P320 or P320C...must buy? ETA: Bought it! Now looking for holsters!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - P320 or P320C...must buy? ETA: Bought it! Now looking for holsters!

Posted: 6/20/2017 10:06:00 AM EDT

Right now I can get either a full size or compact P320 FDE with night sights right at $460. Is this something I should jump on?

ETA: bought it!

Posted: 6/20/2017 10:14:01 AM EDT

[#1]

IMHO - YES.
I have the full size I use for USPSA and purchased the carry conversion kit for when I want to EDC.

Posted: 6/20/2017 12:50:19 PM EDT

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Personally, I would buy the compact and get the carry grip frame. That's a good price. IOP pricing?

Posted: 6/20/2017 1:03:16 PM EDT

[#3]

Compact is the most flexible of the 320

Posted: 6/20/2017 1:29:52 PM EDT

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Personally, I would buy the compact and get the carry grip frame. That's a good price. IOP pricing?

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Just a sale at the Base Exchange

Posted: 6/20/2017 1:40:59 PM EDT

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Just a sale at the Base Exchange

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That's an excellent price. I agree that the compact is the best size.

Posted: 6/20/2017 1:56:50 PM EDT

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That's pretty good then. IOP is a little more but comes with 3 mags.

Posted: 6/20/2017 2:10:59 PM EDT

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I guess this is another bandwagon I'm gonna get passed by. I have shot them both and just don't see what all the noise is about. Like most Sigs they don't fit my hands all that well, but across the board, I'm just not impressed with them. I would rather have a CZ off the top of my head.

And the oooh oooh it's the military gun......gotta have it is lost on me as well.

BUT.........IF YOU LIKE IT...........buy them all. More power to ya!!!!!!

Posted: 6/20/2017 2:15:39 PM EDT

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That's pretty good then. IOP is a little more but comes with 3 mags.

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These also come with 3 mags.

Posted: 6/20/2017 2:26:53 PM EDT

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What is the trigger like on these things? Pull weight, take up, over travel, reset?

I'm getting curious about this thing.

Posted: 6/20/2017 2:30:20 PM EDT

[#10]

I have an FDE C. It's a great pistol.

Posted: 6/20/2017 2:40:51 PM EDT

[#11]

You need it. At that price you have no excuse.

If your mission is home defense go with full-size. If your mission is concealed carry go with the compact.

You can always slap the higher capacity magazines into the compact frame. I routinely shoot the 17 & 21 round capacity (9x19mm) magazines in my P320C without any problem at all. I carry a flush 15-rounder in the gun for concealment purposes but my spare mag(s) are always the 21-rounders.

Posted: 6/20/2017 5:41:34 PM EDT

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What is the trigger like on these things? Pull weight, take up, over travel, reset?

I'm getting curious about this thing.

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While I can't answer your trigger question with specifics, I can say the trigger is one of the things that made me switch from Glocks. I have felt striker fire triggers from numerous different makers and the P320 is my favorite. Its not just one thing that makes me like it but a combination of several; feel, trigger, accuracy, ease of follow up shots, ambidextrous controls, and ease of maintenance. When I was first offered a chance to shoot one I turned it down. Thought it was an ugly pistol, I was happy with my Glocks, and I didn't care much for Sig (even though I do own one of their 1911's). But after some coaxing I gave in. About a 100rds later I told my FFL to order me one. My favorite is the carry configuration but I plan on getting several more in different sizes and calibers.

Posted: 6/20/2017 6:44:19 PM EDT

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What is the trigger like on these things? Pull weight, take up, over travel, reset?

I'm getting curious about this thing.

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Aside from the P7, this is the best striker fired trigger I've ever shot. I've got a few tuned up stock triggers on glocks, and honestly the P320 out of the box is way nicer.

Posted: 6/20/2017 6:44:38 PM EDT

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These also come with 3 mags.

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FO!!!!! FO HARD!!!!

Posted: 6/20/2017 6:57:48 PM EDT

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I fent!

Posted: 6/20/2017 7:00:53 PM EDT

[#16]

I have the "carry" 45, it seems like a nice pistol

Posted: 6/20/2017 7:32:40 PM EDT

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And with new gen mags! Good score. How's the fde frame holding up. They tend to scratch easily on the black ones.

Posted: 6/20/2017 7:39:07 PM EDT

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Compact fits my huge hands very well. I bought two.

The Carry model .45 with the slightly longer grip frame does make a difference.

Tough decision. Get both.

Looking to pick up a used RMR full sized version from a private party very soon. Just waiting for the numbers........

Posted: 6/21/2017 8:41:41 AM EDT

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Posted: 6/21/2017 9:08:25 AM EDT

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What holster is everybody using for their P320C?

