[ARCHIVED THREAD] - OFFICIAL Military and Armed Forces P320 Thread - info, pics, discussion, clones, etc (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 10/13/2020 4:08:28 PM EDT
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Inspired by similar threads in...other Handgun subforums which shall not be named...and in light of the continuing permeation and ensuing domination of the P320 platform throughout every branch of the US armed forces and SOF community, I thought it would be a good idea to have a dedicated thread for the numerous P320 variants that are and will be utilized by our military for the foreseeable future. Anyone should feel free to post info, news, pics, specs, or sightings of P320 variants fielded by any part of the US military for all to learn about and enjoy, and of course as a central hub reference for clone builds. Post away! 
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I know there are more pictures out there with Group SF 10SFG  And here's my thread about the M18 conversion kits SIG is/will-be supplying to SOCOM for their M18s M18 X-Conversion Kit |
Migrating over some of the pics from TCBA_Joe’s thread: Attached File I wonder if the M18 with X-Compact grip module is intended to replace the G19s in inventory as a more easily concealable platform than the standard Carry grip module? |
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M17s not being used by ODA. They're still choosing their G19s. Attached File Attached File Attached File CD |
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Loading up 3000 rds of 7.62 to shoot the minigun. M17s on hips of big Army kids. Attached File Attached File CD |
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Quoted: M17s not being used by ODA. They're still choosing their G19s. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_0029_jpg-1635026.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_6994_jpg-1635064.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_7348_jpg-1635066.JPG CD What are the driving factors for not making the switch? I assume its a mix of familiarity with the glock, having more holsters/mags/whatever for the glock platform, possibly the size as the 19 is smaller/lighter, and potentially they shoot better or like the glock better. I'd be curious to know if they choose the glock because it is better, or if they choose the glock because they know it already and have all the accessories for it, or if its just because its the smaller gun. |
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Quoted: What are the driving factors for not making the switch? I assume its a mix of familiarity with the glock, having more holsters/mags/whatever for the glock platform, possibly the size as the 19 is smaller/lighter, and potentially they shoot better or like the glock better. I'd be curious to know if they choose the glock because it is better, or if they choose the glock because they know it already and have all the accessories for it, or if its just because its the smaller gun. Those pictures were taken last year right after the team turned in their Berettas. I would assume its a combination of several factors. Too new, lack of additional magazines and holsters. Size could be a factor as you mentioned. Teams since then still carry the G19. Having chosen to leave them back at home station. CD CD |
I picked up a surplus M17. Kinda liked it. Glock is better, but I suppose a P320 is good enough. Build a M18 off a 80% frame. That was ok.  Turned the M18 into a Danish P320, that is a little better. When I finally remember to get a recoil spring, I think I will put the M18 slide on the M17 and leave it that way. |
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What happened there? |
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Quoted: @combat_diver How are the mags holding up, they look well worn with the AFC finish coming off? Any issues with internal broken parts? Extractors, strikers, etc? Any issues with the modules? Any cracking or chiping? Sorry, durability stuff interests me.  No issues of yet but then most aren't shooting them as retrograde is going on. CD |
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Quoted: No issues of yet but then most aren't shooting them as retrograde is going on. CD Quoted: Quoted: @combat_diver How are the mags holding up, they look well worn with the AFC finish coming off? Any issues with internal broken parts? Extractors, strikers, etc? Any issues with the modules? Any cracking or chiping? Sorry, durability stuff interests me. No issues of yet but then most aren't shooting them as retrograde is going on. CD It will be intresting to see how they fair over the next 10 - 15 years in service. I was hoping most of the SF types would switch over to the M18 just to get a better idea of how it performs as they seem to put more of an emphasis on pistol marksmanship but it seems the Glock is still the preferred flavor of the day. |
