Sig Sauer P320-M17 Range Review - TheFirearmGuy

Published on August 21, 2022
Duration: 8:57

This review of the Sig Sauer P320-M17 highlights its features as the US Army's chosen sidearm. The presenter notes its full-size accuracy, coyote tan PVD coated slide, forward serrations, X-Ray3 night sights, ambidextrous thumb safety, and compatibility with 17 and 21-round magazines. While it lacks the 'X' trigger, it sports a curved trigger likely due to Army specifications. The firearm is optic-ready, though the rear sight must be removed for optic installation. The reviewer experienced a slight break-in period requiring a strong charge for reliable cycling, but found the pistol performed well with both standard and steel-case ammunition, passing a 'lipris' test.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer P320-M17, the U.S. Army's chosen sidearm, boasts a 4.7-inch barrel, coyote tan PVD slide, forward serrations, X-Ray3 night sights, and an ambidextrous thumb safety. It accepts 17 and 21-round magazines and is optic-ready, though rear sight removal is needed for optic mounting. The pistol performed reliably with various ammunition types.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Sig Sauer P320-M17
  2. 00:21First Shots and Initial Impressions
  3. 00:37Handling Full-Size Handguns
  4. 00:45P320-M17 Features: PVD Coating, Serrations, Sights
  5. 01:01Ambidextrous Thumb Safety and Magazine Options
  6. 01:11Curved Trigger vs. X-Trigger
  7. 01:27P-Rail and Disassembly
  8. 01:34Grip Thickness and Optic Readiness
  9. 01:55Second Magazine Performance Adjustment
  10. 02:03Reloading and Further Shots
  11. 02:03MSRP and Pricing Discussion
  12. 02:39Strong Charge Requirement and Break-in
  13. 02:5621-Round Magazine Fit
  14. 03:09One-Handed Shooting Attempt
  15. 03:36One-Handed Shooting Feedback and Adjustment
  16. 04:09Self-Nomination as Decent One-Handed Shooter
  17. 04:15Overall Appeal for P320 Fans
  18. 04:22Price Point Analysis
  19. 04:35Full-Size Gun Comparison
  20. 04:40Thumb Safety: Love or Hate?
  21. 04:54Color Scheme: FDE Frame, Coyote Tan Slide
  22. 05:03Disassembly Mechanism
  23. 05:14P320 Platform Basics
  24. 05:19P320's Initial Reception and 'Glock Killer' Talk
  25. 05:33Drop Safe Issues and Sig's Fixes
  26. 05:56Personal Experience with P320 Variants
  27. 06:07Continued Firing and Tool Steel Ammo Test
  28. 06:12Magazine Slam Test: Slide Charge Behavior
  29. 06:47Steel Case Ammunition Reliability
  30. 07:00Lipris Test Performance
  31. 07:11US Army Testing and P320-M17's Rigor
  32. 08:07Loaded Chamber Indicator Bar
  33. 08:16Lipris Test Results
  34. 08:27Summary of P320-M17 Features
  35. 08:35Overall Impression and Continued Shooting
  36. 08:47Call to Action: Subscribe and Share

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Sig Sauer P320-M17?

The Sig Sauer P320-M17, adopted by the U.S. Army, features a 4.7-inch barrel, coyote tan PVD coated slide, forward serrations, X-Ray3 night sights, an ambidextrous thumb safety, and compatibility with 17 and 21-round magazines. It is also optic-ready.

Does the Sig Sauer P320-M17 have a thumb safety?

Yes, the Sig Sauer P320-M17 is equipped with an ambidextrous thumb safety. This feature was a specific requirement for the U.S. Army contract.

What is the magazine capacity of the Sig Sauer P320-M17?

The Sig Sauer P320-M17 comes with 17-round magazines as standard. It also supports extended 21-round magazines, which are significantly longer and extend further below the grip.

Is the Sig Sauer P320-M17 optic-ready?

Yes, the Sig Sauer P320-M17 is optic-ready. However, to mount an optic, the rear night sight assembly must be removed from the slide.

How does the Sig Sauer P320-M17 perform with different ammunition types?

During range testing, the Sig Sauer P320-M17 demonstrated reliable performance with both standard ammunition and steel-case ammunition, indicating good overall ammunition compatibility.

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