Pistols for bad shooters. Part of 2. SIG Sauer P320

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The second place in the Top-5 pistols, designed for bad shooters, according to experts of the American weapons portal gunsamerica.com, is taken by the SIG Sauer P320 pistol. This is a perfectly composed, ergonomic gun. Convenient sights and soft descent allow accurate and fast shooting from it, even for beginners and inexperienced shooters. The average price of a model in the US market is 600 dollars.

SIG Sauer P320



For the first time, the SIG Sauer P320 pistol was presented at an exhibition in Paris in the summer of 2014. This is a fairly new model of short-barreled weapons. This gun is designed and manufactured by the American division of the Swiss-German group SIG-Sauer. In this case, the gun was designed in close cooperation with the US military and police, their wishes were taken into account by the creators of the gun. Today, the production facilities of SIG-Sauer, about which at least once anyone who is fond of weapons has heard, are located in both Europe and the USA. The weapons of this manufacturer are widely used by military and law enforcement agencies in many countries around the world. For example, in the US, every third police officer is armed with a SIG-Sauer brand pistol and this ratio only increases. Also the pistols of the Swiss-German company are very popular in the civilian market of firearms.

Today, the SIG Sauer P320 modular pistol is available in 4-s of various size modifications, each of which additionally has an 3 version of the size of the pistol grip (large, medium and small). Although the representatives of SIG-Sauer were inspired by the success of the previous model and rich experience in its production - we are talking about the model of the P250 pistol - the P320 pistol became unique in its kind, adding to the wide range of weapons produced by the company. At the same time he became the first non-arming pistol of the company. Currently, this gun is the flagship of the company. According to representatives of SIG-Sauer, in the USA they are very active (and quite successfully) working with police departments, seeking to replace Glock pistols with SIG Sauer P320 pistols.



The SIG Sauer P320 pistol uses traditional Browning automatics with a moving barrel and locking the barrel in a vertical plane. Automatic pistol works according to the use of recoil in the short course of the barrel. Locking is done using the declining breech of the pistol, which enters with its rectangular protrusion located above the chamber, into the window, designed to eject the spent cartridge case of the bolt.

Separately, it can be noted that the gun beskurkovy. The trigger of the pistol (for those who are not familiar enough with the characteristics of a firearm, you must clarify that the trigger and the trigger are two different things) can be changed to other options that are more convenient for the shooter. One of the trigger options used in the gun is the Glock fuse option. Depending on the version of the pistol, in order to make a shot, you need to apply an effort that corresponds to 2,5-3,4 kg.

The frame of the gun SIG Sauer P320 is integral, it includes two main parts. The first part of the frame is a body made of high-strength polymer with a trigger guard and a handle. The second part is the frame, which is made of stainless steel and combines a trigger mechanism (USM), a bolt delay and gate casing guides. This frame is technically the frame of the SIG Sauer P320. It is applied to it the serial number of the gun. The polymer base is made with handles of various lengths, which allows the shooter to easily adapt a weapon to fit his needs, with regards to the characteristics of carrying a weapon and the size of its arms. For example, a medium-sized pistol can be quickly and easily converted into a compact version. The barrel and bolt cover of the pistol can also be quickly replaced by caliber and size. In front of the frame there are grooves for Picatinny rail systems, which are intended for installing a laser target designator or tactical flashlight.



The designers equipped the gun with a system that protects against accidental firing. The design of SIG Sauer P320 was implemented fire blocking system, which prevents the firing of a pistol when the bolt is unlocked. Also, the P320 model has a completely symmetrical implementation of controls. Resetting the shooter's store can be done with the right or with the left buttons. For firing at night, the gun can be additionally equipped with a special optical system SIGLITE, which is adjustable in the vertical plane.

One of the nuances that the owners of weapons, who are technicians in their hearts, will surely like, is disassembly and change of parts of the pistol without using any tricky devices. SIG Sauer P320 is fairly easy to understand, you just need to follow the correct sequence of actions. The first is the removal of the magazine, the second is the blocking of the cover-slide with the removal of the disassembly lever. After that, the owner of the weapon can start changing parts of the gun. Unlike other models with a polymer frame, P320 bezkurkovy pistol does not require pressing the trigger for further disassembly.

