You Told Me to Ask Sig Sauer These 20 Questions...[TFBTV Interview with Sig]

Published on August 12, 2020
Duration: 26:22

This TFBTV interview with Sig Sauer's CMO Tom Taylor reveals insights into the development of firearms like the MCX and P320, highlighting the P320 as Sig's proudest achievement. Taylor discusses future releases including the MCX Spear and 10mm P320, addresses past quality control issues with the P365, and touches on Sig's approach to optics mounting and suppressor technology.

Quick Summary

Tom Taylor, Sig Sauer's CMO, stated the P320 is the company's proudest firearm achievement due to its US military adoption and strong commercial market growth. He also confirmed the MCX Spear will have a commercial release within two years and addressed early P365 striker issues, noting they were resolved.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 20 Questions for Sig Sauer
  2. 01:38Hardest Development: The MCX
  3. 04:32Proudest Achievement: P320
  4. 05:46Sig 550 Series Re-launch Unlikely
  5. 06:39Why Sig Germany Closed
  6. 11:268-inch MPX Discontinuation
  7. 13:19MCX Spear Commercial Release Confirmed
  8. 14:05MPX Caliber Conversions & 10mm P320
  9. 16:51P365 Quality Control Addressed
  10. 19:47P365 Rail & New Models
  11. 20:46Optics Mounting & P22X Slides
  12. 22:44California Support & New Silencers
  13. 24:08No 'Value' Line: M400 Tread

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm did Sig Sauer's CMO consider the most difficult to develop?

Tom Taylor identified the MCX as the most challenging firearm to develop. This was due to the high expectations from elite military units and the need for continuous evolution across multiple generations to meet specific, demanding operational requirements.

Which Sig Sauer firearm is Tom Taylor most proud of, and why?

Taylor named the P320 as Sig Sauer's proudest firearm achievement. Its selection by the US military and its rapid commercial success, rivaling the P365, underscore its significance and modular design.

Will the Sig Sauer MCX Spear be available for civilian purchase?

Yes, the MCX Spear is confirmed for the commercial/civilian market. While the exact release timeline is not set, it is expected within the next two years, though it will not be an inexpensive firearm.

What were the early quality control issues with the Sig Sauer P365?

Early P365 production had issues with over-hardened strikers affecting a small percentage of the first 1,400 units. Production was halted and fixed, and over a million units have been produced since without this specific problem.

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