Sig Sauer
Premium handgun maker that won the US Army's Modular Handgun System contract — $580M deal
Overview
Sig Sauer is the US subsidiary of the Swiss-German firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer GmbH & Co. KG. Its US operation in Newington, NH has become increasingly dominant in both military/law enforcement and civilian markets.
The P320 pistol won the $580M US Army Modular Handgun System contract in 2017, replacing the iconic Beretta M9. Sig has since faced controversy over reports of P320s discharging without a trigger pull — a defect the company has disputed while quietly updating the design. The P320 is also the civilian version of the weapon used in multiple high-profile shootings.
Key Personnel
Ron Cohen
President & CEOHas led Sig Sauer's US operations for over a decade, overseeing its expansion from a boutique pistol maker to a major military contractor.
Legislative Wins / Policy Impact
- Military contract wins that drove civilian brand recognition and sales
- PLCAA protections