P320

Posted Jun 15, 2023

The Sig Sauer P320 is one of the most widely accepted and highly regarded semi-automatic pistols on the market today. This 9 mm pistol is available in full size, carry, and compact models and provides a technologically advanced and effective home defense handgun. The P320 features a combination of traditional and modern features, offering superior performance and reliability in a versatile and user friendly semi auto handgun.

Most shooters are familiar with the P320’s predecessor, the highly popular P250, which offered excellent value, reliability, and accuracy in a fairly compact package. The design of the P320 takes cues from the P250, such as the same modular design and user friendly ergonomics, but adds a few modern features such as improved trigger and adjustable grip modules. The end result is a highly capable and reliable pistol with an impressive feature set.

Ergonomically, the P320 is extremely comfortable to shoot and control. The contoured grip fits snugly in the hand, and the controls are intuitive and easy to access. The grip modules are interchangeable and adjustable for varieties of hand sizes, allowing for a personalized fit. The trigger is a user adjustable short-reset trigger system, allowing for a personal preference of trigger pull weight as well as reset.

The P320’s design also incorporates several safety features that help make sure that the gun is safe and secure in all situations. A firing pin safety prevents the gun from firing if dropped and an ambidextrous external safety helps prevent accidental discharges when not in use. The P320 also features a magazine disconnect safety, which prevents the gun from firing when the magazine is removed.

The P320 is an extremely accurate gun in both performance and accuracy. The gun generally delivers groups of 1.5-2.5 inches at 25 yards. The gun is also incredibly reliable. The lightweight design and improved slide characteristics mean that the gun runs virtually without any malfunctions or misfires, even when not properly maintained. The gun also includes the Sig Proprietary X-Match trigger, which offers one of the best pulls on the market today.

The P320 is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a semi-automatic handgun for self defense and concealed carry. The gun is highly reliable, accurate, and easy to use, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced shooters. The gun is also highly customizable thanks to the variety of grip modules and adjustable features available. In addition, the price point is quite reasonable, making the P320 accessible to most shooters.

Overall, the Sig Sauer P320 is an excellent choice for any shooter looking for a reliable and feature-rich semi-automatic handgun. The combination of modern design and proven technology, combined with a highly affordable price point and excellent user ergonomics, makes the P320 a great choice for a variety of applications. Highly reliable and easy to use, the P320 is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable, accurate, and user friendly handgun.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

High-quality firearm with dependable performance

Extremely adaptable, allowing for the customization of grip, sights, and other accessories

Access to Sig Sauer's proprietary parts library, giving users more options for customization

Recoil is manageable and accurate

Highly reliable

Great for shooters with smaller hands

Cons:

Higher cost than many other comparable firearms

May not be as user friendly as handguns with a traditional, hammer-fired design

Longer barrel can make it hard to draw from a holster

Taller sights can interfere with a proper sight alignment

Trigger pull can be slightly heavy for some users

Who Should Buy

The SIG Sauer P320 is a highly versatile pistol, suitable for a variety of shooting activities including target shooting, hunting, home defense, and concealed carry. The pistol comes in several sizes and calibers, but is best suited for those who are looking for gun that is reliable, accurate, and comfortable to shoot. Anyone seeking a reliable sidearm for any use should take a look at the P320.

Those who should not buy a P320 include anyone who is not familiar with handguns or has never shot one before. The P320 is not well suited for beginner gun-owners. It requires a certain degree of knowledge to disassemble, operate, and maintain. Additionally, the price of the pistol may be too expensive for those on a budget.

Comparisons

SPEC	SIG Sauer P320	SMITH & WESSON PERFORMANCE CENTER PC1911	WILSON COMBAT CQB TACTICAL LE	HECKLER & KOCH HK 416
Caliber	9mm	.45 ACP	.45 ACP	5.56 NATO
Length	7.3 in.	9.5 in.	8.7 in.	32.5 in.
Barrel Length	4.7 in.	5.0 in.	5.0 in.	16 in.
Weight	29.6 oz.	41.2 oz.	40.5 oz.	7.7 lbs.
Trigger	Striker fired	Single Action	Single Action	Gas operated

Features / Specs

• 9mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, and .45ACP calibers

• Modular Polymer Frame

• Double-Action Only (DAO) Fire Control System

• Striker-Fired System

• 4.7" Barrel Length

• 6.7" Overall Length

• 5.3" Height

• 1.2" Width

• 15 Round Magazine Capacity

• Full-Size and Carry Grip Modules

• Manual Safety and Stainless Steel Internal Parts

• Other Configuration Variants Available

Popular Accessories

The most popular accessories for the Sig P320 include extended magazine releases, optics like red dot sights, night sights, and an upgraded trigger, as well as stocks and braces, additional slides and slide parts, and suppressors. Other popular extras include aluminum and polymer frames, custom slide covers, magazines, and holsters.

Accuracy

The P320 is a highly accurate firearm. It is able to consistently place rounds at precise points of impact both in the paper and on steel targets with its controllable and smooth recoil. It is a great choice for shooting long range and close range equally. This pistol was designed from the ground up with accuracy and precision in mind. The Sig Sauer P320 was tested by independent law enforcement organizations and achieved a high score, averaging 3 inch groups at 25 yards. This high accuracy rate makes the P320 an excellent choice for passionate shooters.