Why did sig not build the p320 on a new platform? I understand saving money but if they would have built it on a new frame. They could have made a lot of money. The trigger is great, but the grip is so so. Why not a p226 e2 style grip? Or release a new lower with different grip style? It just bums me out that they could have made a really sweet gun but took the easy road. The vp9 was based off a gun that has a big following and has some of the best ergos so that makes more sense. But the p250 was terrible imo.
Every report I’ve seen on the P320 has been great. A few departments have picked it up too. My samples have been flawless. In the end time will tell but so far so good IMO.
It’s been an incredibly popular handgun for Sig and is selling very well. I am sure they would disagree with your statement. If you want a smaller P226 with E2’s buy a P229.
I think the 320 is an exceptional pistol. I think folks over think the grip stuff.
A p229 is not a polymer striker gun. I did not say I wanted a smaller p226. Just that the e2 grips did a good job of picking up a lot of p226 detractors because of the grip size. I did not say it is a pos. I like it a lot. You do not think if they made it look a lot less p250 and have better ergos that more people would not get on board? Every detractor I have spoke to about it had the same reaction to seeing it. P250 with a striker. The p250 was not the second coming of christ. I believe they will sell a bunch of them. My point is they could have sold more. They took the easy way around, that is a fact.
There is a lot to be said for a gun that is more than just functional. I do not like my yukon just cause it drives good. I like it cause it’s lifted and loud. It is enjoyable because it serves two functions. Just like my pro street truck. I know I am not the only one who feels this way.
To each his own. Some like it, some don’t.
I happen to enjoy it and in my opinion it’s better than the VP9. I personally can’t find fault with the weapon.
So you’re complaining that Sig used an existing platform (P250) to build the 320. Then your suggestion is that they should have used the 226 E2 (an existing platform)?? You’re entitled to your opinion but every person I know who has handled a P320 has only praises for it. I cannot say that about the E2 grip - like many I’ve seen post, I find the grip horrible and think the original 226 was superior.
Ever since getting my paws on a P320 at a local match I’ve said that if Sig has their QC issues under control, the P320 will be stealing LE contracts left and right. I’m sorry you feel they weren’t innovative enough but it doesn’t make sense to reinvent something that works. I think it will prove to be a great handgun and for the first time in a decade am impressed with a Sig product. They can’t make everyone happy and no gun will fit everyone’s hand. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. But that doesn’t mean they screwed up in any way.
I shot a friends recently and really liked everything about it right out of the box. The grip size, angle, and texture I thought were very nice. I like the P250 grip as well, so color me biased. The trigger was so good it had me rethinking my Glock addiction.
I am not saying they should build a striker p226. I should have phrased it better. The style of grip, the texture. A little more rounded. Something different. Same as the e2 grips when released. They were different than before. They caught new users attention. SOMETHING NEW. I’ll say it again I like the p320, I simply wish they would have made it look like a new Sig. Yes my opinion. But there are a lot more like me. I am not saying do not buy it or it sucks.
I own a VP9 and a P320c . This might seem hard to believe, but I prefer the 320’s grip over my VP9’s grip. I like to use a high grip when shooting my pistols, but doing so with the VP9, my fingers are kind of crowded and slightly pinched by the finger grooves. I would have preferred if they would have just left the finger groove off. YMMV Also, I think Sig could have used a little more aggressive texture on the grip of the 320, and came up higher on the front strap with it. I think Sig has a lower profile take down lever in the works for the 320 also.
The P320 grip module is ripe for modification, also cheap and easy to replace. New triggers, new takedown, new slide stops available / on the way. The grip module is also ripe for producing variations galore. I think this is a big step forward for Sig Sauer and a nice fit landing solid in the striker fired market. Just goes to show you can’t please everyone and they will be sure to let everyone know about it.
I agree with the OP here, and I own a 320. I think a newer looking grip would have been better than the exact grip from the 250. The fact it is called the 320 and not the P250s is only because of marketing. However, it is nice as an owner to know that there are already aftermarket accessories that fit the 320 only because it was based off the 250.
The cool thing is that the grip can still be changed to something newer pretty easily with it being unserialized. I believe the 250 grip went through a couple changes. I would be excited to see some aftermarket grips being made by companies like Magpul, Lone wolf, etc.
Becoming my favorite striker for carry. I have the medium C and love it.
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Aftermarket grips would be great. I like the modular design and the trigger is really good. I think I am going to pick up the p320c to go with the vp9 and fns9. I am glad they stepped up and built a nice sfa.
I expect in the next couple years there will be a plethora of options for the P320. Dozens of different grips, maybe even taking different magazines. Taller, shorter, thicker, thinner. I expect some one at some point will offer a rough thick grip that people can carve down on their own. Hell, I wouldn’t be surprised if some inventive sort came out with an aluminium grip/frame designed to either match the feel of other legacy guns or allow the use of grip panels.
The first person that comes up with a frame that will allow the use of HK P30 grip panels will be rich.
Damn, I should have kept that idea to myself.
Thing is, those grips are incredibly cheap to make. And not technically complicated. Magpul should have a diverse line of them in no time, in many exciting flavors.
This. As the 320 is really taking off with LEO, it will soon carry over to other markets and will really take in custom work.
I remember holding a P250 compact about 2 years ago and thinking “This gun is the same size as a G19 with the same capacity but feels WAY better. If only they would make this in a striker fired this platform.” Well here we are but some people like silver and some like gold, YMMV. It’s all subjective.
I agree with what others have said. The fact that the removable trigger assembly is the serialized part and thus the firearm, this opens up the door to a whole new world of possibilities. Like an aftermarket frame that takes Glock mags for example. Or frames that have a more aggressive texture/stippling versus some that are smoother. This could be the new Lego of the handgun world.
I don’t like the P320.
But that’s just because I can’t get over how much like a P250 it looks and feels.
Your mileage may vary.
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