Data Quality82%
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 627
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Year1989
- Weight (Empty)1.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Calibre357 mm
- Bullet Weight158 g
- RimfireNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger TypeDA/SA
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity448 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,560
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Rifling Twist1:457 mm (18 in) right-hand
- Rifling Grooves5
- Sight Typeadjustable rear, ramp front
- Sight Radius153 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length241 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
37
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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