Higgins, K.
and Lord, C.
(1998),
Autoloading Pistols for Police Officers, NIJ Standard-0112.03 (Accessed May 10, 2026)
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Autoloading Pistols for Police Officers
Published
Author(s)
, C K. Lord
Abstract
This standard establishes performance requirements and test methods for pistols to be used by law enforcement officers. This standard is a general revision of and supersedes NIJ Standard-0112.02 dated January 1995, and addresses new pistol designs, calibers, revised procedures for verifying headspace, and general revision of the testing procedures. NIJ Standard-0112.02 added the 10mm and 40 S&W calibers. This revision of the standard deletes the 10mm and adds the 357 SIG caliber. This standard is intended for use in assessing the acceptability of new or reissue autoloading pistols. It does not address specific safety devices, full or partial magazine release, pistol shot group size, accuracy, or sights, nor does this standard address service life (endurance testing).Citation
NIJ Standard-0112.03
Pub Type
Others
Keywords
autoloading pistols, firearms, law enforcement, pistols, test methods
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Created August 5, 1998, Updated February 19, 2017