Sig Dropapalooza, Long Range Bolt Gun, Kahr Arms SCREWS UP! - TGC News

Published on August 15, 2017
Duration: 14:45

This episode of TGC News covers critical safety concerns with the Sig P320, including its tendency to discharge when dropped. It also reviews the new Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range rifle and a safety bulletin for the Ruger Precision Rifle. Additionally, it addresses a significant data breach affecting Kahr Arms and Magnum Research customers, highlighting a delayed notification process.

Quick Summary

The Sig P320 faces significant safety concerns after drop tests revealed it can discharge when dropped on its heel or hammer area. Sig Sauer has responded by offering a voluntary trigger upgrade for affected models.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Episode 100 Intro & Headlines
  2. 00:44Host Introduction & Episode Milestone
  3. 01:30Sig P320 Safety Concerns Emerge
  4. 02:29P320 Lawsuit and Sig's Response
  5. 03:11Andrew Tuohy's Drop Tests
  6. 04:13Public Reaction and Sig's 'Upgrade'
  7. 05:38Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range Rifle
  8. 06:27Mesa Long Range Calibers & Pricing
  9. 07:20Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin
  10. 07:58US Palm Closes Operations
  11. 08:55Kahr Arms/Magnum Research Data Breach
  12. 09:32Delayed Notification of Breach
  13. 10:14Customer Dissatisfaction with Response
  14. 11:05Guntuber Spotlight: Tactical Rifleman
  15. 13:06Good Guy with a Gun Story
  16. 14:04Episode Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main safety concerns with the Sig P320 discussed in TGC News?

The primary safety concern highlighted is the Sig P320's tendency to discharge when dropped on its heel or hammer area. This issue has led to scrutiny from law enforcement agencies and prompted Sig Sauer to offer a voluntary trigger upgrade.

What is the Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range rifle and its key features?

The Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range is an affordable bolt-action rifle featuring a steel barrel, a Remington 700-style receiver, and a carbon fiber stock. It's available in popular long-range calibers and priced competitively at $1595 MSRP.

What happened with Kahr Arms and Magnum Research regarding customer data?

Saeilo, the parent company of Kahr Arms and Magnum Research, experienced a data breach compromising customer credit card and personal information due to a third-party malware intrusion. Customers were notably notified over a year after the breach occurred.

What safety bulletin did Ruger issue for their Precision Rifles?

Ruger issued a safety bulletin for Gen 2 Ruger Precision Rifles due to a potential issue where the aluminum bolt shroud could interfere with the firing mechanism, leading to light strikes or accidental firing upon unlocking the bolt.

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