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SIG Sauer Classic P-Series (P226, P220, P229) Internal Animations

January 23, 2017 Articles

The animations in this article demonstrate the inner workings of the SIG Sauer Classic P-Series pistols, such as the P226, P220, P229, P228, etc. They were originally part of the now discontinued SIG Sauer Interactive Armorer's Course. The Adobe ...

What’s Really in Gun Cleaners and Lube?

May 26, 2016 Articles

In almost every gun forum I've participated in, practically every question or discussion regarding firearm cleaning and lubrication products quickly descends to the same inevitable result: a stream of "sounding off" about what each shooter uses ...

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 ...

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 ...

Using a Whole-Room Dehumidifier in a Gun Vault / Workshop

December 16, 2015 Articles

Why would you want a dehumidifier in your gun safe, gun vault, or workshop? For the most part, guns are made of metal. Even the popular "polymer guns" like Glocks aren't made entirely of plastic; the barrel, springs, and many of the inner workings ...