Tom Gresham's GUNTALK: 1.17.16 - Part B

Published on January 30, 2016
Duration: 44:45

This segment from Tom Gresham's Gun Talk features Bud Bean from SIG Sauer discussing their expansion into ammunition manufacturing. The key takeaway is SIG's commitment to ensuring their Elite Performance (carry/self-defense) ammunition and their ball (practice) ammunition perform identically in terms of recoil, velocity, and terminal ballistics. This consistency allows for more effective training, as practice with ball ammo closely mirrors the performance expected from carry rounds, building shooter confidence.

Quick Summary

SIG Sauer ensures consistent performance between their Elite Performance carry ammunition and ball ammunition by using identical components, except for the projectile. This means recoil, velocity, and terminal ballistics are matched, allowing shooters to practice with ball ammo and transition to carry rounds with confidence, knowing their training accurately reflects real-world performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Crimson Trace
  2. 00:14SHOT Show Program
  3. 00:29Tom Gresham & Bud Bean
  4. 00:38SIG Sauer Expansion
  5. 00:46Radio & TV Production
  6. 00:54Firearms Business Experience
  7. 01:01SIG Sauer's New Ventures
  8. 01:09Ammunition Expansion
  9. 01:11From 5 to 33 Products
  10. 01:20V-Crown & Elite Performance
  11. 01:28Practice vs. Carry Ammo
  12. 01:37Consistency in Performance
  13. 01:54Identical Components
  14. 02:06Why SIG Entered Ammunition
  15. 02:10Improving Gun Performance
  16. 02:39International Tenders
  17. 02:59Reloading Facility Investment
  18. 03:0510mm Popularity
  19. 03:31SIG P220 in 10mm
  20. 03:39300 Blackout Rifles & Ammo
  21. 03:49Optimizing Rifle Performance
  22. 03:70Future Ammunition Growth
  23. 03:72Hunting Rounds Planned
  24. 03:85Future Product Rumors
  25. 03:94Consumer Demand
  26. 04:00Ammunition Availability
  27. 04:06How to Purchase
  28. 04:14SIG Ammo Availability
  29. 04:19Website Information
  30. 04:24Guest Departure
  31. 04:33SIG Sauer Brand Ad
  32. 04:59US Sportsman's Alliance Ad
  33. 05:28Silencer Shop Ad
  34. 05:59Back from Break
  35. 06:06SIG Optics & Silencers
  36. 06:12SIG's Expansion Strategy
  37. 06:22Air Guns & Optics
  38. 06:32Silencer vs. Suppressor
  39. 06:45Maxim Silencer History
  40. 07:05How Silencers Work
  41. 07:14Four Noises of Shooting
  42. 07:32Gas Escape & Sound Reduction
  43. 07:52Silencer as Muffler
  44. 08:09Decibel Reduction Levels
  45. 08:42Caliber Range of Silencers
  46. 08:56Shooting with a Silencer
  47. 09:00SIG Optics Introduction
  48. 09:12Optics Team Expertise
  49. 09:28Optics Team Structure
  50. 09:38Rangefinder Technology
  51. 09:50Consumer Electronics Impact
  52. 09:79Motion Activated Red Dots (MOTAG)
  53. 10:12Home Protection Application
  54. 10:29Battery Management
  55. 10:47Rifle Scope Quality
  56. 11:03SIG Design Integration
  57. 11:11Complete System Approach
  58. 11:20Scope Magnification Ranges
  59. 11:29Whiskey Hunting Scopes
  60. 11:58Tango Tactical Scopes
  61. 12:011-6x Scope Sweet Spot
  62. 12:11Hunting Scope Application
  63. 12:31Scope Magnification Advancements
  64. 12:43Power for Hunting Ranges
  65. 12:51SIG Product Recap
  66. 12:59Silencer Ownership States
  67. 13:18Introducing New Shooters to Silencers
  68. 13:35SIG Product Discussion Continues
  69. 13:43YouTube Channel Plug
  70. 13:70Back in Studio
  71. 13:73GunTalk Website & Socials
  72. 13:81DVDs & Training Resources
  73. 13:94Importance of Training
  74. 14:19SIG P320 & MCX
  75. 14:30MCX Folding Stock
  76. 14:39MCX Picatinny Rail
  77. 14:42MCX Calibers
  78. 14:53MCX Barrel Swapping
