Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 28
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1954
- Service Entry Year1954
- Weight (Empty)1.16 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.25 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.357 Magnum
- Calibre9.1 mm
- Case Length32.8 mm
- Calibre ClassMagnum
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire ModesDouble Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Safety Typeinternal hammer block
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity442 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,010
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeAdjustable rear sights and Baughman front sight.
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1954
- Production End1986
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1954Production started
- 1955Entered service
- 1986Production ended
72
years in service
32
years in production
100
units produced
3
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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