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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
HK P9S
💰 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 Year1965
- Service Entry Year1965
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)0.88 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.02 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity9
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity345 m/s
- Muzzle Energy470
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
- Accuracy2
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length192 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialplastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1965
- Production End1978
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width34 mm
- Height135 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1965Production started
- 1978Production ended
61
years in service
13
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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