Sig Sauer P320: The Army Is Considering It But What Does It Change For Everyday Carriers?

By James England

Recently, the Marine Corps gave indications that if the U.S. Army selected the Sig Sauer P320, it would go the same route. The Beretta M9 is a very versatile double-action/single-action handgun but the military has made more than enough noise it’s ready to move on to bigger and better things.

So, what’s the big difference that the Sig Sauer P320 offers that the Beretta M9 doesn’t?

The big difference appears to be the level of customization and modularity to the P320. It can accommodate more accessories like lights, lasers, and optics.

As one analyst recently commented, the P320 also offers more opportunities for concealed carry.

via the Marine Corps Times

“In most cases, these capabilities will be met with a full-size pistol,” Billy Epperson of Marine Corps Combat Development Command said. “Marines executing specialized missions, however, may require a concealable pistol, which would be met with the compact version.”

Sig Sauer will undoubtedly need to bump up production considerably to keep up demand for both the Army and the Marine Corps if they decide to go that route.

The Sig Sauer P320 comes in two basic configurations: Compact and Full-size.

Of course, Sig Sauer offers specialized versions of each but the ability to interchange accessories from …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation