Sig M400 Tread Pistol: Zombie Fear

Published on December 4, 2021
Duration: 31:59

This review of the Sig M400 Tread Pistol highlights its suitability as a compact, reliable firearm for special applications like vehicle operations or home defense. The reviewer emphasizes its good reputation, mid-range price point, and solid feature set, including a stainless steel barrel with a 1:7 twist rate and a comfortable MLOK handguard. While acknowledging it's not a premium build like Daniel Defense, it's presented as a ready-made, turnkey option.

Quick Summary

The Sig M400 Tread Pistol is a reliable and compact AR-15 platform firearm, ideal for special applications like vehicle operations and home defense. It boasts an 11.5-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:7 twist, a direct impingement system, and a comfortable MLOK handguard, offering good accuracy and 100% reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Title Card
  2. 00:41Welcome to the Bunker
  3. 01:16Sig M400 Tread Pistol Introduction
  4. 02:09Comparison to 9mm Pistols
  5. 02:42M400 Tread Pistol Overview
  6. 03:05AR-15 Pistol Reviews
  7. 03:29Special Application Gun
  8. 04:08M400 Lineup Reputation
  9. 04:26Premium vs. Mid-Range AR
  10. 04:56Perfect Vehicle Gun
  11. 05:22Caveats: Suppressor Use
  12. 05:33Barrel Length Discussion
  13. 05:44Muzzle Devices
  14. 06:04AR-15 Pistol Build Comparison
  15. 06:37Muzzle Device Necessity
  16. 06:59Zombie Apocalypse Scenario
  17. 07:33Mini Draco Comparison
  18. 08:14Mini Draco Caliber & Application
  19. 08:37Suppressor Issues on Draco
  20. 09:05Muzzle Cup Discussion
  21. 09:37Draco as Vehicle Gun
  22. 09:46Watch Feature: Hamilton Khaki Pilot
  23. 10:19Gemtech Suppressor Use
  24. 10:48Suppressor Recommendation
  25. 11:03Suppressor Necessity on 11.5" Barrel
  26. 11:13Incomplete Powder Burn
  27. 11:19Carbine Length Gas System
  28. 11:3120-inch AR Discussion
  29. 11:54Short Barrel, Short Gas System
  30. 12:06Weight Advantage
  31. 12:09M400 Tread Pistol Weight
  32. 12:17Handguard Design
  33. 12:34Real Estate on Handguard
  34. 12:37Arasaka Finger Stop
  35. 12:42Finger Stop Legality
  36. 12:55Vertical Grip Restriction
  37. 13:02AFGs vs. Finger Stops
  38. 13:26Barrel Material and Twist Rate
  39. 13:39Tread Series Strengths
  40. 13:441:7 Twist Justification
  41. 14:19Barrel Wear Discussion
  42. 14:21Stainless Steel Barrel Coating
  43. 14:32Accuracy of M400 Pistol
  44. 14:47Handguard Design Features
  45. 14:53Flat Bottom Handguard
  46. 15:11Small Diameter Handguard
  47. 15:30Handguard Diameter Debate
  48. 15:58MLOK Slots
  49. 16:06Handguard Mounting
  50. 16:15Forged Upper and Lower
  51. 16:25Handguard Reminds of Picatinny Rail Need
  52. 16:36Sights Not Included
  53. 16:42Loaner Gun from Gunny's
  54. 17:28Gas Block Design
  55. 17:48Gas Block Appreciation
  56. 17:59Forged Upper and Lower Preference
  57. 18:08Enlarged Trigger Guard
  58. 18:23Pistol Grip
  59. 18:48Trigger Discussion
  60. 19:00Mil-Spec Trigger
  61. 19:02Competitor Triggers
  62. 19:33Trigger Snobbery
  63. 19:46DIY Trigger Job
  64. 19:57Philosophy of Ready-Made Guns
  65. 20:07Tactical Doodle Fill Job
  66. 20:13Ambidextrous Safety
  67. 20:26Gated Mag Release
  68. 20:32Mag Release Design
  69. 20:41Selector Lever Preference
  70. 21:00Standard Selector Lever
