Mateba Autorevolver vs SIG Sauer P226

1995–2005

1984–Present

~5,000 units estimated (hand‑assembled in limited batches)

~1,200,000+ units estimated

254 mm (10.0 in) with standard barrel

196 mm (7.7 in) standard; 185 mm (7.3 in) Compact; 210 mm (8.3 in) Tactical

152 mm (6.0 in) standard; 203 mm (8.0 in) optional long barrel

112 mm (4.4 in) standard; 102 mm (4.0 in) Compact; 140 mm (5.5 in) Tactical

1.45 kg (3.2 lb) empty

985 g (2.17 lb) empty (standard); 1,050 g (2.31 lb) with loaded 15‑round magazine

6 rounds (standard cylinder)

15 rounds standard (9mm); 10 rounds (9mm Compact); 20 rounds (9mm Tactical); also available in 12‑round .40 S&W and 10‑round .45 ACP magazines

Short‑stroke recoil‑operated slide that moves barrel and cylinder forward to cock hammer and rotate cylinder; semi‑automatic operation with manual trigger pull for each shot

Short recoil, locked breech with rotating barrel; DA/SA with manual safety/decocker

Single‑action trigger; hammer cocked by recoil system, providing a light, crisp pull

Double‑action first pull, single‑action subsequent pulls; optional single‑action only trigger for competition models

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional adjustable rear sight available on long‑barrel models

Fixed three‑dot tritium night sights (front blade and rear notch) on most models; optional Novak or SIGLITE rail‑mounted optics