I imagine it will be years before a widespread civilian release becomes available. Too busy filling the incredibly massive DOD orders. Look for small limited availability runs that will be priced sky high and will be absorbed by the collectors to stare at and stuff their safes with. Fair market value examples won't be commonplace for a long, LONG time.
I don't think that's true. Lots of U.S. military collectors would settle for an AR-15 in lieu of an M16, an M1A in lieu of an M14, etc. This is the same reason why people are buying FN's $8,000 semiautomatic version of the M249 SAW.You won't find many collectors interested in a USGI replica. If it isn't government issue, it isn't collectible.
The Sig 320 is the M17. Cabela's wants $649.99 to $799.99 for one.
Nope. M17 is based off the Sig P320 with add ons to have it fit the Army's wants. It is in FDE color. It has the upgraded control unit that doesn't suffer from drop failure like stock P320s. A 1911 thumb safety. And the standard takedown lever on the P320 is replaced with a notched lever that likely requires a tool to swap parts. This was added to prevent lower enlisted soldiers from Frankenstein their guns with different parts.
I read today it would be a limited run of 5,000
Where did you see this info? Can you share the link?
It is hard to tell for sure but it looks like they may have decided against the anti-tamper lever and extractor plunger. Look at the pistol at about 2:17.
've seen a couple pics that show a compact gun next to the same gun with a full size slide attached to the compact frame.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/12/13/m17-mhs-sig-will-offer-armys-new-pistol-civilians/It is hard to tell for sure but it looks like they may have decided against the anti-tamper lever and extractor plunger. Look at the pistol at about 2:17.
Anyway, it should be possible to "clone" the US gun by buying one of the thumb safety pistols and then having the slide milled for an RMR and getting the pistol Cerakoted.
Where did you see this info? Can you share the link?
I love this quote from SIG:
"It's high in demand, but if we price it too high, they will say 'I really want it, but it is just too expensive.'"
So basically, they want to make sure to price them for a nice profit and for collector's... i.e. huge markup. I wouldn't be surprised if 10 years from now they offer it as a normal part of their lineup when sales go stagnate just like Beretta selling the 92FS, 92A1, M9, M9A1 because the more numbers means the more dollars.
That's pretty much Business 101....
My nephew just joined the Marines this summer after graduating high school. I wonder when the new pistols will enter rotation. He's off to school right now, but I'm assuming he'll cross paths with it at some point in his career.