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Picked up a Sig P320 RX for $802.00 out the door. It's a modular system: polymer / striker fire built on a metal frame designed to be highly swappable & customizable cost-effectively.

My understanding is that an upgrade to .45 ACP is only a few swapped pieces when the option comes out.

Truth about Guns & some other media did great reviews on it. The ergos are wonderful and I trust the name.

The RX comes with the red dot priced in. The red dot itself is a 3 moa (trijicon is 3.2) at an msrp of either 2 or 399.00 if I remember correctly.

This price was a steal. Range report to come this weekend.
 

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Picked up a Sig P320 RX for $802.00 out the door. It's a modular system: polymer / striker fire built on a metal frame designed to be highly swappable & customizable cost-effectively.

My understanding is that an upgrade to .45 ACP is only a few swapped pieces when the option comes out.

Truth about Guns & some other media did great reviews on it. The ergos are wonderful and I trust the name.

The RX comes with the red dot priced in. The red dot itself is a 3 moa (trijicon is 3.2) at an msrp of either 2 or 399.00 if I remember correctly.

This price was a steal. Range report to come this weekend.

Sigs always look so good with red dots. Seriously nice pistol, great price for the package.
 
Took some better snaps this morning.

Sig Sauer P320 RX MHS
 

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Took some better snaps this morning.

Sig Sauer P320 RX MHS

Very nice! The trigger on the base model is on par with Walther P99 AS and the HK VP series striker-fired handguns. The RX is said to be even better. IMO you made an excellent choice & got a good deal.


You may already know this... Press release stated that Sig P320 won the Army's MHS competition and subsequently was awarded the contract. However, GLOCK has put in a protest.
 
Did you get around to finger bangin' that P320 RX yet? After much looking around and research I think that is what I am going with for my next purchase.

They are solid platforms, I have 2 320s. They eat everything up and the stock trigger is really great. Probably not as good as the P99 IMO, but it is splitting hairs. Can't wait to see range pics from the RX.
 
Did you get around to finger bangin' that P320 RX yet? After much looking around and research I think that is what I am going with for my next purchase.
They are solid platforms, I have 2 320s. They eat everything up and the stock trigger is really great. Probably not as good as the P99 IMO, but it is splitting hairs. Can't wait to see range pics from the RX.


Sorry for shit bagging it up guys there's been a few things going on.

First and foremost, I took zero pictures. Only a video of me getting my John Wick on and if we're calling a spade a spade here - I'm no John Wick.

Accuracy was out of the box spot on, the Romeo1 Red Dot is a 3moa system and was DOPEd in at 15 yards. I particularly like this system over the traditional optics such as the RMR or the Leupold Delta. The dot is crisp, adjustable (like most) and has a pneumatic system where it turns on when manipulated and off after a period of time. I did not however, in hindsight, test if it activates when holstered and walking.

When I say this thing is a tack driver, I'm absolutely serious. It requires absolutely no adjustments and is fully complimentary of what one could expect of a Sig Sauer. The high rise night sights are accurate as well, no adjustments are necessary and they are clearly visible in all shades of light in the event your Romeo dies out (has not yet happened with me).

The platform is a modular system, for those who researched the P320, it is a polymer frame with metallic removable chassis. These chassis are the serialized system. Changing calibers requires a standard break down and a 2 or 3 step removal of the chassis which can be dropped in any other P320 platform.

! Buyer Beware - currently, the .45 caliber P320 is a standalone system only.
! I called Sig Sauer and they confirmed that they are working on a corrective action for the chassis / .45 caliber system compatibility.
! 9mm, .357 Sig, 40 S&W are the currently available calibers - the chassis can be dropped into sub compact, compact, and full sized systems
! only the chassis are serialized, this means you can order a caliber exchange kid (slide, frame, barrel, & spring) straight to your home.

The trigger is amazing and the rounds cycle through with ease. I prefer to use Federal Aluminum - its a solid target round with great historical performance for me and is soft on the chamber. All rounds cycle through and the best part is that a box of 100 rds costs south of twenty dollars. (yes, really)

I have no way of knowing the trigger pull weight, but it was a lot less than a Glock. I love Glock and I now love Sig equally. The trigger reset was sharp, noticeable, and rested right at the edge of firing. The strike is crisp & smooth and I'm glad Sig maintained a nice and large, metallic trigger without the bullshit that typically shows up on Polymer pistols.
! There are no manual safety mechanisms on the system, keep this in mind.

The weapon is balanced but still holds a slight bit more weight distribution at the slide. The slide is full sized and strong - follow on shots were easy to maintain either stationary or bounding (laterally, horizontally & angled). I did not bench rest or over analyze the zero of the Romeo1 - I was immediately satisfied when rounds were hitting (often literally within the inch) exactly where I had intended them. Had I bench rested and put the time in, I would imagine that the pistol would have keyhole'd more than a few rounds.

The mag capacity is 17 + 1 for the chamber. If you are in the mood for a 3 gun or just a full sized 9mm, this option which I purchased at $802.00 (includes the tax) is a steal. RMRs, Leupold Delta's cost hundreds of dollars. Sig produces its own and combines it with a great pistol for a cost they can afford and no one else can match.

