The Sig Sauer P320 is a striker-fired pistol (different from a hammer-fired pistol). The typical mechanism of a striker-fired pistol is that, upon loading, the striker is partially cocked. Any subsequent shot will result in a reload and a reset of the striker. This is done in order for the trigger pull to require less force than for a full double-action-type pull. This feature is common among striker-fired pistols, including Glocks.
It seems that the "foolproof" mechanism is subject to an as-yet-unknown failure mode, and there should be a thorough forensic disassembly and analysis of the involved pistols. Frankly, I think the only convincing rectifications of this problem would be to (a) add a manual safety to the mechanism, (b) revert to a double-action trigger, or (c) both the previous. I think also that any such design change should be accompanied by a withdrawal of the P320 model from sales.
Sig Sauer has a brand reputation for quality and durability, by which qualities it was chosen as the new service sidearm. I am sure they would want to correct this horrendous problem swiftly---but their lawyers seem interested in waving away the evidence with court findings. Not a good face to put before the shooting public.
That’s right. People can buy their “red velvet guns”. Glocks are made for a working man. Ugly, durable, battle tested. When a person buys a new gun, if you can’t thrown it in a mud hole, or throw in across your driveway, day one, you bought the wrong gun.
Cocked and locked 1911 is way safer than this shit.
It's America's equivalent of the Lebanese exploding pagers.
Ron Cohen, the CEO of Sig is a former IDF soldier.
Forgive my ignorance, but what is "/pol/"?
The political board on 4chan.
Their mascot is a Nazi lol.
Yup, I don’t leave home without it.
It won TWO world wars back-to-back😎
P365 > P320
The Sig Sauer P320 is a striker-fired pistol (different from a hammer-fired pistol). The typical mechanism of a striker-fired pistol is that, upon loading, the striker is partially cocked. Any subsequent shot will result in a reload and a reset of the striker. This is done in order for the trigger pull to require less force than for a full double-action-type pull. This feature is common among striker-fired pistols, including Glocks.
It seems that the "foolproof" mechanism is subject to an as-yet-unknown failure mode, and there should be a thorough forensic disassembly and analysis of the involved pistols. Frankly, I think the only convincing rectifications of this problem would be to (a) add a manual safety to the mechanism, (b) revert to a double-action trigger, or (c) both the previous. I think also that any such design change should be accompanied by a withdrawal of the P320 model from sales.
Sig Sauer has a brand reputation for quality and durability, by which qualities it was chosen as the new service sidearm. I am sure they would want to correct this horrendous problem swiftly---but their lawyers seem interested in waving away the evidence with court findings. Not a good face to put before the shooting public.
Cohen Sig ≠ Sig Sauer Germany/Switzerland
I love my HKs. They're very expensive, but great pistols.
HK manufactures fine pistols as well. The P7 exemplifies the excellence of HK.
The P9S was pretty terrific too. A guy I worked with years ago has two, with consecutive serial numbers.
Get a Glock and you won’t have these problems anymore.
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My phone has a mind of its own. Didn’t type the word “won’t”.
The AK47 of pistols.
That’s right. People can buy their “red velvet guns”. Glocks are made for a working man. Ugly, durable, battle tested. When a person buys a new gun, if you can’t thrown it in a mud hole, or throw in across your driveway, day one, you bought the wrong gun.
--Carl (Tactical Rifleman, YouTube)
I have several S&W pistols. I never like a pistol without a safety!
I have gobs of revolvers,they don't need a safety.
—Delta Force (Blackhawk Down) directed by R.S.
I only have two revolvers but I have four automatics!
Had - before the boating accident. Right?
What? I don't understand?
Does this happen to Glocks? /s lol
First thing I thought of when seeing this topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwogM2DL99o