SAR 18#6

The P320’s fire control chassis houses the ambidextrous slide catch lever, trigger bar,
trigger, hammer, slide rails, and associated springs. The chassis allows for the modularity
of the design and is the serialized number component of the design.
seventeen rounds and the 9mm Carry
fifteen rounds. Two metal magazines
arrived with the P320.
It is best to think of the SIG P320
line-up of handguns as a “system”
stretching from the Full to the Carry
model. Every P320 shares a lineage
back to the fire control chassis and
similar striker fired trigger pull. Another
key to the P320’s success in getting
accepted will be its minimal operating
controls, high cartridge capacity to size
ratio, and relentless reliability. While the
P320’s grip size may change based on
user preference, the position of the slide
and magazine releases will instantly be
familiar. Simplicity should not be confused
as lack of refinement. SIG Sauer
reliability and solid performance is well
regarded in the weapons community.
Ideally, personal defense or service
handguns should not be complicated
by required manipulations in order to
bring them to bear. This is a hallmark
of most striker fired handguns with the
P320 no exception.
The SIG P320 9mm was tested at
the range first by verifying sight zero and
then firing several magazines rapidly at
various steel man targets. This quickly
shows if any reliability issues exist as
well as getting a feel for the trigger pull
SIG Sauer P320 Carry size model. (SIG Sauer)
and reset. Further testing consisted of
strings of fire against steel plate racks
and popper targets at 7, 15, and 25
yards. The sights were zeroed in for 25
yards using the classic 6 o’clock hold.
While a carry pistol’s reliability must be
beyond reproach, carry ability is just as
important considering the hours spent
with the weapon holstered. The SIG
P320 will find compatibility with most
holsters made for the previous P250.
In fact, the P320 arrived with a SIG
Sauer Kydex holster that had P250 inscribed
on it. A variety of Galco leather
holsters are available for use with the
P320 as well such as the Yaquii slide,
Side Snap Scabbard, Stow-N-Go IWB,
and Concealable Belt holster. The important
point is blending retainage with
accessibility. Remember the defender
is reacting to an attack and must overcome
the reactionary curve. Flexibility is
the key to effective carry practices with
Stow-N-Go IWB, Yaqui slide, and Belt
www.smallarmsreview.com 29 SAR Vol. 18, No. 6