New Products from SIG Sauer: Gun Talk Radio | 1.20.19 C

Published on January 21, 2019
Duration: 43:58

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features an interview with SIG Sauer CEO Ron Coan and Tom Taylor at the SIG Sauer Range Day. They discuss SIG Sauer's innovation, company culture, and future product development, with a particular focus on the growing trend of optics on handguns. The discussion highlights SIG's commitment to engineering and its expansion into optics, ammunition, and suppressors.

Quick Summary

SIG Sauer is heavily investing in engineering and innovation, with a particular focus on the future of firearms: optics on handguns. This trend, driven by military and law enforcement adoption, aims to simplify aiming, improve accuracy, and enhance the shooting experience for all users.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Crimson Trace Laser Sights
  2. 00:15Welcome to Gun Talk Radio with Tom Gresham
  3. 00:25At SIG Sauer Range Day with Ron Coan and Tom Taylor
  4. 01:13Spectacular Weather and Demos at Range Day
  5. 02:01Kyle Lamb as MC and Special Operators
  6. 02:24Showcasing SIG Sauer Products
  7. 02:43The Best of the Best at SIG Sauer
  8. 03:14The Human Premise: Passion, Driven, Committed
  9. 03:30The Importance of Egos in Check
  10. 04:12Focus on Student Improvement
  11. 04:37Instructors Focused on Student Skill
  12. 05:25Passion, Talent, and Innovation at SIG
  13. 05:43A Typical SIG Environment
  14. 05:4825 Years in the Industry, Building Energy
  15. 06:14SIG Sauer: A Company That Keeps Accelerating
  16. 06:26Coalescence of Years of Work and Talent
  17. 06:37Innovation and Product Development
  18. 06:51Across the Firearm Spectrum: Optics, Ammunition
  19. 07:13Daring and Investing in Talent
  20. 07:34SIG Sauer as an Engineering Company
  21. 08:08Giving Engineers Wide Open Parameters
  22. 08:33Back from Break: Culture and Motivation
  23. 08:51Timney Triggers Advertisement
  24. 09:24US Sportsmen Alliance Advertisement
  25. 09:50Gun Dealio App Advertisement
  26. 10:22Derrice Guns.com Advertisement
  27. 11:00Call-in Number and SIG Sauer Event Recap
  28. 11:13Clark County Shooting Range Review
  29. 11:33Ron Coan's 15 Years at SIG Sauer
  30. 11:50Building a Great Team Over Time
  31. 12:11Years to Ramp Up Innovation
  32. 12:20SIG Sauer's Transformation from Handgun Company
  33. 13:14Sacrificing Nothing: The SIG Sauer Approach
  34. 13:51P365 Ammunition Design
  35. 14:08Optics Development Driven by Shooter Needs
  36. 14:50Evolutionary Products: ROMEOs and BDX
  37. 15:14Why Employees Like Working at SIG Sauer
  38. 15:25The 'Best Meat': Selective Hiring
  39. 15:46Teamwork and Passionate Individuals
  40. 16:14Nurturing an Environment of Unique Advancement
  41. 16:16Sources of Ideas: People and Clients
  42. 16:24SIG Sauer's Global Operations
  43. 16:43Active in Defense, Law Enforcement, and Civilian Sectors
  44. 17:09Crystal Balling Trends: Concealed Carry
  45. 17:36Enhancing Concealed Carry: Education and Optics
  46. 18:12The Future of Firearms: Optics on Handguns
  47. 18:36Teaching Handgun Shooting with Red Dots
  48. 19:14Durability of Optics for the Public
  49. 19:20AR Market Evolution: From Iron Sights to Red Dots
  50. 19:32Handgun Optics Trend Mirroring ARs
  51. 19:41US Army Contract and Military Optics Adoption
  52. 20:17Impact of Optics on Battlefield Performance
  53. 20:19Law Enforcement Adoption of Optic-Ready Handguns
  54. 20:39SIG Sauer's Commitment to Ruggedness
  55. 20:48Law Enforcement and Military Optics in 5-10 Years
  56. 21:00The Importance of Making Hits
  57. 21:09Police Departments Adjusting Qualification Scores
  58. 21:22One Message for SIG Sauer's Future
