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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 Lightning pistol
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- Weight (Empty)1.27 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.22 LR
- Bullet Weight2.59 g
- RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity335 m/s
- Muzzle Energy170
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range150 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length235 mm
⬢Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 1993Production ended
46
years in service
13
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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