Being adopted by a major military is the dream for every firearm manufacture.
But government procurement is a messy business and raises the question…Did the US Army make the right decision by choosing the Sig Sauer P320 as its new sidearm?
And just because they chose it…does the P320 make sense for you?
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We’ll cover everything about the P320 in our review…from features to accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, upgrades, and pricing. By the end, you’ll know if the P320 is right for you or if the Army is stuck with a dud.
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Striker vs Hammer
Times are changing and the striker fired polymer king Glock, is being given a run for its money by Sig Sauer.
Normally known for its double action, single action hammer fired pistols, Sig Sauer is the gold standard for semi-auto handguns.
Their entry into the striker fired market is the p320, a welcomed sight in a stagnating market and a very real replacement for Glock pistols for CCW and general shooting.
Not sure about gun actions? Check out our Single/Double Action vs Striker Fired article.
Why would Sig want to make a striker fired gun?
Well, striker fired guns have a lot of advantages that people love…a consistent trigger pull and increased internal safeties are the main reasons armed citizens, police agencies, and elite military units are switching to striker fired guns. The SEALS did it with the Glock 19.
The mechanisms that make up striker fired guns are also very easy to produce, assemble and easy for armorers to fix. All this makes striker guns cheaper than traditional guns.
This is where the Sig Sauer P320 comes in.
The major difference between the p320 and every other double stack pistol Sig Sauer has ever made is that others use hammers and the P320 uses a striker.
It offers the quality and reliability of Sig Sauer, with a tried and true striker system and ingenious features that make it a novel gun.
In a world of “innovative” guns, this truly is an innovated design and a step in the right direction for the future of pistols.
General Opinion and Background
The model tested for review was my personal Nitron carry in 9mm.
There has been a total of about 1,700 rounds of FMJ plinking and training ammo through it and about 250 defensive rounds through the bore. I would feel comfortable saying it has 2000 rounds total.
The best 9mm ammo for self-defense and plinking.
The only stoppages have been ammo related, all with steel cased ammo, including a squib load.
My overall impression is that this is a good pistol when compared to a Glock, XD, or M&P but subpar compared to a legacy P-series Sig Sauer gun.
The construction of the gun is better than others in its class but isn’t as good as an H&K, legacy Sig Sauer, or any of the high end 1911’s.
This is very much a carry or light duty gun.
If you shoot competition and can’t afford better, this is a good gun, otherwise look elsewhere.
If you plan on actually shooting a gun a lot, get a better gun. Better in the sense it has better ergonomics, and is more specialized for what you need.
*Update January 2019* Sig has released their civilian version of the Army’s M17…the P320-M17. Check out our full review if that suits your fancy.
Features
Safety
The Sig Sauer p320 has the usual suspect of safety features including firing pin, trigger bar, and others that make the gun just as safe as other pistols in the Sig line.
What this pistol does have that no other striker fired gun does…is a single piece trigger.
The trigger pack inside the gun is designed to have a one-piece trigger instead of the widespread two-piece hinged trigger of Glock and M&P design that houses a safety feature to control the striker. The safeties of this gun are all truly passive and operate without input from the shooter.
This makes the trigger very smooth, consistent and can be had in either a standard, short reach or small bladed design.
Fire Control Unit & Caliber X-Change
One of the coolest features of this gun is what part constitutes the “gun.”
As far as the ATF is concerned the “gun” is the part that has the serial number on it. That means everything else is just a part.
Here’s what the serialized P320 looks like…
The steel fire control unit inside the P320…
The slide, and more importantly, the grip frame, are not serialized. You can shoot all the common calibers out of this weapon by just changing slides and mags. You can also re-size the gun to your hand by having the entire grip changed, not just a few panels.
Sig calls them Caliber X-Change kits.
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Sig offers kits to change sizes, Full Size, Compact, and Subcompact and caliber change kits for .380acp, 9mm, .40s&w, and .357 Sig. The kits include the new slide, grip module, and proper magazine for the caliber and grip size.
