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Colt Diamondback
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ColtDiamondback

Revolvers · United States · 1966
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ColtDiamondback

Colt Diamondback
Colt Diamondback Photo: The original uploader was Jeff dean at English Wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
15
Accuracy
60
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
75
Durability
80
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
80
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1966–1988
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Revolvers MASS Rating
26/28
Cold War
112/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
15
Accuracy
60
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
75
Durability
80
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
80
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Colt Diamondback
Category
Production
1966–1988
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)0.751 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.865 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.22 LR; .38 Special
  • RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length152.4 mm
  • Sight TypeRear adj.; front ramp
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length2 mm
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1966
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1966Production started
  2. 1988Production ended
60
years in service
22
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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