I changed my mind on the whole sig thing

Published on October 5, 2025
Duration: 5:58

Ben Stoeger re-evaluates his stance on Sig P320 uncommanded discharge incidents following a report from a USPSA Area 3 match. Despite the specific P320 DH3 with AXG frame and brass grips, having undergone extensive use (15-20k rounds) and being examined by a gunsmith, the failure could not be reproduced. This incident, coupled with others, prompts Stoeger to consider banning the P320 from his training classes.

Quick Summary

A Sig P320 allegedly discharged while holstered during a USPSA Area 3 match, firing a round into the ground without the shooter touching it. The firearm, a P320 DH3 with AXG frame and brass grips, had 15-20k rounds and could not be reproduced by a gunsmith.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Sig P320 Discharge Incident Report
  2. 02:00Firearm Technical Details & Gunsmith Examination
  3. 03:47Ben Stoeger's Changing Stance on P320

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the USPSA Area 3 match involving a Sig P320?

During a USPSA Area 3 match, a Sig P320 reportedly discharged while holstered. The shooter had loaded the gun and holstered it, and it fired on its own, sending a round into the ground without being touched.

What were the specifications of the Sig P320 involved in the incident?

The firearm was a Sig P320 DH3 with an AXG frame and brass grips. It had an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 rounds fired through it and was used with a Weber Tactical non-light bearing holster.

Why is Ben Stoeger reconsidering his opinion on the Sig P320?

Ben Stoeger is reconsidering his stance due to the increasing frequency of alleged uncommanded discharge incidents involving the Sig P320, even among experienced shooters, prompting him to consider banning it from his classes.

Could the Sig P320 incident be reproduced by a gunsmith?

No, a gunsmith examined the Sig P320 involved in the incident but was unable to reproduce the alleged accidental discharge, despite the firearm's high round count and specific modifications.

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