Data Quality88%
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 29
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Year1955
- Service Entry Year1955
- Weight (Empty)1.176 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.276 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.44 Magnum
- Calibre10.897 mm
- Calibre Class.44
- Bullet Weight15.6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typeinternal hammer block
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
- Muzzle Velocity442 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,160
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
- Accuracy2.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length101.6 mm
- Rifling Twist1:18.75
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeOpen, adjustable rear
- Sight Radius152 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length236.22 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or rubber (Monogrips)
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1955
- Variants19
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width40 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1955Production started
71
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
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.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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