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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
Smith & Wesson SW99
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–2006
Quantity
99
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- DesignerWalther Arms
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; .40 S&W; .45 ACP
▣Operation1MOD.1
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length110 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable three-dot iron sights
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
- 2006Production ended
27
years in service
7
years in production
99
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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