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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Tanfoglio Force
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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 Year1997
- DesignerTanfoglio
- Weight (Empty)0.85 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; 9×21mm IMI; 10mm Auto; .22 Long Rifle; .38 Super; .40 S&W; .41 AE; .45 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessingle-action, double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity16
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted switch, firing pin block
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length113 mm
- Sight TypeFixed and adjustable 3-dot type
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length210 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer frame, steel slide
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail, interchangeable magazines, variant-specific features
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1997
- Variants22
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35.6 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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