Wildey

For the area in Barbados, see Wildey, Barbados.

Wildey
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerWildey J. Moore
Designed1973
ManufacturerUSA Firearms Corp. - Wildey Guns
(current)[1]
Wildey F.A., Inc.
(1996–2011)[2][3]
Wildey, Inc.
(1983–1996)[4]
Wildey Firearms Company, Inc.
(1980–1982)[5]
Produced1980–2011
2016–present
Specifications
Mass1.8 kg (4 lb) (with 5-in barrel)
Length127 mm (5 in)
Barrel length
  • 5 in (127 mm)
  • 6 in (152 mm)
  • 7 in (178 mm)
  • 8 in (203 mm)
  • 10 in (254 mm)
  • 12 in (305 mm)
  • 14 in (356 mm)
  • 18 in (457 mm)
Cartridge
ActionGas-operated
Feed system7 or 8-round detachable box magazine
SightsIron sights
USA Firearms Corp.-Wildey Guns
Company typePrivate
IndustryFirearms
PredecessorWildey F.A., Inc. (1996–2011)
Founded1973
FounderWildey J. Moore
Headquarters
Winsted, Connecticut
,
US
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Charles Rhoades (Pres.)[6]
Charles Rhoades (VP)
Jessica Rhoades (VP)
ProductsHandguns, Ammunition, Shooting Accessories
ParentUSA Firearms Corporation
Websitewww.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.[7]

  1. ^ Nathaniel F. (September 30, 2015). "Wildey Guns Is Back!". The Firearm Blog. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Connecticut Business Registry Search (Wildey F.A., Inc.)". Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Fjestad, S.P. (2013). Blue Book of Gun Values (34th ed.). Blue Book Publications, Inc. p. 2085. ISBN 1-936120-31-3.
  4. ^ "Connecticut Business Registry Search (Wildey, Inc.)". Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  5. ^ "Wildey, Inc". Blue Book of Gun Values. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  6. ^ "Connecticut Business Registry Search (USA Firearms Corp.)". Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "The Wildey". WildeyGuns.com. Wildey F.A. 2005. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2016.