#SIGP320

The P320-series of guns has been in the news lately, particularly those used by the US military. Investigations ensued after the death of an Airman involving one of the guns, which were immediately pulled from service. Well, the M18 is back in service and another Airman has been charged criminally in connection with the incident. We spoke to SIG Sauer to get their views on the situation.

I’ve been morbidly curious about the PDW/braced pistol format for quite a long time. What originally kicked off this curiosity was when I had a buddy of mine bring his B&T USW-A1 to a range day we had. The USW-A1, like the Strike SMC ( Strike Modular Chassis) Bravo, is essentially a platform that allows the user the same manual of arms as a typical 9mm sidearm, but with a more stable aiming thanks to an extendable brace or stock. The USW-A1 is probably my favorite example of this concept, but it's also quite pricey and requires the new owner to jump through a few additional NFA loopholes to properly acquire. This is where I think Strike Industries’ SMC Bravo steps in and takes a great service weapon concept, and adapts it to better fit the commercial and recreational shooter worlds. Today we’ll check out the SMC Bravo to give you guys a better idea of where this type of firearm might fit into your collection.

Sig Sauer released a strong statement today disputing the current narrative around the P320 pistol. The Statement, entitled ‘The Truth About the P320’, puts the bottom line up front: “The P320 CANNOT, under any circumstances, discharge without a trigger pull – that is a fact.” Let’s take a look at the statement, the back story, and what this may mean going forward.

SIG Sauer and their P320 platform have gathered a large number of owners with many people hungry for more affordable magazines than what either SIG Sauer or aftermarket companies like Magpul have to offer. ETS is pretty well known for its line of budget-friendly polymer magazines for pistols and rifles, and today they’re also happy to announce the introduction of the P320-compatible Omega 9mm magazine. The Omega claims to be 50% lighter, reliably drop-free, and standard with a 17-round capacity.

A little-known team lurking within the halls of SIG SAUER is the Special Weapons Group. The name alone makes me want to ask where to sign up. The team of individuals assigned to this group, dedicated to the pursuit of innovation, accepts the task of creating products specifically to address the needs of elite military units worldwide, advancing capabilities and meeting the most rigorous demands in a constantly evolving and unforgiving environment. One of the results of this pursuit is the SIG SAUER P320978.