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Krieg 550 Commando

Alternate name(s)	N/A
Price	$4200
Origin	Switzerland
Caliber
Magazine capacity	30/90
Firing mode(s)	Semi-automatic
Rate of fire	240 RPM
Weight (loaded)	7.02 kilograms
Projectile weight	4 grams
Muzzle velocity	2900 feet/second
Muzzle energy	1570 joules
Used by	Counter-Terrorists
Reload time	4 seconds
Movement speed (units per second)	210 150(zoomed)

The Krieg 550 Commando, sometimes referred to as the SG550 or Sig 550, is a scoped, semi-automatic rifle featured in all of the Counter-Strike games till Counter-Strike: Source. The role of the Counter-Terrorist exclusive semi-automatic sniper rifle was taken over by the higher caliber, more expensive SCAR-20 in Counter Strike: Global Offensive.

OverviewEdit

The SG 550 is a powerful semi-automatic sniper rifle available only to the Counter-Terrorists. Along with the G3SG/1, it is known as being one of the most overpowered weapons in the game despite its disadvantages. For this reason, the SG 550 is banned on many public servers rendering it useless.

PropertiesEdit

Hitbox	Primary Attack
Hitbox	Unarmored	Armored
Head	279	262
Chest & Arm	69	50
Stomach	87	63
Leg	52	52
Red signifies a fatal hit.

The SG 550 is a heavyweight weapon. While wielded, the player's movement speed is 210 units per second (default speed is 250), meaning they suffer heavy speed reduction. While zoomed in, their movement speed is 150 units per second. The SG 550 is one of the many weapons able to shoot underwater.

AdvantagesEdit

High damage, Kills about three hits or less
Higher rate of fire than the AWP or Scout, making it far more forgiving
Accurate even when spraying with 2x scope in medium combat
High magazine capacity (30 rounds), and the highest capacity in sniper rifles.
Unlike the Terrorist-exclusive rifle equivalent, the G3SG/1, the Sig 550 is cheaper than the AWP and can be used as a half-way point between the Scout and the AWP, if you lack funds
Can be deadly on small groups of enemies
High accuracy even if unscoped
Shares the same 5.56mm ammo used by most assault rifles
Low recoil

DisadvantagesEdit

Unwieldy at close range, especially in the hands of an inexperienced player.
Heavy and quite expensive.
When scoped in with 10x magnification, the user can be disorientated by the shaking cross-hair when firing.
Not very accurate at the same ranges as the AWP, Scout, or the G3SG/1, especially when the user is moving.
Inflicts less damage than the G3SG/1.
No crosshair when un-zoomed.
Low rate of fire compared to most other weaponry.

GameplayEdit

TacticsEdit

Crouch and stop moving for better accuracy.
Do not try to score a headshot if you are unable to; inflicting damage on the torso of targets are powerful enough.
Use cover when using this weapon.
At medium and long range, crouch and activate the 2x scope. Aim for the stomach and start firing non-stop. Two to three shots will kill the enemy.
If an enemy does not notice you and he is stationary, take time to shoot his head for a guaranteed kill.
Switch to your sidearm if an enemy player is too close or use the 2x scope and keep firing.
- Due to the high damage, a Desert Eagle is a good backup weapon for engaging enemies at close range.
The SIG-550's accuracy is worse compared to the Scout, AWP and G3SG/1, so be sure attack an unaware enemy if he is armed with the AWP or the G3SG/1. If this is not considered, enemies with an allied sniper can easily counter your tactics.
Unlike the AWP or Scout, if the enemy uses a smoke grenade, you can fire randomly through the smoke and still have a good chance to get a kill.
Zoom in and mark the central red-dot (Counter-Strike 1.6 and Condition Zero) / center (Source) of the crosshairs with a wipeable sketch or marker pen of the color of the crosshair. This way the SG550 can be used unscoped as an semi auto battle rifle. This also works with the G3SG/1 and Scout.
In Assassination maps, Counter-Terrorists cannot purchase the AWP. This is the best replacement if you need to snipe while playing on the Counter-Terrorist side.

CountertacticsEdit

Rush at them while they are reloading, but be careful for covering teammates.
Use flashbangs or smoke grenades to distract them.
Use instant kill weapons like the AK-47 to headshot the user just before he can start shooting.
Attack from behind with SMGs or shotguns.
As with most zoom-capable rifles, the user may not notice things behind them. Knife them or kill them with a shotgun.
Hit the user with a HE grenade and rush him.
Overpower with an AWP. However if the AWP misses, the SIG user is likely to retaliate due to the loud sound.
Counter it with G3SG/1, Since the SG550 is less accurate than the G3SG/1.

AchievementsEdit

Counter-Strike: SourceEdit

WeaponEdit

Icon	Name	Description
	Krieg 550 Commando Expert	Kill 500 enemy players with the Krieg 550 Commando

KillEdit

Icon	Name	Description
	Snipe Hunter	Kill 100 zoomed-in enemy snipers
	Eye to Eye	Kill a zoomed-in enemy sniper with a sniper rifle of your own

TriviaEdit

In the Counter-Strike beta, the G3SG/1 was the semi-auto sniper rifle for both factions. In Counter-Strike 1.0, the SG 550 was added as the Counter-Terrorist exclusive semi-auto sniper rifle; and the G3SG/1 became the Terrorist exclusive semi-auto sniper rifle.
Despite using a smaller cailber, SG 550 has similar effectiveness of G3SG/1 in Source.
The database file name for this weapon is sg550.
As with the G3SG/1, many servers restrict and/or ban this weapon due to its high power. These servers typically have the tag [No Auto] in their name.
The suffix Commando in its name is a misnomer as the term denotes the smallest possible derivative of a full sized assault rifle with a shortened barrel, used for close quarter engagements by special forces. Eg SIG SG 552 Commando for the SIG SG 552 and Colt Commando to the Colt M16. The term SIG SG 550 Marksman/Sharpshooter is most appropriate.
In Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes, the SG 550 is less accurate than multiplayer, also this weapon is only used in mission Lost Cause without reserve ammunition.

GalleryEdit

Main article: Krieg 550 Commando/Gallery

External linksEdit

SG 550 at Wikipedia

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