P320 new drop test shows problems persist

GonzoLonzo · Aug 16, 2017

I agree with you guys, no matter what they call it, it is still a recall. I am trying to keep up with what is going on with this recall since ICE was going to transition from the P229 to the P320 and Sig had the agency send all the guns back. Since this will be my wife's duty carry I hope they do fix this problem.

easy rider · Aug 16, 2017

A rose by any other name........ Doesn't really matter to me what they call it. I do like the looks of the new trigger and if it doesn't really change the feel or the way it shoots, that's cool with me. I still like it and I still carry it and hope to after the upgrade/recall.

qwiksdraw · Aug 17, 2017

Wouldn't this mean that any gun not tested under the same scientific protocol should be considered unsafe? Or should we have different standards for different manufacturers?

What we have learned from this, naybe, is that every firearm should be drop tested at every possible angle just to be sure they are 100% safe. Of course, that would require that the gun would be subject to 46,656,000 drops at every possible angle. That does not include half degrees and changing the height of drop for each angle.

Being a reasonable guy, I would be happy if they just did half as many drops so I can feel safe.

rman · Aug 17, 2017

my 1911 fires if I drop it on the safety and then drop it on a clothes hanger right on that thing that moves inside the trigger guard

Sent from my SIG Sauer

ZX9RCAM · Aug 17, 2017

rman said:
my 1911 fires if I drop it on the safety and then drop it on a clothes hanger right on that thing that moves inside the trigger guard

Sent from my SIG Sauer

And then it jams.....

qwiksdraw · Aug 17, 2017

ZX9RCAM said:
And then it jams.....

What? No second shot?

diesel1959 · Aug 17, 2017

ZX9RCAM said:
And then it jams.....

/mic drop

London · Aug 18, 2017

SIG = Shoots If Gravitized.

shooter60 · Aug 19, 2017

I think I am going with the FN 509 for now

Brains · Aug 19, 2017

ZX9RCAM said:
And then it jams.....

Good sir, you have won 4 internets with that comment lol!!!

Tcruse · Aug 22, 2017

The people that have series 70 1911's understand the drop issue as one of "spring strength", "firing pin mass" and force from the impact. Given the right circumstances the series 70 1911 will fire when dropped. Now, we also know that the combination is such on the quality guns (before any modifications) is so unlikely to happen as to be a non-issue for most of us. It appears that the Sig P320 is in the same category but without the long track record of the Series 70 1911. Also, the 1911 guns are rarely sold as "every day service" guns like Glock or M&P. I would think that the government contracts would need to have an intensive retesting against the other guns that were under consideration before any Sig P320 was issued.

claymore504 · Sep 3, 2017

Has anyone actaully recieved instructions to send in your P320 yet?

easy rider · Sep 3, 2017

Not yet.

CaptScooby · Sep 3, 2017

I don't see the point in all this... Sig is not having massive issues all while FN is selling their MHS option to the civilion world. It's yet to have said any issues, if any would be minor

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easy rider · Sep 3, 2017

CaptScooby said:
I don't see the point in all this... Sig is not having massive issues all while FN is selling their MHS option to the civilion world. It's yet to have said any issues, if any would be minor

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I'm not in a hurry, although looking at and hearing about the new trigger it really does sound like an upgrade, so I am looking forward to getting the new one. Other than that, I still carry it with no real fear of any AD.

claymore504 · Sep 4, 2017

I am looking forward to the new upgraded trigger now as well. I have read reports from organizations that have got to fire an upgraded P320 and they said the trigger is even better.

Not sure I understand what the FN509 has to do with this issue?

claymore504 · Oct 3, 2017

Well, I regestered for the upgrade program the morning it went live. I just got the first email today since then. Here is what it says incase anyone is interested:

Thank you for successfully registering your P320 for SIG SAUER’s no-cost Voluntary Upgrade Program. It is our goal to keep you informed throughout this process.

We will begin sending information and labels required for returning your P320 throughout October and November. Shipping labels will go out in stages based on when each P320 was registered so you may not see yours immediately.

We would also like to take this opportunity to verify your return shipment information.

Keep in mind that we must have a physical residential address to return your firearm to you (no business or PO Box addresses will be accepted), and an adult over 21 years of age will need to be home to sign for the returned pistol.

The address that we have on file for you is:

Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Serial Number:

If this information is incorrect, please call SIG SAUER Customer Service at (603) 610-3000 and select Option 1, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. EST and we will update your information.

Thank you for your patience while we prepare for this upgrade.

AustinN4 · Oct 3, 2017

Rec'd the same thing today.

easy rider · Oct 3, 2017

Same here.

AustinN4 · Oct 4, 2017

A used Apex flat-faced trigger for the P320 just sold for $119 on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sig-Sauer-P320-Apex-Flat-Trigger/272863892871?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Guess they didn't want to wait on Sig's new trigger!

P320 new drop test shows problems persist

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