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Quoted: It will be intresting to see how they fair over the next 10 - 15 years in service. I was hoping most of the SF types would switch over to the M18 just to get a better idea of how it performs as they seem to put more of an emphasis on pistol marksmanship but it seems the Glock is still the preferred flavor of the day. SF replaced the M9 for the M17 for their service handgun. Glock 19 serves the compact role and G26 the subcompact. CD |
The 200,000th MHS Pistol The 200,000th MHS Pistol CD |
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Facebook sucks, but most units have neat photos they post on their pages. Here is the 2/502ND training back in 2019. My M17 surplus was turned in by this unit a few weeks after this was taken - maybe it’s even the one pictured Attached File |
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Is this an in service pistol? |
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@TCBA_Joe Nah, personally owned. My understanding per OP is that clones are GTG here, plus the previous photo of a non-MIL M18. If y'all don't want personal P320's here just let me know and I'll replace it. Pic thread:  Sep 16, 2020MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va - The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, fires the Sig Sauer P320-M18 on a Weapon Training Battalion range at Marine Corps Base Quantico, V.A., Sept. 10, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to get a look at the capabilities of the Marine Corps’ newly adopted handgun through demonstrations from the Marine Corps Shooting Team and practical application. The M18 has replaced the Beretta M9 as the Marine Corp service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Ross) |
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Quoted: Facebook sucks, but most units have neat photos they post on their pages. Here is the 2/502ND training back in 2019. My M17 surplus was turned in by this unit a few weeks after this was taken - maybe it’s even the one pictured https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/121479/B3629FFC-72D4-44E9-90A9-686D51342224_jpe-1694381.JPG @Nostromo Whats your serial? One of mine #TF000603 came back to Company C, 2d Battalion “Strike Force”, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st AB |
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Quoted: @Nostromo Whats your serial? One of mine #TF000603 came back to Company C, 2d Battalion “Strike Force”, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st AB @iasc300ia I’m #2034. My FOIA specified 2/502ND but didn’t have Company info unfortunately. Has a blue vertical rack# which may be HHC or D Co based on other guys with that style of mark |
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Quoted: @iasc300ia I’m #2034. My FOIA specified 2/502ND but didn’t have Company info unfortunately. Has a blue vertical rack# which may be HHC or D Co based on other guys with that style of mark I just checked it out on the fb page. I think your right based on the markings. Nice one 
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Quoted: Thanks, got a PAiL on order to doll it up a little more. Your #603 is one of the cleanest I’ve seen Quoted: Quoted: I just checked it out on the fb page. I think your right based on the markings. Nice one Thanks, got a PAiL on order to doll it up a little more. Your #603 is one of the cleanest I’ve seen Its definitely unused. Probably never taken out of the box. I saw on the page that LMD is "going out of production" on the PAiL so this is one of the last chances to get it. What that means? Who knows. I've tossed around the idea at picking one up as well. We will see what the Military decides to go with or if there is a new and improved PAiL coming. |
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| I finally had the chance to shoot a commercial M17 at a rental range a couple weeks ago. I haven't seen any Army pistols in person yet (and probably won't before retirement), but I enjoyed shooting it and would like to pick one up soon. It seems like they're sold out everywhere. Not sure if Sig is producing them in batches for civilian sales or just focusing their production on military contracts right now, but I'm guessing it's just the current craze. I'm going to keep an eye out for an APP pistol. |
 MCGREGOR RANGE, New Mexico - 2nd Lt. Michael Preston, an armor officer assigned to 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division and a native of Carmel, Indiana, fires an M17 pistol during a pistol qualific... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) |
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Quoted: I finally had the chance to shoot a commercial M17 at a rental range a couple weeks ago. I haven't seen any Army pistols in person yet (and probably won't before retirement), but I enjoyed shooting it and would like to pick one up soon. It seems like they're sold out everywhere. Not sure if Sig is producing them in batches for civilian sales or just focusing their production on military contracts right now, but I'm guessing it's just the current craze. I'm going to keep an eye out for an APP pistol. I ordered P320 for work and was told it is 90-180 days before I even see it |