We last had the opportunity to gain first-hand insights at SIG Sauer USA during a company visit in 2018. After SIG Sauer strategically reconsidered its participation as an exhibitor at gun trade shows, we received another invitation from SIG headquarters in Newington for June 2024. This time to a new event format with a pilot character: SIG NEXT.
SIG NEXT – "Experience the future of SIG"
For the first time, the leading gun brand presented itself in the new format of an impressive in-house event in the US state of New Hampshire.
During the three-day event, around 100 invited guests, including dealers, media representatives and influencers, experienced a presentation of the latest product and had the opportunity to test them for themselves on "Hands-on Range Day". Furthermore, SIG Sauer USA presented itself as a proud brand through openness and extensive insights behind the scenes. We were able to see the company headquarters and production plant in Newington, as well as the current development site in Exeter, live in small group tours. We will be sharing these insights with you shortly in our second part of the SIG Sauer NEXT event. In this part, we'll start with the new products.
Overview: new handguns, rifles, ammunition and optics from SIG Sauer for 2024
The number of new products presented during the NEXT event was so large that we are providing you with a practical overview:
1. SIG Sauer P226-XFIVE Reserve
First model in the new, limited "Reserve" luxury collection.
Features: all-steel frame, sleek DLC coating, 4.4" barrel, slide-integrated compensator, 3-way adjustable precision trigger, 1,364 g gun weight including the 20-round magazine.
2. SIG Sauer P320-XFIVE SXG
SXG is the abbreviation for "Steel X-Series Grip", so it is the all-steel version of the popular P320.
Features: 5" barrel, straight match trigger, G10 LOK grips, compatible with 1911 recoil springs at a heavy 1,403-g gun weight including the 21-round magazine.
3. SIG Sauer P226 40th Anniversary
The anniversary model of one of SIG Sauer's classics. In the purist retro style of 40 years ago.
Features: 4.4" barrel, decocking lever, aluminium frame and 953-g gun weight including the 15-round magazine.
4. SIG Sauer P365-FUSE
According to top US shooter Lena Miculek from the SIG Sauer team, a "skinny full-size" crossover variant as an extension of the P365 series.
Features: 1" slimline width with 4.3" barrel, non-slip laser engraved full-size grip with interchangeable backstraps; 655-g gun weight including one 17-round magazine (additionally 2x 21-round extended magazines). We already introduced the P365-Fuse in more detail here.
5. SIG Sauer ROMEO-X Enclosed
A completely enclosed and sealed red dot sight.
Features: RMSc footprint, low profile, co-witness capable with standard height open sights, shake-wake up function, 15 intensity settings, 20,000 operating hours, available in three reticle variants (3 or 6 MOA Red Dot and Circle/Dot).
6. SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR in 6.8x51mm
The assault rifle from the U.S. Army's NGSW program, now as a semi-automatic for the civilian market.
Features: modular multi-caliber design available in 6.8x51mm / 7.62x51mm / 6.5 Creedmoor with 13" and 16" barrel lengths, side & rear charging handles, fully ambidextrous operation, 2-stage match trigger, M-LOK fore-end and 4.0/4.2-kg gun weight without optics with 20-round magazine.
7. SIG Sauer's new cartrige .277 SIG Fury
An ammunition range for the civilian version of the Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR semiautomatic rifle and the SIG Sauer CROSS bolt-action rifle.
Features: available in two variants, with hybrid case technology (high-pressure variant with steel case base up to 80,000 psi – 5,500 bar – for v0 > 900 m/s from only 16" barrel length), as well as a standard cartridge with solid brass case with various bullet types and weights.
8. SIG Sauer P320-FLUX Legion
An innovative chassis system concept with integrated barrel, slide and fire control unit (FCU) of the P320 Legion.
Features: polymer grip with dual magazine release for 2x 30-round magazines, bridge mount for optics and rapid-deploying stabilizing brace. It weighs 1,394 g including a 30-round magazine. Here you can find more details on the P320-FLUX Legion.
9. SIG Sauer CROSS-Magnum "Sawtooth"
An evolution of the CROSS bolt action rifle series with carbon fiber wrapped barrels.
Features: optimised aluminum stock with Cerakote finish, 24" Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, stainless steel muzzle brake, M-LOK fore-end with integrated ARCA Swiss partial rail, fully adjustable PRS folding stock, adjustable match trigger and all this with a feather-light weight of 3.86 kg.
Available in the powerful 7mm PRC and .300 PRC calibers, incl. sub-MOA accuracy.
Particularly suitable for stalking in extensive and hilly terrain at medium to long shooting ranges.
10. SIG Sauer "ECHO" new product series
Thermal imaging and clip-on devices in different variants.
Features: 25-mm, 35-mm or 50-mm lens, 640-mm sensor with <20 mK sensitivity, 8 color palettes, integrated photo/video recording and wireless streaming via app, removable 18650 Li-ion batteries, some with integrated laser rangefinder for SIG Sauer's own automatic reticle adjustment (BDX Technology).
11. SIG Sauer – Guarantee promise
Now lifetime (U.S.) product warranty on firearms, silencers and optics (including thermal imaging devices) – no ifs, ands or buts...!
Whether and when the individual products will also be available in Europe is not yet known to the editorial team. The same applies to any recommended retail prices.
Further information on SIG Sauer products can be found on the SIG Sauer website.
Here you can find part 2 of our visit to SIG Sauer USA, including SIG Sauer Academy and the flagship store.
