Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Sphinx Systems
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1976
- DesignerSphinx Systems
- Weight (Empty)1,050 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBelgian federal police, Danish Special Forces, Royal Malaysian Air Force PASKAU
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge* 9×19mm (9mm series) * .40 S&W (.40 S&W series) * .45 ACP (.45 series)
- Calibre9 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Trigger TypeDA/SA
- Safety Typefiring-pin block
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length95 mm
- Sight Typeadjustable
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length210 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel, aluminium, titanium
- Furniture Materialpolymer, aluminium, steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityinterchangeable grips, various finishes, sights, pistol sizes and materials
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1976
- Production End2016
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1976Production started
- 2016Production ended
50
years in service
40
years in production
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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