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Bersa83

Pistols · Argentina · 1988
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Bersa83

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
45
Reliability
75
Concealability
85
Ergonomics
60
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Argentina
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1988–1994
Operators7 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Pistols MASS Rating
76/112
Cold War
356/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
45
Reliability
75
Concealability
85
Ergonomics
60
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Bersa 83
Category
Country
Production
1988–1994
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
76
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)0.694 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.380 ACP
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length17 mm
  • Bullet Weight6.2 g
  • RimfireNo
▣Operation1MOD.1
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity375 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Height120 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1988Production started
  2. 1994Production ended
38
years in service
6
years in production
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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