PA-MAS M.99

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M.99
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TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Sieuxerr
Service history
In service1999–present
Used by Sieuxerr
 Sylva
Production history
ManufacturerManufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne
Produced1998–present
No. built250,000
VariantsM.99A1
M.99A2
Specifications
Length216 mm (8.5 in)
Barrel length136 mm (5.4 in)

Cartridge7.7x23mm (Sieuxerr)
Cartridge weight95 gr
ActionGas-delayed blowback
Muzzle velocity411 m/s (1,350 ft/s)
Effective firing range50 m (55 yd)
Maximum firing range100 m (110 yd)
Feed system18-round box magazine
SightsIron sights
References

The PA-MAS M.99 (In Merovingian: Pistolet automatique - manufacture d'armes de saint-étienne modèle 1999) is a gas-operated, large-frame, semi-automatic pistol. It is notable for its use of a novel-gas delayed blowback system. The M.99 replaced the PA M.47 and PA M.1935.