The new army pistol…
 or the latest
 bureaucratic blunder?

The Swiss Army is procuring an American P320 pistol from the U.S. company SIG SAUER, which did not meet the requirements during the intensive troop tests due to identified deficiencies.

The manufacturer has stated that these unmet technical requirements will be subject to further in-depth analysis… Furthermore, the Swiss U.S. subsidiary currently lacks the necessary know-how and infrastructure to produce this firearm in Switzerland. Production is still to be established and will continue to rely on foreign suppliers, as the weapon is not fully manufactured in Switzerland…!! To what extent these statements will be implemented in practice remains uncertain.
We recommend carefully reading the armasuisse media release dated 04.12.2025 – including between the lines.

link to the media release

The Swiss soldier is entitled to receive a genuine, modern and safe Swiss pistol or Swiss assault rifle, produced in Switzerland and fully compatible with Swiss ammunition under all conditions!

Why procure foreign pistols when modern, forward-looking, innovative and truly Swiss pistols exist—products that are not only technically superior and safer than foreign alternatives, but are already fully manufactured in Switzerland today, with proven Swiss quality and warranty?

We, as a down-to-earth Swiss company, have therefore developed a new Swiss pistol family, «bubits-arms®», under significant time pressure over recent months. Modular versions in subcompact and full-size configurations have been designed for the civilian market, as well as for law enforcement and military requirements. These modular solutions optimize long-term spare parts availability and reduce maintenance costs. The pistols are designed to meet the high demands placed on modern operational forces. At the same time, they remain suitable for militia use, easy to operate for both men and women, and absolutely safe. Our endurance tests have shown that all these challenges can be met. The unique features of our products are protected by patents and trademark rights. The necessary know-how for development and production remains sustainably in Switzerland. This ensures that even in times of crisis, the required supply and expertise are secured.
Unfortunately, our repeated efforts to present our «bubits-arms®» pistols to armasuisse were unsuccessful. We received several rejections based on formal grounds. In contrast to the «procurement authorities in Bern», the future «users = customers» showed strong interest in our Swiss pistols. Some have personally visited our production facilities. Various members of the armed forces, across all ranks, were also able to test this genuine Swiss pistol themselves and experience its capabilities, ease of use and excellent accuracy.

We have set ourselves the following key requirements:

  • a design that is as slim, clean and lightweight as possible, while still being robust and reliable
  • various safety features to prevent accidents
  • fully ambidextrous (suitable for left- and right-handed users)
  • suitable for large and small hands, operable with and without gloves
  • high magazine capacity
  • a loaded chamber indicator: visible and perceptible by touch (also in low-light conditions)
  • stability during firing with a smooth trigger and minimal muzzle rise
  • tool-free disassembly lever (for malfunction clearance and caliber changes)
  • various sighting options without modification
  • field-ready
  • picatinny rail (MIL-std 1913) for accessories
  • lockable to prevent unauthorized use during storage
  • unique design available exclusively to the Swiss Army
  • compliance with SAT standards is required (off-duty shooting)
  • production in Switzerland, 100% Swiss made

Our Solution to these Requirements

Model A2 
Swiss Army Edition

with the following technical details

Facts of the Pistol
bubits-arms® Model «A2 Swiss Army Edition»

  • Exclusive configuration offering for the Swiss Army featuring the army crest on the slide and top plate
  • Swiss side strips (slide serrations with CH cross for the Swiss Army, frame with Swiss cross, magazine release button with CH cross)
  • Swiss production with Swiss quality, featuring a durable and low-reflection DLC coating
  • Ergonomic pistol grip with textured surface, 
    enlarged trigger guard, finger grooves and
    interchangeable backstraps (5 sizes, internally labelable)
    Suitable for handling in wet conditions and with gloves
  • Caliber 9x19 m m Para, other calibers optional (andere Kaliber optional erhältlich)
  • Tool-free disassembly via Quick-Takedown-System
  • magazine, 19 rounds with extended base plate: plus 1 = 20 rounds), Speedloader available for the magazine
  • Fully ambidextrous controls including magazine release, slide stop lever, and grip safety
  • Top-mounted loaded chamber indicator,
    learly visible and tactile in any situation and under all lighting conditions
  • Patented decocking system, no trigger decocking required allowing safe and rapid operation within seconds
  • Design-protected grip safety for the trigger, as well as drop and firing pin safeties, with integrated locking capability

  • Open iron sights with luminescent dot system , enabling rapid target acquisition even in low-light conditions, featuring Swiss Super-LumiNova® (non-tritium)
  • Interchangeable sighting systems and Optic-Ready ITA = Instant Target Acquisition / dual-eye sight, with optic mount for red dot sights
  • MIL-STD 1913 / STANAG 2324 picatinny rail or lights, grips, lasers and other accessories
  • Attachment point / lanyard eyelet for retention cord (backstrap)
  • ergonomic Kydex holsters also available

Conclusions

With «bubits-arms®» pistols, our soldiers and our armed forces have a genuine Swiss alternative to the foreign pistols currently available on the market. Our products are also technically superior due to their innovative and patented solutions and have set new standards, particularly in terms of safety.

In doing so, we and our exclusively Swiss suppliers ensure that value creation remains in Switzerland through the use of public funds, thereby safeguarding jobs.

In addition, the necessary know-how in the field of infantry weapons, as well as ammunition, is being re-established in Switzerland and secured for the long term. This also creates the essential foundation to effectively leverage this strategic advantage for our country, even in times of crisis.

Especially in today’s environment, it is about demonstrating what genuine Swiss SMEs are capable of—with their initiative, drive, perseverance, productivity, willingness to take risks and creativity—standing up to financially powerful corporations with massive advertising budgets and/or dominant organizations with politically influential connections, and committing themselves sustainably and fairly to our homeland, supporting it while placing personal interests second, all while considering economic factors.
 We must never forget why we are prosperous today and where we come from, as we can only preserve our prosperity and independence by moving beyond our «comfort zone»!
 Our contribution is to manufacture the best Swiss pistol for our soldiers.

 

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