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MAC-10

Machine Pistols · United States · 1970
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MAC-10

MAC-10
MAC-10 Photo: Mcumpston at English Wikipedia (Original text: Mike Cumpston) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
40
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
80
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1970–1973
Operators26 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
23/53
Cold War
76/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
40
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
80
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MAC-10
Production
1970–1973
Unit Price (current)
$120
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$120
Inflation: +%0
58
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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 Year1970
  • Service Entry Year1970
  • DesignerGordon Ingram
  • Weight (Empty)2.84 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.45 ACP, 9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity372 m/s
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length548 mm
  • Length (stock folded)269 mm
  • Receiver Materialsteel
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost1,000 USD
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width50 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1970Production started
  3. 1973Production ended
56
years in service
3
years in production
26
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MAC-10 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN40% win
Total Conflicts
5
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 160units
160active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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