A visit to SIG SAUER Headquarters, Factory and Academy in New Hampshire, USA

As part of a small delegation of journalists from Europe, we were invited by SIG Sauer USA in April 2018 to visit one of the world's leading companies on the East Coast of North America. We were able to visit the headquarters and factory, extensively test their latest products in a shooting class at the SIG Sauer Academy, and meet the company's CEO Ron J. Cohen personally.

SIG Sauer ammunition 9mm Elite Performance 124gr FMJ load
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SIG Sauer ammunition used for the whole event: 9mm Elite Performance 124gr FMJ load
JC, instructor at SIG Sauer Academy
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JC, instructor at SIG Sauer Academy.... showing off
Live fire testi of the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol
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Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol
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Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy
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Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
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Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol with SIG Sauer own ammunition, 9mm Elite Performance 124gr FMJ load
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The SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistol with SIG Sauer own ammunition, 9mm Elite Performance 124gr FMJ load
Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P365 9mm pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
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Live fire testing the SIG Sauer P365 9mm pistol at the SIG Sauer Academy in USA
SIG Sauer products at the Academy's armory
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Students attending classes at the SIG Sauer Academy can rent firearms from a broad selection of SIG Sauer products available at the Academy's armory
Firearms displayed at the Pro Gun Shop, SIG Sauer Academy
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The Academy also features the Pro Gun Shop, that carries the whole selection of firearms, accessories and ammunition manufactured by SIG Sauer.
Pro Gun Shop of the SIG Sauer Academy, USA
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The Academy also features the Pro Gun Shop, that carries the whole selection of firearms, accessories and ammunition manufactured by SIG Sauer.
P320 variants at the Pro Gun Shop
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The Academy also features the Pro Gun Shop, that carries the whole selection of firearms, accessories and ammunition manufactured by SIG Sauer. Here all the P320 variants.
Ammunition manufactured by SIG Sauer
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The Academy also features the Pro Gun Shop, that carries the whole selection of firearms, accessories and ammunition manufactured by SIG Sauer.
SIG Sauer Academy uses GMC Denali SUVs with custom SIG license plates.
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SIG Sauer Academy uses GMC Denali SUVs with custom SIG license plates. The Denali is a powerful truck that is in official service with many US agencies
SIG Sauer USA headquarters
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SIG Sauer USA headquarters, in Newington, New Hampshire, United States
SIG Sauer USA headquarters, in Newington, New Hampshire, United States
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SIG Sauer USA headquarters, in Newington, New Hampshire, United States
SIG Sauer USA headquarters' showroom
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The full current production of firearms is on display at the SIG Sauer USA headquarters' showroom
SIG Sauer MCX Virtus carbine in .223
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SIG Sauer MCX Virtus carbine in .223
Rob Cohen, CEO of SIG Sauer USA
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Rob Cohen, CEO of SIG Sauer USA since 2004
SIG SauerP320 sample for the XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition
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One of the official SIG SauerP320 samples for the XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition
SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States
An assembly station at the SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. An assembly station
SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in New Hampshire, United States. Parts warehouse.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Parts warehouse.
SIG Sauer manufacturing plant : CNC machine working
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. One of the 5 axis CNC machines working.
SIG Sauer manufacturing plant : CNC machine
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. One of various Makino A71 4 axis horizontal CNC machines
Machining section of the SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. The machining section.
Detail of CNC machines at the SIG Sauer manufacturing plant in Newington.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Detail of CNC machines
SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Final assembly of the MCX carbines
Final assembly of the MCX carbines at the SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire.
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Final assembly of the MCX carbines
Bolt assembly of the MCX carbines at theSIG Sauer USA
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Bolt assembly of the MCX carbines
Assembly of the MPX carbines and sub guns, SIG Sauer USA
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Assembly of the MPX carbines and sub guns
SIG Sauer USA: factory
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. A view of the assembly lines
Fitting MCX barrels extensions at the SIG Sauer factory, USA
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Fitting MCX barrels extensions
A set of MCX barrels ready to be fitted
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. A set of MCX barrels ready to be fitted.
Final assembly of the MCX carbines at the SIG Sauer USA
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SIG Sauer USA manufacturing plant in Newington, New Hampshire, United States. Final assembly of the MCX carbines, ready to be tested and packaged
SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges
SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges. The Simunition and other non lethal ammunition killing house
SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges outside
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges. The 360° shooting room range, outside.
all4shooters team at the shooting ranges at the SIG Sauer Academy
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges. The 360° shooting room range, inside. Panels can be moved around to simulate rooms and walls.
The 1000 yards rifle shooting range at SIG Sauer Academy, USA
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges. The 1000 yards rifle shooting range
SIG Sauer Academy: shooting range
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges.
SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges before tests
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SIG Sauer Academy: shooting ranges. Students attending a rifle class.
An array of SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbines in .223.
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An array of SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbines in .223. The set included a tactical Blue Gear sling, three magazine, a mag holder and the usual eye and ear protections. Additionally, Romeo optical sights were also mounted on the rifles
SIG Sauer ammunitions in .223
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Again, mountains of ammo... this time in .223
Testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine in .223
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The SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbines in .223, in the SBR version, with the Romeo optical sights mounted.
SIG Sauer Academy: indoor range
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The indoor range had a steel bullet trap that gave off spectacular sparks when we shot the MCX Virtus rifles.
Testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine
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Stefan testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine
Stefan from all4shooters testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine
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Stefan testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine
Testing the SIG Sauer P365 sub compact 9mm pistol
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Testing the SIG Sauer P365 sub compact 9mm pistol
Testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine in .223
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Testing the SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine in .223
SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine in .223
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The SIG Sauer MCX Virtus semiautomatic carbine in .223
SIG Sauer sub compact P365 pistol in 9mm
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The SIG Sauer sub compact P365 pistol in 9mm. The pistol has a capacity of 10+1 rounds of full powered 9x19mm ammunition
SIG Sauer sub compact P365 pistol in 9mm with two magazines
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The SIG Sauer sub compact P365 pistol in 9mm with two magazines. The pistol has a capacity of 10+1 rounds of full powered 9x19mm ammunition
SIG Sauer Academy with VP "Mato"
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Briefing the first day at the SIG Sauer Academy with VP "Mato"
Steve "Mato" Matulecwicz, Vice President SIG Sauer Academy
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Steve "Mato" Matulecwicz, Vice President SIG Sauer Academy
Eric Palmer, Senior Instructor, SIG Sauer Academy
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Eric Palmer, Senior Instructor, SIG Sauer Academy
A long table with the SIG Sauer P320 X5 pistols
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A long table with the SIG Sauer P320 X5 awaits us at the shooting range
SIG Sauer P320 X5 9mm pistol, three magazines, hearing and eye protection, a holter and mag holder
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Each one of us had a SIG Sauer P320 X5 9mm pistol, three magazines, hearing and eye protection, a holter and mag holder
Stefan Perey, all4shooters reporter, at SIG Sauer Academy
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Stefan Perey, CALIBER Magazine Editor in Chief and all4shooters reporter, checks his gear before the event
SIG Sauer ammunition
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Literally mountains of ammunition were available to the SIG Sauer event participants
SIG Sauer P320 X5 9mm semiautomatic pistol
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The SIG Sauer P320 X5 9mm semiautomatic pistol
Practicing with the P320 X5 pistol
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Practicing dry fire drills with the P320 X5 pistol
Testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5 at the SIG Sauer Academy
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Testing the SIG Sauer P320 X5