The SKE 97 semi-auto pistol is one of the most extensively tested and duty-proven handgun designs in the world. The SKE 97 semi-automatic pistol is a double- action/single-action handgun, designed for superior reliability in virtually any scenario. Checkered grip panels provide a positive, reliable grip in any environment, even with gloved hands. The SKE 97 utilizes a short recoil, delayed blowback system for enhanced control, while an open-top slide that virtually eliminates jams for superior reliability.