Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Ruger P series
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–2013
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1985
- Service Entry Year1987
- Weight (Empty)0.91 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge* 7.65×21 mm Parabellum (P89) * 9×19 mm Parabellum (P85/P85 MKII, P89, P93, P94, P95) * .40 S&W (P91, P94) * .45 ACP (P9
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Bullet Weight7.5 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length114 mm
- Sight Type3-dot sight
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length197 mm
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 2013Production ended
41
years in service
28
years in production
3
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 PAGE4terms
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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