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FAMAE SAF
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Machine Pistols · Chile · 1993
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FAMAESAF

FAMAE SAF
FAMAE SAF Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Full-Auto Control
60
Magazine Capacity
70
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Chile
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators5 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
2/31
Post-Cold War
6/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Full-Auto Control
60
Magazine Capacity
70
Concealability
85
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
70
Rate of Fire
75
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
FAMAE SAF
Country
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1993
  • Service Entry Year1993
  • DesignerFAMAE
  • Weight (Empty)2.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersChilean Armed Forces, Chilean police, Brazilian Federal Highway Police, Brazilian Military Police of São Paulo State, Argentine Airport Security Police, Argentine Mendoza Provincial Police, Salvadoran National Civilian Police, Portuguese National Republican Guard
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, single shot, 3-round burst, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire1,120
  • Safety Typeambidextrous selector
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1993
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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