The pistol has had zero malfunctions, none at all, has been on target out of the box, and has been a dream to shoot since I pulled it out of the box 3 or 400 rounds ago. I feel like I'm at the cusp of the break-in period, leaving me with the assumption that it will run even better soon.

The only negative aspect to this pistol are holster options. The raised night sights and Romeo1 leave little options. Blackhawk's P320 / 226 holster has worked for me, despite the fact that the night sights mar and dig into the inside of the holster. Fortunately, the sights are metallic and the holster is soft inside (I intend to lightly file the inside of the holster soon to avoid this issue).

Hope this review helps you guys in your decision.

H/A
 
I've test drove a few of my buddies P320s at the range but never to the plunge to be a Sig owner, always been a member of the Glock mafia. But after seeing the P320 RX and getting a sweet discount on it I couldn't resist.
 
No worries man. Seeing your review got me pumped for mine to come in, I have already been looking at holster options and have tracked 2 down that I have previously but holsters from that are great. T-Rex Arms and also Tier One Concealed. Definitely more pricey than Blackhawk but good quality kydex.
 
Couldn't resist... My favorite or preferred EDC. Typically have Hogue Aluminum grips, just got it back from gunsmith, had some work done, so put OEM grips on.

Of course the SS Challenge Coin is a new addition...

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My bet is that Glock will lose the protest. Unless they submitted a design that meets the requirements set forth in the RFP. Would be crazy to see a G17 with a slide based manual safety or safety/decocker. If they did submit something like this I'm surprised a photo wasn't leaked.....seems to be the thing these days....... Perhaps they designed a safety like the one fashioned below? What do you guys think? Would you carry the Sig 320 or a Gen4 Glock with a frame /trigger safety like this?

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My bet is that Glock will lose the protest. Unless they submitted a design that meets the requirements set forth in the RFP. Would be crazy to see a G17 with a slide based manual safety or safety/decocker. If they did submit something like this I'm surprised a photo wasn't leaked.....seems to be the thing these days....... Perhaps they designed a safety like the one fashioned below? What do you guys think? Would you carry the Sig 320 or a Gen4 Glock with a frame /trigger safety like this?

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The civilian market P320 model does not have a manual safety it is DAO, I think? Not familiar with the particulars on the version used for the Army MHS competition. I recall reading somewhere it might have a "tabbed trigger safety" like Glock, but can't remember where I read that...

As for a manual safety, I have no real preference except that I am used to using a decocker. Admittedly though I am biased given that I am a Sig junky.

I think the real hitch is, which was mentioned in another thread by an SS member, is that the Sig beat out Glock because of the P320's modular design or capability for caliber change.
 
The civilian market P320 model does not have a manual safety it is DAO, I think? Not familiar with the particulars on the version used for the Army MHS competition. I recall reading somewhere it might have a "tabbed trigger safety" like Glock, but can't remember where I read that...

As for a manual safety, I have no real preference except that I am used to using a decocker. Admittedly though I am biased given that I am a Sig junky.

I think the real hitch is, which was mentioned in another thread by an SS member, is that the Sig beat out Glock because of the P320's modular design or capability for caliber change.

RFP had manual safety as requirement. Good ol Big Green always likes to see that weapon on "safe." Additionally, I bet the $207 price tag per pistol (reported) was most likely the deciding factor. However, I agree with you that Sig's design achieved modular functionality the best. Looking forward to June 5th when the protest is addressed, should be interesting. I'm not a Sig fan, but I think the Army got it right. Just shouldn't have taken 2+ years to get here.
 
RFP had manual safety as requirement. Good ol Big Green always likes to see that weapon on "safe." Additionally, I bet the $207 price tag per pistol (reported) was most likely the deciding factor. However, I agree with you that Sig's design achieved modular functionality the best. Looking forward to June 5th when the protest is addressed, should be interesting. I'm not a Sig fan, but I think the Army got it right. Just shouldn't have taken 2+ years to get here.

Roger. Thanks for clearing that up. Yeah you are right at that unit price.
Ditto on the time it took, one word, Bureaucracy plain and simple.

Did I just type that? WTF? :-o Belay that NOT plain & simple!! :thumbsdown:
 
I also just found out Vortex has a killer discount program for military, LEOs, and vets that make these things a steal.
Quick aside, has anyone else noticed that since Promotive switched to Experticity (sometime in the last year), the Vortex products have gone AWOL? I'm looking at a new optic and Vortex's site still links over to Experticity but I don't see them listed. Actually, a lot of the "old" products are MIA. Wondering if it's just me or what?
 
Quick aside, has anyone else noticed that since Promotive switched to Experticity (sometime in the last year), the Vortex products have gone AWOL? I'm looking at a new optic and Vortex's site still links over to Experticity but I don't see them listed. Actually, a lot of the "old" products are MIA. Wondering if it's just me or what?

I still see it. it just may not be offered for your team/group anymore
 
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