Post by BoW GaCAman on Aug 12, 2014 16:07:37 GMT -5
SIG P320
In doing some comparisons of 'duty size' guns I noted SIG's info on this new model:
Pistols -> P320
Introducing the P320, a polymer-framed service pistol designed from the ground up with the input of law enforcement officers. The result is the most operator-safety focused striker duty pistol on the market today. Taking into account the concerns of military and police training officers, the P320 provides an enhanced level of safety not found on most modern service pistols. Unlike its competitors, the P320 does not require the operator to pull the trigger nor use a special tool to take-down the firearm for cleaning or routine maintenance. Featuring a modular grip frame and removable fire control assembly pioneered by SIG SAUER, the P320 is customizable to any hand size or duty requirement. The P320 can quickly be converted from a Full-size to a Carry pistol. Slide and barrel conversions allow the P320 to change between calibers and barrel lengths as well. The P320 will be immediately available in 9mm, .40S&W and .357SIG, with .45ACP coming later in 2014. With a partially pretensioned striker, the P320 has a short, crisp trigger pull with a quick, pronounced reset right out-of-the-box. The P320 comes in two trigger variants: a standard trigger and a tabbed safety trigger for specific law enforcement clients. Featuring the SIG SAUER internal safety system, the P320 has no external safety or decocking lever to snag or hang up on the draw. A frame-mounted thumb safety version will be available for law enforcement needs. SIGLITE® night sights come standard, and the reversible magazine release makes the P320 completely ambidextrous. Whatever the requirement, patrol duty, competition, time at the shooting range, or concealed carry, the P320 brings SIG SAUER legendary reliability, durability, and quality to the polymer-framed, striker-fired duty pistol.
'Partially pretensioned striker' is a puzzling term. Obviously the verbage is designed to differentiate their internals from the Glock system. I'm going to have to pay close attention to any shooting reviews to figure that one out. I'll do some searching later and let y'all know what I come up with.
My initial reaction to seeing it in pics is 'man, that is a chunky lookin' gun'.
Alright, info was pretty scarce so I called SIG. Naturally they wouldn't comment/directly compare it to Glock, but they did explain what pre-tensioned means. The striker is about 80% engaged when the slide is racked, and pressing the trigger does two things. It brings the striker up to 100% tension and then releases it, to fire. In other words, it operates more like a DAO in that sense (he did compare it to a DAO action) and he said the trigger pull/stroke is extremely smooth, and easy-though he thought it was longer than a Glock/similar.
I think we can safely refer to it as a 'semi-DAO'.
In doing some comparisons of 'duty size' guns I noted SIG's info on this new model:
Pistols -> P320
Introducing the P320, a polymer-framed service pistol designed from the ground up with the input of law enforcement officers. The result is the most operator-safety focused striker duty pistol on the market today. Taking into account the concerns of military and police training officers, the P320 provides an enhanced level of safety not found on most modern service pistols. Unlike its competitors, the P320 does not require the operator to pull the trigger nor use a special tool to take-down the firearm for cleaning or routine maintenance. Featuring a modular grip frame and removable fire control assembly pioneered by SIG SAUER, the P320 is customizable to any hand size or duty requirement. The P320 can quickly be converted from a Full-size to a Carry pistol. Slide and barrel conversions allow the P320 to change between calibers and barrel lengths as well. The P320 will be immediately available in 9mm, .40S&W and .357SIG, with .45ACP coming later in 2014. With a partially pretensioned striker, the P320 has a short, crisp trigger pull with a quick, pronounced reset right out-of-the-box. The P320 comes in two trigger variants: a standard trigger and a tabbed safety trigger for specific law enforcement clients. Featuring the SIG SAUER internal safety system, the P320 has no external safety or decocking lever to snag or hang up on the draw. A frame-mounted thumb safety version will be available for law enforcement needs. SIGLITE® night sights come standard, and the reversible magazine release makes the P320 completely ambidextrous. Whatever the requirement, patrol duty, competition, time at the shooting range, or concealed carry, the P320 brings SIG SAUER legendary reliability, durability, and quality to the polymer-framed, striker-fired duty pistol.
'Partially pretensioned striker' is a puzzling term. Obviously the verbage is designed to differentiate their internals from the Glock system. I'm going to have to pay close attention to any shooting reviews to figure that one out. I'll do some searching later and let y'all know what I come up with.
My initial reaction to seeing it in pics is 'man, that is a chunky lookin' gun'.
Alright, info was pretty scarce so I called SIG. Naturally they wouldn't comment/directly compare it to Glock, but they did explain what pre-tensioned means. The striker is about 80% engaged when the slide is racked, and pressing the trigger does two things. It brings the striker up to 100% tension and then releases it, to fire. In other words, it operates more like a DAO in that sense (he did compare it to a DAO action) and he said the trigger pull/stroke is extremely smooth, and easy-though he thought it was longer than a Glock/similar.
I think we can safely refer to it as a 'semi-DAO'.
