Sphinx Systems

Sphinx Systems Limited
Sphinx Systems Limited
Place of origin	Switzerland
Service history
Used by	See Users
Production history
Manufacturer	Sphinx Systems
Produced	1976 – 2016
Specifications
Mass	1050-1250 g (Depending on model);
Length	210 mm;
Barrel length	95-115 mm;
Cartridge	9×19mm (9mm series); .40 S&W (.40 S&W series); .45 ACP (.45 series);
Feed system	Detachable box magazine: 10, 16 or 17 rounds (Standard/Tactical 9mm series); 14 rounds (.40 S&W); 12 rounds (.45 ACP);

Sphinx Systems Limited was a Swiss-based manufacturer of high quality pistols used mainly by special forces, elite police units and sports shooters. Sphinx was founded in 1976, specializing in tooling and machining, and then diversified into the firearms industry during the 1980s. Sphinx is best known for its development work on the original Czech-designed CZ 75 pistol, which evolved into the Sphinx 2000, Sphinx 3000 custom competition pistol, and Sphinx SDP Compact. Sphinx went out of business in July 2016.