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A relatively new assault rifle that has quickly found admirers around the world, despite lacking a "trendy" design. Weapons of this series are one of the best in their class, renowned for their reliability, accuracy and ease of use. Despite being relatively difficult to obtain in the Zone, this assault rifle is often ordered by experienced stalkers at considerable expense.
― Call of Pripyat in-game description

The SGI-5k is a 5.56mm assault rifle that appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

Appearances

Shadow of Chernobyl

The main drawback of the SGI-5k that it can't mount a SUSAT scope but in almost every other aspect it wins against other assault weapons - it is highly accurate (as good as the TRs-301 and the GP37), it has a shorter reload time than other NATO weapons and is also one of the most (if not the most) durable non-unique weapon in game. The SGI remains accurate and doesn't jam as frequently as other rifles when its condition goes below 70%. It can mount an M203 grenade launcher which makes it even better as a mid-range combat rifle especially when dealing with the more powerful mutants or groups of stalkers. However it is a heavy weapon weighing at a hefty 4 kg when unloaded.

The SGI 5k is commonly used by veteran and expert-ranked members of the Mercenaries and Freedom factions as well as some veteran-ranked soldiers of Monolith during the final battle atop the Chernobyl NPP's superstructure.

Acquisition

It is purchasable from Skinflint after getting a friendly reputation with the Freedom faction.
The player can also obtain an SGI in the Army Warehouses area from the veteran Freedom squad leader that will be ambushed by Skull's company upon entering the area. Although the chances of finding it in good condition is somewhat rare.
Two SGI 5ks can be found inside the Bloodsucker Village being held by two dead Freedom stalkers.
Purchasable from Barkeep after completing the Lab X-16 missions

Unique variants

Sniper SGi 5k - An unique variant with integrated SUSAT scope.
Within the game's code, there are leftovers of another version of the SGI 5k, which was supposed to have lowered weight (2.2 kg empty), but couldn't mount a grenade launcher.

Clear Sky

The SGI can be upgraded to mount both an underbarrel grenade launcher and a SUSAT Scope. It shares the same upgrades as all the 5.56mm caliber assault rifles. It performs particularly well for any role it is upgraded to, however for the player's turning speed is slightly, but noticeably reduced which could lead it to being harder to use in close-range combat although it works well as a marksman weapon.

As for the members of Freedom faction, only the experts use this gun. Some experienced Monolith troops around Limansk and certain Mercenaries carry this weapon.

Acquisition

Can be purchased from Ashot after joining the Freedom faction.
A free SGI-5k upgraded to mount a SUSAT scope is given to the player for free upon joining Freedom.
There are a few SGI-5ks found in stashes in the Army Warehouses, one is in a stump where the coordinates are from an unknown stalker and Hog can also provide the location of one in the actual Military base for around 3000 rubles, which is located in the attic of a barracks structure.

Call of Pripyat

In Call of Pripyat, the SGI is fully optimized as an assault weapon. It lost its ability to mount a SUSAT scope although it can now mount a M203 grenade launcher without any modifications. At stock configuration, the SGI has great damage and accuracy, average recoil and above-average durability. The weapon's performance at close range is exceptional, especially when fully modified for maximum firing rate and low recoil, however it is still hampered by the fact that it doesn't support any sights meaning attempts to use it long-ranged can prove difficult.

The weapon of choice of veteran Freedom members, as well as Mercenary units – nearly every squad of these factions will have at least one in the squad. Loners may carry this weapon, especially in the Yanov and Pripyat areas. Radiation suit-clad Monolith stalkers also use the weapon.

Acquisition

Owl will sell SGIs after giving the Compass to either Sultan or Beard and/or getting the A Wealthy Client achievement.
Hawaiian will sell the SGI after siding with Freedom.
Loki will award the player with a SGI and 180 5.56x45mm SS109 bullets for it after giving him General Tachenko's PDA.
One can be found in a stash in the outer western area of the Jupiter factory's warehouses behind a red shack (one will get coordinates for it after helping Uncle Yar deal with the mercenaries at Kopachi Village).
Another one is lying under broken bridge near the Cement Factory along with 180 5.56 bullets and 2 RGD-5 grenades.
Inside the Book Store, in a stash in a piled bookshelf, in the main room to the right of the entrance to the corridor.

