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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 457
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
68
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- Weight (Empty)0.822 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length22.8 mm
- Calibre Class.45
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
- RimfireNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger TypeDA/SA
- Safety Typeslide-mounted hammer drop
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity123 m/s
- Muzzle Energy480
- Effective Range (point)123 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length95.25 mm
- Sight Type{{ubl
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length184.15 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialaluminum alloy
- Modularitylimited (slide/frame variants)
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1996
- Production End2008
- Variants3
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width33.02 mm
- Height127 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
- 2008Production ended
30
years in service
12
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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