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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
AMT Hardballer
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1977
- Weight (Empty)1.08 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.31 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersHitman franchise, The Terminator
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.45 ACP; 10mm Auto (Javelina); .40 S&W (Commando); .400 Corbon (Accelerator)
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length23 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight230 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typewide target style trigger with adjustable trigger stop
- Safety Typegrip safety, beavertail grip safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeFully adjustable Millett rear sight; front blade; Fixed sights on Government models
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length216 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Furniture Materialstainless steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1977
- Production End2002
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1977Production started
- 2002Production ended
49
years in service
25
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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