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IngramModel6

Machine Pistols · United States · 1949
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IngramModel6

Ingram Model 6
Ingram Model 6 Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
30
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1949–1952
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
13/32
Early Cold War
90/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
30
Concealability
85
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
60
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Ingram Model 6
Production
1949–1952
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1949
  • Service Entry Year1949
  • DesignerGordon B. Ingram
  • Weight (Empty)3.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersCuba, Peru, United States
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1949
  • Production End1952
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1949Production started
  2. 1952Production ended
77
years in service
3
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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