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Halcón ML-57
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HalcónML-57

Machine Pistols · Argentina · 1957
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HalcónML-57

Halcón ML-57
Halcón ML-57 Photo: Gelpgim22 (Sergio Moises Panei Pitrau) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
65
Concealability
30
Accuracy
45
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Argentina
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1957
Operators1 countries
Quantity57
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
18/32
Early Cold War
116/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
65
Concealability
30
Accuracy
45
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Halcón ML-57
Country
Production
1957–
Quantity
57
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; .45 ACP
  • Calibre Class9mm; .45
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length292 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1957Production started
69
years in service
57
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
HALCÓN ML-57 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
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