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ColtAdvancedPistonCarbine

Assault Rifles · United States
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
80
Weight
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryAssault Rifles
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
29/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
80
Weight
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Colt Advanced Piston Carbine
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2011
  • Service Entry Year2010
  • Weight (Empty)3.18 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity884 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2011
  • Variants1
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Colt Advanced Piston CarbineSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Malaysia———
—Singapore———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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