Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Type 64
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1964–
Quantity
64
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1980
- Service Entry Year1980
- Weight (Empty)0.53 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army, Chinese police forces, People's Armed Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.62×17mm Type 64
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Cyclic Rate of Fire30
- Practical Rate of Fire30
- Trigger Typesingle action
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length86.5 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights, rear notch and front blade
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length153 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1980
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1964Production started
62
years in service
64
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Type 64 
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
413PISTOLS86COLD WAR · PISTOLS274PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS366PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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