US Army Having Major Issues With Sig P320

Published on February 19, 2018
Duration: 5:11

The US Army's adoption of the Sig P320 (M17/M18) faces significant reliability issues, including trigger assembly failures and ejection problems, despite an initial fix for drop-fire incidents. A DOD report highlights reliability rates as low as 60% with standard ball ammunition, raising concerns about the selection process and taxpayer cost for ongoing fixes.

Quick Summary

The US Army's Sig P320 (M17/M18) faces significant reliability issues, including trigger assembly failures and ejection problems. A DOD report revealed reliability rates as low as 60% with standard ball ammunition, raising concerns about the initial selection process and taxpayer costs for fixes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: P320 Army Adoption & Initial Issues
  2. 00:44DOD Report: M17/M18 Reliability Concerns
  3. 01:28Trigger Assembly Failures After Fix
  4. 02:46Ejection & Ball Ammo Reliability Issues
  5. 04:01Conclusion: Taxpayer Cost & Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What major reliability issues has the US Army encountered with the Sig P320?

The US Army's Sig P320 (M17/M18) has faced trigger assembly splintering and ejection problems where live rounds are expelled with spent casings. Reliability with standard M1152 ball ammunition has reportedly dropped as low as 60% for some variants.

Did the Sig P320 have initial safety concerns before military adoption?

Yes, the civilian version of the Sig P320 was found to have a potential drop-fire issue if dropped at a specific angle. Sig Sauer addressed this with a free upgrade program for civilian owners.

What does the DOD report say about the P320's performance?

A Department of Defense report indicated ongoing issues with the M17 and M18. It highlighted trigger assembly failures and reliability rates below the required 95% standard when using standard ball ammunition.

Why might the Army have chosen the Sig P320 despite potential issues?

The speaker suggests the Army may have selected the Sig P320 based on the 'low bid' option, implying cost considerations might have outweighed thorough reliability assessments or led to compromises.

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