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Machine Pistols · United States
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
35
Concealability
60
Accuracy
30
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
197/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
35
Concealability
60
Accuracy
30
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
35
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Neal submachine gun
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1918
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Weight (Empty)4.2 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)5.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.45 ACP
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modesselective fire
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy530
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range500 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration100 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1945
  • Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height180 mm
03 / History
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.
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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