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Calico M960A
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CalicoM960A

Machine Pistols · United States · 1990
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CalicoM960A

Calico M960A
Calico M960A Photo: joelogon / Joe Loong, cropped by user:Atirador. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
90
Concealability
60
Accuracy
50
Reliability
45
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
38/53
Cold War
128/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
90
Concealability
60
Accuracy
50
Reliability
45
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Calico M960A
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1990
  • DesignerCalico Light Weapons Systems
  • Weight (Empty)2.17 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)2.92 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge9×19mm Luger
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Bullet Weight7.5 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length157 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights, can have various sights mounted
  • Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Calico M960A 1990
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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