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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
Type 77 pistol
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1965–
Quantity
77
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1981
- Service Entry Year1981
- DesignerJinan Military Region Arsenal 316
- Weight (Empty)0.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police, Chinese police forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- CartridgeType 77: 7.62×17mm Type 64; Type 77B: 9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typestriker-fired single action
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity318 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length86.5 mm
- Sight TypeRear notch and front blade
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length148 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1981
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1965Production started
61
years in service
77
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
430PISTOLS91COLD WAR · PISTOLS282PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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