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BenelliCBM2

Machine Pistols · Italy · 1980
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BenelliCBM2

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
0
Magazine Capacity
65
Concealability
70
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Italy
ManufacturerBenelli Armi
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1980–1989
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
35/53
Cold War
116/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
0
Magazine Capacity
65
Concealability
70
Accuracy
55
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Benelli CB M2
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1980–1989
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length200 mm
  • Sight TypeFixed iron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1989Production ended
46
years in service
9
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Ammunition in which the propellant is encased in a combustible or consumable material, eliminating the traditional metal cartridge case.
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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