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Steyr SPP
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Pistols · Austria · 1992
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SteyrSPP

Steyr SPP
Steyr SPP Photo: Spectrums · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
50
Reliability
85
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Austria
ManufacturerSteyr-Daimler-Puch
CategoryPistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1992
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Pistols MASS Rating
53/123
Post-Cold War
156/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
50
Reliability
85
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ 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)
—
72
pistols category
ⓘ 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
◇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
▤Construction5MOD.5
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width35 mm
  • Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1992Production started
34
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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