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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
Colt Model 1909
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1909
- Service Entry Year1909
- Weight (Empty)1.02 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.13 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length23.1 mm
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity260 m/s
- Muzzle Energy507
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Rifling Twist1:16
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length216 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1909Production started
117
years in service
0
years in production
23
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
120REVOLVERS15PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · REVOLVERS1367UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS146PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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