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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 P230
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1977
- DesignerWalter Ludwig, Hanspeter Sigg, Peter Blickensdorfer
- Weight (Empty)0.524 kg
- Notable UsersJapan, Libya, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.32 ACP, .380 ACP and 9×18mm Ultra
- Calibre7.65 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight6 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire Modessingle-action, double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typesingle-action/double-action
- Safety Typedecocking lever, no external safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length91 mm
- Sight TypeFixed front and rear
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length168 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel (blued) or stainless steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer grip
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1977
- Production End1996
- Variants1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width30 mm
- Height119 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1977Production started
- 1996Production ended
49
years in service
19
years in production
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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