Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Browning BDA
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1983
- Service Entry Year1980
- DesignerFabrique Nationale
- Weight (Empty)0.92 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersFinnish Defence Forces, Lebanese Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity14
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity350 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length118 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights, front – blade, rear – notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length200 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitymultiple variants (standard, medium, compact, double-action only)
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1983
- Production End1999
- Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width38 mm
- Height130 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1983Production started
- 1999Production ended
43
years in service
16
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BROWNING BDA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / 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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