  79. 14:70MCX vs. AR-15
  80. 14:84AR-15 Magazine Compatibility
  81. 14:87MCX Stock Options
  82. 14:99MCX Design Purpose
  83. 15:15MCX Suppressed Shooting
  84. 15:22MCX Caliber Options
  85. 15:28SIG P320 Pistol
  86. 15:39P320 Calibers
  87. 15:47P320 Modularity
  88. 15:54P320 Predecessor
  89. 15:59P320 Grip Customization
  90. 16:13P320 Configuration Options
  91. 16:22P320 Value Proposition
  92. 16:29Caliber Conversion
  93. 16:33Personalized Fit
  94. 16:49P320 Safety Features
  95. 16:56Drop Safety & External Safeties
  96. 17:01Trigger Manipulation for Disassembly
  97. 17:19P320 Serialized Part
  98. 17:28P320 Steel Frame
  99. 17:33P320 Shooting Performance
  100. 17:51Max Michel Drill
  101. 17:68P320 Information Source
  102. 17:82Double Tap Ammunition Ad
  103. 18:06Trijicon AccuPoint Scope Ad
  104. 18:36Springfield Armory XDM Ad
  105. 18:66US Sportsman's Alliance Ad
  106. 18:93Concealed Carry Training DVDs Ad
  107. 19:33Double Tap Ammunition Ad
  108. 19:60Back with Gun Talk
  109. 19:71Stag Arms 9mm Carbines
  110. 19:81Stag Arms 9mm Carbine Speciality
  111. 19:90AR-15 Platform, 9mm Caliber
  112. 19:96Colt-Style 9mm Magazines
  113. 20:05Low Recoil 9mm Carbine
  114. 20:17Addressing 9mm Carbine Issues
  115. 20:33Dedicated 9mm Lower & Testing
  116. 20:47Trigger Compatibility
  117. 20:54Trigger Upgrade Considerations
  118. 20:61Shooting Experience of 9mm Carbine
  119. 20:77Stag Arms Model 9L
  120. 20:86Model 9L Handguard & Sights
  121. 21:01Optic-Ready Design
  122. 21:11Left-Handed Variant Features
  123. 21:13Oversized Shell Deflector
  124. 21:26Ambidextrous Charging Handle
  125. 21:38Ambidextrous Controls
  126. 21:53Ambi Controls Importance
  127. 21:74Stag Arms Model 9T
  128. 21:79Model 9T Handguard & Sights
  129. 21:91Diamond Aperture Sights
  130. 22:04Sight Swapping
  131. 22:07Handguard Design Inspiration
  132. 22:29Stag Arms Aftermarket Parts
  133. 22:41Bolt Carrier Upgrades
  134. 22:52Nickel Teflon & Chroming Benefits
  135. 22:60AR-15 Cleaning Challenges
  136. 22:80Easier Cleaning Properties
  137. 22:92AR-15 Lubrication
  138. 23:01Lubrication Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes SIG Sauer's ammunition consistent for both practice and self-defense?

SIG Sauer engineers their Elite Performance ammunition and ball ammunition to have identical performance characteristics, including recoil, velocity, and terminal ballistics. This ensures that shooters can practice with ball ammo and have confidence that their training translates directly to the performance of their carry or self-defense rounds.

Why did SIG Sauer decide to enter the ammunition market?

SIG Sauer entered the ammunition market for two primary reasons: to produce ammunition that was more applicable to their firearms, thereby enhancing gun performance, and to offer one-stop shopping for international tenders that require integrated firearm and ammunition solutions.

How does SIG Sauer ensure the quality of its ammunition?

SIG Sauer has invested heavily in a state-of-the-art reloading facility with modern equipment. Their proprietary designs, like the V-Crown bullet, are developed in-house, and they utilize tried-and-true loading methods modernized for high-volume production.

What is the significance of SIG Sauer's ammunition expansion?

Within approximately one year, SIG Sauer expanded its ammunition offerings from five pistol calibers to 33 products. This rapid growth, including the introduction of 10mm and ammunition for 300 Blackout rifles, highlights their commitment to providing a comprehensive ammunition solution.

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