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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
Bernardelli model USA
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1975
- Service Entry Year1975
- DesignerGiuseppe Beretta
- Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length22.9 mm
- Calibre Classlarge
- Bullet Weight15.2 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessingle-action, double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger TypeDA/SA
- Safety Typemanual thumb safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Rifling Twist1:16"
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer frame
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylimited (standard grip panels)
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1975Production started
- 1995Production ended
51
years in service
20
years in production
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Bernardelli model USA 05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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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