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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
Browning BDA380
💰 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 Year1976
- DesignerPietro Beretta S.p.A.
- Weight (Empty)0.68 kg
- Notable UsersBelgian Judicial Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.32 ACP (140DA only); .380 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Class9×17mm
- Bullet Weight6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesDA/SA
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity13
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length97 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length173 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1976
- Production End1997
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35 mm
- Height122 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1976Production started
- 1980Entered service
- 1997Production ended
50
years in service
21
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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