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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
Kel-Tec P-32
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
117
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1999
- DesignerGeorge Kellgren
- Weight (Empty)0.187 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersPrivate citizens and police officers
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.32 ACP
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessingle-action (double-action trigger)
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typenone
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length68.072 mm
- Sight TypeFixed, iron (two variants)
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length128.778 mm
- Receiver Material4140 steel slide, 7075‑T6 aluminum frame
- Furniture MaterialDuPont ST‑8018 polymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitymagazine extensions available (8‑round, 10‑round)
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1999
- Variants0
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width19.05 mm
- Height89 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
04 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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