Sig Sauer M18 - Is The Army's New Handgun Good Enough for YOU? | First Mag

Published on July 11, 2020
Duration: 10:14

Colion Noir provides an in-depth review of the Sig Sauer M18, the US Army's new sidearm. He details its P320 platform origins, aesthetic appeal, and performance, offering a critical assessment of its manual safety and trigger characteristics. The review highlights the M18's high capacity magazines and excellent grip texturing, comparing it favorably to other military handgun contenders.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer M18, the US Army's new sidearm, is a 9mm striker-fired pistol based on the P320 platform. It features an optic-ready slide, high-capacity 21-round magazines, and a polymer frame. While praised for its grip and flat shooting profile, its ambidextrous manual safety is noted as being small and less intuitive.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Shooting Demonstration
  2. 00:41Introduction to the M18
  3. 01:07Design and Aesthetics
  4. 02:21Magazine and Capacity
  5. 02:32Manual Safety Critique
  6. 03:40Trigger Assessment
  7. 04:36Recoil and Optics
  8. 06:30Comparison to Glock 19X
  9. 07:14Grip and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sig Sauer M18?

The Sig Sauer M18 is the official sidearm adopted by the US Army and other military branches. It's a variant of the P320 platform, chambered in 9mm, and features a polymer frame, optic-ready slide, and high-capacity magazines.

What are the key features of the Sig Sauer M18?

Key features include its striker-fired action, ambidextrous manual safety, optic-ready slide compatible with red dot sights like the Romeo optic, and extended 21-round 9mm magazines. Its grip texturing is also noted as exceptional.

How does the Sig Sauer M18's trigger perform?

The trigger on the M18 is described as having a short take-up, a distinct wall, and a slightly hollow break, typical of the P320 series. The 'skinny' trigger profile is considered comfortable by the reviewer.

What are the pros and cons of the Sig Sauer M18's manual safety?

The M18 features an ambidextrous manual safety, but it's criticized for being small and potentially easy to forget, making it less intuitive than on other platforms like the 1911. Its presence is a deliberate design choice for military adoption.

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