The story of SIG Sauer begins in 1853, when Friedrich Peyer im Hof, Heinrich Moser, and Conrad Neher established a wagon factory near the Rhine Falls in Switzerland. Their engineering prowess soon led them to firearms, and by 1864, they had secured a contract to produce 30,000 Prelaz-Burnand rifles for the Swiss Army, prompting a name change to Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG). For over a century, SIG built a reputation for precision and reliability, but Swiss export laws limited their global reach. In the 1970s, SIG acquired the historic German gunmaker J.P. Sauer & Sohn, forming SIG Sauer and unlocking international markets. The company’s innovative designs, such as the P220 and P226 pistols, quickly gained favor among military and law enforcement agencies. Facing financial challenges in the early 2000s, SIG Sauer diversified its product line to include AR-style rifles, revitalizing the brand. Today, with headquarters in New Hampshire, SIG Sauer is an enterprise employing thousands and producing millions of firearms. The company’s journey from a small Swiss workshop to a global industry leader is marked by resilience, technical innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. SIG Sauer’s vision remains focused on advancing firearm technology while honoring its storied heritage.