It should be noted that while Sig has said that .45 ACP kits are “coming soon” they have been “coming soon” for about 2 years, so maybe not as soon as it sounds. Currently, if your P320 is in .45 ACP you cannot change it to ANY other caliber. Likewise, if your P320 isn’t in .45 ACP, you cannot change it to .45 ACP.
This system works well but is a dumb way to go about it. To convert a Glock, for example, you choose from the calibers that your gun can fit and need a new barrel and a magazine. You can save several hundred dollars over buying a new weapon with this system.
The only annoying thing is the price…Caliber X-Change kits are around $400.
You only save $150 or so when you buy a Caliber X-Change kit. You might as well buy a new gun if you want a different size or different caliber.
Especially if you factor in the cost of extra magazines. The guns come with two, the x-change kits only have one.
Buy the new gun, thank us later.
Grip Frames
Sharing both grip frames and magazines with the P250 the P320 has the ability to tailor the size of the gun and the circumference of the grip width, with just the change of the plastic grip frame.
The serialized part of the gun the steel fire control unit mentioned above. This means you can buy grip frames online and have them shipped to your house, no FFL required.
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This is perfect for people who want different grip sizes or want a pro to stipple their grip since now you can just send the hunk of plastic through the regular mail. And if they/you mess up…you’re only out $45.
Integrated Red Dot
Sig Sauer joins others with a cutout for a red dot sight available from the factory.
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The twist is that theirs comes with a red dot sight installed as well. The “RX’ model comes with Sig’s own Romeo 1 red dot.
While not as proven as other red dot sights, having shot with one I’d have no problem carrying one or stacking it up next to a Leupold or Trijicon.
Take Down
The takedown of this pistol is easy and can be done without pulling the trigger. All you do is lock the slide back, rotate the takedown lever clockwise and then slide off the upper half the gun.
I have noticed that it is easier to put the slide back on with an empty magazine inserted because it lifts the slide lock and makes it easier to move the slide rearward and rotate the takedown pin counterclockwise.
Accuracy & Reliability
The gun is accurate enough to be used in a competition and will easily outshoot most shooters.
The gun functions and fires all hollow point and plinking ammo you can feed through it into one ragged hole if you do your part.
However, there are a few things to note about the accuracy of this gun.
The trigger blade is large and deeply curved. Until you get used to it the trigger can be a serious hindrance to accuracy.
The trigger pull is consistent with no stacking and seems to be within the 6-7 lbs that a striker fired gun needs.
Stacking is where the trigger gets heavier as you pull it until it breaks, common on older pistol designs, especially double action triggers.
Finally, the grip panels are good and the overall width of the grip can be tailored by ordering one of several different available plastic frames.
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Ergonomics
This gun feels very much like a Sig.
The high bore axis makes it feel a little like holding a ray gun but it is very comfortable in the hand.
The plastic frame feels warm even in cold weather and the grip panels feel almost like skateboard tape, but without the sand. It’s a subdued stippling that works better than it looks. I hate saying this but…the gun almost needs to be felt in hand and fired to appreciate it.
The slide serrations should be larger, I had trouble racking the slide with sweaty hands. Deep slide serrations like those found on the S&W M&P would be great here.
Truth be told, I have huge hands so this might be a slight bias but the P320 feels good in the hand…but I don’t like the mag release or the baseplate.
I had trouble in both bare and gloved hand with the mag dropping free for a reload. This is definitely a problem and if you carry the compact or subcompact models you might have the same problem.
This is because the magazine floorplate is a piece of the grip and if you have a meaty palm then you’ll prevent the magazine from dropping free. I never had any problems with the magazine jamming and not coming out, just an ergonomic problem with the gun in general.
The feeling of the pistol is hand feels wonky with a loaded magazine, once you put rounds in the gun it handles like a dream, despite the high bore axis.
I don’t use the slide lock to run the gun but it is easy to use if you’re inclined.
The magazines when I first got them were very, very stiff and had to be downloaded by 2. The fix was for the magazines needed to be left loaded for two weeks, then you can load them to capacity.
The trigger is nothing special…it’s a decent striker fired trigger without stacking and decent weight.
I have large fingers but many report the trigger blade being too wide and uncomfortable to shoot. I didn’t find any problems while shooting, but the ladies who shot my gun had to use almost their entire finger.
