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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
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- DesignerCarl Walther GmbH
- Weight (Empty)0.96 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.07 kg
- Notable UsersGermany, various NATO countries
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessingle-action / double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typedecocker safety
◇Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length125 mm
- Rifling Twist1:10" (approx 254 mm)
- Sight Typefixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length216 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminium alloy
- Furniture Materialpolymer grip
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitystandard magazine, interchangeable grips
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width36 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1970Production started
- 1990Production ended
56
years in service
20
years in production
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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