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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
SIG Sauer P228
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1988
- Service Entry Year1990
- Weight (Empty)0.83 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.02 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.357 SIG
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.45 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity13
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typemanual thumb safety
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity340 m/s
- Muzzle Energy425
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,800 m
- Accuracy2
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length102 mm
- Rifling Twist1:381 mm (1:15 in)
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length198 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1988
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width34 mm
- Height136 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
- 1993Entered service
38
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
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