Unique variants

Strelok's SGI 5k

Background information

Depiction

The model has a 20 round magazine, but the in game magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
The magazine appears to not be fully inserted into the gun as the extruding plastic line on the magazine isn't touching the receiver. (Confirmed only in SoC)
The model appears to be mirrored with the folding stock mechanism being on the left side of the gun as well as the cocking handle and some other components which should be on the opposite side. (Confirmed only in SoC)
The weapon textures are symmetrical on both sides of the gun. This is proven because closer inspection of the right side the text can be seen backwards. (Confirmed only in SoC)
It's likely that the weapon is modelled after the 'PE 90' which is the civilian version of the SG 550 as it contains some features of the PE 90. The weapon does however feature all 3 firing modes in-game which could be a alteration of the textures. This includes single, 3-round burst and full auto whilst the PE 90 only supports single fire mode.

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 {{Infobox Weapon
 |name={{PAGENAME}}
-|realname= SIG SG-550
+|realname= SIG SG 550
 |image= SG-550 Arrow.png
+|code=wpn_sig550
 |type=[[Assault rifle]]
 |feed=* [[5.56x45mm|5.56×45mm]]
 * 30 round detachable box magazine
-|weight= 4 kg (SoC, empty)
+|weight= 4.5kg empty (4 in ''Shadow of Chernobyl'')
-.5 kg (CS, CoP, empty)
 |hidestats=
-|socstats=* '''Accuracy''': High
+|socstats=* '''Accuracy''': 87
-* '''Handling''': Low
+* '''Handling''': 60
-* '''Damage''': 53.25%
+* '''Damage''': 53
 * '''Rate of Fire''': 700 RPM
 |csstats=* '''Accuracy''': High
@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 * '''Damage''': 33
 * '''Rate of Fire''': 590 RPM}}
+{{Quote|A relatively new assault rifle that has quickly found admirers around the world, despite lacking a "trendy" design. Weapons of this series are one of the best in their class, renowned for their reliability, accuracy and ease of use. Despite being relatively difficult to obtain in the Zone, this assault rifle is often ordered by experienced stalkers at considerable expense.|''Call of Pripyat'' in-game description}}
-The '''SIG Sturmgewehr 550''', named '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in games, is a 5.56mm assault rifle. It appears in [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl]], [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]] and [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat]].
+The [[wikipedia:SIG SG 550|'''SGI-5k''']] is a 5.56mm assault rifle that appears in ''[[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl]], [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]]'' and ''[[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat]]''.
-==Overview==
-[[File:SCOP_SIG_550.gif|border|left|150px]]Manufactured by Swiss Arms AG., the SGi-5k is the weapon of choice for veteran and expert Freedom, loner stalkers, and mercenary units in the zone. In all games, the SGI one of the most durable, powerful and accurate assault rifles in the game and a jack-of-all-trades type of assault rifle, although heavier than most of them. The weapon uses 5.56x45mm rounds.
 ==Appearances==
 ===Shadow of Chernobyl===
-The main drawback of SGi is that it can't mount a [[SUSAT scope]], but in almost every other aspect it wins with other assault weapons - it is very accurate (as good as [[TRs-301]] and [[GP37]]), it has shorter reload time than other NATO weapons and is one of most (if not the most) durable non-unique weapon in game - SGi is still enough accurate and doesn't jam as frequently as other rifles even if its condition goes past 70%. It can also mount a [[M203 grenade launcher]], which makes it even better as a close-combat rifle. It is, however, pretty heavy weapon, weighing 4 kg empty.
+The main drawback of the SGI-5k that it can't mount a [[SUSAT scope]] but in almost every other aspect it wins against other assault weapons - it is highly accurate (as good as the [[TRs-301]] and the [[GP37]]), it has a shorter reload time than other NATO weapons and is also one of the most (if not the most) durable non-unique weapon in game. The SGI remains accurate and doesn't jam as frequently as other rifles when its condition goes below 70%. It can mount an [[M203 grenade launcher]] which makes it even better as a mid-range combat rifle especially when dealing with the more powerful mutants or groups of stalkers. However it is a heavy weapon weighing at a hefty 4 kg when unloaded.
+The SGI 5k is commonly used by veteran and expert-ranked members of the [[Mercenaries]] and [[Freedom]] factions as well as some veteran-ranked soldiers of [[Monolith]] during the final battle atop the Chernobyl NPP's superstructure.
-====Notable deployments====
