Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2009
- DesignerFN Herstal
- Weight (Empty)621 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Parabellum * .40 S&W * .45 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesDA/SA
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity17
- Trigger Typehammer
- Safety TypeM1911-style
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length101.6 mm
- Sight Type* 3-dot white, fixed combat (Standard) * Enhanced high-profile combat night sights (FNX-45 Tac)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length187.96 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityambidextrous controls, interchangeable backstraps, optic-ready slide
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2009
- Variants4
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width39.37 mm
- Height138.43 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
17
years in service
19
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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