The US Air Force has cleared the SIG M18 (P320) pistol for return to service after an inspection of 125,000 units. The inspection identified mechanical wear on 191 firearms, representing 0.15% of the total. This wear was primarily noted on the safety lever, striker assembly, and sear, which the instructor explains is normal operational wear due to the mating of these parts during firing and is not indicative of a safety defect. The video emphasizes that this wear is expected and does not compromise the firearm's safety or reliability, countering claims of inherent issues with the P320 platform.
The Air Force has reissued the Sig Sauer M18 to Global Strike Command following supplemental inspections prompted by a fatal incident. Investigations into the incident, which led to involuntary manslaughter charges, are ongoing. Initial inspections of 7,970 M18s revealed 191 with issues related to accelerated wear on the safety, sear, or striker, a failure rate of 2.4%. This rate significantly exceeds SIG's projected occasional failure rate for the US Army. The Air Force is now moving up maintenance and inspection schedules for its 125,000 M18s to address these wear concerns.
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