Quality & Durability
The Sig P320 is an entry-level Sig gun. That doesn’t mean that it is low quality.
Sig Sauer makes by far the best polymer framed guns in the world and by far some of the most accurate and dependable pistols. You must accept the fact though…the grip frame is made to be almost disposable.
This is important because the plastic of the 320 isn’t as resilient as Glocks or M&Ps.
All the models offer Picatinny rails that are squared away under the barrel, in front of the trigger guard for mounting a light or laser. The whole gun, finish included just seems more susceptible to dings, and scratches…more so than any other gun I’ve ever used.
The finish on the gun is said to be the same as on other guns, but my Sig P250, the predecessor of the P320, seems infinitely more durable with regards to finish. This, of course, doesn’t hurt the reliability of the gun, just affects the quality and long-term appearance.
I live in South Florida, and in December the average temperature is still around 80 degrees with 70% or so humidity.
Guns rust literally on store shelves here, but the Sig P320 doesn’t. The first week I got this pistol I took it kayaking and I accidentally dropped the whole pistol into a pool of salt water.
I did nothing more than field strip it and reassemble it wet. Never had a problem with rust or reliability.
Applications
Guns obviously have more than one use but a .50 BMG rifle is bad for plinking just like a .22 LR pistol is bad for self-defense.
The Sig Sauer P320 is good for many things but there are a few models that are better suited than others.
The RX Carry is probably the most capable of the bunch. It comes with a red dot sight mounted on the slide. The carry model, in general, is a great size, it’s plenty big enough to use for serious work but small enough to conceal.
The Tacops models are a good model for duty use if you are an officer or security guard that can choose their own weapon. The factory included 21 rounds magazines are only useful for open carry or for competition/range use.
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Aftermarket Support
Currently there the Sig P320 lags behind the classic Sig guns in regards for professional quality gear but it is being embraced by and large by consumer gear manufacturers.
If more agencies and large Security firms adopt the Sig P320 we might see a rise in the duty gear selection but only time will tell.
Holsters
Nearly every custom Kydex maker has holsters for this gun so for concealed carry or for range use you should be fine. Including holsters for weapon lights, red dot sights, and suppressor height sights.
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If you’re an officer or security guard that can choose their own weapon this is a great pistol but it can be difficult to find retention holsters.
There are the typical level 2 and level 3 drop leg and duty holsters available from the usual suspects. However, if you need a holster for plainclothes police or detective work you’re better off with a shoulder holster than looking for a concealable holster with retention.
Magazines
The biggest downside of the Sig Sauer p320 is the premium price of magazines.
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That goes for the full capacity and the state compliant models with limited round counts.
Sig Sauer does offer extended 21 round magazines to the tune of $58. Sig Sauer has also been plagued with high shipping costs and long wait times due to extreme order volume. Order from a retailer if you can find a deal or need the mags quick.
The magazines currently used are the same design from the p250 and they haven’t come down in price so I don’t believe they’ll come down in price anytime soon. Aftermarket magazines aren’t available but they could come depending on the long-term success, and honestly the competition use, of this pistol.
Weapon Light
No defensive gun is complete without a good light mounted on it, for the P320 (and most other guns) the Streamlight TLR-7 is an outstanding choice.
Delivering high lumens, great durability, and coming in at a decent price – it’s a must-have.
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Parts & Upgrades
Sights aside, there aren’t many parts available for the P320 yet.
Sig Sauer offers replacement spring kits and grip modules as well as the previously mentioned caliber X-change kits. The offer a thin-bladed trigger that is available for purchase, it’s not an upgraded trigger, just a different blade.
The only “big” upgrade currently offered is the Apex Trigger kit available. I haven’t used the trigger myself so I can’t comment on its use but it is a completely flat faced trigger that looks like a competition upgrade and is getting good reports thus far.
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Sig Sauer is also offering a grip module that has a built-in laser. It looks like an overgrown S&W Bodyguard .380 and is very expensive. You also lose the ability to mount a light and need a custom holster.
I’d steer clear, at least until the part has been proven in the field.
