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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
Benelli CB M2
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1980–1989
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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
◎General1MOD.1
- Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge9×25 mm AUPO
- Calibre9 mm
- Caseless AmmunitionYes
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity40
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length200 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 1989Production ended
46
years in service
9
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
116MACHINE PISTOLS35COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS220ITALY · ALL WEAPONS147PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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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