SIG Sauer P225
Pistole 6
Overview
P225
Forward view of P225 pistol.
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Origin
Switzerland
Type
Pistol
Entered service
Late 1970's
Status
Limited service
Development
1978
Developer
Switzerland
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SIG
Production
Late 1970's - 1990's or later
2015 - 2019 for P225-A1
2015 - 2019 for P225-A1
Producer
Germany
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J.P. Sauer & Sohn
Number produced
Produced in quantity
Designations
P6 | Pistole 6
German police service
German police service
Notable users
Germany
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Law enforcement
Canada - Military service
United States - Law enforcement
Switzerland - Law enforcement
Canada - Military service
United States - Law enforcement
Switzerland - Law enforcement
Details
Facts
P225
General
Origin
Switzerland
Type
Pistol
Caliber
Caliber
9x19mm Parabellum
Feed system
8 round detachable box
Barrel length
91 mm
Rifling
6 grooves, 250 mm right hand twist
Operation
Action
Short recoil, locked breech
Trigger
DA/SA
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length
180 mm
Width
32 mm
Height
130 mm
Weight
0.74 kg empty
0.86 kg loaded
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, post front and notch rear
Sight radius
145 mm
Accessories
Accessory rail
No
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