SIG SAUER's Morphing Mutant P320 Pistol

Published on February 20, 2015
Duration: 2:23

This video showcases the modularity of the SIG SAUER P320 pistol, specifically highlighting the expansion into .45 ACP variants and subcompact models. Scott Ray from SIG SAUER Academy demonstrates the ease of swapping grip modules by removing and reinserting the serialized fire control unit, allowing for quick configuration changes between small, medium, and large frame sizes. The video emphasizes the P320's ability to adapt to different user needs and hand sizes.

Quick Summary

The SIG SAUER P320's modularity stems from its serialized fire control unit, allowing easy grip module swaps. To change grips, lock the slide, rotate the takedown lever, remove the slide, extract the fire control unit, insert it into a new grip, and reassemble.

Chapters

  1. 00:05P320 Introduction
  2. 00:13.45 ACP & Subcompact Variants
  3. 00:20.45 Auto Performance
  4. 00:25Subcompact Modularity
  5. 00:34Fire Control Module Explained
  6. 00:44Serialized Part Identification
  7. 00:52Grip Module Swap Demonstration
  8. 01:07Takedown Lever Operation
  9. 01:17Removing Fire Control Unit
  10. 01:25Installing Fire Control Unit
  11. 01:37Reassembling Slide
  12. 01:54Summary of Grip Swap
  13. 02:01Further Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the SIG SAUER P320 modular?

The SIG SAUER P320 is modular because its serialized component is the fire control unit, which can be easily removed from the grip module. This allows users to swap grip sizes and even calibers, adapting the pistol to different needs and hand sizes.

How do you change the grip size on a SIG P320?

To change the grip size on a SIG P320, you first lock the slide to the rear, rotate the takedown lever, and remove the slide. Then, you rotate the takedown lever out to release the serialized fire control unit. After swapping grip modules, you reinsert the fire control unit, secure it with the takedown lever, and reattach the slide.

What is the serialized part of the SIG P320?

The serialized part of the SIG SAUER P320 is its one-piece stainless steel frame, which is officially called the fire control module. This component contains the trigger and other crucial mechanisms and is legally considered the firearm.

What new variants of the P320 were introduced?

SIG SAUER expanded the P320 line to include new .45 caliber variants and subcompact models. This includes a .45 Auto option on the larger end and a subcompact P320 in .45 ACP that shares the same fire control group as other P320 models.

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