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Smith & Wesson Model 14
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Revolvers · United States · 1947
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Smith&WessonModel14

Smith & Wesson Model 14
Smith & Wesson Model 14 Photo: KySharpshooter · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
90
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
75
Durability
95
Concealability
50
Recoil Control
80
Calibre Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1947–1999
Operators1 countries
Quantity14
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Revolvers MASS Rating
7/19
Early Cold War
50/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
90
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
75
Durability
95
Concealability
50
Recoil Control
80
Calibre Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 14
Category
Production
1947–1999
Quantity
14
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
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 Year1947
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersLos Angeles Police Department
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.38 Special
  • Calibre9.65 mm
  • Calibre Classcenterfire
▣Operation4MOD.4
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length212.725 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable open sights
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length101.6 mm
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1947
  • Production End1999
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1947Production started
  2. 1999Production ended
79
years in service
52
years in production
14
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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