NRA Gun Gear of the Week: SIG Sauer Handgun Ammunition

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posted on October 9, 2016
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SIG Sauer made headlines in recent years by expanding into shooting-related product markets including optics, suppressors and ammunition. Regarding the latter, American Rifleman hosted the SIG crew for a day at the range, and Joe Kurtenbach talked with Bud Fini, SIG’s executive vice president for ammunition, about how the company’s V-Crown and FMJ handgun loads work together to provide armed citizens with the right round for most applications.

For Additional Information: sigammo.com

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