SIG Sauer traces its roots to 1853 in Switzerland as the Swiss Industrial Company (SIG), later partnering with German manufacturer J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Now headquartered in New Hampshire, SIG became a household name after the U.S. Army selected their P320 as the M17/M18 service pistol in 2017. California roster options include the P226 and P229 — long the standard-issue sidearm for the Navy SEALs and numerous law enforcement agencies — plus the SP2022 and 1911 variants. Many of SIG's newer designs like the P365 haven't made it onto the CA roster due to microstamping requirements.
Looking for a SIG Sauer handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every SIG Sauer model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 42 SIG Sauer models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
SIG Sauer offers 5 calibers on the California roster, with .45 ACP being the most common (17 models). Prices range from $399 to $1,399 MSRP.
Yes — any SIG Sauer model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.