Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Walther PK380
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–2022
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
101
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2009
- Weight (Empty)0.635 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.380 ACP (9×17mm)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modesdouble action, single action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typeexternal hammer
- Safety Typemanual hammer-block, non-decocking
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length93 mm
- Sight TypeFixed-white dot front; Drift-adjustable 2-dot rear
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length165 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityPicatinny rail for accessories
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2009
- Production End2022
- Variants0
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width30.5 mm
- Height132 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2022Production ended
17
years in service
13
years in production
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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