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Machine Pistols · Peru · 1979
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MGPsubmachinegun

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
85
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Peru
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1979
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
18/53
Cold War
61/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
85
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
50
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
MGP submachine gun
Country
Production
1979–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
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 Year1979
  • Service Entry Year1985
  • Weight (Empty)2.31 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)2.29 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire650
  • Practical Rate of Fire700
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity342 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy500
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range150 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration5 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction8MOD.8
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1979
  • Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1979Production started
47
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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