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Smith & Wesson Governor
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Smith&WessonGovernor

Revolvers · United States · 2011
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Smith&WessonGovernor

Smith & Wesson Governor
Smith & Wesson Governor Photo: Kent Thompson · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
45
Accuracy
60
Reliability
75
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
70
Durability
80
Concealability
65
Recoil Control
60
Calibre Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Revolvers MASS Rating
2/3
Modern Era
90/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
45
Accuracy
60
Reliability
75
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
70
Durability
80
Concealability
65
Recoil Control
60
Calibre Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Governor
Category
Production
2011–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2011
  • Weight (Empty)0.84 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2011
  • Unit Cost869 USD
  • Variants3
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width44.45 mm
  • Height139.7 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2011Production started
15
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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