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:06:26 AM EDT

[#21]

I have the Carry and the Compact in 9 and my hands like the Compact much more than the Carry, as for holsters I don't like Kydex and Leather ones are hard to find, right now she rides in a Galco holster made for the XD and fits quite well

eta- nice score on the price, they run around $550 around here ( w/Night Sights )

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:10:23 AM EDT

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I use a Theis IWB. Started using them when the Surefire XC-1 came out because they were one of the first to offer a hybrid IWB holster for that light.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:51:29 AM EDT

[#23]

K-T Mech. Great quality, great prices, great turnaround.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:55:36 AM EDT

[#24]

I had a tough time finding a holster, ended up with a safariland generic holster

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:56:05 AM EDT

[#25]

Mine is a 45 tho and I think wider than the regular 320

Posted: 6/21/2017 1:20:38 PM EDT

[#26]

check out the SA XD45 holsters if you find one

Posted: 6/21/2017 1:58:09 PM EDT

[#27]

I haven't really looked for holsters yet. Figured I'd just make a leather or kydex one for mine....but since it's a TB model with suppressor sights I got it as a range toy/host gun and not one to carry.

Posted: 6/21/2017 2:16:30 PM EDT

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I have the 9mm Carry and like it alot. Scary accurate, especially for a striker fired polymer gun. I may let my Glocks and M&P go down the road. Keep looking for a small size module but those appear to be vaporware.

CDNN has a nice leather pancake holster for $29.99. It's listed for the 250C but fits the 320 Carry perfectly. They have full size mags in stock as well, sorry no compacts.

Posted: 6/21/2017 5:54:51 PM EDT

[#29]

Got the Apex trigger and installed it today. Doesn't feel much different.

Posted: 6/21/2017 6:05:54 PM EDT

[#30]

My 320 compact spends a lot of time with a subcompact grip module. With sleeves the 15 round mag makes it nice, but the 12 round mag makes concealment really easy. With the subcompact grip it fits pretty nicely in all my P226/229 holsters including crossbreed supertuck.

I liked that setup so much, I got a compact small grip module, and cut/dremmeled off the rail, now it also fits in the p22x holsters. I'm fond of the skinny grip.

The 320 has become my most carried gun.

Posted: 6/21/2017 7:09:35 PM EDT

[#31]

Blackpoint tactical IWB or OWB.

Posted: 6/21/2017 10:24:46 PM EDT

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I have so many various holsters but I keep finding myself buying and using these found on amazon and they work great. I paid so much more for various holster for various pistols and for iwb I think these can't be beat for the cost. Use them for my shields, Glocks and the 320.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N28OMDC?tag=vglnk-c102-20

Posted: 6/22/2017 12:04:52 AM EDT

[#33]

Damn, $460 for the new gen P320 compact in FDE with night sights and three new gen mags. I'm envious, man. I payed $520 for mine with contrast sights and two mags.

If you go for a kydex holster, get one made for a full size. It retains on the trigger guard, so a compact slide will fit in the full size holster just fine. But then you can also still use the same holster if you ever buy a full sized slide or a threaded barrel.

Posted: 6/22/2017 12:56:29 AM EDT

[#34]

What are these 2nd gen mags everyone is talking about?

Posted: 6/22/2017 1:54:35 AM EDT

[#35]

For OWB, I use a JM kydex. I carry my p320 carry with a tlr1 HL. For IWB, I'm waiting for Clark at CNC holsters to put out their p320 AIWB

A set of trijicon HD's, a stippled grip module, and a gray guns trigger makes the thing a lights out shooter.

I've got well over 2k rounds through it with those specific mods and it's flawless. Takes zero effort to shoot and it's very forgiving with your grip. Just point and click.

Posted: 6/22/2017 2:07:29 AM EDT

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Got the Apex trigger and installed it today. Doesn't feel much different.

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Which Apex trigger did you get? I know they have a couple different options, one is just a flat trigger and the Advanced Tactical version comes in curved or flat and reduces trigger pull by about 25%. I installed a flat Apex Advanced Tactical and I definitely notice a lighter trigger, I haven't shot it yet with the new trigger but will be taking it to the range this weekend.

Posted: 6/22/2017 2:11:36 AM EDT

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Mag bodies are the same. The base plate and detente are different. Gen 1 mags had "Sig Sauer" and the round hole for the detente. Gen 2 mags have "Sig" inside a circle with a square detente. The side wings are tapered with thick portion tapering to narrower profile. Redesigned to fit X series.

