Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
PSS Silent 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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1980
- Service Entry Year1983
- DesignerTsNIITochMash
- Weight (Empty)0.7 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.85 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersKGB Spetsnaz, FSB, MVD, OMON, SOBR, Georgia, Russia, Syria
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×41 mm SP-4
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length41 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity200 m/s
- Effective Range (point)25 m
- Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length35 mm
- Sight TypeFixed blade sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length165 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1983
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
43
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
PSS SILENT PISTOL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · 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.
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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