  71. 21:19Rear of the Tread Pistol
  72. 21:21Shockwave Blade Brace
  73. 21:29Preferred Brace Options
  74. 21:42Shockwave Blade Issues
  75. 21:48Ditching the Blade Brace
  76. 22:02Shockwave Blade Adjustability
  77. 22:17Prone Shooting with M400
  78. 22:36Brace Adjustment Issue
  79. 22:40Brace Not Retained
  80. 23:00SBA3 Brace Comparison
  81. 23:13AR-15 Charging Handle
  82. 23:16Bolt Carrier Group Quality
  83. 23:25Standard Picatinny Rail
  84. 23:32Sig Emblem
  85. 23:36Sig's Commitment to Innovation
  86. 24:05Sig's Constant Innovation
  87. 24:10Awesome Features
  88. 24:16Tread Carbine with Red Dot
  89. 24:37Optic: Vortex Strike Eagle
  90. 24:44Alternative Optic: Swampfox Arrowhead
  91. 25:03How It Shot: Paper
  92. 25:10Testing Footage Issues
  93. 25:23Accuracy Testing
  94. 25:32Trigger Performance Observation
  95. 25:42Ammunition Testing: 77 Grain
  96. 25:52Ammunition Testing: 55 Grain FMJ
  97. 26:00Pistol Accuracy
  98. 26:04Accuracy Conclusion
  99. 26:07Reliability Testing
  100. 26:14Reliability with Suppressor
  101. 26:22Initial Impression of Tread
  102. 26:37Recommendation
  103. 26:40Would We Buy One?
  104. 26:50Sig Name and Backing Policy
  105. 27:03Competitive Options
  106. 27:07Springfield Saint Comparison
  107. 27:17AR-15 Similarity
  108. 27:24Semi-Premium Features
  109. 27:31In-House Components
  110. 27:45Saint Rail vs. M400 Rail
  111. 28:00Saint Carbine Review
  112. 28:15Saint Barrel Accuracy
  113. 28:21Rolling Your Own AR
  114. 28:35Building Your Own AR Pistol
  115. 28:47Why Review Ready-Made ARs
  116. 29:01Build vs. Buy Decision
  117. 29:17Roll Your Own vs. Buy
  118. 29:21Delton Lima Pistol Example
  119. 29:32Short Barrel Example
  120. 29:35Holosun Red Dot
  121. 29:477.5-inch AR Pistol Market
  122. 29:58Weight Comparison: Configured Pistols
  123. 30:13Glass on M400
  124. 30:17Optic Capability
  125. 30:26Capability vs. Mobility
  126. 30:32Identifying Similar Firearms
  127. 30:43Bottom Line: Sig M400 Tread
  128. 31:02Zombie Gun Scenario
  129. 31:18Final Recommendation
  130. 31:24Outro & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sig M400 Tread Pistol's primary advantage as a firearm?

The Sig M400 Tread Pistol is highly regarded for its reliability and suitability as a compact firearm for special applications like vehicle operations or home defense. It offers a good balance of features for its price point.

What are the key technical specifications of the Sig M400 Tread Pistol?

It features an 11.5-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, a direct impingement gas system with a carbine-length gas tube, and a proprietary MLOK handguard. The trigger pull is approximately 7.5 pounds.

How does the Sig M400 Tread Pistol perform in terms of reliability and accuracy?

During testing, the Sig M400 Tread Pistol demonstrated 100% reliability with no stoppages. Its accuracy was noted as good for a pistol-length firearm, performing comparably to a carbine at 100 yards with suitable ammunition.

What are the main criticisms of the Sig M400 Tread Pistol?

The primary criticism is the included Shockwave Blade brace, which is considered uncomfortable and not well-retained. The trigger is also noted as standard mil-spec, not a match-grade trigger, and may benefit from aftermarket upgrades.

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