pistol, the 559 offers the flexibility of a smooth first-shot double-action pull follow …