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TEC-9

Pistols · United States · 1984
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TEC-9

⚙ Interdynamic MP-9 variant
TEC-9
TEC-9 Photo: amigosdaarte · Wikimedia Commons · Public Domain Mark
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
50
Accuracy
30
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
70
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
20
Recoil Control
40
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1984–2001
Operators5 countries
Quantity257,434
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Pistols MASS Rating
93/112
Cold War
452/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
50
Accuracy
30
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
70
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
20
Recoil Control
40
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
TEC-9
Category
Production
1984–2001
Quantity
257,434
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
93
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1984
  • DesignerGeorge Kellgren
  • Weight (Empty)1.23 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable Userscriminal gangs, drive-by shootings, mass shootings in the 1990s
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity360 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production257,434
  • Production Start1984
  • Production End2001
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1980Entered service
  2. 1984Production started
  3. 2001Production ended
42
years in service
17
years in production
257,434
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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