The Sig 320 M17 MHS Contract Guns - Which Should You Buy

With the release of the Sig P320 M17 to the public- we thought you might want to know what the differences are - so you can make the right decision on which to buy. 

Sig M17-Commemorative  Very Limited edition M17 with a manual safety lever and Flat Dark Earth controls. This is the exact gun the US Army issues. They will have special markings on the barrel, slide, and fire control. They will also show the UID code along with a custom serial number  A certificate of authenticity and challenge coin- provided by Sig with a special call in number. Includes Two 21rd and One 17rd magazines. The other commercial units listed below will not have the UID or US Government markings. There will be a 5,000 unit production limit. This is for the serious collector and investor- very few would consider taking this one out and shooting it. Top seller - but not for everyone. (Note- these are sold out and no backorders at this time.)

Sig 320F-9-M17-MS - Standard production commercial M17 variant with 4.7" barrel, Coyote Tan PVD finish, SIGLite night sights with DP Pro Plate (removable plate for mounting Romeo1 optic), Two 17rd magazines and includes the thumb safety lever. The controls (safety, trigger, slide catch lever) are a black contrast finish. This will be the version closest to the military M17 (other than the commemorative limited edition model above). We anticipate this to be our best selling of the 3 models, good for both collecting and shooting- with the comfort of the manual safety. This is the one.

Sig 320F-9-M17 - Standard production commercial M17 variant with 4.7" barrel, Coyote Tan PVD finish, SIGLite night sights with DP Pro Plate (removable plate for mounting Romeo1 optic), two 17rd magazines - without the thumb safety lever. The controls (trigger, slide catch lever) are black. We expect to sell the fewest of these only because they lack the safety lever. Even though there are quite a few shooters who prefer the quickness of the safety-less model.

Watch it in action: Unboxing and shooting by the US Army  (Courtesy US Military Channel and You Tube)

Over the next 10 years the Army will distribute the new MHS handguns to all Army units replacing the M9 pistol, which has been in service since 1986.