Data Quality83%
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 422
Category
Country
Production
1987–1996
Unit Price (current)
$512.975↗ 105% inflation · 1996→2025
Original Price
$250 (1996)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
83
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$512.975
Original: $250 (1996)
Inflation: +%105
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- RimfireYes
◈Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBlowback
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity12
▣Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)45.72 m
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeFixed (field) or adjustable (target)
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length190.5 mm
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Production Start1987
- Production End1996
- Unit Cost250 USD
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
- 1996Production ended
39
years in service
9
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
397PISTOLS83COLD WAR · PISTOLS1489UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS37PRICE · PISTOLS913PRICE · ALL WEAPONS483PERFORMANCE/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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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