Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
TEC-9
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Drum / Belt Capacity72
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity360 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length76 mm
- Sight TypeIron sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length241 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer and stamped/milled steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularityeasy to repair and modify
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production257,434
- Production Start1984
- Production End2001
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1980Entered service
- 1984Production started
- 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
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 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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