Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Pistol Carpați Md. 1974
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1974
- DesignerÎntreprinderea Mecanică Cugir
- Weight (Empty)0.52 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7,65x17mm (.32 ACP)
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Class.32 ACP
- Bullet Weight6 g
- RimfireNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesdouble-action first shot, single-action thereafter
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Cyclic Rate of Fire24
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity285 m/s
- Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length91 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typemechanical; fore, blade; rear, fixed notch
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length168 mm
- Receiver Materialduraluminium
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1974
- Production End2020
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1974Production started
- 2020Production ended
52
years in service
46
years in production
1,974
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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