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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
PSM 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 Year1973
- Service Entry Year1973
- DesignerTula Design Bureau
- Weight (Empty)0.46 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersKGB, Militsiya, Communist Party functionaries
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge5.45×18mm
- Calibre5.45 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typeslide-mounted manual safety without a slide stop
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity315 m/s
- Effective Range (point)25 m
- Sighting Range25 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length84.6 mm
- Sight TypeRear notch and front post
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length155 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialaluminum, plastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1973
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width21 mm
- Height117 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1973Production started
53
years in service
75
units produced
15
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries15country
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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