By the Numbers
Let’s see how this gun stacks up in the good ‘ole 5 point scoring metric:
Reliability: 5/5
Zero problems in testing and with all kinds of different ammo.
Accuracy: 4/5
More so than a Glock, this pistol’s main competitor but won’t keep up with a race-gun 1911.
Ergonomics: 3/5
Can feel a bit like holding onto a finely shaved 2×4. It also takes a hit for the trigger blade, not the feeling of the trigger, the literal part of the trigger you touch, it’s huge.
Looks: 3.5/5
It looks like a space pistol, especially the full sized gun. Super cool if you’re into that kinda thing.
Customization: 4/5
This is an excellent gun to customize, as long as sig makes what you like. The pistol is still lagging in aftermarket parts, especially mags, but SIg makes plenty of parts to change out and it’s the easiest gun by far to have stippled.
Bang for the Buck: 5/5
Simply awesome, the reliability of a Glock, the performance of a SIg, and the pricing of a Taurus. WHat’s not to love?
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
This is a darn excellent pistol.
I’m not a lover of most striker fired guns but this is just a great gun. It certainly has it quirks but overall you can’t go wrong with purchasing this gun for yourself, as a present or for your significant other.
Field Strip & Reassembly
We’ve made a quick video of the M18 version of the P320…but it’s the same deal. And now with no life story!
Conclusion
Sig Sauer’s striker-fired P320 is the Army’s newest sidearm and plenty of people’s carry gun for good reason. It’s reliable, accurate, and modular. There’s plenty of different models to suit your desires but ergonomics might be an issue for some hand sizes.
If you’re in the market for your first handgun, this is a good bet. If you’re a collector and just likes this gun, then get at it! And I feel the Army made a pretty good decision too.
However, if you’re the type that already has a Glock or M&P and are happy with it, this gun is different, but not an upgrade.
This is a fantastic carry gun and a great alternative for a Glock or M&P. I say buy the frame size, and caliber you want because for the street price of an X-Change kit is almost the cost of another gun.
The best size and caliber I say is the black, “Carry” model in 9mm. A fantastic, well balanced, well-rounded pistol for defensive use. If you’re a gamer, the “RX” model comes with a factory red dot that has yet to be proven but looks promising. If you’re a wannabe operator the “Tacops Carry” model looks cool as hell.
Regardless of what flavor of P320, know that Sig has a winner on their hands, but there are a few quirks they need to work out.
The trigger blade is super wide, the magazine needs a little redesign and the finish is downright awful. The upside is, no matter what you know that this gun is accurate enough to do most all kind of work, and will go bang every time you need it too.
Will you be picking up a P320? If you own one, drop a review down below.
Need a holster for your P320 or any carry gun? These are Our Top 5 Kydex Holster makers.
And if you’re looking to make your P320 even better, take a look at the Best P320 Upgrades!
Lastly, check out the rest of the P320 lineup here!
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Compre ni bien llegaron a la argentina una P 320 nitron full size. Estoy muy conforme con la misma. Dispare mas de 1000 tiros y hay una cosa que me impactó; podría decir que jamás la disparé, es increíble que el exterior del cañón no tiene marca alguna. Inalterable como el primer día. Soy amante de las armas desde siempre, hoy tengo 72 años y muchos años de rodaje y podría ir al frente tanto con una Glock, como con un SIG. Aunque tengo el mayor de los respetos, y mi corazón con las austriacas ya que todos la criticaron ferozmente, pero la tuvieron que copiar, imitar, hacer algo mas bonito, porque de lo contrario todas las empresas que solo fabricaban armas de puño. terminaban en la quiebra. Las SIG son armas de una calidad y prestigio formidable. Gracias por permitir brindar mi opinión. Muchas suerte amigos y cuiden sus espaldas. Hasta pronto si Dios así lo dispone...
I have owned my p320 for a few years now and have taken it to the range a number of times and never had any problems with it. It feels good in the hand a fires every time I have shot it. I am very happy with it and I have always liked the looks of it. I would have no problem buying another sig in the near future.