-The SGI 5k is commonly used by veteran-ranked members of the [[Freedom]] faction, and is also often used by expert-rank Freedom members as well. The SGi-5k is also used by several veteran and expert [[Mercenaries]]. Finally, several of the veteran-ranked soldiers of [[Monolith]] are armed with an SGI-5k during the final battle atop the Chernobyl NPP's superstructure.
 ====Acquisition====
-* It's purchasable from [[Skinflint]] after getting a friendly reputation with [[Freedom]] faction.
+* It is purchasable from [[Skinflint]] after getting a friendly reputation with the Freedom faction.
-* The player can also obtain an SGI in the [[Military Warehouses]] area from the veteran [[Freedom]] squad leader that will be ambushed by [[Skull]]'s company upon entering the area Although the chances of finding it in good condition is somewhat rare.
+* The player can also obtain an SGI in the [[Army Warehouses]] area from the veteran Freedom squad leader that will be ambushed by [[Skull|Skull's]] company upon entering the area. Although the chances of finding it in good condition is somewhat rare.
-* Two SGI 5ks can be found inside the [[Bloodsucker Village]] being held by two dead [[Freedom]] stalkers.
+* Two SGI 5ks can be found inside the [[Bloodsucker Village]] being held by two dead Freedom stalkers.
-* Purchasable from [[Barkeep]].
+* Purchasable from [[Barkeep]] after completing the [[Lab X-16]] missions
 ====Unique variants====
+* [[Sniper SGi 5k]] - An unique variant with integrated [[SUSAT scope]].
-* There is a unique variant of the weapon: the [[Sniper SGi 5k]] which has an integral SUSAT-scope attached to it with an improved 4.0x zoom. You can find two of this variant on the guards at the entrance of the [[Freedom]] base in the [[Military Warehouses]] area. It can also still mount an underbarrel grenade launcher like the stock variant.
-* In game files there are leftovers of [[Storming SIP|another version]] of SGi 5k, which supposed to have lowered weight (2.2 kg empty), but couldn't mount a grenade launcher.
+* Within the game's code, there are leftovers of [[Storming SIP|another version]] of the SGI 5k, which was supposed to have lowered weight (2.2 kg empty), but couldn't mount a grenade launcher.
 ===Clear Sky===
-The SGI must be upgraded to mount both an underbarrel grenade launcher and SUSAT Scope. It's upgrades are the same as all 5.56mm caliber assault rifles. It performs particularly well for any role it is upgraded to, however for no apparent reason player's turning speed is slightly, but noticeably reduced, making it quite hard to use, especially in heat firefight, but it works well as marksman weapon.
+The SGI can be upgraded to mount both an underbarrel grenade launcher and a SUSAT Scope. It shares the same upgrades as all the 5.56mm caliber assault rifles. It performs particularly well for any role it is upgraded to, however for the player's turning speed is slightly, but noticeably reduced which could lead it to being harder to use in close-range combat although it works well as a marksman weapon.
+As for the members of Freedom faction, only the experts use this gun. Some experienced Monolith troops around [[Limansk]] and certain Mercenaries carry this weapon.
-====Notable deployments====
-As for the members of Freedom faction, only the experts use this gun. Some experienced [[Monolith]] troops around [[Limansk]] and certain [[Mercenaries]] carry this weapon.
 ====Acquisition====
-The SGi 5k is more available. It can only be purchased from [[Freedom]] after joining them.
+*Can be purchased from [[Ashot]] after joining the Freedom faction.
-* A free SGi 5k upgraded to mount a SUSAT scope is given to the player for free upon joining [[Freedom]].
+* A free SGI-5k upgraded to mount a SUSAT scope is given to the player for free upon joining Freedom.
-* There are a few SGI 5ks found in stashes in the [[Army Warehouses]], one is in a stump where the coordinates are from an unknown stalker and [[Hog]] can also provide the location of one in the actual Military base for around 3000 rubles, which is located in the attic of a barracks structure.
+* There are a few SGI-5ks found in stashes in the Army Warehouses, one is in a stump where the coordinates are from an unknown stalker and [[Hog]] can also provide the location of one in the actual Military base for around 3000 rubles, which is located in the attic of a barracks structure.
 ===Call of Pripyat===
+[[File:SCOP_SIG_550.gif|thumb]]
-In Call of Pripyat, the SGi is fully optimized as an assault weapon, it lost it's ability to mount a [[SUSAT scope]] and so isn't the best weapon for picking off distant targets but it can mount an [[M203 grenade launcher]] without any modifications. At stock configuration, the SGi has great damage, accuracy, average recoil and above-average durability. The weapon's performance at close range is exceptional, especially when fully modified for maximum firing rate and low recoil, however it is still hampered by the fact that it's a dedicated assault weapon, distant enemies are still a problem if one cannot use the iron sights properly.
