Hämmerli 162 Electronic
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 287 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.33 kg
- Introduced
- 1992
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic is a Swiss .22 Long Rifle single-shot free pistol built for ISSF 50-metre free pistol competition. It shares the action of the Model 160 but replaces the mechanical linkage with a battery-powered electronic (solenoid) trigger, offering an extremely light, lag-free, and finely adjustable release. Fitted with fully adjustable target sights, a stippled walnut grip with adjustable palm shelf and rake, and a barrel counterweight system, it was produced by Hämmerli AG of Switzerland from 1992 to 1998.
Free pistols like the Hämmerli 162 use one of the lightest triggers in all of shooting sports — its electronic release can be set so fine that a competitor's heartbeat is enough to disturb the aim, which is exactly why the solenoid trigger removes the mechanical creep of a traditional sear.
The electronic trigger is powered by two 6-volt lithium batteries and fires the round via a solenoid rather than a mechanical sear. The companion Model 160 uses a conventional mechanical trigger.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Hämmerli
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Switzerland
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1992 to 1998
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 287 mm
- Sight radius
- 371 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.33 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Falling block
- Firing mechanism
- Solenoid fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 1
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Electronic trigger
Single shot
Adjustable trigger
Adjustable sights- Adjustable palm shelf
Walnut target grips- Counterweight system
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 151 .22 Long Rifle pistols | 1.33 kg | 900 g | Heavier than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 155 .22 Long Rifle pistols | 287 mm | 140 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 156 .22 Long Rifle pistols | 1 | 9 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Hämmerli 162 Electronic
How much does the Hämmerli 162 Electronic weigh?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic weighs 1.33 kg (2.93 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Hämmerli 162 Electronic?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic is chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
How many rounds does the Hämmerli 162 Electronic hold?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic holds 1 rounds.
How long is the Hämmerli 162 Electronic?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic has a 287 mm (11.30 in) barrel.
Who makes the Hämmerli 162 Electronic?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic is made by Hämmerli (Switzerland).
When was the Hämmerli 162 Electronic introduced?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic was introduced in 1992 and discontinued in 1998.
How does the Hämmerli 162 Electronic operate?
The Hämmerli 162 Electronic uses a falling block action, and its firing mechanism is solenoid fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/hammerli-162-electronic' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "hammerli-162-electronic", "name": "Hämmerli 162 Electronic", "manufacturer": { "id": "hammerli", "name": "Hämmerli", "countryCode": "CH", "foundedYear": 1863, "website": "https://waltherarms.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "e1209cd056d8e246d5f5bd05c752faecd47fbc79eba9c411b20e724db5ca3e62" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "CH", "year_introduced": 1992, "barrel_length_mm": 287, "weight_empty_g": 1330, "action_type": "falling_block"}