SWD Inc. M-11/NINE 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol, 5.5 in Threaded Barrel, Top-Cocking, 1989, Matte Gray
This 1989 SWD Inc. M-11/NINE is a closed-bolt, straight-blowback 9mm pistol built on a stamped-and-welded steel receiver with a matte gray finish. It features the Cobray circle-snake logo, a top-mounted reciprocating charging knob, and a 5.5 in steel barrel with large-diameter MAC-pattern external threads. Fixed iron sights with a protected rear aperture, right-side ejection, and sling loops round out this U.S.-made example from the late 1980s production era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The retaining clip for the hammer pin is missing. The exterior shows scratches, dings, and handling marks, with minor areas of surface pitting. The bore is clean and shiny. A magazine is not included.
What’s Included
- Black nylon two-point sling
The M-11/NINE layout places a knurled, reciprocating charging knob on the top of the upper receiver, providing the classic top-cocking configuration. Ejection is to the right, and sling loops are present for carry. The stamped-and-welded steel receiver and matte gray finish align with the period-correct construction and appearance.
The 5.5 in steel barrel is threaded with the large-diameter MAC-pattern external threads, offering the recognizable front-end profile of this model. The barrel is fixed to the receiver in the traditional M-11/NINE format for straightforward, blowback operation.
Sighting is via fixed iron sights, with a rear aperture protected by sturdy ears. Controls include a manual safety, and the pistol uses a black synthetic grip that complements the compact profile. Twin front sight-tower lugs with a transverse through-hole are integral at the muzzle end of the upper, consistent with this pattern.
Markings include the Cobray circle-snake logo on the receiver. This example dates to 1989, placing it squarely within the 1980s–early 1990s production era for SWD’s M-11/NINE pistols made in the United States.