For the full-size version of the SIG Sauer P320, a 14-round magazine is suitable, we are talking about a magazine chambered for .40 Smith & Wesson cartridges (10x22 mm). In addition, it is possible to use the caliber .357 SIG (9x22 mm, created in 1994), "native" for the pistol. But one of the most popular is the 17-round magazine chambered for 9x19 mm Parabellum cartridges. At the same time, for those who choose compact pistol options, the developers offer a choice of reduced magazines for 13 or 15 rounds.



All gun controls have rounded edges. The SIG Sauer P320 can optionally be equipped with a cartridge presence indicator in the chamber. The trigger guard of the pistol was made with a front overhang and notch, except for the Subcompact variant. The gun is on the market either with a front sight and entirely with white dots, or with sighting devices Siglite Night Sights, which are distinguished by the presence of glowing contrasting tritium points. The latest version of the aiming devices allows the shooter to significantly more accurately and quickly point the gun at the target in low light conditions.

The general ergonomics of the gun is recognized by experts as quite good. Despite the almost straight angle of the handle, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the barrel, the gun is quite comfortable in the hand, the grip is comfortable. Anatomical recess on the handle in the area of ​​the trigger guard and the emphasis of the safety handle also contribute to a comfortable grip. At the same time, an anti-slip embossing was made on the handle. In the front of the trigger guard there is also a groove for shooters who use the grip with placing the finger of the auxiliary hand on the trigger guard. Placing the trigger closer to the grip of the weapon and the size of the trigger guard allows you to fire even with gloves.

Separately, you can highlight the relatively high profile of the casing of the shutter, but this is offset by good overall ergonomics (and training sessions conducted by the shooter). The number of protruding elements located on the side of the gun, the minimum. Therefore, the SIG Sauer P320 pistol has fairly flat side faces, which, in turn, minimizes the likelihood of the weapon hooking on items of clothing or ammunition shooter when it is removed or used.

Performance characteristics of Sig Sauer P320 (full-size version):
Caliber - 9 mm.
Length - 203 mm.
Barrel length - 119 mm.
Height - 140 mm.
Width - 35,5 mm.
Weight without store - 833
Magazine capacity - 17 cartridges.

