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Spectre M4
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Machine Pistols · Italy · 1984
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SpectreM4

Spectre M4
Spectre M4 Photo: Craigklee courtesy of http://www.gunsite.co.za · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Italy
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1984–2001
Operators3 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
7/53
Cold War
28/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Full-Auto Control
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Spectre M4
Country
Production
1984–2001
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1984
  • DesignerRoberto Teppa & Claudio Gritti
  • Weight (Empty)2.9 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersLebanon; Kosovo; Macedonia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modesselective fire
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Drum / Belt Capacity50
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire850
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
  • Safety Typemanual safety and decocker
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction8MOD.8
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1984
  • Production End2001
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1984Production started
  3. 2001Production ended
42
years in service
17
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SPECTRE M4 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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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