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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
JS 9 mm
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2006
- DesignerJianshe Industry (Group) Corporation
- Weight (Empty)2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersChina, Laos
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge5.8×21mm DAP92; 9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesautomatic, semi-automatic, safety
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire900
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity321 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length250 mm
- Sight TypeOpen sight block, fixed front peep sight, flip up back sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length450 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail for optics
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2006
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
134MACHINE PISTOLS26POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS315PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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