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The P320 X-Carry is the smallest in SIG Sauer's X series, and is packed with the full-size features that make you shoot better, but in a compact carry size. The modular polymer X-series grip and extended magazine; extended beavertail and high undercut trigger guard; enhanced slide serrations; X-Ray 3 front sights; and a fixed Night Sight rear sight that is optics-ready for the Romeo1 all add up to making the X-Carry SIG's most popular model in the line. The pistol ships with three 17-round magazines. For more, seeAmerican Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach fire the pistolduring Industry Day at the Range 2018, and visitsigsauer.com
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