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NIJ Standard for 38/357 Caliber Revolvers

NCJ Number
91999
Date Published
1983
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This standard establishes performance requirements and test methods for revolvers to be used by law enforcement officers.
Abstract
It addresses only .38-caliber double action revolvers, including .357 magnums. It also provides guidelines for assessing the acceptability of new or reissue revolvers. Purchasers cause the test methods described in this standard themselves or they may have the tests conducted on their behalf by a qualified testing laboratory. Procurement officials may also refer to this standard in their purchasing documents and require that equipment offered for purchase meet the requirements. The standard is designed principally as a procurement aid and is therefore necessarily technical in language. Illustrations and tables are provided.