This pistol is not “by far” better than anything unless you you like to pay more by far for plastic just like the other polymer pistols. Go pick up a CZ P-10 or a Walther PDP and save yourself the trouble of paying stupid ass Sig prices for all the upgrades that still leave you with an inferior pistol. The P320 isn’t a bad oistol but it isn’t that great either. Sig just counts on all the guys that love sig gravy to end up paying $2k for a $1k pistol. #saynotodrinkingsigmangravy #sigsnobs #sigwontmakeyouaseal
No thanx, I'll stick with my P227. As usual the ARMY messed up when they contracted this gun except for the rare(almost never heard of)price is actually reasonable. Too bad the pistol is a POS. Oh, and why would the ARMY buy the MRAD for $18,300 per rifle(multi caliber kit) when for around $2000 or less they could've got the Ruger 18081 in 300 win mag which instead of different calibers you get over 9 different grain bullet weights to choose from, all in magnum power !
its such a great gun it has now lost a Lawsuit because it fires on its own and is top 5 dangerous hand guns available. great job army trials
Problem was corrected long time ago come on let's catch up
Just throwing one guy’s 2 cents in here, but I’m blown away by the 320. I’ve always loved and owned Sigs, but this is another level (and for a bullshit striker-fire!). It was great out of the box, but admit I geeked out a little bit on it. WC grip mod, Apex trigger, match barrel, and Trijicon sights. This stupid gun shoots twice as tight a groups as two Kimbers I have. I really can’t believe it. Still kind of in shock a striker-fire can shoot like this. In love with this side arm.
My P227 can beat up your P320.
Comparto plenamente tu comentario. Tanto la P228 y la P227 son pistolas formidables...
How good is canix pistol
BTW, my EDC is a 320 subcompact with 21 round mags as backup.
I haven’t shot it much. The first round fired punched a hole in the neck of a squirrel at 40 feet with a Sig V-crown 115gr JHP. Haven’t felt the need to further check the sights.
Bragging about killing a defenseless squirrel is not my idea of a good endorsement of a handgun.
LOL! Obviously you’ve never lived with an out of control population of squirrels!
The Sig P250…predecessor to the P320. You saying it isn’t striker fired? Never seen one with a hammer. Just sayin’…
I've been a Sig fan since 1980 with a W. German made P220 (imported as a Browning BDA in .45 ACP) - of course I had to get a 320. I waited, watched and then acted and bought the latest edition - with all the upgrades and factory modifications. Like most new things... there were revisions. The one I picked up is the M-18 (Compact model of the M-17) in 9mm, with the external safety (can't believe Sig didn't have that originally). The M-18 came with night sights, one 17 round mag. and two 21 round magazines. The slide comes ready made for the Romeo1-Pro red-dot. I got one of those too - almost the same price as the gun. Shooting this was a thrill. Accurate out of the box - dead on. Flawless function and it ate a variety of everything 9mm. Disassembly down to its basics is simple and fun, making cleaning a joy. The complete takedown of both the Fire Control Unit, and the slide is just as easy. Re-assembly is a snap (the trigger spring takes effort). The Sig ergonomics fits my hand well, but I agree with the assessment of the uncomfortable trigger - It just didn't feel right. I put in an Advanced Flat trigger and have better feel, leverage and comfort. Bottom line is that I'm more than satisfied. I like its look too - especially the FDE/Coyote color. Give it more time with the "modular" set-up and there may be even more after-market items.
I haven't cared for the feel of a Glock in my hands, but I'm in the mood to tackle an 80% build, so I'm going with the Sig P320 fullsize since there's not much of a choice in 80% build pistols. That said, I've ordered the upgrade Sig lower builds parts kit, waiting for another sale (Christmas here we come!) for a Sig stainless Pro-Cut slide, went with a Wilson Combat grip frame, and probably a Faxon gold or chameleon barrel. I've built ARs, but this is my first crack at a pistol (pardon the pun) and hoping this turns out well.
I bought two P-320 pistols. One in 9mm and the second in 357 Sig. The 9mm has an issue where it will sometimes eject a live cartridge with spent cases. This condition happens when firing rapidly such as a magazine dump. Possible magazine issue and I wonder if others are also seeing this issue.
