Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
PB (pistol)
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1967
- Service Entry Year1967
- DesignerA.A. Deryagin
- Weight (Empty)0.98 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersKGB, FSB, Soviet Army reconnaissance, Russian Airborne Forces, Spetsnaz, National Guard of Russia, Alpha Group, Vympel Group, Belarus
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Practical Rate of Fire30
- Trigger TypeDA/SA
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity290 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length105 mm
- Sight TypeOpen iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length308 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitysuppressor can be detached
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1967
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1967Production started
59
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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