Over the past couple of years, India’s military has embarked on its most serious attempt to modernise its small arms to date. One of the key early successes in this effort was the selection and procurement of over 72,000 SIG Sauer 716i 7.62x51mm rifles in February [Read More…]
SIG’s MCX Virtus Patrol Rifle is a premium series of 5.56/300BLK gas piston firearms intended to compete in the higher end of the AR-heavy modern rifle/carbine market. Available in FDE or gray, it weighs in at just under 8 pounds with a full-length 16-inch barrel [Read More…]
The US Air Force has announced that it has begun fielding the first of approximately 125,000 new SIG Sauer M18 Modular Handgun System 9x19mm pistols. The Air Force announced that it has opted for the more compact M18 over the M17, selected by the US Army, in May 2018. [Read More…]
Several months ago, Wilson Combat announced the WCP320 9mm pistol which was the first pistol designed in collaboration with SIG Sauer and represents an enhanced P320 upgraded with Wilson Combat’s signature parts and design improvement elements. Yesterday, the [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has just announced the M400 TREAD COIL, a new and enhanced version of their popular ready-out-of-the-box TREAD series of rifles. SIG Sauer describes the new rifle as “a new standard of performance and value in the AR market”. The new TREAD COIL [Read More…]
In the past few years, there have been a number of great little concealed carry options hitting the market. Whether it’s the Glock 43X, 19X or Springfield Armory Hellcat, there are plenty of new options available. Recently, SIG announced their red dot equipped [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer SP2340 was introduced in the late 90s as the first pistol in the SIG Pro series, and SIG’s first polymer framed handgun. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop talks about the history of the SIG Pro and tests the SP2340 with a .357 SIG conversion barrel … even though it isn’t [Read More…]
Vickers Guide have announced the pre-sale of the first of two volumes looking at SIG and SIG Sauer firearms. The first volume will look at pistols, submachine guns and pistol calibre carbines, while the second, due for release next year, will look at the company’s [Read More…]
Back in April, Brazil’s IMBEL released a statement on their future plans for expanding their product portfolio, this included a passing reference to a potential partnership with SIG Sauer. The statement, however, did not go into details of what the cooperation [Read More…]
SIG Sauer GmbH, based in Eckernförde, Germany, is to close down. According to German media outlets, SIG Sauer GmbH’s shareholders are unwilling to invest further funds in the struggling European arm of the company. SIG Sauer GmbH’s Managing Director, Tim [Read More…]
With the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons program pushing ahead, despite the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic, the three companies involved have shipped their prototype weapons. SIG Sauer commemorated the dispatch of their NGSW-Rifles and NGSW-Automatic Rifles [Read More…]
SIG Sauer and 5.11 have teamed up to produce an original documentary series that aims to present the reality and demands placed on our modern law enforcement individuals. The Behind the Blue Line Documentary series will focus on the Manchester, New Hampshire Police [Read More…]
Dear diary. It feels like an eternity since I have expressed my thoughts and feelings to you. When we last spoke I was in the middle of a love triangle. In one corner was the classic American “round next door”; a slender and sleek 5.56mm sweetheart that is easy [Read More…]
Here’s a solid review of the new SIG Sauer Tread 716i. It is a .308 caliber AR10 style rifle with the SIG Tango6T low power variable optic mounted on top. We’ll give you all the details and stretch the distance out to 600 yards with this capable rifle. ««« GUN + GEAR GIVEAWAYS [Read More…]
Our Photo today is very clean. It’s a picture of the SIG Sauer P320 with serial number 58H1000000. Not only the serial number makes this gun unique. As it’s the one-millionth P320, the grips are hand-cut in granite and the high-gloss polished surface [Read More…]
SIG SAUER Electro-Optics have announced the launch of a new line of scopes using their Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) technology. The new SIERRA6BDX riflescopes will be available in 2-12x40mm, 3-18x44mm and 5-30x56mm, with MSRP ranging from $1,169.99 to $1,689.99. [Read More…]
The whole grasshopper versus the ant fable can easily be applied to the current ammunition market. While the ant worked diligently to scoop up 5.56×45, .22LR and 9mm at affordable prices, the grasshopper kicked back and banked on an endless summer bounty. Well, [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have expanded their LEGION series of pistols with the introduction of a single action only P220 LEGION in 10mm. The new pistol has black G10 grips featuring the SIG LEGION medallion as well as having the emblem engraved on the slide. The pistol also ships with [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has a new round for users of the 300 Blackout. The bullet weight is 205 gr with a tip designed for hunting varmints and predators. If you own a firearm from the AR15 platform, with a 9″ barrel or longer – preferably suppressed – then [Read More…]
Wilson Combat and SIG Sauer have teamed up to release a new enhanced P320 pistol called WCP320. Based on SIG’s P320 pistol, this handgun packs new features and design improvements normally seen in other firearms upgraded by Wilson Combat. The WCP320 pistols even [Read More…]
Over the last 10 months or so, I have carried the XCompact from SIG Sauer and it has become one of the top carry guns I own. The P320 series is one of the more modular pistol designs on the market today with the ability to change out most components to create a truly [Read More…]
With the current state of events, many people are wearing masks to protect themselves from COVID-19. That is great and all. One should take precautions for better health. But what if you have to use a rifle? Have you practiced shooting a rifle with a mask or in some [Read More…]
I don’t get pumped up about many new releases anymore, but when I received the shipping notification for the SIG Sauer 716i TREAD AR-10 rifle last night, I may have gotten a little giddy. You see, I’ve never owned a .308 AR-10, so if SIG’s 716i TREAD lives up to [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have announced that Vermont State Police will be adopting their new M400 Pro rifles as their official patrol rifle. With over 300 troopers the new rifles will become standard equipment for Vermont State Police cruisers. The rifles have 16” nitride barrels [Read More…]
The legal and leadership team at SIG Sauer have announced a victory today in a patent infringement case brought forth by Steyr Arms. The claim, as described in a complaint filed in the Northern District of Alabama in 2017 had previously alleged that SIG infringed on [Read More…]
If you own a P320 or P250 then you should get the LIMA5. Since the P320 and P250 both have fire control units as the registered firearm component, the grip modules are interchangeable. You can get a LIMA5 to upgrade your P320 or P250 to have an integral visible laser [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has announced their newest line of 3D printed silencers. This includes a host of rifles silencers, and the MODX9 and MODX45 pistol cans. The MODX45 is a modular, 3D printed, titanium silencer that allows the end users to utilize a full configuration of nine baffles down to a single baffle [Read More…]
It is nice to see the rifles for target shooting develop, as the interest for diopter target shooting is on the decrease as other more modern firearms, optics and other target shooting sports evolve. The 200 PHOENIX from SIG SAUER GmbH (the European arm of SIG Sauer) [Read More…]
SIG Sauer Electro-Optics have launched their new ECHO3, a direct view thermal reflex sight. The ECHO3 will be available in either 1-6x or 2-12x magnification and has SIG Sauer’s Ballistic Data Xchange 2.0 integrated to allow the optic to interface with [Read More…]
The Nevada Highway Patrol has just switched their official duty pistol to the SIG Sauer P320 9x19mm pistol. The Nevada Highway Patrol currently has over 480 sworn Troopers on the force and SIG Sauer has heeded the call for a new sidearm for these law enforcement [Read More…]