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Machine Pistols · United States · 1986
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ARES FMG
ARES FMG Photo: Michael J. Burrage · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
0
Magazine Capacity
30
Concealability
90
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1986
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
47/53
Cold War
168/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
0
Magazine Capacity
30
Concealability
90
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
ARES FMG
Production
1986–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1984
  • DesignerFrancis Warin
  • Weight (Empty)2.09 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction6MOD.6
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1986Production started
40
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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