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 reviews the Sig Sauer M18, highlighting its military adoption and performance. He praises its high capacity 21-round magazines and comfortable grip texturing. However, he critiques the manual safety as too small and unintuitive. The review also touches on the P320 platform's trigger characteristics and compares the M18 to the Glock 19X.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer M18 is the US Army's official sidearm, featuring a 9mm caliber and high-capacity 21-round magazines. It offers a flat shooting profile, even with optics, and excellent grip texturing, though its manual safety is considered small and potentially unintuitive by some.

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, known for its modularity and striker-fired action.

What are the key features of the Sig Sauer M18?

Key features include its 9mm caliber, high-capacity 21-round magazines, a polymer frame, and an optic-ready slide. It also has an ambidextrous manual safety, though its design is debated.

How does the Sig Sauer M18 handle recoil?

Despite its shorter slide, the M18 is noted for shooting flat, even with the added weight of a red dot optic like the Sig Sauer Romeo. This contributes to manageable recoil.

What are the pros and cons of the Sig Sauer M18?

Pros include high capacity, excellent grip texturing, and a flat shooting profile. A notable con is the small, potentially unintuitive manual safety, which some users find easy to forget.

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