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Pistols · United States · 2013
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SIGP227

SIG P227
SIG P227 Photo: Digitallymade · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
80
Concealability
65
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
70
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraModern Era
In service2013–2019
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Pistols MASS Rating
18/52
Modern Era
90/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
80
Concealability
65
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
75
Modularity
70
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
SIG P227
Category
Production
2013–2019
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2013
  • Service Entry Year2013
  • Weight (Empty)0.907 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.45 ACP
  • Calibre11.43 mm
  • Case Length23.15 mm
  • Bullet Weight14.9 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
  • Action TypeShort Recoil
  • Fire ModesSemi-automatic
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity10
  • Trigger TypeDouble-action/single-action
  • Safety Typedecocking lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity253 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy477
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length196 mm
  • Receiver Materialanodized aluminum alloy
  • Furniture Materialpolymer
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2013
  • Production End2019
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width38 mm
  • Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2013Production started
  2. 2019Production ended
13
years in service
6
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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