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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 59
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1971
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)0.84 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum, 7.65×21mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity14
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length101.6 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights, optional adjustable
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length191.77 mm
- Receiver Materialanodized aluminum
- Furniture Materialnylon plastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production231,841
- Production Start1971
- Production End1982
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1971Production started
- 1982Production ended
55
years in service
11
years in production
231,841
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates 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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