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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
LWRC SMG-45
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
- Weight (Loaded)3.4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length23.1 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-auto, full-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typeambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length165 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12 RH
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
- Sight Radius350 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Length (stock folded)483 mm
- Receiver Material7075-T6 aluminum
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitymodular upper receiver, compatible with multiple stock and foregrip configurations
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width64 mm
- Height216 mm
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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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