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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
PT 940
💰 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 Year1982
- Weight (Empty)0.95 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19.15 mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Trigger TypeSingle-action
- Safety TypeSlide-mounted
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity350 m/s
- Muzzle Energy450
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length115 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length215 mm
- Receiver MaterialSteel
- Furniture MaterialPolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1982Production started
44
years in service
1
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 PAGE3terms
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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