Posted: 6/22/2017 7:02:40 AM EDT

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Which Apex trigger did you get? I know they have a couple different options, one is just a flat trigger and the Advanced Tactical version comes in curved or flat and reduces trigger pull by about 25%. I installed a flat Apex Advanced Tactical and I definitely notice a lighter trigger, I haven't shot it yet with the new trigger but will be taking it to the range this weekend.

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I got the Action enhancement trigger. Probably should have shot it with the original trigger first then decided on the trigger. Oh well!

Posted: 6/22/2017 1:34:31 PM EDT

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I got the Action enhancement trigger. Probably should have shot it with the original trigger first then decided on the trigger. Oh well!

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Iirc the Action enhancement trigger just changes from a curved to a flat trigger, the Advanced Tactical reduced the pull weight.

Posted: 6/22/2017 1:50:37 PM EDT

[#40]

Well shit!

Posted: 6/22/2017 4:18:30 PM EDT

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No it doesn't reduce the pull weight. The advanced one just ads a piece on the back of the trigger at the frame, to possibly limit over travel some. I have both and fell no difference.
The Gray Guns Flat trigger does lighten the trigger though, but it comes with a different spring. Apex also offers a curved version as well. Slightly less curve than stock trigger. Kinda between Stock and a flat trigger.
cp

Posted: 6/24/2017 3:35:16 PM EDT

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No it doesn't reduce the pull weight. The advanced one just ads a piece on the back of the trigger at the frame, to possibly limit over travel some. I have both and fell no difference.
The Gray Guns Flat trigger does lighten the trigger though, but it comes with a different spring. Apex also offers a curved version as well. Slightly less curve than stock trigger. Kinda between Stock and a flat trigger.
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That is curious because the Advanced trigger is advertised as reducing pull weight by about 25%. It does this by changing the point where the trigger attaches to that rod, by placing the attachment point slightly higher it increases the leverage therefore reducing the pull weight.

https://www.apextactical.com/blog/index.php/apex-news/apex-reduces-trigger-pull-weight-with-two-new-triggers-for-sig-p320/

Posted: 6/24/2017 4:48:37 PM EDT

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Honestly, maybe it does? I know it feels better and does feel lighter because of the pivot point but i was under the impression that it actually did not reduce the weight it takes to break the trigger. I'll put a trigger pull gauge on it tonight and measure it.
One thing it does do for me for sure, is make it easier to break the trigger straight to the rear. The trigger breaks at 90 degrees so this aids the shooter and makes it easier to pill the trigger straight back thus not disturbing the sight picture.
It's a great addition for 40$ for sure.
Cp

Posted: 6/25/2017 6:15:28 PM EDT

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Honestly, maybe it does? I know it feels better and does feel lighter because of the pivot point but i was under the impression that it actually did not reduce the weight it takes to break the trigger. I'll put a trigger pull gauge on it tonight and measure it.
One thing it does do for me for sure, is make it easier to break the trigger straight to the rear. The trigger breaks at 90 degrees so this aids the shooter and makes it easier to pill the trigger straight back thus not disturbing the sight picture.
It's a great addition for 40$ for sure.
Cp

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I can't wait to see what you find with the trigger pull gauge. I took mine out for the first time today with the Advanced trigger and I really liked it and everyone that shot it liked it too.

ETA: I agree the trigger is a great addition for the $40-50 price tag.

Posted: 6/27/2017 6:48:07 AM EDT

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What holster is everybody using for their P320C?

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Comp-tac MTAC.

Posted: 6/28/2017 7:38:48 PM EDT

[#46]

Great buy on that! Around my AO $500 for any of them without night sights is good. Night sights add $80. FDE adds $80, although that may be because of nightsights, I didn't look that closely.

For all to know, I just go my Crossbreed Supertuk holster, minutes ago, for the P320 9mm. Since the .40 and .357 are the same size, you know they fit. Bonus is it also fits the .45 very nicely.

Posted: 6/28/2017 7:41:56 PM EDT

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What is the trigger like on these things? Pull weight, take up, over travel, reset?

I'm getting curious about this thing.

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The only way to describe it is addictive. I had 7 Glocks but the first time I pulled the P320 trigger, I bought one, and at the end of the week owned three, and two less Glocks. They say it is 6 lbs, and it feels about right. I haven't put my scale on it yet. It is slightly crisper than the Glock trigger. I shot my P320/9mm and my Glock 19 side by side today. Both guns are equally accurate. The Glock slide still burns my hand, the Sig easily clears it. The Glock won't always drop the empty mag, the Sig does it every time.

When I got the 9mm, I put Magnalube G on the slide and the barrel. I have 500 rounds through it now without a hiccup, no cleaning whatsoever. It doesn't even look dirty. (plated reloads and HST factory loads)

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