Wildey
| Wildey | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Wildey J. Moore |
| Designed | 1973 |
| Manufacturer | USA Firearms Corp. - Wildey Guns (current) Wildey F.A., Inc. (1996–2011) Wildey, Inc. (1983–1996) Wildey Firearms Company, Inc. (1980–1982) |
| Produced | 1980–2011 2016–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.8 kg (4 lb) (with 5-in barrel) |
| Length | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Barrel length |
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| Cartridge | |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Feed system | 7 or 8-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firearms |
| Predecessor | Wildey F.A., Inc. (1996–2011) |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Founder | Wildey J. Moore |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Charles Rhoades (Pres.) Charles Rhoades (VP) Jessica Rhoades (VP) |
| Products | Handguns, Ammunition, Shooting Accessories |
| Parent | USA Firearms Corporation |
| Website | www.usafirearmscorp.com |
The Wildey is a gas-operated, double- or single-action pistol designed by Wildey J. Moore. It was designed to fire several high-pressure proprietary cartridges including the .45 Winchester Magnum and the .475 Wildey Magnum. They are currently being produced by USA Firearms Corp.-Wildey Guns of Winsted, Connecticut.