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Smith & Wesson Model 460
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Revolvers · United States · 2005
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Smith&WessonModel460

Smith & Wesson Model 460
Smith & Wesson Model 460 Photo: Ainat00 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
95
Accuracy
85
Reliability
80
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
70
Durability
90
Concealability
40
Recoil Control
60
Calibre Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Revolvers MASS Rating
3/25
Post-Cold War
21/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
95
Accuracy
85
Reliability
80
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
70
Durability
90
Concealability
40
Recoil Control
60
Calibre Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 460
Category
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • First Production Year2005
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.454 Casull; .45 Colt; .45 Schofield; .460 S&W Magnum
  • Calibre11.18 mm
  • Bullet Weight13 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity710 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy3,280
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length209.55 mm
  • Rifling Twistgain-twist 1:100 to 1:20 in
  • Sight TypeOpen with provision for a scope
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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