Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Steyr SPP
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1992–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
53
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1992
- Service Entry Year1993
- Weight (Empty)1.28 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
- Practical Rate of Fire40
- Trigger Typesingle-action/double-action
- Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
- Muzzle Energy545
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)150 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length130 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm (right-hand)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typefixed rear notch, front blade
- Sight Radius155 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length250 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1992Production started
34
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
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