The MAC 50, also designated the Pistolet Automatique Modele 1950, was the standard French military sidearm from 1950 through the 1980s. A single-action design based on the Colt 1911 operating principle but in 9mm Parabellum, it served with the French Army through the Algerian War, Vietnam, and numerous African colonial engagements. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 1950, France Weight: 34.2 oz Overall length: 7.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military