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2021
SIG SAUER unveils Pearl Harbor commemorative 1911 pistols
SIG SAUER unveiled three custom-designed 1911 commemorative pistols for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in partnership with the Best Defense Foundation. The pistols were presented to the foundation’s leadership.
2021
SIG SAUER introduces FOXTROT1X rail-mounted light
SIG SAUER Electro-Optics introduced the FOXTROT1X Rail Mounted Light, a 450-lumen light designed for a variety of pistol platforms. The product was shipping and available at retailers at the time of the report.
2021
SIG SAUER files patent lawsuit against Springfield Armory
SIG SAUER filed a lawsuit alleging that Springfield Armory's making and selling of certain Hellcat-branded magazines infringes two SIG patents relating to the P365 magazine. The allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2021
SIG SAUER ROMEO1PRO wins Tactical Retailer award
SIG SAUER announced that its ROMEO1PRO optic received the 2020 Tactical Retailer’s Gold Level Choice Award.
2020
SIG SAUER CROSS wins Outdoor Life 2020 Editor’s Choice Award
SIG SAUER announced that its CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle received Outdoor Life’s 2020 Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Rifle.
2020
Man files lawsuit against SIG Sauer over alleged P320 firing
A man filed a federal lawsuit against SIG Sauer alleging that its P320 pistol fired without a trigger pull and injured him. The lawsuit seeks damages; the allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2020
SIG SAUER introduces SIERRA6BDX riflescope line
SIG SAUER Electro-Optics introduced the SIERRA6BDX riflescope line as an addition to its Ballistic Data Xchange family. The riflescopes were described as scheduled to ship and become available for purchase in the summer.
2020
SIG SAUER introduces ECHO3 thermal reflex sight
SIG SAUER introduced the ECHO3 Thermal Reflex Sight, a thermal sight using BDX technology. The article said it would be available for purchase in spring.
2020
SIG SAUER announces CROSS Rifle Sweepstakes
SIG SAUER announced a sweepstakes offering eligible consumers a chance to win a CROSS bolt-action rifle by purchasing a new BDX-enabled product. The promotion is valid for qualifying purchases through June 30, 2020.
2019
SIG SAUER introduces ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle
SIG SAUER introduced the SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle, which the article says is available for purchase at the SIG SAUER online store.
2019
SIG SAUER announces #SIGHunting ambassadors
SIG SAUER announced a team of product experts, field testers, and social media influencers as ambassadors to promote #SIGHunting.
2019
SIG SAUER receives 2019 Ballistic Best Editors’ Select Award
SIG SAUER announced that it received the 2019 Ballistic Best Editors’ Select Award for “Most Diverse Manufacturer,” with recognition from Athlon Outdoors editors.
2019
SIG SAUER P365 SAS wins Best New Handgun award
SIG SAUER's P365 SAS pistol received the 2019 NASGW POMA-Caliber Award for “Best New Handgun.” The award was presented at the NASGW Awards Dinner in Orlando on October 16, 2019.
2019
SIG Sauer sued over alleged P320 drop-fire defect
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Concord alleges that SIG Sauer’s P320 pistol has a design flaw that can cause it to discharge when dropped and that the company continued selling it after discovering the potential malfunction. SIG Sauer maintains that the P320 is safe.
2019
SIG SAUER P320 XCOMPACT receives reader’s choice award
SIG SAUER announced that its P320 XCOMPACT received the 2019 Ballistic Best Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Compact Semi-Auto.”
2017
SIG SAUER partners with Operation Hat Trick
SIG SAUER announced a partnership with Operation Hat Trick to raise awareness and support recovery for service members and veterans injured during combat. SIG SAUER said it would sell co-branded headwear and T-shirts, with a portion of proceeds donated to Operation Hat Trick.