Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Erma ESP 85A
💰 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 Year1988
- DesignerStuart N. Lake
- Weight (Empty)1.14 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable Usersprivate security companies
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.22 LR, .32 S&W Long
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Calibre Classrimfire
- RimfireYes
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle-action
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length152.4 mm
- Sight TypeInterchangeable blade front sight, micrometer fully adjustable read.
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length254 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1988
- Production End1994
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1988Production started
- 1994Production ended
38
years in service
6
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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