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Magpul FMG-9
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Machine Pistols · United States · 2008
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MagpulFMG-9

Magpul FMG-9
Magpul FMG-9 Photo: Tac6 Media · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
35
Reliability
45
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerMagpul
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
27/31
Post-Cold War
151/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
35
Reliability
45
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Magpul FMG-9
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2008
  • DesignerMagpul Industries
  • Weight (Empty)0.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
  • Barrel Length168 mm
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2008
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
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