The 357 Sig works fine and is my EDC firearm.
Both of these were in the first 500 thousand that were released to the public that had drop issues and both were upgraded by Sigarms.
I have no confidence in the 9mm as a carry firearm and now is a safe queen.HK Louisiana
Hi Mckinley, have you had much time with...and if so.... which Sig do you/would you recommend in the .40 & .45 ranges?
I own 5 pistols. My last one was a Staccato 2011. So far hands down my favorite of all the rest. Even though I love it so much I won't be buying another because of the price
I've never even held let alone shot a Sig but I'm gonna check the out
I got a Sig P320 RX Compact with a Red Dot. The first time I took it to the range, it jammed about every 4-5 rounds by not ejecting the spent shell and feeding a new round. Some jams were a stovepipe. I tried using it 4-5 different times, even with different magazines and not fully loading the magazines. Same thing. A gunsmith at the range said it was not the ammo, my grip or anything visibly wrong with the gun.
Has anyone else had a similar issue with the P320? Another guy at the range said he had extraction issues with his P320, also. It's been sent back to Sig to see if they can fix it.
X series update?
I just bought the P320 Sig Sauer. I am total rookie as raw as you can get. This gun was expensive... I am worried I paid too much? I looked at several guns, it took me 3 yrs to finally decide that I wanted to be a gun owner. I only have been to the range twice. I decided to go the the armoire to (look) at guns and see which one made me smile. I looked at a trail of guns I was inquiring about the smith and Wesson. Ended up walking out with a P320. I hope I didn’t make a mistake because I expect this gun to last for a while for the price. Please tell me I did a good job.
You did just fine if you paid l as than $600.
Make that less than $600. Darn you autocorrect!
It will last. My advice to you is to take every firearm review with a grain of salt because what might be bad for the reviewer could be good for you. Trust me, you’ll lose sleep if you let someone else’s opinion opt you out of a good gun. Also I’d say practice with it and everything will come together.
Anxiously awaiting a PewPew Walther PPQ M2 9mm review!
Need info on springfield Hellcat
We got you, fam
I see nothing wrong with plinking a .50
I guess this gentleman has money to burn or is just injecting some humor.
This "review"seemly ignores a major issue with the pistol that even SIG themselves have issued a "voluntary program" to fix and can be summed in two words: drop fire.
Not even hard of a google search to see that even a new P320 would drop fire and that goes unmentioned in this article even if this very site talked about the "voluntary upgrade".
Sig does not acknowledge any issues with any of their firearms. As a company they do not fix the failures in the firearms. For them it is just another revenue stream.. Send you firearm in and wait them to come up with a reason to charge you for repair that is their fault in the first place!! Do not buy a Sig firearm unless you want to waste a ton of time and money on essentially a brick!!
Absolutely, an over-priced , cheap feeling, terribly designed trigger, lousy finish, etc. ad infinitum pistol. I know the Beretta APX is a bit of an ugly duck but the reviews are great, the piece feels great right out of the box, the internals and rails are almost full length compared to the 320., Oh BTW there is now available a replacement grip/manual/ambidextrous safety available for the full size model for about $115. You can have your cake and eat it too for under $400 in the LE version with 3/ 17 round mags included!
Sig fixed the issue but to be honest the ones that were having issues were military and law enforcement folks who forgot to safely handle their firearms. Handguns are mostly drop proof but for the exception of someone is intentionally trying to get it to go off like chucking it hard at an angle to the floor or using a hammer. Also for those folks that had “accidentally” discharges were lying because they had either put their finger on the trigger or put it in a holster somewhere that it wasn’t made for. The P320 is perfectly safe even with it’s non safety trigger. Folks just need training and practice just like Serpa holsters.
That one piece trigger that nobody else uses with a striker fired pistol seems amazingly like the one Kahr had had for years.
I have had nothing but issues with my P320. Mainly, failure to eject. Every single range trip it's a matter of a couple of magazines into the shoot and the failures begin. The same day it was returned from Sig with the standard BS "NO Problem Found" I took it to the range where it failed again. Twice. Now it is jammed up and frozen. So back to Sig it goes. I demanded a refund or replacement. Lets see how this goes. I truly got a major lemon.
