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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 4506
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1988
- Weight (Empty)1.16 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.45 mm
- Calibre Class.45 ACP
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire ModesDouble-action/Single-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger TypeDouble-action/Single-action
- Safety TypeCombination safety lever and decocker, plunger type firing pin safety, magazine disconnect
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)50.292 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeFixed Iron Three-Dot, Adjustable available
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver MaterialStainless steel
- Furniture MaterialXenoy polymer wrap-around grips
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1988
- Production End1999
- Variants8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
- 1999Production ended
38
years in service
11
years in production
4,506
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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