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SIGSG530

Assault Rifles · Switzerland · 1963
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SIGSG530

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
70
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
65
Controllability
75
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
60
Weight
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Switzerland
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1963–1975
Operators2 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
43/83
Cold War
172/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
70
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
65
Controllability
75
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
65
Modularity
60
Weight
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
SIG SG 530
Production
1963–1975
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1963
  • DesignerSchweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)
  • Weight (Empty)3.45 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity912 m/s
  • Maximum Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production20
  • Production Start1963
  • Production End1975
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1975Production ended
63
years in service
12
years in production
20
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
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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