Firearms from Switzerland

The SIG SG 552 Commando is a compact assault rifle manufactured by SIG Sauer in Switzerland. It is a shortened variant of the SG 550 series and was introduced in 1998. The SG 552 features a 226 mm barrel, a telescoping folding stock, and a full-length Picatinny rail on top of the receiver. It is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and feeds from standard SIG 30-round magazines. The Commando is designed for close quarters battle, special forces, and vehicle crew use.

The SIG SG 553 is a compact assault rifle developed by Swiss Arms AG as a shortened version of the SG 550. It was adopted by the Swiss military as the Sturmgewehr 90 alongside the SG 550. The SG 553 uses the same short-stroke gas piston system as the SG 550 but with a 246mm barrel. It features a folding stock, a bipod integrated into the handguard, and an optical sight mount. The rifle is known for its exceptional accuracy for a compact carbine. It is used by Swiss special forces and military police units.

The SIG SG 550 is a battle rifle designed and manufactured by Swiss Arms AG (formerly SIG Arms). It has served as the standard service rifle of the Swiss Armed Forces since 1990, designated as the Sturmgewehr 90.

The Swiss K31 is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle designed and manufactured by Waffenfabrik Bern. Chambered in the powerful 7.5x55mm Swiss GP 11 cartridge, it features the unique straight-pull action where the bolt handle is simply pulled straight back to cycle the action without rotating it. The K31 is widely regarded as one of the most accurate military surplus bolt-action rifles ever produced.

The SIG SG 551 is a carbine-length assault rifle manufactured by SIG Sauer in Switzerland. It is a shorter variant of the SG 550 with a 363 mm barrel and a redesigned handguard. The SG 551 was developed for military and law enforcement users who need a compact but accurate rifle. It retains the diopter sight system, folding stock, and 30-round magazine of the full-sized SG 550. The 551 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.

The Schmidt-Rubin Model 1911 is a Swiss straight-pull bolt-action rifle that evolved from the earlier Model 1889 series. It fires the 7.5x55mm Swiss GP 11 cartridge and features a distinctive straight-pull action invented by Rudolf Schmidt. The rifle was renowned for its accuracy and was equipped with a unique magazine system.

A Swiss-made gas-piston operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It is known for exceptional reliability and accuracy.

The SIG SG 510 is a Swiss battle rifle adopted by the Swiss Army as the Stgw. 57 in 1957. Uses a roller-delayed blowback system derived from the German StG 45(M). Chambered in 7.5×55mm Swiss for military service, with export versions in 7.62×51mm NATO. Known for exceptional build quality and accuracy.

The SIG Sauer P226 is a full‑size, double‑action/single‑action (DA/SA) semi‑automatic pistol designed for military, law‑enforcement, and civilian markets. Conceived in the early 1980s as a robust, service‑grade replacement for the SIG P220, the P226 emphasizes reliability under adverse conditions, modularity, and ergonomic ergonomics. Its hallmark features include a stainless‑steel slide, a polymer‑wrapped aluminum alloy frame, a decocking lever, and interchangeable grips. The pistol’s short recoil, locked‑breech system with a rotating barrel offers smooth operation and reduced recoil, contributing to its reputation for accuracy and durability. Widely praised for its consistent trigger pull, excellent balance, and ability to function after extensive fouling, the P226 has become a benchmark for full‑size service pistols worldwide.

The SIG Sauer P210 is a Swiss-made semi-automatic pistol renowned for its exceptional accuracy and quality craftsmanship. Designed by SIG (Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft), it served as the standard service pistol of the Swiss Army from 1949 to 1975.

The Hammerli 208 is a precision target pistol manufactured by the Swiss company Hammerli. It is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and was designed for ISSF Standard Pistol and Center-Fire competitions. The 208 features a heavy free-floating barrel, a fully adjustable electronic trigger, and micrometer target sights. It uses a sophisticated recoil-operated action with a rotating bolt. The pistol was built with an anatomical grip that can be adjusted for individual hand dimensions. The 208 has a reputation for exceptional accuracy and build quality.

The B&T MP9 is a compact submachine gun from Brügger & Thomet of Switzerland. Developed from the Steyr TMP, it features a polymer housing and is used by specialized military and law enforcement units worldwide for VIP protection.

The B&T APC9 is a compact, modern SMG with a unique hydraulic buffer system for reduced recoil. Adopted by the U.S. Army as the Mk 22 Sub Compact Weapon. Highly modular with M-LOK handguards and Picatinny rails.

The B&T MP9-SD is an integrally suppressed variant of the B&T MP9 submachine gun, itself a development of the Steyr TMP. It features a large-diameter suppressor with advanced baffle design wrapped around the barrel. The weapon is chambered in 9x19mm and is designed for discreet security operations.

The SIG MG 710-3 was a Swiss general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It used a roller-delayed blowback system derived from the German MG 42 design. The weapon was known for its exceptional manufacturing quality and reliability under adverse conditions.