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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
Colt 1991
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1991
- Service Entry Year1991
- Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length22.8 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight230 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typemanual thumb safety
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity253 m/s
- Muzzle Energy370
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
- Accuracy2.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Rifling Twist1:16
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed
- Sight Radius165 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length216 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1991
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35 mm
- Height138 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1991Production started
35
years in service
24
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries25country
ArgentinaACTIVE
AustraliaACTIVE
BrazilACTIVE
CanadaACTIVE
ColombiaACTIVE
FranceACTIVE
GermanyACTIVE
IndonesiaACTIVE
IsraelACTIVE
ItalyACTIVE
JapanACTIVE
MalaysiaACTIVE
MexicoACTIVE
PhilippinesACTIVE
Saudi ArabiaACTIVE
SingaporeACTIVE
South AfricaACTIVE
South KoreaACTIVE
SpainACTIVE
ThailandACTIVE
TurkeyACTIVE
United Arab EmiratesACTIVE
United KingdomACTIVE
United StatesACTIVE
KuwaitRETIRED 05 / 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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