140+ Years of Manufacturing Excellence
Trusted globally for engineering, heritage, and performance.
1880
ESTABLISHMENT OF SARSILMAZ
Sarsilmaz began in Elazig, Turkey, with humble roots producing and repairing flintlock rifles during the late Ottoman Empire. Over five generations, that workshop has become one of the world’s largest privately held firearm manufacturers, laying the foundation for over a century of firearm engineering excellence.
2013
INTEGRATED ARMS FACTORY
Operating Europes largest small arms factory, Sarsilmaz manufactures a diverse portfolio of sporting firearms, and land, air, and naval military weaponry within 1 million square foot production facility. This fully integrated campus enables complete in house engineering, testing, and manufacturing to support over 80 countries.
2015
R&D CENTER CERTIFIED
Sarsilmaz became the first and only light-arms manufacturer to operate a Research and Development Center certified by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology. Through advanced engineering, materials science, and Industry 4.0 manufacturing processes, Sarsilmaz continues to pioneer innovation in firearm and defense technology.
2018
SARSILMAZ ENTERS THE US MARKET
SAR USA was established as the exclusive U.S. importer of SarsIlmaz firearms and ammunition. This direct partnership introduced American consumers to the same field-proven pistols trusted by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide, delivering European engineering and NATO-tested performance to the U.S. market.
2019
HANDGUN OF THE YEAR
Less than two years after entering the U.S. market, the SAR9X—an evolution of the flagship SAR9 platform—was named “Handgun of the Year” by On Target Magazine and received Tactical Retailer’s inaugural Reader’s Choice Gold Award, signaling rapid acceptance among American consumers, professionals, and media.
2019-2022
MILITARY & LAW ENFORCEMENT ADOPTION
Following extensive performance and reliability testing, the Sarsilmaz SAR9 pistol was awarded multiple national military and law enforcement contracts. Between 2019 and 2022, more than 180,000 SAR9 pistols were delivered to the Turkish Land and Naval Forces, Coast Guard, and National Police, reinforcing Sarsilmaz’s reputation as a trusted duty-grade firearms manufacturer.
2026
UNSHAKABLE TODAY
Today, Sarsilmaz firearms are trusted in over 80 countries and continue to set the standard for reliability, accuracy, and performance. Built on more than 140 years of heritage and innovation, Sarsilmaz remains committed to delivering firearms that perform when failure is not an option.
OVER 140 YEARS OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE.
Founded in 1880, Sarsilmaz began as a small family workshop manufacturing firearms for the Ottoman Empire. Over five generations, that workshop has evolved into one of the world’s largest privately held firearm manufacturers, operating with vertically integrated production, modern CNC machining, forging, and comprehensive quality control systems.
For more than 140 years, Sarsilmaz has manufactured firearms with the expectation that they will not fail when conditions, time, or pressure are at their worst. Every platform is engineered to perform reliably under sustained stress, extended duty cycles, and harsh environments. This commitment has resulted in widespread adoption by military, law enforcement, and professional users across more than 80 countries.
The name Sarsilmaz translates directly to “Unshakable.” This is not a slogan. It is a performance expectation. Every firearm produced under the Sarsilmaz name is built to meet stringent internal standards that exceed conventional requirements, including extensive endurance testing, material verification, and functional validation before approval for market release.
Every Sarsilmaz product represents a single promise.
UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE, ENGINEERED FOR THE MOMENT THAT MATTERS.
UNSHAKABLE SINCE 1880.
Precision That Endures. Performance Without Compromise.rn
Engineered for consistent accuracy and control under sustained use.
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