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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Ingram Model 6
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; .45 ACP; .38 Super
- Calibre9 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length228 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1949
- Production End1952
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1949Production started
- 1952Production ended
77
years in service
3
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
90MACHINE PISTOLS13EARLY COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS1489UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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