Manufacturer(s)
Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) - Switzerland
National Origin
Switzerland
Overall Length
1,015 mm / 39.96 in
Barrel Length
505 mm / 19.88 in
Weight (Empty)
9.70 lb / 4.40 kg
Action
Roller-Delayed Blowback; Semi-Automatic
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moving bolt.
BLOWBACK OPERATION
Gas pressure from the rearward movement of the ignited cartridge case provides the needed bolt movement, ejecting the spent case and stripping a fresh case from the magazine.
Caliber(s)*
7.62x51mm NATO; 7.5x55mm GP11 (model dependent)
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
Feed
20-, 24-, or 30-round detachable box magazine.
Sights
Iron Front and Rear; Optional Optics
Material presented above is for historical and entertainment value and should not be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation - always consult official manufacturer sources for such information.
Max.Effective Range
2,100 ft / 640.1 m | 700.0 yds
Muzzle Velocity
2,460 ft/sec / 750 m/sec