Question about Sig models What is the "W" designation for?

[gregp74]

At my LGS this afternoon I ran across a Sig P320 labeled as model "320f-9-BSS"

I decided to hold off and see what was available online and what prices were like. Sure enough a couple places had them cheaper *but* I notice this one is labeled as "W320F-9-BSS".

Descriptions on both seem to be the same. Any ideas?

 

[Arizona_Mike]

A quick check of all the P320 listing on Sig's web page shows none with a leading W.

 

[gregp74]

That's what I was thinking!

https://www.sigsauer.com/store/armed-professional/pistols/p320-nitron-full-size-ap.html

Finally found this.

 

[Arizona_Mike]

That's what I was thinking!

https://www.sigsauer.com/store/armed-professional/pistols/p320-nitron-full-size-ap.html

Finally found this.

I stand corrected!

Mike

 

[jjones45]

This is just a guess, but it could be the newer style frame and slide lock.

 

[gregp74]

It does look like the "W" model one https://www.sigsauer.com/store/p320-nitron-full-size-ap.html does have a smaller slide lock with a raised area around it when compared to the regular one.

 

[M1key]

I'm sure it stands for "wonderful"...

M

 

[Nathan Detroit]

SIG offers what they refer (referred?) to as the Individual Officers Program (IOP). The guns come out of the LE Division and are a subset of those that come out of the Commercial Division. Not all Commercial guns have an IOP counterpart. The IOP guns are available at a discounted price compared to the Commercial guns and the discounts are available to active and retired LE/military, as well as First Responders plus a few other groups. The guns that come out of the LE Division have a different SKU# than the Commercial guns. The difference is the first letter in the SKU. LE guns start with the "W". This prevents dealers from moving guns from one category to the other.

There are other items available under the IOP that include some accessories, magazines, optics, etc.