Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Taurus Model 605
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1995–
Unit Price (current)
$487.275↗ 31% inflation · 2017→2025
Original Price
$371 (2017)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$487.275
Original: $371 (2017)
Inflation: +%31
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1995
- Weight (Empty)0.68 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.38 Special / .357 Magnum
- Calibre9.07 mm
- Case Length32.8 mm
- Bullet Weight8.1 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity366 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length50.8 mm
- Sight TypeFixed
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length6 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialrubber
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1995
- Unit Cost371.21 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1995Production started
31
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
44REVOLVERS9POST-COLD WAR · REVOLVERS19BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS12PRICE · REVOLVERS901PRICE · ALL WEAPONS64PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ 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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