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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Socimi Type 821
Category
Country
Production
1980–1989
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1984
- Service Entry Year1980
- Weight (Empty)2.45 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modesselect-fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity32
- Cyclic Rate of Fire550
- Safety Typegrip safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
- Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length200 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable post front sight; Flip-aperture rear sight, (100 and 200 metres); Sight radius: 288 mm
- Sight Radius288 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length600 mm
- Length (stock folded)400 mm
- Receiver Materiallightweight alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1984
- Production End1989
- Variants821
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height175 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1980Production started
- 1989Production ended
46
years in service
9
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
128MACHINE PISTOLS38COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS226ITALY · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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