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MGD PM-9
Photo: L. Debuit · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Machine Pistols · France · 1950
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MGDPM-9

MGD PM-9
MGD PM-9 Photo: L. Debuit · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
90
Accuracy
40
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin France
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950–1959
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
13/32
Early Cold War
90/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
60
Concealability
90
Accuracy
40
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MGD PM-9
Country
Production
1950–1959
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
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 Year1950
  • DesignerLouis Debuit
  • Weight (Empty)2.53 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersNone
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1950
  • Production End1959
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1950Production started
  2. 1959Production ended
76
years in service
9
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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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