Help me understand the p320 reconfiguration process

OhioGuy

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I'm considering getting a full size 9mm p320 for range use. But the subcompact size may be a great carry option.

If I purchase a full size model, can I convert to the subcompact just by purchasing a "Caliber X-Change" kit from Sig?

What exactly would I be exchanging, and is it a process that's easy to do at home and quickly?
 
CDR_Glock said:
Does it also allow the change in calibers?

You can change calibers between 9mm, 40 S&W and .357 Sig but the 45 ACP is a stand alone caliber. You can move from fullsized to subcompact in 45 ACP but not to any other caliber.

The tricky part is the cost of the kit. At about $350 you are 75% of the way into a brand new gun. New subcompacts run $469. Only upside is night sights on the x-change kits. If you are not restricted by your state on how many guns you own I would just buy another P320.;)

http://www.osagecountyguns.com/sig-p320-9mm-subcompact-caliber-xchange-kit.html

Vs

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...g-sauer-p320-subcompact-9mm-centerfire-pistol
 
WVsig said:
The tricky part is the cost of the kit. At about $350 you are 75% of the way into a brand new gun.
FWIW SIG used to offer P250 full-size and subcompact combo kits, which were a decent deal in some circumstances, but I'll confess that I don't know whether they've ever offered anything similar for the P320.
 
It is designed for markets where people can only own X number of pistols and for organizations where they can swap parts around to fit different size hands or individuals can buy the kits to make an issued pistol fit.

These combo things never work out well.
 
The tricky part is the cost of the kit. At about $350 you are 75% of the way into a brand new gun.
The other tricky part is availability.

Let's focus on the 9mm/.40S&W and .357SIG calibers and assume you're willing to spend over $400 to buy them directly from SIG which should give you the best chance of getting what you want. Without getting into the 10 round neutered versions available for people in some states, there are 12 possible conversion kits, a Full, Compact, Subcompact and Carry in each of the 3 calibers.

Right now SIG is only listing 8 out of the possible 12 combos. You can get 9mm in any of the 4 sizes, but .40S&W conversion kits are only available in Full Size and .357SIG conversion kits are not available in Subcompact.

On top of that, of the listed conversion kits, only the 9mm Full and Subcompact, the .357SIG Carry and the .40S&W Full are actually in stock at the current time.
FWIW SIG used to offer P250 full-size and subcompact combo kits, which were a decent deal in some circumstances, but I'll confess that I don't know whether they've ever offered anything similar for the P320.
I believe that was due more to the low demand for the P250 and things pertaining to it.
 
Its an interesting concept, that has no practical use for most gun owners... Unless they live in a location that limits the number of "firearms" an individual can own.

I do like the fact that the entire grip is changed, as they can better shape the grip for that size hand and grip length you are using. Sticking an extra thick or thin bit on the backstrap is better than nothing, but not the best solution for adapting to hand size.


Now for the military and police armories... The concept is much more viable.

Especially the military... In addition to the ability to adapt the pistol to the user's hand size...

One simple and very durable part (the sub frame and its integrated slide rails) has the serial number, and is the "gun". Everything else would fall under the category of "spare and replacement parts".

Every other part can be swapped/replaced as needed without ever changing the serial number. You can rebuild a damaged pistol, or repair a malfunctioning trigger group... As long as the sub frame is intact, and undamaged, the serial number is the same. This cuts down on the amount of critical tracking needed.

As it stands now, an unserviceable firearm must go through a disposal process, where it is shipped to a facility in Alabama for destruction, and has to be removed officially from inventory.
 
I am hoping this new modular pistol grip craze will combine with 3d printing to allow some truly custom grips.

Something like you go to a gunshop, squeeze some sort of sensor, I'm imagining a foam pistol grip or something, the sensor takes data on your grip sends, it off to someones garage where they 3d print a custom grip based on that data and send it to you in the mail.
Maybe clay over the pistols grip that is then 3d scanned?
If anyone uses this idea I fully expect to be provided a lifetime supply of grips starting with beta production.
 
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