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Smith & Wesson Model 317 kit gun
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Revolvers · United States · 2008
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Smith&WessonModel317kitgun

Smith & Wesson Model 317 kit gun
Smith & Wesson Model 317 kit gun Photo: Rkba2da · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
70
Reliability
80
Capacity
70
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
75
Recoil Control
90
Calibre Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Revolvers MASS Rating
12/25
Post-Cold War
72/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
70
Reliability
80
Capacity
70
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
75
Recoil Control
90
Calibre Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 317 kit gun
Category
Production
2008–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)0.306 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
  • Calibre5.6 mm
  • RimfireYes
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length76.2 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:16
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeHI-VIZ Front, adjustable rear
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length182.626 mm
  • Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
  • Furniture Materialaluminum/titanium
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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