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Mendoza HM-3
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MendozaHM-3

Machine Pistols · Mexico · 2011
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MendozaHM-3

Mendoza HM-3
Mendoza HM-3 Photo: NS777 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Full-Auto Control
35
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
55
Accuracy
45
Reliability
40
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Mexico
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,500
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
2/2
Modern Era
197/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Full-Auto Control
35
Magazine Capacity
40
Concealability
55
Accuracy
45
Reliability
40
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
45
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Mendoza HM-3
Country
Production
2011–
Quantity
1,500
Unit Price (current)
$995
Original Price
$995 (2025)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$995
Original: $995 (2025)
41
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1990
  • Service Entry Year2011
  • DesignerHéctor Mendoza
  • Weight (Empty)2.7 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.38 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersMexico
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range150 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,500
  • Production Start1990
  • Unit Cost995 USD
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2006First deployment: Mexican drug war
  2. 2011Production started
15
years in service
1,500
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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