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APB pistol
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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APBpistol

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1972
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APBpistol

APB pistol
APB pistol Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1972
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
38/53
Cold War
128/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
APB pistol
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weight (Empty)1.02 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.26 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×18mm Makarov
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity340 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
  • Maximum Range150 m
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
  • Barrel Length140 mm
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1972Production started
54
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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