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Dan Wesson PPC
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Revolvers · United States · 1980
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DanWessonPPC

Dan Wesson PPC
Dan Wesson PPC Photo: Dan Wesson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
80
Reliability
85
Capacity
60
Ergonomics
75
Durability
85
Concealability
60
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Revolvers MASS Rating
6/28
Cold War
13/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
80
Reliability
85
Capacity
60
Ergonomics
75
Durability
85
Concealability
60
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Dan Wesson PPC
Category
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
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)1.02 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.357 Magnum
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Calibre Class9mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Magazine Capacity6
  • Trigger Typesingle-action/double-action
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity350 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length102 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:16 (right-hand)
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight Typeadjustable rear, fixed front
  • Sight Radius140 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width38 mm
  • Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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