Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
AP-9
Category
Country
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
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge9×19 mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length216 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Production Start1988
- Production End1994
- Unit Cost279 USD
- Variants9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
- 1994Production ended
38
years in service
6
years in production
127
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
331PISTOLS71COLD WAR · PISTOLS1317UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS35PRICE · PISTOLS910PRICE · ALL WEAPONS505PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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