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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Calico M960A
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇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
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
128MACHINE PISTOLS38COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS147PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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