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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
FEG AP9
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1951
- DesignerFÉG
- Weight (Empty)0.77 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.84 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9x17mm Browning Short (.380 ACP)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- RimfireNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typerotating safety/decocking lever
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)25 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length100 mm
- Sight Typeblade front, notch rear
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length179 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy frame, steel slide
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1951
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1951Production started
75
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
FEG AP9SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Egypt | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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