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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
Smith & Wesson Sigma
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
107
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1994
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)0.74 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersAfghan National Army, Border patrol and police; Western Australia Police; Tennessee State Parks
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; .357 SIG; .380 ACP; .40 S&W
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity14
- Trigger Typestriker
- Safety Typetrigger safety, drop safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length114 mm
- Sight TypeFixed 3-dot notch sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length197 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityaccessory rail
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1994
- Production End2012
- Variants20
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width33 mm
- Height142 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1994Production started
- 2012Production ended
32
years in service
18
years in production
40
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-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.
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.
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