Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
FN Barracuda
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1974–1989
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1974
- DesignerAstra-Unceta y Cia SA
- Weight (Empty)1.05 kg
- Notable UsersLaw enforcement agencies
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Parabellum * .357 Magnum * .38 Special
- Calibre Classmulti-caliber
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire ModesDouble Action / Single Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger Typeinternal coil hammer spring
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length76 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length211 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityinterchangeable cylinder for multiple calibers
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1974
- Production End1989
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1974Production started
- 1989Production ended
52
years in service
15
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
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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