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Beretta M12
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BerettaM12

Machine Pistols · Italy · 1959
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BerettaM12

Beretta M12
Beretta M12 Photo: italian army · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Italy
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959
Operators24 countries
Quantity12
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
3/32
Early Cold War
26/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Beretta M12
Country
Production
1959–
Quantity
12
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1959
  • Service Entry Year1959
  • DesignerBeretta
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.82 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity32
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire550
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual, grip, cocking handle
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Sighting Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1958
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1959Production started
67
years in service
12
units produced
24
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
BERETTA M12 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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