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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
M9 pistol
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1985
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerBeretta
- Weight (Empty)0.97 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Drum / Belt Capacity50
- Trigger Typesingle-action / double-action
- Safety Typefiring pin block, ambidextrous external safety
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length125 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length217 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail, ambidextrous controls
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1985
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width38 mm
- Height137 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
M9 PISTOL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→1998–1999Kosovo War—→1989–1990United States invasion of PanamaDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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