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SIG M400
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SIGM400

Carbines · United States · 2010
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SIGM400

SIG M400
SIG M400 Photo: Sig Sauer company · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
60
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Modularity
90
Ergonomics
80
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerSIG Sauer
CategoryCarbines
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators6 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Carbines MASS Rating
2/5
Modern Era
5/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
80
Firepower
60
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Modularity
90
Ergonomics
80
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
SIG M400
Category
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2011
  • Service Entry Year2011
  • DesignerSIG Sauer
  • Weight (Empty)3.447 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersCivil Police of Rio de Janeiro State, Iraqi Special Operations Forces, Omani Military, Philippine Army, Detroit Police Department SWAT, Florida Highway Patrol, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Philadelphia Police Department, Vermont State Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO; .300 AAC Blackout
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length44.7 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • Bullet Weight4 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Effective Range (point)550 m
  • Effective Range (area)800 m
  • Maximum Range3,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2011
  • Variants8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SIG M400 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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