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 646
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge* .40 S&W
- Case Length21.6 mm
- Bullet Weight115 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble-action
▣Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight Typeiron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◇Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
◆Features5MOD.5
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production900
- Production Start2000
- Production End2003
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
- 2003Production ended
26
years in service
3
years in production
900
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Post-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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources