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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
MCEM 2 submachine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General1MOD.1
- DesignerJerzy Podsedkowski
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,000
- Practical Rate of Fire600
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeIron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1944
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1944Production started
82
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
163MACHINE PISTOLS23WORLD WAR II · MACHINE PISTOLS455UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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.
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