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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 586
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1981
- Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.357 Magnum; .38 Special
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length32.8 mm
- Calibre ClassMagnum
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire ModesDouble action and single action
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity6
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger TypeDouble-action
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity448 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,010
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Rifling Twist1:18.75
- Rifling Grooves5
- Sight TypeAdjustable rear open sights
- Sight Radius152 mm
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length235 mm
- Receiver MaterialCarbon steel
- Furniture MaterialWood
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1981
- Production End1999
- Variants8
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width41 mm
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
- 1999Production ended
45
years in service
18
years in production
586
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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