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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2004
- Service Entry Year2008
- DesignerIzhmash
- Weight (Empty)2.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussian Spetsnaz units, Federal Security Service, Federal Guard Service, Namibian Marines, Syrian Army, Uruguayan police
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; 9×19mm 7N31
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessafe, full-auto, semi-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
- Trigger TypeAK-type trigger
- Safety TypeAK-type safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
- Maximum Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length237.5 mm
- Rifling Twist240 mm (1:9)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights and optional Picatinny rail or dove-tail side rail for mounting various optical or collimator sig
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)480 mm
- Receiver Materialsheet metal
- Furniture Materialfiberglass-reinforced polyamide 6
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- ModularityPicatinny rail, M-LOK handguard, ambidextrous controls (PPK-20)
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2004Production started
- 2005Entered service
22
years in service
10
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
10MACHINE PISTOLS4POST-COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS368RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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