The PGM Précision story started when, in 1991, the RAID, France’s elite police unit, was looking for sniper rifle capable of hitting a target with the highest accuracy on the first shot.
A self-taught French craftsman, Gilles Payen, developed a high-precision rifle in synergy with the RAID snipers, to be named Ultima Ratio, “final recourse” in Latin, in reference to the RAID snipers.
Called Omega shooters in reference to the last letter of the Greek alphabet, these snipers are the final recourse in the resolution of a critical situation when all other solutions have failed.
Still in service today in the RAID and many other elite units, the Ultima Ratio was a real success, leading two years later to the creation of PGM Précision. The name PGM was derived from the initials of the company’s 3 partners, Payen, Gonnet and Morier.
In 1991, Gilles Payen, a craftsman gunsmith, created the PGM Ultima Ratio with and for the RAID, the French police force’s famous elite unit.
In 1993, Gilles Payen created the PGM Précision brand. The name PGM is derived from the initials of the 3 partners: Payen, Gonnet and Morier.
In 1995, PGM Précision won the tender to equip French army snipers with its new model, the PGM Hécate II, which was rapidly used in the Yugoslav war.
This legendary weapon is still in service today in all the French army’s infantry regiments and special forces units.
In 2001, PGM Précision launched the Mini Hécate I rifle in 308W, based on the specifications of the Swiss police.
In 2002, PGM Précision launches the PGM 338 rifle, designed to provide an intermediate solution between the Ultima Ratio in caliber . 308W and the .50 BMG Hecate II
In 2014, PGM Précision launches the Ludis, PGM Précision’s first weapon dedicated to sports shooting.
This single-shot rifle is designed to offer the performance of a PGM rifle at a lower cost, but without compromise on quality.
In 2018, PGM Précision launches the Mini Hécate II, which incorporates several ergonomics and design innovations.
In 2022, PGM Précision launches the new generation of Ultima Ratio, inspired by the founding principles of this legendary weapon and the latest innovations in ergonomics of the Mini Hécate II.
This new version was quickly adopted by the RAID, which still used the first generation Ultima Ratio 31 years after their manufacture.
In 2023, PGM Precision moves to a new plant with a 4 times larger manufacturing workshop and a 100 meters indoor shooting range.
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