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Heckler & Koch P7
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Heckler&KochP7

Pistols · Germany · 1976
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Heckler&KochP7

Heckler & Koch P7
Heckler & Koch P7 Photo: Askild Antonsen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
80
Concealability
70
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
90
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch, Hellenic Arms Industry
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1976–2008
Operators17 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Pistols MASS Rating
16/112
Cold War
90/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
80
Concealability
70
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
90
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch P7
Category
Country
Production
1976–2008
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
pistols category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity351 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1979
  • Production End2008
  • Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width34 mm
  • Height125 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1976Production started
  3. 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
📖 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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