Canadian Special Forces Pull Sig P320 From Service

Published on February 5, 2021
Duration: 4:58

This entry details the Canadian Special Forces' decision to temporarily remove the Sig P320 from service following an incident and injury during training. The unit is returning to the Sig P226 as their primary sidearm while the P320 is investigated. The information also touches upon Sig Sauer's voluntary upgrade program for the P320, aimed at addressing historical concerns about accidental discharges.

Quick Summary

Canadian Special Forces (JTF2) temporarily withdrew the Sig P320 from service after an accidental discharge during training injured a soldier. The unit is reverting to the Sig P226 while the P320 is investigated, a move influenced by the P320's history of alleged discharge issues and Sig Sauer's voluntary upgrade program.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Sig P320 History and Litigation
  2. 00:52Canadian JTF2 Incident
  3. 01:40Official Military Response
  4. 02:27Withdrawal from Service
  5. 02:50Sig Sauer's Voluntary Upgrade

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Canadian Special Forces pull the Sig P320 from service?

The Canadian Special Forces (JTF2) temporarily removed the Sig P320 from service following an incident where a pistol discharged during training, injuring a soldier. The weapon and ammunition were quarantined for investigation.

What is JTF2 reverting to as their sidearm?

While the Sig P320 is under investigation, the Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) is reverting to their previous sidearm, the Sig P226, which has a proven track record.

What issues has the Sig P320 faced?

The Sig P320 has a history of alleged issues concerning accidental discharges, leading to ongoing litigation and prompting Sig Sauer to offer a voluntary upgrade program for the firing control group and trigger.

What was the outcome of the JTF2 Sig P320 incident?

A member of JTF2 sustained a flesh wound from an accidental discharge of a Sig P320 during training. The soldier has returned to duty, and the weapon is undergoing investigation.

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