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RugerMP9

Machine Pistols · United States · 1995
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RugerMP9

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
85
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1995–1996
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,500
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
15/31
Post-Cold War
98/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
85
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Ruger MP9
Prime contractor
Production
1995–1996
Quantity
1,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1995
  • DesignerUziel Gal, Itzaak Yaakov, and Bill Ruger
  • Weight (Empty)2.69 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length172.72 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights (peep rear sight and post front sight)
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Total Production1,500
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1995Production started
  2. 1996Production ended
31
years in service
1
years in production
1,500
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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