Sig P320 Subcompact Vs FNS Compact...Ready To Step Up Your Game?

Published on March 9, 2016
Duration: 37:40

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Sig Sauer P320 Subcompact and the FN America FNS-9 Compact. The presenter, Heckshot 87, offers insights into their features, performance, pros, and cons, drawing from his experience as a firearms instructor. He highlights differences in ergonomics, trigger feel, modularity, and shooting characteristics, ultimately favoring the P320 for its overall feel and trigger, while acknowledging the FNS's value and aggressive grip.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer P320 Subcompact and FN America FNS-9 Compact are compared by firearms instructor Heckshot 87. The P320 offers modularity and a preferred trigger, while the FNS-9 Compact provides aggressive stippling and ambidextrous controls. Both are suitable for concealed carry and home defense, with the P320 ultimately favored by the presenter for its feel and shooting characteristics.

Chapters

  1. 00:49Introduction & Overview
  2. 01:52FNS-9 Compact Unboxing & Features
  3. 02:52Sig P320 Subcompact Unboxing & Features
  4. 03:43FNS-9 Compact Detailed Features
  5. 06:38Sig P320 Subcompact Detailed Features
  6. 09:26Technical Specifications Comparison
  7. 12:54Disassembly Guide
  8. 17:00Shooting Demonstration
  9. 23:06Shooting Impressions & Accuracy
  10. 25:16Trigger Analysis & Weight
  11. 28:18Which Gun is Better?
  12. 28:47Pros and Cons: P320 vs FNS
  13. 32:08FNS-9 Compact Pros & Cons
  14. 34:29P320 Subcompact Pros & Cons
  15. 35:23Final Verdict & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Sig Sauer P320 Subcompact and the FN America FNS-9 Compact?

The Sig P320 Subcompact offers modularity with interchangeable grip modules and slides, a slightly lighter weight, and a preferred trigger feel for the presenter. The FNS-9 Compact features aggressive stippling for enhanced grip, an ambidextrous magazine release, and is often available at a better value. Both have similar dimensions and are striker-fired.

How do the triggers compare on the Sig P320 Subcompact and FNS-9 Compact?

The Sig P320 Subcompact has a trigger with minimal take-up, a crisp wall, and a clean break with a short reset, measuring around 8 lbs. The FNS-9 Compact has an articulated trigger with a noticeable reset, measuring around 7.5 lbs. The presenter finds the P320's trigger superior for his shooting style.

Which pistol is better for concealed carry: the Sig P320 Subcompact or the FNS-9 Compact?

Both are suitable for concealed carry. The P320 is slightly lighter and its modularity allows for customization. The FNS-9 Compact's aggressive stippling can be a pro for grip but a con for comfort inside the waistband without modification. The presenter finds the P320 slightly more comfortable for carry.

What are the main pros and cons of the FN America FNS-9 Compact?

Pros include its aggressive stippling for excellent grip, ambidextrous controls, and good overall value, especially without night sights. Cons are the aggressive texture potentially causing discomfort, an awkward magazine release lip, and a magazine release button that is difficult to depress and doesn't drop magazines freely. The presenter's wife strongly dislikes it.

What are the main pros and cons of the Sig Sauer P320 Subcompact?

Pros include its excellent shooting performance, comfortable feel in hand, modularity for customization, and a superior trigger for the presenter. Cons are the high price of conversion kits, difficulty finding grip modules, and the subcompact model lacking a standard accessory rail. The presenter considers it his favorite gun.

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