  59. 21:29SIG Sauer: An Acceleration Slope of Innovation
  60. 21:43Connecting Products Harmoniously
  61. 21:47Thank You and Program Recap
  62. 22:24Homeland Security Special Message
  63. 22:55Back with Tom Gresham and Callers
  64. 23:00Rick from New Hampshire: AR-15 Build
  65. 23:31Building an AR-15: Process and Parts
  66. 24:15Building a Pistol Build
  67. 24:42New Hampshire Weather Impacting Shooting
  68. 25:04Project for Bad Weather: Build More ARs
  69. 25:28Transition from Traditionalist to Optics
  70. 25:53The Ease and Intuition of Optics
  71. 26:46Suggestion: Low-Power Variable Scope for ARs
  72. 27:27Considering 300 Blackout
  73. 27:43Suppressors and Subsonic Ammo
  74. 28:31Trigger Upgrades: Timney Triggers
  75. 29:09Congratulations Rick and Welcome to ARs
  76. 29:21Smith & Wesson M&P Shield M 2.0 Advertisement
  77. 30:02Ducks Unlimited Advertisement
  78. 31:16Back to Gun Talk: Paul from North Dakota
  79. 31:39North Dakota Weather and Indoor Shooting
  80. 32:26Paul's Return to Firearms and Concealed Carry
  81. 32:48Glock Security Nine and Smith & Wesson Shield Easy
  82. 33:19Daughter's Concealed Carry Plans
  83. 33:55Choosing the Shield Easy
  84. 34:16Shooting Together: Father and Daughter
  85. 34:45Shield Easy Malfunction and Replacement
  86. 34:56Review of the Shield Easy
  87. 35:18Ammunition Cost: 380 vs. 9mm
  88. 35:58Why Choose 9mm: Cost and Shootability
  89. 36:17Cost-Effectiveness of 9mm for Practice
  90. 36:56Chaplain in the Army and Range Etiquette
  91. 37:10Congratulations on New Guns
  92. 37:37The 9mm as a Go-To Caliber
  93. 38:51Revolvers and Potential News on 10mm
  94. 39:03SHOT Show Updates
  95. 39:21KJ and the SIG Sauer Event Experience
  96. 39:33Shooting Short Barrel Rifles
  97. 39:47SIG Legion Series and Triggers
  98. 40:09World Record Attempt at SIG Sauer
  99. 40:45Shooting Video and Live Broadcast Plans
  100. 41:04Behind the Scenes at SHOT Show
  101. 41:33Following Gun Talk on Social Media
  102. 41:41Live Q&A at SHOT Show
  103. 42:12Live Video Schedule from SHOT Show
  104. 42:23Interview with Kris Paronto (Benghazi Hero)
  105. 42:44Requesting Specific Company Coverage
  106. 43:06KJ and Tom Roaming SHOT Show
  107. 43:22The Plus-One Deal: Take a Friend to the Range
  108. 43:43Safety Reminders: Be Safe, Check Your Six

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIG Sauer's approach to innovation and product development?

SIG Sauer focuses on engineering and innovation, aiming to create products that haven't been done before. They invest heavily in R&D and foster a culture where employees are encouraged to dream and experiment, leading to advancements across firearms, optics, and ammunition.

What is the significance of optics on handguns according to SIG Sauer?

SIG Sauer views optics on handguns as a major trend that will transform firearms in the next 5-10 years. They simplify aiming, improve hit ratios, and make shooting more intuitive, especially for individuals with vision challenges, and are being adopted by military and law enforcement.

How does SIG Sauer foster a positive company culture?

SIG Sauer prioritizes hiring individuals with their egos in check, emphasizing teamwork and a passion for making others better. This creates a humble, driven, and committed workforce focused on collective success and continuous improvement.

What are SIG Sauer's future product development trends?

SIG Sauer is focused on the continued growth of concealed carry, with a strong emphasis on optics for handguns. They are also innovating in ammunition, optics, and suppressors, aiming to create harmoniously integrated systems that push technological boundaries.

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