Alloy Frame Sig P320 Anyone?

[Route 45]

I've never been a big fan of metal frame pistols, since they are mostly DA/SA or 1911 style. I much prefer a simple, streamlined striker fired pistol over a gun cluttered up with levers, hammers and switches.

But a metal frame P320?

I think I might need this...

[video=youtube;qCHxjzLSfRE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCHxjzLSfRE[/video]

 

[dung]

Eh, just a more expensive 320. I like my x5, but don’t feel like this would be a massive improvement.

 

[88E30M50]

Aren’t the Sig 320s that Sig custom built for the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown aluminum framed? Kinda cool that they will make them for commercial sale too

 

[Route 45]

Eh, just a more expensive 320. I like my x5, but don’t feel like this would be a massive improvement.

This first-release aluminum Scorpion will be expensive, but I heard that the standard models will be about $799 retail when they come out. I will need to handle one first, but I'll likely pick one up at that price point. Not much more $$ than the poly frame guns, and likely better balanced due to the more even weight distribution between the slide and frame. I'm betting that it shoots a lot smoother than a poly frame P320. I'm eager to handle one.

Least expensive one on Gunbroker right now is $1599, typical "OMG I HAVE TO HAVE IT NOW!" pricing.

But it is the Scorpion version, so a premium model. The Scorpion P22x series has similar pricing.

 

[drillsgt]

This first-release aluminum Scorpion will be expensive, but I heard that the standard models will be about $799 retail when they come out. I will need to handle one first, but I'll likely pick one up at that price point. Not much more $$ than the poly frame guns, and likely better balanced due to the more even weight distribution between the slide and frame. I'm betting that it shoots a lot smoother than a poly frame P320. I'm eager to handle one.

If that price point is accurate i'd probably pick one up too. I love my 320 with grey ghost slide and WC module but even after adding the grip weight still feels a bit too light to me.

 

[traderjoe]

Looking forward to seeing some reviews and comparisons. Al frame for Sig isn't earth shattering

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I just like the look. I have some scorpions in my collection. I will wait for a used one.

 

[johny5]

I've never been a big fan of metal frame pistols...

 

[T-DOGG]

Supposedly Sig is going to sell the aluminum grip modules separately.

 

[Route 45]

Yeah, it has more to do with the operating systems than the actual metal frame. I've owned a few. Sig P229, Beretta Cougar, S&W 4006, etc. They feel great and are smooth shooting. But crappy DA/SA triggers, switches, levers, safeties, etc? Not so much.

Metal frame striker fired might be Nirvana for me.

 

[SOUP]

There really isn't that many striker fired pistols with metal frames...

That's where this is going to field some interest. I think it's awesome, I'd love to see one of these with a Norsso slide or some other aftermarket slide on top.

 

[johny5]

Yeah, it has more to do with the operating systems than the actual metal frame. I've owned a few. Sig P229, Beretta Cougar, S&W 4006, etc. They feel great and are smooth shooting. But crappy DA/SA triggers, switches, levers, safeties, etc? Not so much.

Metal frame striker fired might be Nirvana for me.

I've never owned a striker fired pistol, but I have to admit - this is really tempting.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

There really isn't that many striker fired pistols with metal frames...

That's where this is going to field some interest. I think it's awesome, I'd love to see one of these with a Norsso slide or some other aftermarket slide on top.

I would rather have a Walther Q5 match.

 

[traderjoe]

Belcher's Gunshop in Mishawaka had one as of yesterday afternoon listed at $1250.00

 

[Ethanalpha]

I feel like the polymer would absorb the recoil better than the alloy frame. I have 3 p320’s and a few 2011 race guns. The steel frame grip on my race gun makes the gun not as enjoyable to shoot. I would say for recreational use, the idea of a allow framed p320 is cool, but if you are someone that will be shooting 20k rounds a year, it will beat your arm up a little more, and also the recoil assembly.

 

[bgcatty]

A steel frame Sig 320 would be interesting enough for me to buy one. I just can’t wrap my hands around “plastic” handguns.