SIG P320 45 vs. S&W M&P 2.0 45

Published on July 18, 2019
Duration: 30:12

This video provides a detailed comparison between the SIG Sauer P320 in .45 ACP and the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 2.0. The reviewer, Justin Opinion, offers insights into ergonomics, trigger feel, sight picture, recoil handling, and accuracy for both firearms. He notes the P320's modularity and crisp trigger, while highlighting the M&P 2.0's improved ergonomics and ability to handle a wider variety of ammunition without issue.

Quick Summary

The SIG Sauer P320 .45 ACP and S&W M&P 45 2.0 are both excellent duty-sized handguns. The P320 excels in modularity and offers a crisper trigger, while the M&P 45 2.0 demonstrates superior reliability with a wider range of ammunition and features improved ergonomics. Accuracy is comparable at 12 yards for both.

Chapters

  1. 00:27Introduction & Setup
  2. 01:00Warm-up Shooting - P320
  3. 02:02Sight Picture Comparison
  4. 02:34SIG P320 Features
  5. 03:30Introducing S&W M&P 45 2.0
  6. 04:03Ergonomic Feel Comparison
  7. 05:11Recoil Handling
  8. 05:44Ambidextrous Features & Safety
  9. 06:23Shooting Flatness Observation
  10. 06:40Warm-up Group Analysis
  11. 07:23Technical Specifications Comparison
  12. 09:13Accuracy Test Setup - Hollow Points
  13. 09:58P320 Accuracy Test - V-Crown HP
  14. 11:03M&P 45 2.0 Accuracy Test - V-Crown HP
  15. 12:07Accuracy Results & Analysis - HP
  16. 12:56FMJ Accuracy Test Setup
  17. 14:01P320 Accuracy Test - FMJ
  18. 14:10M&P 45 2.0 Accuracy Test - FMJ
  19. 15:11Final Accuracy Analysis
  20. 16:01Trigger Pull Weight Comparison
  21. 16:16Trigger Dynamics - SIG P320
  22. 17:08Trigger Dynamics - M&P 45 2.0
  23. 18:40New Ammunition Test - Gekko
  24. 19:36P320 Reliability with Gekko Ammo
  25. 21:53M&P 45 2.0 Reliability with Gekko Ammo
  26. 23:53P320 Reliability with Gekko Ammo (Continued)
  27. 25:25Final Thoughts & Verdict
  28. 28:55Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ergonomic differences between the SIG P320 .45 ACP and the S&W M&P 45 2.0?

The M&P 45 2.0 feels thinner with a more aggressive texture, while the SIG P320 feels rounder but shorter front-to-back, bringing the thumb and trigger finger closer. Both handle recoil well, but the grip feel is a matter of personal preference.

How do the triggers of the SIG P320 .45 ACP and S&W M&P 45 2.0 compare?

The SIG P320 has a crisp trigger with minimal take-up and over-travel. The M&P 45 2.0 has more take-up due to its trigger safety but offers a crisp break and a short, tactile reset. While the P320 is slightly crisper, the M&P 2.0's trigger is a significant improvement and comparable overall.

Which handgun, the SIG P320 .45 ACP or S&W M&P 45 2.0, is more reliable with various ammunition types?

During testing, the SIG P320 experienced feeding issues with certain 'bargain' ammunition, while the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 2.0 reliably cycled all tested ammunition, including the problematic Gekko brand, making it the more versatile choice for ammunition compatibility.

What are the main advantages of the SIG Sauer P320 over the S&W M&P 45 2.0?

The SIG P320's primary advantage is its modularity, allowing for easy customization with different slides and grip frames. It also features a slightly crisper trigger break and a preferred tighter sight picture for the reviewer.

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