SIG Pro
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| SIG Pro | |
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 SIG Pro SP2022 in 9 mm |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Swiss Arms AG and Sauer & Sohn |
| Designed | 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Swiss Arms AG (formerly SIG Arms AG and Sauer & Sohn) |
| Produced | 1999— |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
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| Length | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Barrel length | 98 mm (3.9 in) (112 mm when threaded for silencer) |
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| Cartridge | |
| Action | Recoil |
| Feed system | detachable box magazine:
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The SIG Pro is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Swiss Arms AG (formerly SIG Arms AG and Sauer & Sohn) and distributed in United States by the SIGARMS. It was the first polymer-framed handgun from either company. It is available in several variants (SP 2009, SP 2022 and SP 2340) and chambered in calibres .40 S&W, 9 mm Parabellum and .357 SIG.
The SIG Pro series of pistols is a joint effort between two famous European arms makers; SIG Arms AG (now Swiss Arms AG) and J. P. Sauer & Sohn of Germany. As with other joint ventures between the two companies these pistols are sometimes referred to as SIG Sauer. It was originally developed as a .40 S&W caliber service pistol with a polymer frame and modular design and was first announced in 1998 as the SIG Pro SP 2340. About one year later, the 9mm version, designated the SP 2009, was introduced and entered production.
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[edit] Design
The SIG Pro is a short recoil operated, locked breech pistol. It uses a traditional browning cam-operated locking system. The barrel locks into the slide via enlarged ejection port.
The frame is made from polymer, with detachable grip panels. Grip panels can be easily replaced and are available in several different sizes and shapes.
The overall design is slightly different from earlier SIG-Sauer pistols such as P220 or P226, as there is no separate disassembly lever on the frame and the slide release lever looks quite different.
The standard SIG Pro does not have a manual safety but it does incorporate a decocking lever (lowers the hammer without striking the firing pin), trigger-bar disconnect (disconnects the trigger when the slide is out of battery), automatic firing pin lock (does not free the firing pin until the trigger is depressed) and a hammer safety intercept notch (prevents the hammer from striking the rear of the firing pin until the trigger is depressed).
However, if the model designation on the box is SP2009-9-BMS, then it is equipped with a Manual Safety. For example, SP2009-9-BMS indicates a Sig Pro SP2009 in 9mm Para, Nitron Finish, Manual Safety, and Short Trigger Pull. These were only offered for a short time to the US civilian market. There is more information on the SP-2009-9-BMS available at: http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/SigProFAQ/IX/18.html
[edit] Variants
The Sig Pro comes standard as a Double-Action/Single Action pistol with 10lb and 4.5lb trigger pulls, respectively. Double-Action Only conversion kits are also available from Sig.
[edit] SP 2340
This is the original pistol as announced in 1998. It has a rounded trigger guard and is chambered for .40 S&W and .357 SIG.
[edit] SP 2009
This is the 9 mm Parabellum version announced in 1999, a year after the original. * Also, a limited availability SP-2009-9-BMS model was offered that included Nitron Finish, MANUAL Safety, and a shorter trigger pull.
[edit] SP 2022
This SP2022 is the new version of the SP 2009/2340. It is available in 9 mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG. The pistol is fitted with an integral Picatinny rail instead of the proprietary rail of the other models and the front trigger guard is shaped differently to allow a finger hold. It can also can be equipped with detachable silencer and the fixed open sights are dovetailed into the slide.
[edit] SPC 2022
This is a more compact version of the SP 2022 with a 7 mm shorter barrel and overa length and a 10 mm shorter grip. It is only available in 9 mm Parabellum.
[edit] Service
The SIG Pro is used by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as well as a number of other law enforcement agencies worldwide.
In 2003, French law enforcement agencies (including Gendarmerie, Police Nationale and customs) adopted the SP 2022 to replace Beretta 92G and some older pistols. A total of 250 000 of the SP 2022 have been ordered by France.
The SIG Pro is also used by the Swiss Military Police and in trials for being the future standard Swiss army pistol, replacing the SIG P220.
[edit] See also
- Service Pistol
- SIGARMS, the U.S. distributor
- Swiss Arm AG, manufacturer
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