Data Quality85%
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 5906
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1989
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)1.07 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRoyal Bahamas Defence Force, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Japan Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, National Police Agency (ROC), New York City Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police, Colorado Springs Police Department, Puerto Rico Police Department
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modesdouble/single action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Trigger TypeDA/SA
- Safety Typeambidextrous safety levers
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Sight Type3-dot adjustable
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length191 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer grip
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1989
- Production End1999
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 1999Production ended
36
years in service
9
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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