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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
Minebea PM-9
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1990
- Service Entry Year1999
- Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersJapan Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF, JMSDF, JASDF)
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity25
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,100
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length120 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length399 mm
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1990
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
80MACHINE PISTOLS25COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS159JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS205PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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