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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 92
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1976
- Service Entry Year1976
- DesignerCarlo Beretta, Giuseppe Mazzetti and Vittorio Valle
- Weight (Empty)0.95 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersFrench Military, Gendarmerie Nationale, United States Air Force, Italian law enforcement and military units
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Parabellum (92 series) * .380 ACP (92 series) * .40 S&W (96 series) * 9×21mm IMI (98 series) * 7.65mm Luger (98
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight8.04 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Fire Modesdouble/single action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Safety Typeslide-mounted decocking lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
- Muzzle Energy618
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length125 mm
- Rifling Twist1 turn in 10 in
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Sight Radius160 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length217 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityaccessory rail, interchangeable grips
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production3,500,000
- Production Start1976
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width39 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
3,500,000
units produced
39
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
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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