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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Bauer Automatic
Category
Country
Production
1972–1984
Unit Price (current)
$85
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
111
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$85
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1972
- DesignerRobert Bauer Sr.
- Weight (Empty)0.284 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersLEOs, detectives, civilians
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.25 ACP
- Calibre6.35 mm
- Case Length15.6 mm
- Calibre Class.25 ACP
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
- Safety Typethumb safety
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity760 m/s
- Effective Range (point)10 m
- Maximum Range25 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length53.3 mm
- Sight TypeFixed, integral machined in the slide.
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length102.5 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Furniture Materialplastic or wood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Production Start1972
- Production End1984
- Unit Cost70 USD
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width25.5 mm
- Height70.5 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1972Production started
- 1984Production ended
54
years in service
12
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
561PISTOLS111COLD WAR · PISTOLS2485UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS42PRICE · PISTOLS935PRICE · ALL WEAPONS516PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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