LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
SIG MKMS
Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
REC // INTEL FEED

SIGMKMS

Machine Pistols · Switzerland · 1934
ADD TO COMPARE

SIGMKMS

SIG MKMS
SIG MKMS Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
30
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
40
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Switzerland
ManufacturerSIG Sauer
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1934–1941
Operators9 countries
Quantity1,228
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
11/22
Interwar Period
112/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
30
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
40
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
SIG MKMS
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)
—
53
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity500 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1933
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1934Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1941Production ended
92
years in service
7
years in production
1,228
units produced
9
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Machine Pistols entry →