Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Fort-12
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
95
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1995
- Service Entry Year1998
- DesignerPetro Zayets
- Weight (Empty)0.83 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.95 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUkrainian Customs, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ukraine), Private security guards, Security Service of Ukraine, National Police of Ukraine, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov / .380 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight6.1 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity12
- Cyclic Rate of Fire40
- Practical Rate of Fire40
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
- Muzzle Energy312
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length95 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length180 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1998
- Variants12
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width32 mm
- Height131 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
- 2000Sale: Uzbekistan
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
28
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
Fort-12SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 |  Uzbekistan | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-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.
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