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OTs-01Kobalt

Revolvers · Russia · 1992
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OTs-01Kobalt

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
50
Durability
80
Concealability
75
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service1992–2002
Operators3 countries
Quantity790
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Revolvers MASS Rating
14/25
Post-Cold War
80/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
50
Durability
80
Concealability
75
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
OTs-01 Kobalt
Category
Country
Production
1992–2002
Quantity
790
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1992
  • Service Entry Year1992
  • DesignerIgor Stechkin, Boris Avraamov
  • Weight (Empty)0.79 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.82 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia, Armenia, Kazakhstan
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge9×18mm Makarov (OTs-01); 9x17 mm Short (OTs-01S)
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length18 mm
  • Calibre Class9 mm
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action only
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
  • Safety Typemanual grip safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Effective Range (point)25 m
  • Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1992
  • Production End2002
  • Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width37 mm
  • Height136 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1992Production started
  2. 2002Production ended
34
years in service
10
years in production
790
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
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.
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