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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
Beretta 21A Bobcat
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1984
- DesignerBeretta
- Weight (Empty)0.335 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge* .22 LR * .25 ACP (6.35 mm)
- Calibre6.35 mm
- RimfireYes
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle- and double-action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted, thumb-operated rear-locking safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length61 mm
- Sight TypeFixed open sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length125 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1984
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width28 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
42
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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.
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.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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