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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
APB pistol
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-auto, burst, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇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
- Overall Length225 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
54
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
128MACHINE PISTOLS38COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS1066RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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