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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 OHWS
💰 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 Year1991
- DesignerColt
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersUnited States Special Operations Command
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Calibre Class.45
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length121 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length249 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitysuppressor and laser aiming module
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production30
- Production Start1991
- Production End1993
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1991Production started
- 1993Production ended
35
years in service
2
years in production
30
units produced
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 PAGE4terms
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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