P320 Pistol Review - The SIG Sauer P320 pistol took off as a service pistol. The US armed forces and some government agencies have already introduced it as the new weapon. But the weapon also has a lot to offer sport shooters. We made a video to show the features of the weapon and to present its performance on the range.
We put the SIG Sauer P320 Full-Size and Compact to the test. The video gives you the countdown on the service pistol.
P320 Pistol Review
The SIG Sauer P320 eclipsed everything else this year. Among other things, the pistol was awarded the prize in the US Army's tender for a new service pistol. It replaces the reliable Beretta M9 like the M17 and M18. We reported on the news in an earlier issue. Click here for a review of the pre-series model XM17.
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Of course we couldn't resist giving the SIG Sauer P320 a try ourselves. We wanted to get a feel for the polymer frame gun that has been the talk of the town for a while now.
SIG Sauer sent us two test models of the P320: the P320 Full-Size and the P320 Compact, both chambered in 9mm Luger. At the moment the handguns still come from the factory in Exeter/USA. But the factory in Eckernförde is already making the first series of service pistols for the European market. The SIG Sauer P320 is also available in .40 S&W and .45 ACP calibers.
The Full-Size and Compact models differ in size and weight. This also has to do with the warehouse capacity. The Full-Size holds 17 rounds, but the Compact's magazine is designed for only 15 rounds. See the table below for exact technical data and dimensions.
The P320 is a polymer frame pistol. It works on the basis of the proven Browning-Petter-SIG system. This means that the barrel and chamber tilt down from the slide when a shot is fired. Barrel-loading pistols cock the striker each time the slide is pressed.
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We disassembled the gun into its individual components with just a few simple movements. We even managed to remove the serial number embossed trigger mechanism, leaving just the polymer frame with receiver. SIG Sauer offers grip modules in different sizes. Replacing them could hardly be easier, since these modules themselves - the frame and receiver - are not considered part of the weapon.
As for part replacement, shooters will also have little trouble changing caliber, slide length, and grip size. The pistol thus guarantees a certain modularity.
Our review: The P320 Full-Size and Compact were light and comfortable to hold. All edges are nicely rounded for ideal ergonomics. The sliding rations gave good buy front and rear. The trigger snapped like a snap with the heavy pull you expect from a service weapon.
The 3-dot sights enabled flawless range target acquisition. Sports photographers will be happy, because the white dots provide good contrast. We used only the GECO 9mm Luger 124 grs full metal jacket (8.0g FMJ) for our review.
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The SIG Sauer P320 is a robust pistol with great reliability and ease of use. We did not experience any malfunctions while shooting at the shooting range. All group sizes were good. SIG Sauer's P320 is a nicely constructed and solid handgun chambered in 9mm Luger with a polymer frame. It can - and is - used as a service pistol in the production department of the dynamic shooting sport IPSC.
The serial number is embossed on the trigger assembly, which can be completely removed from the SIG Sauer P320 pistol.
The trigger assembly is installed in the polymer frame receiver of the SIG Sauer P320 and is completely removable. Since I've had my carry weapon system locked up for a while now, I don't put much effort into finding the next weapon I want to buy. But every once in a while, a valuable innovation makes me sit up, pay attention, and consider rethinking my carrying platform. The Sig P320 is one of them, and I've been waiting with great anticipation to get my hands on a non-complete model to try out.
Recently I shot the P320 Carry model with a 9mm chamber, the compact slide with the full-size grip. While filming poses some fundamental challenges to my ingrained habits, I find the experience captivating. Especially considering some of the features this new Sig Sauer pistol offers. Here are my thoughts on the Sig P320 Carry model after going through a few hundred rounds this month.
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The P320 Carry and compact models are purpose built concealed carry pistols. The relatively short length of the carriage means they can accommodate any standard IWB carry position: 3-5 o'clock or cecal position. Unlike most Sig Sauer pistols, the P320 is striker fired. In keeping with common sense for a carry gun, it has no external safety or other superfluous external controls.
Yet another reason to consider the P320 Compact or Carry is the modular chassis system. The serialized part is not the bottom frame, but the chassis that runs inside the non-serialized frame. This means you can switch frames to fit your hand size (sm, md, lg) – even from full size to subcompact – and even switch from 9mm to Sig .357 to .40 to .45ACP without having to switch from one serialized gun to switch to another . I think this is a fantastic system for a modern firearm.
For this review, I shot the 9mm Carry model, which has the compact slide and full-size grip. It is almost identical to the compact model (only 2/10" difference in overall height). However, the carry model gets 2 more rounds in the magazine compared to the compact model.
The first thing I noticed is that while the P320 is a striker-fired pistol, it is configured as a hammer-fired pistol, with a beaver tail and a high shaft. Given this configuration, I was concerned that it would exhibit excessive muzzle movement when shooting. I found that while there's more flat muzzle than, say, a Glock 19 of the same size, with its low shaft, the P320 wasn't too bad.
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The main difference here from what I'm used to shooting is that the grip angle on the P320 is more vertical than on a Glock. It's the typical Sig grip angle, similar to a 1911. This meant my well-drilled aiming point had the muzzle pointed under the right position, and it took me a few shots to remember to adjust so that the pressure hit the sights in the direction placed correct alignment. But once I did, shooting the P320 was a fun experience, mostly because of the excellent trigger.
The grip of the P320 is quite substantial. It feels a bit chunky as it is rounder on the sides than most grips. Even with the full feel grip, my medium sized hand has no problem getting a good position on the trigger. I found it quite comfortable. Of course, if you don't like the grip size, you can always exchange the frame for a larger or smaller one, at minimal cost.
There is a little more muzzle flip than most pointfire pistols, but resting the support hand thumb forward on the takedown lever made it easy to control the recoil. I had no problems firing multiple shots in rapid succession and at multiple targets, so there are no control issues with this gun. With 17-round magazines for the carry model and 15-round for the compact, the capacity is right in line with what I expect. Interesting to note that the grip of the carry model is only 2/10" higher than the compact model, but you get 2 extra bullets in the belly.
The trigger on the P320 is hands down the best I've felt on a polymer point-fire pistol. If I could get this kind of feel and action into my pistols I would in a heartbeat. I suppose some will appreciate the absence of a trigger guard protruding from the boot, giving the trigger a more comfortable marriage to your finger pad.
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The frame of the Sig P320 is quite stunning. Because of the modular chassis, you can swap frames for grip size, color, model size, and even chamber layout without swapping (serial number) guns. Frames retail for about $46 in three colors: black, flat dark earth, and OD green; and each comes in small, medium, and large sizes to fit your preferred grip size. For a tinkerer/crafter like me, this is a fantastic and compelling innovation. More things to play with! I note that the structure of the frame is quite mild, so like any polymer gun it will be useless if your hands are sweaty or bloody. Stippling is required.
The sights are iron, 3-point night sights and the rear sight has one
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