SG 553

The SG 553 is a Swiss assault rifle in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive exclusive to the Terrorists. Its Counter-Terroristcounterpart is the AUG.

Overview

               The SG 553 is a Swiss-made assault rifle manufactured by Swiss Arms as part of the SG 550 platform introduced in 1990. Although it is designated as the SG 553 in game, it is more closer in terms of design to the SG 556, a semi-automatic rifle civilian intended for the civilian market, as the real-life SG 553 is an improved version of the SG 552 subcarbine rifle.

               In game, the SG 553 serves as the replacement of the Krieg 552from previous titles. Unlike its predecessor, the SG 553 inflicts more damage and can penetrate through armor flawlessly. Furthermore, the scope now provides a 3x zoom, there is no longer a fire rate penalty for using the scope, and using the scope lowers the recoil significantly. The scope now also provides a HUD overlay of the scope, including an aiming reticle, giving the impression of the player actually aiming down the scope. It is one of the few guns capable of scoring fatal headshots regardless of armor.

Advantages

Highest first shot accuracy of any assault rifle

Highest damage per bullet against armored enemies of any assault rifle

100% armor penetration, making headshots fatal even at extreme long range

High firing rate

Short reload time

Scope increases accuracy, reduces recoil while maintaining firing rate

Scope gives a fighting chance against snipers at long range compared to unscoped rifles

Cheaper than most CT rifles (M4, AUG)

Disadvantages

High recoil

Wide spread upon continuous fire

Most expensive assault rifle on the terrorist side

Heaviest assault rifle and slowest movement speed

Scope slows down movement speed considerably

Example of SG 553 skin

1. SG 553 Default

2. SG 553 Tiger Moth

3. SG 553 Pulse