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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.62×63mm PZ / PZA / PZAM
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length63 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
◈Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeSingle Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
▣Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length80 mm
- Rifling TwistAK-47 derived
- Sight TypeFixed front blade, adjustable rear notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◇Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length147 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
◆Features5MOD.5
▤Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width105 mm
- Height105 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1965Production started
61
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 PAGE5terms
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 mechanism requiring manual cocking of the hammer before each shot, firing only when the trigger is pulled.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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