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Is my “Made in Germany” (or West Germany) SIG Really German?

March 17, 2016 Articles

Often, in firearms-related forums and social media groups like the SIG Sauer Legion Facebook group, I'll see the terms "West German SIG" and "German SIG" used interchangeably. I'll also see guns referred to as "German-made" when that might not ...

SIG Sauer Proof Marks and Date Codes

March 17, 2016 Articles

If you've heard someone mention proof marks or date codes when discussing a SIG Sauer pistol, but weren't quite sure what those were, then the goal of this article is to bring you up to speed. And even if you're already familiar with proof ...

There’s NO Trigger in a Short Reset Trigger Kit

February 20, 2016 Articles

If you're the owner of a SIG Sauer P226, P220, P229, or other any other P-Series pistol, you've probably heard someone mention the SRT or say the words "Short Reset Trigger." Technically, however, there's no such thing as a "short reset trigger." ...

Get a Grip: Which Grips Should I Put on my SIG Sauer P226?

February 14, 2016 Accessories

As an admin of the SIG Sauer Fans and SIG Sauer Legion Owners groups on Facebook, I often see many of the same questions asked by new SIG owners. One of the most common questions is: "Which grips should I put on my SIG Sauer P226 (or P220, P227, ...

A Brief History of the SIG Sauer P226 Blackwater and 1911 Blackwater

February 11, 2016 Articles

If you're a fan of SIG Sauer pistols, you've probably heard of the SIG P226 Blackwater, SIG P226 Blackwater Tactical, or the SIG 1911 Blackwater. This article presents a brief history of how the Blackwater Edition SIGs came to be, discusses the ...

Why you can’t use Original West German P226 Grips with a Looped Trigger Bar Spring

February 10, 2016 Articles

Recently, in the SIG Sauer Fans Facebook Group, we had a discussion about grips and trigger bar springs on the original classic West German SIG Sauer P226. So I thought it might be helpful to explain exactly why you can't use the original plastic ...

A Brief History of Von Stavenhagen Sights

January 2, 2016 Articles

You may have heard them referred to as "bar-dot" or "dot-bar sights," or" dot the I sights," or "lollipop sights," or even "contrast sights." You may even know that the technically correct term is "Von Stavenhagen sight." But do you know why they're ...

SIG MPX Gen 1 vs Gen 2 FAQ Video Analysis

December 30, 2015 Articles

To address some of the confusion concerning the differences between the SIG MPX Gen 1 and Gen 2, SIG Sauer released a video yesterday (embedded below) in a "frequently asked questions" format, presented by SIG Sauer employee Adam Johnson. The video ...

How to E-File an ATF Form 1 with eForms

December 27, 2015 Articles

Not long after purchasing my Sig Sauer MPX in pistol configuration, it was obvious to me that the most effective and natural configuration for this weapon is a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR). "Converting" a firearm to an SBR can be done in a number of ...

Upgrade a West German SIG Sauer P226 to Legion Specs

December 18, 2015 Articles

Since the mid 1980s, the SIG Sauer P226 has been the semi-automatic handgun of choice for many police and military units around the globe... including some of the most-respected units in the Special Forces community (until the Glock 19 recently ...