Sig Stuff Revisited

Published on August 5, 2023
Duration: 11:12

This video provides a critical review of the SIG Sauer P320 pistol, moving from a previously favorable stance to a current recommendation against purchasing it. The instructor cites personal observations of P320s failing, reports from trusted sources about durability issues under high round counts, and numerous documented catastrophic failures, including those in law enforcement and military contexts. The speaker expresses a lack of trust in SIG Sauer's corporate response to these issues, contrasting it with more transparent communication from other manufacturers like Glock.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor Ben Stoeger no longer recommends the SIG Sauer P320 due to numerous documented catastrophic failures and durability concerns. He cites personal observations and reports from trusted sources indicating the pistol does not hold up under high round counts, and expresses distrust in SIG Sauer's corporate transparency regarding these issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: P320 Controversy
  2. 00:12Emotional Responses to Gear
  3. 00:29Why I Don't Recommend P320s
  4. 00:40Predisposed to Like SIG
  5. 01:04Early P320 Failures
  6. 01:37Durability Concerns & High Round Counts
  7. 01:55More Failures and Canceling Orders
  8. 02:24P320s Not Withstanding Abuse
  9. 02:41Stopping Recommendations
  10. 02:55Uncommanded Discharges & Lawsuits
  11. 03:17Debunking Ammunition Theories
  12. 03:47Gray Guns' Defense & Disagreement
  13. 04:04Gun in Holster Incident
  14. 04:25SIG's Settlements & NDAs
  15. 04:40SIG's Legal Defense Strategy
  16. 04:51Conclusion: P320 Issues Persist
  17. 05:06Law Enforcement Switching to Glocks
  18. 05:27SIG's Corporate Credibility Issues
  19. 05:43Glock's Transparent Communication
  20. 06:35Final Verdict on SIG P320

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the firearms instructor no longer recommend the SIG Sauer P320?

The instructor no longer recommends the SIG Sauer P320 due to observed catastrophic failures, reports of poor durability under high round counts, and a lack of transparency from SIG Sauer regarding these issues. He cites personal experiences and trusted sources indicating the pistol doesn't withstand the abuse expected from a duty or competition firearm.

Are SIG Sauer P320 failures solely due to ammunition?

No, the instructor is convinced that SIG P320 failures are not solely due to ammunition. He points to documented cases involving military and law enforcement personnel using factory ammunition in unmodified P320s that still experienced catastrophic failures, suggesting an inherent issue with the pistol itself.

How does SIG Sauer's response to P320 issues compare to Glock's?

The instructor finds SIG Sauer's corporate response to P320 issues to be lacking transparency, often resulting in silence ('crickets') when sensitive topics are raised. In contrast, Glock provided a credible explanation for a batch of failing guide rod springs, demonstrating a more open and informative approach to product issues.

What is the instructor's overall sentiment towards SIG Sauer as a company?

The instructor expresses a significant lack of trust in SIG Sauer as a company. He finds their corporate communication regarding sensitive issues like P320 failures to be unconvincing and believes it is unethical to recommend their pistols given the documented problems.

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