UPDATE. Sig is replacing the firearm. So let's see how this goes. There were a total of 4 returns to Sig before they called and offered a replacement. Also my original P320 was .40 caliber. It just would not function consistently. I asked that it be replaced with one in 9mm and they agreed. Good for Sig doing the right thing.
1500 rounds now thru the replacement firearm. Not one issue. I am not sure what was up with that gun in .40, but this 9mm is accurate and just fun to shoot. Besides Sig putting me thru the ringer they really did good by finally replacing the defective .40 and letting me chose which caliber I wanted. Once again thanks to Sig and I do recommend this firearm. ** In 9mm of course.
Good to hear that Sig took care of you and you're happy with the new gun. I have two P320s (an X-Five and an X-Compact) and they have both been excellent, and without a single issue.
Thanks for the updates the way you did. Very thoughtful, many appreciate it.
Sound the Charge.
My FIL bought my wife a .38 Rossi revolver when we lived in a rougher town than we do now. Her shooting at the range was sub-standard to be polite.. I tried to get her to use the 12 ga over under that lives in the master closet and that was a non-starter. So I took her to the local gun counter and they showed her all the cute compacts and sub-compacts. This bothered me bc my wife has zero desire to conceal carry. Based off of the gun counter trip she really liked the sig p365. We later talked about gun mass and recoil and she agreed to go to a range that rented pistols by the caliber; Sound of Freedom Missouri. To start off, she shot a glock 19 and the sig p365. She missed a torso target down and left repeatedly at 7 yd with both. She grabbed a P320 and was still low but deadnuts center from abdominal aorta to Johnson. It was still a “heavy” gun but she agreed that the accuracy associated with it was worth it. She liked the length of pull and standard medium grip size. She picked out the M17 variant to take home. I upgraded it with the grayguns guiderod, compact stippled grip, competition trigger pack, precision mag bases, cerakote by hillbilly223 and a delta point and she’s drilling the vitals at the range within home defense distances.
I still think it feels like a nerf gun compared to my worked EDC 1911 compact, but it works great as a strict range and home defense 9 mm. And we did try my .45 before this little adventure and it just kicked too much for her to be comfortable pulling the trigger.
You made this statement, "This is important because the plastic of the 320 isn’t as resilient as Glocks or M&Ps." What is the basis of that comment? You have some actual data/test results or is this simply your opinion? I've had mine for 3 years as my EDC, it gets range times multiple times per month and I've seen zero degradation.
This is why I take every firearm review with a grain of salt. He even said that that his hand were large but the bore axis was still high. Personally, I have large hands and I hold the P320 with a high grip and can’t notice any high bore axis. This gun shoots great but as always “everybody has an opinion”.
It's a decent review but comparing the Sig to a 1911 race gun and only giving it 4 out of 5 is quite irresponsible. I have the M-17 version and think it's a wonderful gun. Not every gun is perfect but, I think you short changed this pistol. Could be due to your lack of gun knowledge.
I don't see it mentioned anywhere (comments included), but it should be added/edited into the article regarding the modularity.
If you purchase a 9/357/40 version, you CANNOT swap parts to make a .45. In fact, Sig doesn't even make a .45 X-change kit. However, it's been proven that you can purchase the .45 model, and then downsize into a 9/357/40.
If your P320 is in 45 caliber it cannot be converted to any other caliber. If your P320 is in 9, 40, or 357 it cannot be converted into 45 caliber. Y If your P320 is in 45 caliber it cannot be converted to any other caliber. If your P320 is in 9, 40, or 357 it cannot be converted into 45 caliber. You cannot go in either direction with 45 caliber.ou cannot go in either direction with 45 caliber.
Thank you, article update now.
This guy is a bit of hater and honestly sounds like a Glock guy to me. Of course the Legend is a better gun at more than twice the price. Thats like comparing a Toyota Camry with a Lexus. Moron.
LOL, a Lexus is just a Toyota with lipstick.