Information sources:
http://army-news.ru/2014/07/beskurkovyj-pistolet-sig-sauer-p320
http://www.armoury-online.ru/articles/pistols/germany/P320
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/switch/p320-r.html
http://warspot.ru/4127-luchshie-pistolety-dlya-plohih-strelkov
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  1. +1
    22 August 2016 08: 13
    The gun is really beautiful! It’s a pity in Russia when the civilian short-barrels market is not developed ((((
  2. +1
    22 August 2016 08: 15
    never impressed by a zig. CHZ-75 is a thing and Walter P38 is also a thing, and everything else is trash.
    1. +2
      22 August 2016 10: 59
      Hmmmm a very controversial statement about "Trash" stop - justify such controversial conclusions if you are not too lazy ....
      1. +2
        22 August 2016 23: 15
        Well, let's say you came to argue with me, so give the first example with which you do not agree, and perhaps I will answer. and so I see no reason to argue, let alone start a polemic, defending my point of view. I had both samples and ChZ-75 and P-38. in practice, the applications turned out to be the most practical, hit accuracy, ergonomics and other performance characteristics are quite fine with me. which I can not say about PM, Glock 17, Walter P-99, USP, Beret 92. because in comparison with the ChZ and P-38 this is really unnecessary trash, moreover, it quickly spoils. especially with respect to bezkurkovy systems like Glock 17 and P-99 Walter, which also do not differ in good accuracy and reliability. even with black barrels. (not to mention chrome-plated.) what is GSh -18,, Ots -27 and other Russian samples, I don’t know. but here we are talking not about them, but with regards to Zig Sauer P-320 or 250.
        1. +1
          23 August 2016 07: 56
          I was not going to argue with you at all .. glocks and other strikers proved to be normal ... hmmm the whole world glock calls a gun among the pistols are exceptionally reliable .. look at the sales of pistols in America and the reviews on YouTube of people who often shoot pistols in a shooting gallery (I I mention it to the tyunyachi atelier, supposedly Vilkinson’s battalion commander springfield idr) ... the emergency room and the p-box are middling no more ... they look good there maybe they cause nostalgia but no more ... but put them as the top and measure it all sorry stupid .. also zigi 226 (etc. series) a cut above and better than 75 and 38 ... You know, I can also say they say Browning Hi Power is the coolest gun and everything else is simple * BUT, but is it really?
    2. +2
      24 August 2016 06: 15
      Also, my dear friend, it would not hurt to shoot from everything that you listed at least 500 rounds of ammunition. According to professional experts, the ZIG ZAUER weapon is one of the best on the market. And your Walter R 38 is just old and old!
    3. 0
      31 August 2016 15: 08
      don't say the Five-Seven thing! Yes
  3. +7
    22 August 2016 10: 56
    Here is a strange and somewhat stupid name for this review)))) It's like posting an article "5 best cars for bad drivers" in a car magazine and including such masterpieces as Mercedes ml, BMW x5, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC 90 and VW Tuareg ))))) Say a bad driver drives a machine, he is used to sitting in a luxurious cabin with comfortable seats, you use air suspension and four-wheel drive, all kinds of electronic security systems, and a good one can do without all this)))))
    1. +1
      22 August 2016 15: 14
      Cayenne and Tuareg Kagbe are one machine. Only the headlights differ;) But the topic of bad shooters is relevant. A deagle will give a return to any eye to an ordinary person. And the trunks presented in the review are as comfortable as possible for the user. And do not require pro-skills.
      1. +1
        22 August 2016 15: 21
        DIGL and was created to get into the eyes of lovers of Negroes shiny with chrome show-offs.
      2. +3
        22 August 2016 15: 50
        ayen and tuareg kagbe one car. Only the headlights differ;)


        Clarification - Tuareg and Cayenne - one frame and body, razdatka, center differential.
        - the engines are being seriously modified by Porsche,
        - The suspension (spring shock absorbers) in Porsche has its own, which gives the car features in handling,
        - headlights and exterior trim - others.
        - The salon has more expensive materials in the decoration.
        In fact, on the Tuareg chassis, a luxury SUV was built, in a completely different price category.
        You are right.
        Someone is ready to overpay for show-offs, someone prefers not to overpay :)
      3. +1
        31 August 2016 15: 12
        continuing about bad shooters
        thumbs up well from rifles, including at long distances
        but I can do worse with a gun than with a knife, one might say, I can’t do it at all.
        and the fact that I can shoot accurately at a target does not change anything. NOT MINE!
        not everyone knows how to use a gun well, and there are very few competent shooters and tactics. There are those who have a gun, but cannot shoot from it.
  4. +2
    22 August 2016 15: 18
    The most ordinary good gun. There is no highlight in it.
  5. +1
    23 August 2016 13: 48
    I believe that a gun for bad shooters should have an open trigger and only hand fuses, an important and clearly visible indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber is important.
  6. +1
    23 August 2016 16: 47
    The author has a couple of errors. Not a soft descent, but a smooth descent. Only sports weapons have a soft, short descent. Sports weapons are worn discharged in a plastic container.

    All other pistols are worn and holsters of various design and concept. The current here, a descent with a force of 2.5-3 kg is needed, as the prevention of accidental shots, including when a pistol is taken out of a holster. When by chance you can attach the entire weight of the gun to the trigger.

    In my opinion, the model presented in the article does not stand out.
  7. +1
    24 August 2016 06: 27
    A modern combat pistol! This weapon is of high quality and reliability. When in 1985 the United States held a competition to replace the Colt m 1911a pistol, the SIG P 226 pistol also took part in the competition because of a slightly higher price than 92 Berettas, it lost but the American FBI accepted The shortened version of the SIG P 228.P 320 can be easily put on the first place in the ranking!
  8. 0
    31 August 2016 15: 12
    Quote: the47th
    The indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.
    Reply
    Qiti

    your revolver is all)))

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