Sig Sauer M17...

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I'm digging on my full-size P-320 as well -- accuracy and trigger both superb --, and the TLR-1 HL is probably the best all-round weapon-light out there, especially at its price-point.
 
I've heard good things about it from the guys in green that are using them- especially from the ones training others on it. They like it a lot better than what it replaced.
 
I've been resisting getting one of those, but I may have to, just to bring my military handgun collection up to date.

But, I would get the black "Bravo" version. It's a matter of taste, I guess.

One of the selling points of this weapon is that it's modular, with interchangeable grips in different sizes. But I don't see alternate grip modules available anywhere.

Standard magazine is 17 rounds, with an extended 21-round magazine available. What happens if your state adopts magazine limits?
 
AlexanderA said:
I've been resisting getting one of those, but I may have to, just to bring my military handgun collection up to date.

But, I would get the black "Bravo" version. It's a matter of taste, I guess.

One of the selling points of this weapon is that it's modular, with interchangeable grips in different sizes. But I don't see alternate grip modules available anywhere.

Standard magazine is 17 rounds, with an extended 21-round magazine available. What happens if your state adopts magazine limits?
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The all-black version is very nice and the same price. As for magazines, buy as many as you can now.
 
There are a number of videos on the M17 on the Internet. I notice, in the videos, that you can separate the "guts" of the gun (the part with the serial number) from the grip module by simply removing the takedown lever. Yet, I remember reading, in the early articles about the adoption of the gun by the Army, that a special tool would be needed to do this, so that the troops would not be doing it on their own. Did this idea end up being dropped?

I also notice that the Army has adopted a dedicated Safariland 7TS holster to go along with this pistol. How would it fit in the older Bianchi M12 / UM-84 holster? My M12 holsters work fine with either the M1911 or the M9 pistols.
 
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AlexanderA said:
There are a number of videos on the M17 on the Internet. I notice, in the videos, that you can separate the "guts" of the gun (the part with the serial number) from the grip module by simply removing the takedown lever. Yet, I remember reading, in the early articles about the adoption of the gun by the Army, that a special tool would be needed to do this, so that the troops would not be doing it on their own. Did this idea end up being dropped?

I also notice that the Army has adopted a dedicated Safariland 7TS holster to go along with this pistol. How would it fit in the older Bianchi M12 / UM-84 holster? My M12 holsters work fine with either the M1911 or the M9 pistols.
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As for Holsters, I do not know if the M17 would fit in the Bianchi. Take your holster to a gun store which sells Sigs. As for removing the fire control module from the Sig, it's no big deal. Plenty of YouTube videos on that. Hope this helps.
 
AlexanderA said:
There are a number of videos on the M17 on the Internet. I notice, in the videos, that you can separate the "guts" of the gun (the part with the serial number) from the grip module by simply removing the takedown lever. Yet, I remember reading, in the early articles about the adoption of the gun by the Army, that a special tool would be needed to do this, so that the troops would not be doing it on their own. Did this idea end up being dropped?

I also notice that the Army has adopted a dedicated Safariland 7TS holster to go along with this pistol. How would it fit in the older Bianchi M12 / UM-84 holster? My M12 holsters work fine with either the M1911 or the M9 pistols.
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Another suggestion, take a good look at the Sig P320 Carry. Compact slide with a full size 17 round grip module. 48017-DEFAULT-l.jpg
 
My p320 drags a little in a M12 holster were the picatinny rail is molded. Not sure if this would abrade the inside overtime. The 7ts holster is awesome as a rough duty holster from what I have experienced so far.
 
sean m said:
My p320 drags a little in a M12 holster were the picatinny rail is molded. Not sure if this would abrade the inside over time.
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It seems the solution to this would be a short section of rubber rail cover (the ladder type) to pad the sharp edges.
 
AlexanderA said:
But I don't see alternate grip modules available anywhere.
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The gun is pretty new on the market and it usually takes a little while for the aftermarket to catch up.

The best alternative grip module available, at least for accurate and quick shooting, is the X-series one as seen on the X-five models. These can be had in both Full and Carry size versions.

Another company, Mirzon, will be introducing their module with rubber overlays at the SHOT Show
 
I have the Bravo version, great shooter, but keep your eye on the removable rear sight plate. It's held in place with two screws that require a 3/32 hex wrench. They can loosen, guess how I know.
 
I've owned a few striker-fire guns including a number of Glocks, I enjoy shooting the P320 series more than any others. The Glock is a masterpiece of simplicity with only 35 parts making up the entire gun. But, IMHO the Sig is the easiest and most accurate to shoot. But that's just me.
 
Unlike the M9, it appears to be lacking an attachment point for a lanyard.

ETA: I now see that there's a hole at the rear bottom of the grip for this purpose.
 
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The only two striker-fire 9mm I own. Both have their pluses and minuses. All in all, both are a joy to shoot! unnamed.jpg
 
Very nice. I jumped on the P320 bandwagon early, and have the 320RX and 40/357sig. They are a joy to shoot. The red dot sight on the RX is almost like cheating, and the 40/357 exceeded my expectations as far as accuracy.
 
Michael A Ferber said:
Shooting at different distances and shooting scenarios.
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Darn! Was hoping for actual real world numbers in quantifiable data. I enjoy testing pistols for accuracy and seeing what they are actually capable of by shooting 5-shot groups at 25yds with a rest.

But I understand most people have no interest in finding out how accurate their pistols actually are.
 
AlexanderA said:
There are a number of videos on the M17 on the Internet. I notice, in the videos, that you can separate the "guts" of the gun (the part with the serial number) from the grip module by simply removing the takedown lever. Yet, I remember reading, in the early articles about the adoption of the gun by the Army, that a special tool would be needed to do this, so that the troops would not be doing it on their own. Did this idea end up being dropped?/QUOTE]

The M17 Commercial takes down like a standard 320. The M17 Commemorative and the real M17s have the tamper resistant spanner screws.
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TomJ said:
Very nice. I jumped on the P320 bandwagon early, and have the 320RX and 40/357sig. They are a joy to shoot. The red dot sight on the RX is almost like cheating, and the 40/357 exceeded my expectations as far as accuracy.
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The RX model is a really nice pistol at a rather decent price.
 
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