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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
Walther P5
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–1998
Quantity
110,000
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 Year1977
- Service Entry Year1977
- DesignerCarl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
- Weight (Empty)0.795 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGerman Federal Police, Dutch police, British Army, US Army Detachment A
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; 7.65×21mm Parabellum; 9×21mm IMI
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- 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 lever
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity360 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length90 mm
- Sight TypeSquare rear notch, front blade
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length180 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production110,000
- Production Start1977
- Production End1998
- Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width32 mm
- Height129 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
- 1998Production ended
47
years in service
19
years in production
110,000
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
Walther P5SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  United Kingdom | 3,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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