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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 P88
💰 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 Year1983
- DesignerCarl Walther GmbH
- Weight (Empty)0.895 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersGerman armed forces, law enforcement
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; .22 Long Rifle
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)60 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Sight TypeFront blade, rear notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length187 mm
- Furniture Materialduralumin
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityvariants
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1983
- Production End2000
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1988Production started
- 2000Production ended
38
years in service
12
years in production
88
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
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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