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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
SIG MKMS
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1934–1941
Quantity
1,228
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1933
- Service Entry Year1933
- DesignerGotthard End
- Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9×25mm Mauser, 7.63×25mm Mauser, 7.65×21mm Parabellum, 9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity40
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity500 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length500 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1933
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1934Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1941Production ended
92
years in service
7
years in production
1,228
units produced
9
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
112MACHINE PISTOLS11INTERWAR PERIOD · MACHINE PISTOLS66SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS120PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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