One of many line extensions being showcased at SHOT Show 2019, the SIG Sauer P320 XCompact is the smallest in the gun maker's XSeries of pistols. Even better designed for concealed carry than its popular XCarry predecessors, the new pistol features a redesigned modular polymer XSeries grip with a reduced fastback carry cut and a low-profile internal magwell. For more watch this SHOT Show video as American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach gets the rundown on the new features, and then sends some rounds downrange.
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