I would have to suspect that you're a Glock jock by the way you describe this particular gun. Sorry you lost out on that contract, get over it .. The ergonomics of this grip module, considering you have the right size for your hand is fantastic. Not blocky like most grips and if you can't operate the magazine release then maybe you have sausage fingers or some other defect such as a very short thumb because it's extremely easy to operate. There is an extended mag release available for those of you who are challenged. Nothing at all wrong with the base plate either. To say that this is a sub par gun is for sure biased.. For Sigs first striker fired gun I think it's quite exceptional. I've put over 5000 rounds through mine with zero malfunctions. And to say that the trigger is average just goes to prove that you are an anti Sig Glock jock. Just watch a few youtube videos. Everyone raves about how nice the trigger is and it'll be even better once the Apex kits are available. Give this gun a fair shake!. It's going to have a few bugs in it just like any new gun. I mean hey, whats Glock up to now, Gen 12 or something like that!!! This is going to be a tough gun to beat once Sig gets the bugs out considering the cost of it. And it's made in the USA.. Nothing wrong with that!.
Some of the poorest writing I’ve seen in a LONG time. Would be nice to see firearms relayed writing that doesn’t make us look like knuckle dragging goons.
I just ordered this gun, I live in south Florida and have the need to carry whenever possible. Looking forward to shooting this gun and comparing it to my others.
"Been a shooter and gun guy for several years" Wow. I have been a shooter and gun guy foe 60+ years and I shoot a full sized 320 in IDPA and I LOVE it
When you speak of accuracy (among other attributes) and give it 4/5 and THEN compare it to a $4k race gun, aren't you going just a little off the reservation? It's not a race gun, wasn't designed as a race gun and never will be a race gun AND no credible writer in the world would ever compare it to a race gun. WTH
I bought a Sig P320 45 about a month ago. What a nice pistol,Smooth and accurate.
I can't figure out which gun I want to shoot more my FNS-9 or my p320 both just as nice and reliable.
The answer is to shoot both...a lot! Thanks for writing in Kenny.
You wrote this 3yrs ago.... But I never see anyone mentioning the FNS9. YES that thing is just outstanding, I'm glad to hear someone say it...even if you did say it 3yrs ago. . . . And to think, I just bought it at auction to resale. NOOOOPE.
Sound the Charge.
I love my p320 f/s 9mm it shoots very accurately and I have had no hang ups with ammo using both Federal alum and brass. I use a carry frame grip with f/s slide as a concealed gun when I need to. I will probably get another p320 but in 45.cal instead of buying an exchange kit. Great gun and have no problem recommending it to someone.
I got my 320 when they first came out. I'm probably somewhere in the 1,200+ rounds range. The darn thing is as reliable as anything. Here's my only issue, I'd like the frame to be rounded off a little more just above the trigger. You kinda start feeling that edge on your trigger finger after a while at the range. As for concealed carry, you're gonna wanna have some backing behind that grip pattern 'cuz it feels like road rash after a while. Great article E.
Thanks Jim! This one is all Mckinley!
Interested to hear how you think it compares to the HK VP9.
Hey Josh...yup I hope to get my hands on one soon.
This was a well thought out and unbiased personal review, thank you for that. If at all possible can you explain why the Sig will be government issue and can you or will you review as thoroughly the other pistols submitted for consideration. I enjoy life in SW Florida and have had no problems with my Glocks, Ruger American Pro 45 and 1911s but don't know how the Sig or mine for that matter would fair out in snow and below freezing. There is also
mud, sand and other contaminants to consider.
"when it comes to choice some take Crest and some take Colgate"
We'll be coming out with a followup article that interviews several active duty Army personnel...it hopefully should answer some of your questions.
Just avoid +P ammo and use M-Pro 7 gun cleaner instead of petroleum based stuff; and you'll extend this pistol's life a lot. Also, why not standardize on the 9mm caliber change kits to rebuild your pistol periodically, too? Think a cash-challenged family whom so rebuilds a pistol before handing it to their junior members when the elders get new models of the same, too.
Good points Mark.
Bought one a couple of weeks before the Army made their announcement. My first pistol purchase too. I am happy with the P320 so far.
Awesome, great to hear Ralph1