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Pistols · United States · 1970
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ASPpistol

ASP pistol
ASP pistol Photo: Mr vladamir · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
40
Reliability
70
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
65
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1970–1987
Operators2 countries
Quantity450
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Pistols MASS Rating
56/112
Cold War
263/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
40
Reliability
70
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
65
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
ASP pistol
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1970–1987
Quantity
450
Unit Price (current)
$475
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
56
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$475
Inflation: +%0
66
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 Year1970
  • DesignerParis Theodore
  • Weight (Empty)0.68 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production450
  • Production Start1970
  • Production End1987
  • Unit Cost475 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1987Production ended
56
years in service
17
years in production
450
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A breech mechanism in artillery where the breechblock slides vertically downward to open or close the breech.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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