NRA Gun of the Week: SIG Sauer P320 Pistol

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posted on January 2, 2016
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In the March 2015 cover story, American Rifleman Field Editor Wiley Clapp said the modular SIG P320 pistol is the system designed to carry the SIG Sauer banner deep into the 21st century, going up against such impressive names as Ruger, S&W, Beretta, HK, FN and Glock.

The editors agreed and awarded the pistol its Golden Bullseye for 2016 Handgun of the Year. Learn more about this pistol and see it fired downrange in this video hosted by American Rifleman's Joseph Kurtenbach.

Specifications
Manufacturer: SIG Sauer, Inc.
Model: P320
Action: striker-fired, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol
Frame: polymer
Rifling: 1:10” RH twist
Magazine: detachable box, 15-round capacity
Sights: SigLite three-dot night sights
Trigger: striker-fired; 5 lb., 8 oz. pull
Weight: 29.4 ozs.
Accessories: owner’s manual, lockable hard case, cable lock, polymer holster, two magazines
MSRP: $713

To learn more about the SIG Sauer P320, please enjoy the following article:

SIG Sauer P320: Tomorrow's SIG Today

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