Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch P7
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1976–2008
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1976
- Service Entry Year1979
- DesignerHelmut Weldle
- Weight (Empty)785 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGerman Federal Police, GSG 9, German Army special forces, Bavarian state police, Mexican general officers and staff, U.S. Army (trials), Indonesian Marine Corps, Greek police, Icelandic Víkingasveitin, Democratic Republic of Congo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity13
- Trigger Typesqueeze-cocker
- Safety Typegrip safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity351 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Sight Typeblade and notch
- Sight Radius157 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length166 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitybarrel and magazine swap for different calibers (P7K3)
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1979
- Production End2008
- Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width34 mm
- Height125 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1976Production started
- 2008Production ended
50
years in service
32
years in production
17
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
HECKLER & KOCH P7 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries17country
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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 pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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