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Dan Wesson .44 Magnum revolver
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DanWesson.44Magnumrevolver

Dan Wesson .44 Magnum revolver
Dan Wesson .44 Magnum revolver Photo: Dan Wesson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
75
Reliability
80
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
70
Durability
85
Concealability
50
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerDan Wesson Firearms
CategoryRevolvers
Operators5 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Revolvers MASS Rating
44/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
75
Reliability
80
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
70
Durability
85
Concealability
50
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Dan Wesson .44 Magnum revolver
Category
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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72
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1969
  • Service Entry Year1969
  • Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modessingle-action/double-action
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Magazine Capacity6
  • Trigger Typesingle/double-action
  • Safety Typehalf-cock notch
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity442 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,460
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
  • Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
  • Barrel Length152 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:16 (right-hand)
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typefixed notch and blade
  • Sight Radius150 mm
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width40 mm
  • Height140 mm
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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