Glock G19 vs Sig P320

[Jlr2267]

I have both and the P320 is a more ergonomic pistol, IMO, with a much better trigger.

The down side is parts/accessories cost and availability. I suppose if you're not already deeply invested in the Glock system, the P320 is a great choice.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Thanks again for all the good information everyone. I think I'm going to buy a P320...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The P320 came in today and I picked it up. What a nice pistol! The one I got doesn't have night sights but did come with a holster and 2 factory magazines. The first day the weather isn't too bade here in the Northeast of PA I will take it out for a spin and post a range report.

Thanks for all the help everyone...

 

[Spats McGee]

Congratulations!

May your new pistol serve you well. I, for one, am looking forward to the range report.

 

[Warp]

I have a Glock G19, one of a very few semi-auto pistols I own. I shoot it well but I just don't like it. I bought it when there was one of the ban kicks just in case. I recently found the Sig P320 but can't shoot it. Has anyone here had the opportunity to shoot both? Any comparisons? I'm mostly looking for information on the Sig. I just might have to make a trade.

I'm a Glock guy. I also have a VP9 that is awesome and that I shoot better than the Glocks. I rented a full size P320 a few weeks ago and it was terrible for me. It's natural point of aim in my hands was so low I couldn't see the front sight when I brought it up on target. I have never (yet) handled any other pistol that was so far off on point of aim.


I'm interested in the range report

 

[Bobson]

Also looking forward to the range report.

My Glock 19 came in last night. Went and paid for it, now I'm waiting "up to 5 days" to bring it home.

 

[Old Dog]

Disclaimer: Not a Glock guy. Have owned, for long periods, the 17, 19 and 23 -- was issued the 23 by a previous employer -- never adapted to the Glock grip angle, while I thought the triggers were decent, the platform simply doesn't point well for me.

Recently picked up a SIG P-320 Carry in 9mm. Whoa Nellie! (As Keith Jackson used to say) A great striker-fired pistol trigger, the best I've ever shot (and I currently use the S&W M&P for work). Points well, truly ergonomic grip, accurate as every SIG normally is ... Did I mention the great trigger?

I'm fairly impressed by this pistol. After 20 years of experimenting with the Glocks, XD/XDs pistols and M&Ps off and on, I may finally become a fan of a striker-fired pistol.

 

[pblanc]

My experience has been the same. I have shot a variety of striker-fired pistols over the years including a variety of Glocks, Springfield XDs, Smith and Wesson M&Ps and the occasional FNH, but I never warmed up to any of them enough to desire to own one. Until I tried a SIG P320 .40 full-size I came across as a range rental.

I would like to be able to like Glocks due to their widespread availability and aftermarket support. And I can shoot them moderately well. I could probably adapt pretty well to the spongy trigger action, and I realize the triggers are easily modified. I hate the crappy stock plastic sights, but the sights can be changed fairly easily at not outrageous expense.

But I don't like the grip angle, don't care to adjust to it, hate the feel of the flat-sided grips, don't like the finger grooves or the big, fat palm swells, and I doubt that I could every shoot them as accurately as I to the P320 regardless of how much time I spent trying.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Sorry it took so long for the range report. I really like this pistol. I fired about 100 rounds and it performer flawlessly. I shot 6 different loads including my reloads, FMJ factory ammo and Winchester Silvertips. Perfect. This Sig is very easy to disassemble and clean. I like the lever system for disassemble. The finish looks very durable as with most current semi autos. The trigger is as good as everyone says, very nice.

While I could not fire the P320 any more accurately than the G19 I did like the feel in my hand better as I suspected. I like the grip angle much better. The P320 is slightly heavier but I really didn't notice in the holster. This pistol may not be for everyone but it is for me. Anything I left out, just ask.

 

[Spats McGee]

Which setup did you get? (full-sized, compact, etc.)

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I bought the compact which is the middle size pistol. It came with 2x 15 round mags but no night sights. I paid $525 OTD.

 

[Fishbed77]

The Glock 19 doesn't feel all that great in my hands, but I shoot them very well.

Glock 19s are like that.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I bought the compact which is the middle size pistol.

For the benefit of other readers who might not be familiar with the 320 sizing, there are actually 4 different sizes...Full Size, Carry, Compact, and Sub-Compact.

The Combat model has the Compact length slide and Full Size Grip module

 

[Spats McGee]

I bought the compact which is the middle size pistol. It came with 2x 15 round mags but no night sights. I paid $525 OTD.

Thanks. I haven't done any research on prices, but that sounds like a pretty good deal. I have to admit that I find the P320 very interesting, particularly its modular design. If it had been on the market when I was shopping for a polymer 9mm, I'm not sure I'd own my G19.