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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Olympic Arms OA-93
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
101
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1993
- Weight (Empty)2.02 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO or 7.62×39mm
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length165.1 mm
- Sight TypeIron
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length431.8 mm
- Receiver Material416 stainless steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityAR-15 style
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1993
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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