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Beretta 93R
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Beretta93R

Machine Pistols · Italy · 1979
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Beretta93R

Beretta 93R
Beretta 93R Photo: Author · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
50
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Italy
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1979–1993
Operators3 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
18/53
Cold War
61/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
50
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Beretta 93R
Country
Production
1979–1993
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1979
  • DesignerBeretta
  • Weight (Empty)1.17 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersItalian counterterrorism forces (Polizia di Stato, Nucleo Operativo Centrale di Sicurezza, Carabinieri Gruppo di Intervento Speciale), Los Angeles Police Department
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1979
  • Production End1993
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1979Production started
  2. 1993Production ended
47
years in service
14
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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