Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson SW1911
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2003
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)0.84 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.16 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Luger * .45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeSingle Action
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typesingle action
- Safety Typegrip safety, thumb safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length4.25 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length221 mm
- Receiver Materialstainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialwood, polymer, aluminum
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityframe material variants
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2003
- Variants10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
23
years in service
1,911
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm mechanism requiring manual cocking of the hammer before each shot, firing only when the trigger is pulled.
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