Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ULTRA RARE semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson Performance Center PPC9 Limited!
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center PPC9 Limited is a purpose-built, competition-grade 9mm pistol created in small numbers for shooters in Police Pistol Combat and similar precision disciplines. Hand-fitted by the Performance Center, it features a finely tuned action, match barrel, and the distinctive extended sight radius that makes these guns standouts on the line. Because production was limited and each example reflects the high-end craftsmanship of the Performance Center’s peak era, the PPC9 Limited has become a sought-after niche collectible—valued for its accuracy, scarcity, and its role as one of S&W’s most refined competition autos.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Performance Center
Model: PPC9 Limited
Serial: PPC0170
Date of Manufacture: 1998
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Patridge Blade Front with Aristocrat Adjustable TS-45 Tri-Set Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic Wraparound Grips with S&W Markings
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center PPC9 Limited is a purpose-built competition pistol developed to serve the demands of Police Pistol Combat (PPC) and similar precision-oriented disciplines. Introduced in the mid-1990s and produced in limited numbers for several years thereafter, it was engineered during an era when S&W’s Performance Center was at its most experimental and willing to pursue highly specialized, low-volume builds. Based on the 5900-series steel-frame platform, the PPC9 Limited incorporated extensive hand-fitted components, a heavy bull barrel, tightened slide-to-frame tolerances, and an adjustable Aristocrat sighting system—features optimized to deliver the mechanical accuracy and controllability demanded by slow-fire and timed-fire stages.
Model: PPC9 Limited
Serial: PPC0170
Date of Manufacture: 1998
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Patridge Blade Front with Aristocrat Adjustable TS-45 Tri-Set Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic Wraparound Grips with S&W Markings
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center PPC9 Limited is a purpose-built competition pistol developed to serve the demands of Police Pistol Combat (PPC) and similar precision-oriented disciplines. Introduced in the mid-1990s and produced in limited numbers for several years thereafter, it was engineered during an era when S&W’s Performance Center was at its most experimental and willing to pursue highly specialized, low-volume builds. Based on the 5900-series steel-frame platform, the PPC9 Limited incorporated extensive hand-fitted components, a heavy bull barrel, tightened slide-to-frame tolerances, and an adjustable Aristocrat sighting system—features optimized to deliver the mechanical accuracy and controllability demanded by slow-fire and timed-fire stages.
In practice, the pistol stood out for its remarkably stable shooting characteristics, crisp trigger tuning, and the sort of bespoke craftsmanship that defines early-generation Performance Center work. The all-steel construction added mass that mitigated recoil, while the long sight radius and premium barrel made it a favorite among serious competitive shooters and law-enforcement marksmen of the era. Although produced for only a limited window—consistent with many specialized Performance Center offerings—the PPC9 Limited remains respected today for its blend of duty-grade reliability and match-grade precision. As a collectible, it represents both a high point in 1990s S&W custom manufacturing and a specialized tool from a period when tailored competition pistols were built for mastery rather than mass appeal.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled Performance Center case, a serial-matching test-fire target, and all other contents as pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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