Apparently the Sig 320 has won the new US Pistol contract.
Army: Your new handgun will be a Sig Sauer
Army: Your new handgun will be a Sig Sauer
Sig Sauer Wins US Pistol contract
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garddogg56
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That's great news.
Ozark Marine
US Veteran
Sig P320 is a big improvement over a Beretta, but I thought the Glock 17 or 19 would get the nod.
okiegtrider
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Arik
Member
Does this mean that Beretta is out?
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okiegtrider
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According to this story, yea. Army Picks Sig Sauer's P320 Handgun to Replace M9 Service Pistol | Military.com
Can't imagine that it happens overnight. It is government after all.
Philadelphia Patriot
Member
I love my Sig P320 Carry
The compact looks to be the variant to be purchased.
The US Army's Next Gun: SIG's P320 Compact MHS | SHOT 17 - The Firearm BlogThe Firearm Blog
The US Army's Next Gun: SIG's P320 Compact MHS | SHOT 17 - The Firearm BlogThe Firearm Blog
Ozark Marine
US Veteran
I had two Sig P250's, full size and compact both in 9mm. I really liked them. Great triggers, easy to take down, accurate and just felt great in my hand. Even bought extra mags and they ain't cheap.
After years of trying to get my old neighbor to get a gun, he call's me up and ask's what to get. (I moved out of Chicago)
Told him a Sig 250. Simple, dependable and a revolver type trigger. Long and smooth.
I sent him the full size since I got a great deal on it.
Now his daughter has the compact.
Her's was a birthday gift after she got her FOID card.
I do really like Sig's.
Just thought Glock was the next U.S. military sidearm.
LVSteve
Member
Let the protests from the other bidders begin.
sigp220.45
US Veteran
Will it be a 9mm? I know they were kicking around the idea of a .40 cal.
Is it only for the Army? What about the other services?
Is it only for the Army? What about the other services?
TANKLEGACY
Member
We used the SIG 229 (40cal) in the Military(service weapon)....had a horrible 2hr long trigger pull...I hated that thing.
Model25Man
US Veteran
Just speculation, but one of the main considerations is accuracy, and I bet the Sig out-performed the Glock in that category.
LVSteve
Member
The P320 is a product of 21st century technology, the 229 is a 1980 design. Think modern F150 vs the 1980 model.
Absalom
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
It will be the standard 9mm NATO. Here are the numbers I got from a friend who (usually) has good first-hand info: (no guarantees
)"The award of the XM17 contract ends the 25-year service life of the M9 pistol, which is based on the Beretta 92FS. The contract has the Army buying as many as 280,000 full size pistols, plus approximately 7,000 sub-compact models. The contract also covers the purchase of another 212,000 pistols by other military services."
Texas Star
US Veteran
It will be the standard 9mm NATO. Here are the numbers I got from a friend who (usually) has good first-hand info: (no guarantees
"The award of the XM17 contract ends the 25-year service life of the M9 pistol, which is based on the Beretta 92FS. The contract has the Army buying as many as 280,000 full size pistols, plus approximately 7,000 sub-compact models. The contract also covers the purchase of another 212,000 pistols by other military services."
Thanks. This is the post we needed here. I'll have to look up what a P-320 looks like. Is it some polymer-framed thing with a ducktail grip tang?
Texas Star
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Darkenfast
Member
While I really love my Glock, this appears to be a decent choice. The older Sigs never really fit my hands. I'm not so enthusiastic about the short barrel craze (my Glock has a six-inch and length DOES matter!), but that appears to be the flavor of the day. I think there will be less accidents with this pistol. I'm looking forward to hearing more.
Well, if there going for a 9mm, I'll stick with my Browning HP.
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