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OTs-38 Stechkin silent revolver
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Revolvers · Russia · 2002
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OTs-38Stechkinsilentrevolver

OTs-38 Stechkin silent revolver
OTs-38 Stechkin silent revolver Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
75
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
20
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service2002
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Revolvers MASS Rating
14/25
Post-Cold War
80/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
75
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
20
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
OTs-38 Stechkin silent revolver
Category
Country
Production
2002–
Unit Price (current)
$568
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$568
Inflation: +%0
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 Year2002
  • Service Entry Year2002
  • DesignerIgor Yakovlevich Stechkin
  • Weight (Empty)0.82 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.88 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia, Syria
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action only
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity5
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
  • Safety Typemanual safety catch
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity222 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy185
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2002
  • Unit Cost567.8 USD
  • Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width40 mm
  • Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2002Production started
24
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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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