Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Ruger Blackhawk
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1955–
Quantity
1,800
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1955
- Weight (Empty)1.021 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.361 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- CartridgeVaries, see Various models
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire ModesSingle-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity6
- Safety TypeTransfer bar
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length117 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length260 mm
- Receiver MaterialSteel
- Furniture MaterialWood or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1955Production started
71
years in service
1,800
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Early 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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