SIG M17 with SIG ROMEO-M17 Red Dot Optic Selected as the Official Sidearm of the Texas Department of Public Safety

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 16, 2025) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) is transitioning all their troopers to the SIG M17 pistol with a SIG ROMEO-M17 red dot optic.

“We are proud the Texas Department of Public Safety chose the SIG M17 as its official sidearm,” began Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales for SIG SAUER, Inc. “Having selected the ROMEO-M17 red dot optic, TXDPS conducted an exhaustive testing process, firing thousands upon thousands of rounds, and concluded that the SIG ROMEO-M17, optimized with the SIG M17 pistols, was the clear choice for their agency.”

The SIG M17, the official sidearm of the Texas Department of Public Safety, offers the performance and reliability of the U.S. Military M17, loaded with advanced X-series features. The SIG ROMEO-M17 red dot optic is the ultimate aiming solution, developed from the ground up specifically for the M17 and designed to withstand the rigors of the professional user.

“SIG SAUER is honored that the brave men and women of the Texas Department of Public Safety continue to trust our products to carry out their mission to protect and serve the citizens of the Lone Star state,” concluded Jankiewicz.

Visit sigsauer.com for complete specs and product information about the SIG M17 and SIG ROMEO-M17.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.  Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities.  SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

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