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Heckler & Koch P2A1
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Heckler&KochP2A1

Pistols · Germany · 1974
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Heckler&KochP2A1

Heckler & Koch P2A1
Heckler & Koch P2A1 Photo: The original uploader was Relix at German Wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
5
Accuracy
20
Magazine Capacity
0
Reliability
85
Concealability
40
Ergonomics
30
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
5
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1974
Operators5 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
37
Pistols MASS Rating
108/112
Cold War
549/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
5
Accuracy
20
Magazine Capacity
0
Reliability
85
Concealability
40
Ergonomics
30
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
5
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch P2A1
Category
Country
Production
1974–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
108
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
37
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1974
  • Weight (Empty)0.52 kg
  • Notable UsersBundeswehr
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge25 mm or 26.5 mm flares, smoke cartridges
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)305 m
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
  • Barrel Length155 mm
▤Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length200 mm
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialpolymer composite
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1974
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width38 mm
  • Height145 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1974Production started
52
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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