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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Astra 357
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)0.95 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.357 Magnum
- Calibre9.1 mm
- Calibre Classmagnum
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity430 m/s
- Muzzle Energy820
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length101.6 mm
- Rifling Twist1:16.25 (right-hand)
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Radius140 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length230 mm
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width38 mm
- Height135 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
- 1971Entered service
56
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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