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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Hi-Point Model 40SW
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
90
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1997
- DesignerTom Deeb
- Weight (Empty)0.907 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.40 S&W
- Calibre10.16 mm
- Case Length21.79 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Safety Typecombination lever
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length114.3 mm
- Sight Typeblade front, notch rear (adjustable), optional ghost ring
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length196.09 mm
- Receiver MaterialZAMAK-3 with steel reinforcements
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityintegral accessory rail
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1997
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
04 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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