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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1983
- DesignerMichael Dixon, Thomas Dornaus
- Weight (Empty)1.08 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge10mm Auto; .45 ACP
- Calibre10.16 mm
- Case Length25.2 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight15.6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessingle-action, double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Safety Typeframe-mounted manual safety, internal firing pin block
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
- Muzzle Energy580
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable 3-dot type; rear notch, front blade
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length222.25 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularity.45 ACP conversion kit
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,500
- Production Start1983
- Production End1986
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width31.75 mm
- Height146.05 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1983Production started
- 1986Production ended
43
years in service
3
years in production
1,500
units produced
04 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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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