US Army Having Major Issues With Sig P320

Published on February 19, 2018
Duration: 5:11

This video critically examines reported issues with the US Army's Sig P320 variants (M17/M18). Speaker Jared, an established 2A news commentator, cites a DOD report detailing trigger assembly failures and reliability problems with standard ammunition, suggesting the Army may have prioritized cost over quality. The analysis highlights potential compromises made during the selection and modification process.

Quick Summary

The US Army's Sig P320 variants (M17/M18) have faced significant issues, including trigger assemblies splintering and failing to meet reliability standards (dropping to 60% with M1152 ammo). These problems emerged after modifications to address earlier drop-fire concerns, raising questions about procurement choices and taxpayer costs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Army's Sig P320 Issues
  2. 00:44DOD Report & Pentagon Findings
  3. 01:28Trigger Assembly Splintering
  4. 02:46Ejection & Reliability Problems (M1152 Ammo)
  5. 04:01Conclusion: Taxpayer Costs & Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What major issues has the US Army encountered with the Sig P320 (M17/M18)?

A DOD report revealed significant problems, including trigger assemblies splintering during use and reliability issues with standard M1152 ammunition, where the sub-compact version reportedly dropped to 60% reliability. Some pistols also ejected live rounds with spent casings.

Why did the US Army's selection of the Sig P320 lead to problems?

The speaker suggests the Army may have chosen the 'low bid' option, potentially compromising quality. Modifications made to fix an initial drop-fire safety issue on the civilian P320 may have inadvertently caused durability problems like trigger assembly failures in the military M17/M18.

What specific reliability standards did the M17/M18 fail to meet?

The M17 and M18 pistols reportedly failed to meet the US Army's standard of 95% reliability when using standard M1152 ball ammunition. The sub-compact variant was cited as performing particularly poorly, dropping to as low as 60% reliability.

What are the taxpayer implications of the Sig P320 issues?

The ongoing problems with the M17/M18 require fixes and potentially further modifications, leading to increased costs for taxpayers. The speaker questions the overall value and expense associated with addressing these repeated issues.

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