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MP-444

Pistols · Russia · 1995
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MP-444

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
45
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
70
Concealability
80
Ergonomics
65
Recoil Control
75
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryPistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1995
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Pistols MASS Rating
93/123
Post-Cold War
317/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
45
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
70
Concealability
80
Ergonomics
65
Recoil Control
75
Maintenance Ease
70
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
MP-444
Category
Country
Production
1995–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
93
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2000
  • Service Entry Year2003
  • DesignerR. G. Shigapov
  • Weight (Empty)0.76 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian Federation; Kazakhstan
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity325 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2000
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1995Production started
31
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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