Half Baked? Nutnfancy on Sig P322

Published on August 13, 2022
Duration: 42:40

This review of the Sig P322 highlights its high capacity (20+1 rounds) and comfortable ergonomics, drawing comparisons to the P365XL. However, significant reliability issues were encountered, particularly with magazine feeding and ammunition feeding, leading to frequent stoppages. While accuracy was deemed good to excellent when the pistol functioned, the persistent reliability problems make it a questionable choice for tactical applications or general trust.

Quick Summary

The Sig P322 offers a high 20+1 round capacity and comfortable ergonomics similar to the P365XL. However, it suffers from significant reliability issues, particularly with magazine feeding where rounds frequently nose-dive, causing stoppages even with quality ammunition. While accurate when functioning, these persistent problems make it untrustworthy for tactical use.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction & Rant on Sig Sauer
  2. 01:16Sig Cross Trigger Flaw Discussion
  3. 04:03Sig Sauer's Company Culture & Recalls
  4. 05:36Sig Sauer Douchey Behavior Comparison
  5. 06:08Reviewer's Professionalism & Ruger Comparison
  6. 06:46Featured Products: Watch & Coin
  7. 07:14Featured Products: Knives
  8. 08:32Featured Product: TLR-7 Light
  9. 08:46Sig P322 Introduction & Testing
  10. 09:35Excitement for the Sig P322
  11. 10:00P322: .22LR Semi-Automatic Pistol
  12. 10:22Sig's Innovation & P322 Consumer Interest
  13. 11:47P322 Philosophy of Use: Capacity
  14. 13:06P322 Philosophy of Use: Tactical 22
  15. 14:04P322 Philosophy of Use: BOK Gun
  16. 15:09P322 Features: Weight & Accuracy
  17. 15:52P322 Features: Aluminum Slide & Serrations
  18. 16:34P322 Features: Sights & Optic Ready
  19. 18:01P322 Features: Ejection Port & Controls
  20. 18:35P322 Features: Safety & Hammer System
  21. 19:05P322 Features: Threaded Barrel
  22. 20:04P322 Grip & Comparison to P365XL
  23. 22:17P322 Magazine Release & Grip
  24. 22:33P322 Trigger Review
  25. 23:40P322 Takedown & Internal Components
  26. 25:07P322 Features: Picatinny Rail & Barrel
  27. 26:02P322 Shooting Performance: Problems Emerge
  28. 26:23P322 Shooting: Subsonics & Magazine Issues
  29. 27:06P322 Shooting: CCI Ammo & Feed Ramp Issues
  30. 28:51P322 Shooting: Primer Issue?
  31. 29:23P322 Reliability Issues: Initial Testing
  32. 30:14P322 Magazine Loading Technique
  33. 31:10P322 Reliability: Staggered Rounds Still Problematic
  34. 32:34P322 Reliability: Overall Assessment
  35. 33:11P322 Additional Range Outing
  36. 34:00P322 Reliability: Cannot Trust
  37. 34:48P322 Magazine Redesign Needed?
  38. 35:27P322 vs. FN 502 Reliability Comparison
  39. 35:59P322 Accuracy Testing
  40. 39:53P322 Purchase Decision: Soft No
  41. 40:41Competitive Options: FN 502, Ruger, M&P, Beretta
  42. 41:26Conclusion & Donor Thanks
  43. 41:56Final Thoughts on Sig Sauer

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reliability issues with the Sig P322?

The Sig P322 suffers from significant reliability issues, primarily related to magazine feeding. Rounds often nose-dive into the feed ramp, causing stoppages. Even with careful loading to ensure rounds are staggered, the pistol experienced frequent jams with various ammunition types, making it untrustworthy for critical applications.

How does the Sig P322 compare to the FN 502 in terms of reliability?

The reviewer found the FN 502 to be significantly more reliable than the Sig P322. While the P322 had frequent stoppages, the FN 502 could be loaded quickly without issue and experienced very few malfunctions over a large round count, making it a more trustworthy tactical pistol.

What is the magazine capacity and loading procedure for the Sig P322?

The Sig P322 comes with a 20+1 round magazine. Loading requires a slow, deliberate process, carefully inserting each round to ensure proper staggering. Improper loading, such as dumping rounds in quickly, guarantees feeding problems and stoppages.

Is the Sig P322 accurate?

When the Sig P322 functions correctly, its accuracy is rated as excellent to outstanding, comparable to other .22LR pistols. However, the frequent reliability issues can overshadow its accuracy potential, as stoppages interrupt the shooting process.

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