SIG Sauer SIGM400

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The SIGM400 is a family of firearms manufactured by SIG Sauer.[1] The M400 is an air-cooled, direct impingement gas-operated, magazine-fed carbine based on the earlier AR-15 rifle.[2] It is chambered for either 5.56×45mm NATO or .300 AAC Blackout cartridges, and can have a fixed or telescoping stock.[3]

PlaceoforiginUnited States
Inservice2011–present
UsedbySee users
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SIG Sauer SIGM400 series
Sig Sauer M400 series rifle
TypeSemi-automatic rifle
Carbine
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2011–present
Used bySee users
WarsWar in Iraq (2013–2017)
Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present)
Operation Containment
Production history
Designed2000s
ManufacturerSIG Sauer
Produced2011–present
Specifications
Mass7.6 pounds (3.4 kg)
Barrel length11.5–20 inches (29–51 cm) (5.56×45mm)
9–16 inches (23–41 cm) (.300 AAC)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
.300 AAC Blackout
ActionDirect gas impingement system, rotating bolt
Feed systemSTANAG magazines
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Design details

Operating mechanism

The SIGM400 is a semi-automatic firearm firing from a closed bolt and uses a direct impingement gas system.[3]

Features

The M400 is offered as either a rifle or as a pistol and is intended for law enforcement, military and civilian markets. Rifles are chambered in either 5.56×45mm NATO with 14.5-inch (37 cm), 16-inch (41 cm), 18-inch (46 cm), or 20-inch (51 cm) threaded barrels, or .300 AAC Blackout with 9-inch (23 cm) or 16-inch (41 cm) threaded barrels. There are California compliant ("featureless") models for both.[3] The .300 AAC Blackout model is tailored specifically for efficient use with suppressors, which SIG Sauer also manufactures.[citation needed]

The SIGPM400 Elite PSB pistol is chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO with an 11.5-inch (29 cm) barrel and is chambered for .300 AAC Blackout with a 9-inch (23 cm) barrel. Both use a Pistol Stabilizing Brace accessory.[3][needs update]

Variants

Variants include rifles like the M400 Classic, SRP, Tread, Elite, or Predator, and the Elite PSB pistol.

M400 PRO

The M400 PRO is an improved version of the SIG M400 chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. Changes include a cold-hammer forged barrel, 2-stage match trigger, free-floated M-LOK handguard, folding front sight, and an updated 6-position collapsible stock.[4]

M400 Tread

The M400 TREAD is a budget-oriented variant of the M400 named for the Gadsden flag and its slogan "Dont Tread On Me". Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, it features a 16-inch hammer-forged barrel with a 1:8 twist and proprietary Taper-Lok muzzle threading, mid-length low-profile gas system, 15-inch free-floated handguard,[5] and a Magpul SL-K adjustable stock.[6] The pistol grip can hold AA, CR123A, or CR2032 batteries.[5] Iron sights are not included.

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