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MAS-38 vs United Defense M42
Side-by-side technical comparison
MAS-38
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
United Defense M42
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
MAS-38
United Defense M42
Production
1938–1949
1942–1945
Units produced
Approximately 100,000
Approximately 15,000
Specifications
Spec
MAS-38
United Defense M42
Overall length
623 mm
820 mm
Barrel length
224 mm
267 mm
Weight
2.83 kg
3.2 kg
Magazine capacity
32 rounds
25 rounds
Action type
Blowback
Blowback
Trigger type
Semi/full-auto
Single stage
Sights
Fixed iron sights
Fixed front post, rear aperture
Calibers
MAS-38
United Defense M42