+In ''Call of Pripyat'', the SGI is fully optimized as an assault weapon. It lost its ability to mount a [[SUSAT scope]] although it can now mount a [[M203 grenade launcher]] without any modifications. At stock configuration, the SGI has great damage and accuracy, average recoil and above-average durability. The weapon's performance at close range is exceptional, especially when fully modified for maximum firing rate and low recoil, however it is still hampered by the fact that it doesn't support any sights meaning attempts to use it long-ranged can prove difficult.
+The weapon of choice of veteran Freedom members, as well as Mercenary units – nearly every squad of these factions will have at least one in the squad. [[Loners]] may carry this weapon, especially in the [[Yanov]] and [[Pripyat]] areas. [[Radiation suit]]-clad Monolith stalkers also use the weapon.
-A custom variant known as [[Strelok's SGI 5k]] can be found in the last stash of [[Strelok's Group]] in Yanov. This particular variant virtually eliminates the stock variant's shortcomings as it can mount ''all'' accessories without modifications and the increased damage, dealing more damage than any other NATO weapon in stock.
-====Notable deployments====
-The weapon of choice of veteran [[Freedom]] members, as well as [[Mercenary]] units – nearly every squad of these factions will have at least one in the squad. [[Loners]] may carry this weapon, especially in the [[Yanov]] and [[Pripyat]] areas.
 ====Acquisition====
 * [[Owl]] will sell SGIs after giving the [[Compass]] to either [[Sultan]] or [[Beard]] and/or getting the [[A Wealthy Client]] achievement.
-* [[Hawaiian]] will sell the SGI after siding with [[Freedom]].
+* [[Hawaiian]] will sell the SGI after siding with Freedom.
-* [[Loki]] will award you with SGI and 180 [[5.56x45mm SS109|5.56]] bullets for it after giving him [[General Tachenko's PDA]].
+* [[Loki]] will award the player with a SGI and 180 [[5.56x45mm SS109]] bullets for it after giving him [[General Tachenko's PDA]].
-* One can be found in a stash in the outer western area of the Jupiter factory's warehouses behind a red shack (you will get coordinates for it after helping [[Uncle Yar]] deal with [[mercenaries]] at [[Kopachi Village]]).
+* One can be found in a stash in the outer western area of the Jupiter factory's warehouses behind a red shack (one will get coordinates for it after helping [[Uncle Yar]] deal with the mercenaries at [[Kopachi Village]]).
-* Another one is lying under broken bridge near [[Cement Factory]] along with 180 5.56 bullets and 2 [[RGD-5 grenade]]s.
+* Another one is lying under broken bridge near the [[Cement Factory]] along with 180 5.56 bullets and 2 [[RGD-5 grenade]]s.
-* [[Strelok's SGI 5k]] can also be found in a series of caches scattered over Yanov – the coordinates are found in the [[UAV]]. It is always found in the last stash coordinate.
+*Inside the [[Book Store]], in a stash in a piled bookshelf, in the main room to the right of the entrance to the corridor.
 ====Unique variants====
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 ===Depiction===
 *The model has a 20 round magazine, but the in game magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
+*The magazine appears to not be fully inserted into the gun as the extruding plastic line on the magazine isn't touching the receiver. (Confirmed only in SoC)
+*The model appears to be mirrored with the folding stock mechanism being on the left side of the gun as well as the cocking handle and some other components which should be on the opposite side. (Confirmed only in SoC)
+*The weapon textures are symmetrical on both sides of the gun. This is proven because closer inspection of the right side the text can be seen backwards. (Confirmed only in SoC)
+*It's likely that the weapon is modelled after the 'PE 90' which is the civilian version of the SG 550 as it contains some features of the PE 90. The weapon does however feature all 3 firing modes in-game which could be a alteration of the textures. This includes single, 3-round burst and full auto whilst the PE 90 only supports single fire mode.
 ==Gallery==
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 SiGsights.png|Iron sights view
 Sig3rd.png|3rd person view
-SGI5K.jpg|World view in Shadow of Chernobyl
+SGI5K.jpg|World view in ''Shadow of Chernobyl''
-RostokWT2B.jpg|Ecostalker w/SG550 in Wild Territory
+RostokWT2B.jpg|Ecostalker with an SGI-5k in Wild Territory
-YanovSIGpigs1A.jpg|Strelok's SG550 w/GL5040 (a very photogenic rifle/launcher combo)
+YanovSIGpigs1A.jpg|Reloading the M203 on the SGI-5k
 </gallery>
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+{{Clearsky}}
+{{Freedom}}
 {{Loners}}
-{{Clearsky}}
 {{Mercs}}
-{{Freedom}}
+{{Monolith}}
 [[ru:СГИ 5к]]
 [[uk:СГІ-5к]]
+[[fr:SGI-5k]]
+[[pl:SGI 5k]]
 [[Category:Assault rifles]]
 [[Category:Shadow of Chernobyl Weapons]]