The 98FS is the 9x21mm variant of the 92FS, developed specifically for the Italian and European civilian market where 9mm Parabellum is classified as a military cartridge and prohibited for civilian ownership. The 9x21mm cartridge is dimensionally similar to 9mm but the case is 2mm longer, giving it a civilian-legal classification. Performance is near-identical to 9mm in standard configurations. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9x21mm Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1990, Italy Weight: 33.3 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Active Intended use: Law Enforcement, European Civilian Market