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Pistols · United States · 1988
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
55
Accuracy
70
Magazine Capacity
75
Reliability
65
Concealability
30
Ergonomics
60
Recoil Control
60
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1988–1994
Operators1 countries
Quantity127
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Pistols MASS Rating
71/112
Cold War
331/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
55
Accuracy
70
Magazine Capacity
75
Reliability
65
Concealability
30
Ergonomics
60
Recoil Control
60
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
40
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
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Category
Production
1988–1994
Quantity
127
Unit Price (current)
$279
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
71
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$279
Inflation: +%0
60
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1988
  • Weight (Empty)1.559 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Production Start1988
  • Production End1994
  • Unit Cost279 USD
  • Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1988Production started
  2. 1994Production ended
38
years in service
6
years in production
127
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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