SHOT Show 2023: SIG Sauer Range Day Round Up

SIG Range Day displayed the company’s entire catalog. Here are some of the guns that caught our attention. Instead of being just another face at the media day at SIG Sauer’s range, the gun-and-optics behemoth hosts a live-fire shindig to show off its products. SIG didn’t make any major announcements at Clark Count Rifle-Pistol Center, but it did have a few of its old favorites and some newer releases. These are some of the items that caught our attention. P365 Rose Announced days before SIG Range Day. The pistol is a modified version the company’s P365. The gun is not just a gun, it’s a complete system designed for women who are new to shooting. Optic-ready P365 comes in either 9mm or.380 ACP chambers and has rose gold accents on the trigger, controls, and backplate. It also features a rice Rose motif in its grip panel, which gives it an unique look without being too flashy. Anyone can add some aesthetic appeal to a gun and call that good. This kit includes two magazines, a TSA approved Vaultek Lifepod pistol safety, five polymer rounds for dry-fire practice and a mag loader. Access to the QuickStart guide as well as the online training series is another plus. P365 In.380. While we didn’t shoot any rounds with the Rose P365, the new.380 model was available for us to try out. It was not enough trigger time to give us a definitive thumbs-up or down on this pistol. It was very easy to use, even with a few mags. This is not the norm with small.380s, especially when your pinky is hanging. The gun is also perfectly sized. It measures just 4 inches high and 6 inches long. The P320-Spector Comp model, which was released in 2022, features a large single-port comp at its front. The company’s Custom Works added a slew of upgrades including a laser-engraved, titanium-infused grip module and falling serrations. It’s got the racing stripes, tail fins and all that. But does it shoot? The pistol was heavy enough to do its job and the comp did its job. This lightweight model of the company’s fighting rifle is just 5 to 7 pounds depending on which model–pistol and rifle–is it. The multi-caliber rifle stock has been reduced to almost nothing and folds up to save weight. Nice package. The SPEAR in its original form was quite sweet. We confess that we shot the old SPEAR at range day because it was chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. This new version should prove to be just as easy in the field. Cross PRSNo photos on this rifle–blame it for the rifle’s performance. This Cross, which is ready for competition, was a great success at the range. Chamber in 6.5 Creedmoor. We fired five rounds at a 500 yard hostage target, each sending the flapper flying. The last round was in the center and really hit the target. However, the rifle is designed for competition. It is heavy, about 17 pounds in the model that we tested. It’s great for watching your rounds hit, but not so great if it’s a field iron. It’s a very comfortable rifle to shoot, and has an excellent trigger. The switch is smooth and doesn’t creep, and the break is consistent and reliable. What more could you ask for from an off-the shelf competition gun?