Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 22A
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$329
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)0.975 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Calibre Class.22 LR
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted safety switch
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity490 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length139 mm
- Sight TypePatridge front sight, adjustable rear sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length241 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityintegral rail allows optics, quick barrel change via pushbutton
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Unit Cost329 USD
- Variants5
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
430PISTOLS1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS34PRICE · PISTOLS906PRICE · ALL WEAPONS175PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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