[jnichols2]

My hammer pistols have all been p22x, and my striker pistols were all Glocks until I bought an early 320 in 2014 or so. The 320 has been such a delight through my testing of it that I eventually sold my Austrians. It's been as reliable as any of the Gaston gats or Sig p22Xs I've owned. The p320 has been on the market for almost five years now, so many of us have put tens of thousands of rounds through them.
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That puts you in position to give valid long term reliability, which you have.

Your input increases my confidence in the P320.

 

[jmb8785]

Several thousands rounds through each and several other brands. The P320 is very reliable. If you are looking for a good shooter and not caring about passing down to someone else, the P320 will do you well. If you want to pass it down, I would say go with a classic P series.

Now if only Sig would release an Aluminum frame for the P320, like they did for the Old Guard, then it would be a different story.

 

[WJPD]

Have a P226 Combat, an X5L1, a P210 and my newest Sig is a P320 X5. Also previously owned a FS P320. Reliability-wise, I haven't seen a difference in any of them ie no issues or failures of any kind.

 

[Biscuit]

Hoping not to jinx myself, but I've had no issues with any of my 320s, 226, 229 or even 365. They seem to eat whatever they are fed. Regular cleaning and lube, straight back to work - just don't tell the 320s I think metal frames are more sexy

 

[Venti30]

For those who own both the classic (P220, P226, P229 etc.) & P320 series of pistols, and shoot at least fairly regularly, do you notice a difference in reliability?

I’ve got a p226 legion. Awesome right out of the box.

I’ve also got a p320crx that’s fun to shoot, and hs been reliable from a weapon function stand point, however it had to go back to sig to repair loose iron sights.

 

[11b4v]

Just put 200rds through my new to me P320.

Same great reliability, accuracy and ergonomics as my P series classics.

Have been shooting/carrying Sig P228/P226's since first LE job in 1995.

Having a progressive reloader and easy range access, I'd say I have put at 150K plus of 9mm down range in the past 23 years.

I've had one blown extractor in hard use P228 I attribute to a bad reload on my part.

 

[CCC]

It is rare that I buy a gun that doesn't have to go back. I can break anything.

Having owned both the 229 and 320, there simply isn't a comparison to make. Each has good points, but I do like steel and hammers!

 

[Claymore504]

My P226 MK25, P229, P320C, P320 Fullsize TacOps and P320 X-Carry have all been 100% reliable.

 

[COUS2492]

Every time I pick up a classic Sig, I like it. Every time I pick up a 320, i put it down. I want to like them, but I dont.

 

[Lancer L5 AWM]

Every time I pick up a classic Sig, I like it. Every time I pick up a 320, i put it down. I want to like them, but I dont.

The OP asked for opinions from people who own both and shoot often.
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[R1200Jedi]

It is rare that I buy a gun that doesn't have to go back. I can break anything.

Having owned both the 229 and 320, there simply isn't a comparison to make. Each has good points, but I do like steel and hammers!

Both have about the same amount of steel.

A lot of folks in threads recently have been confusing aluminum alloy for steel. I personally like aluminum the best of the three common frame materials, but they all have advantages. Ironically, I think a P320 has more steel, now that I think about it, by the time you include the fire control unit.

Aside from liking hammers better, I believe the OP was asking about reliability, have you had any issues with your P320? The point I believe that Lancer L5 has been making, and it’s a valid one, is that lots of folks claim “reliability “ as the reason they dislike the P320, and yet nobody is coming up with experiences that back it up.

I’m not trying to be a tool, but let’s analyze your post. The OP starts a thread, asking very specifically, if anyone has had reliability issues with the P320 compared to a P229. You respond by saying you can break anything, you’ve sent lots of guns back, there is “no comparison” between the two, and you prefer hammers. That, my friend, is all smoke and mirrors. You are heavily implying that the P320 is less reliable, but you won’t actually say it. Why is that?

 

[CCC]

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Aside from liking hammers better, I believe the OP was asking about reliability, have you had any issues with your P320? The point I believe that Lancer L5 has been making, and it’s a valid one, is that lots of folks claim “reliability “ as the reason they dislike the P320, and yet nobody is coming up with experiences that back it up.

I’m not trying to be a tool, but let’s analyze your post. The OP starts a thread, asking very specifically, if anyone has had reliability issues with the P320 compared to a P229. You respond by saying you can break anything, you’ve sent lots of guns back, there is “no comparison” between the two, and you prefer hammers. That, my friend, is all smoke and mirrors. You are heavily implying that the P320 is less reliable, but you won’t actually say it. Why is that?

My 229-1 is an SSE, all stainless frame and slide with the rosewood E2 grips. Yes, I had to send it and the 320 back for repairs (once each), so from that point, they are the same.
The 320 may or may not be less reliable. I didn't like it, didn't shoot it as well as the 229, so I sold it to someone who felt the need for a 320 at the money I had in it.

I just hate it when a Sig sucks (for me), and don't much talk about it. I just send them on their way.

 

[Devereaux]

I own a 226 German, 227, 228 upper, 229 with multiple barrels, 239, and a 320 - in Sig. None of them have been reliability problems. All of them shoot just like you would expect a Sig to shoot.

eg. when I first bought the 229 it had the old bed-post grips. Hated them. I bought a Springfield XD - loved how it felt. But when I went to the range, side-by-side comparisons of 5 shots to 5 shots, over and over, the Sig SO outshot the XD that I sold the XD. Now with E2 grips it even feels great.

One thing about the 320. I have it in .45 ACP. I have not shot a .45 that SO deminished the felt recoil as the 320. Reminds me of the old Gen 1 Glock 17, which I once owned and taught a bunch of people to shoot on. I love my multiple 1911's but that 320 makes shooting .45 ACP just plain easy.

 

[Devereaux]

Interestingly, the 320 I have I’ve put maybe 5-600 rounds through it. Not a single hiccup. Yet the origin of this gun is the 250, and that was a serious POS. I am fascinated that Sig managed to take a concept that didn’t work and make it work.

I’m not an engineer, and I suppose mostly what it takes is engineering design work, but I’m still fascinated that there is so much difference between those two models, yet one relies heavily on the other.

 

[Skyviking]

SIG P320/M17 Talo (Black), a P320 Compact on its way, and a P365 I have yet to put a round through (no spare range time, so it's a safe queen-for now). Lots of P22X in 9mm, .357, .40, and .45 variants. 3 P239 SAS pistolas - 1 in .357 and 2 9mms, also a P938. The P938 had one Failure to Feed on its first magazine (w/S&B 124-gr. ball), but no problems in the ensuing 48 rounds. They are all reliable, with the caveat that my P220 Legion, P229 SAS pistolas in 9mm and .40, and one NIB 9mm P239 SAS are unfired safe queens. I have been so happy with my P220 Scorpion that i will likely sell the 220 Legion to finance a 10mm. I just got a full-size P220 SAS that will likely supplant the Scorpion as my EDC belt gun since i don't really care for rails on my concealed carry pistolas. Too many guns, too little time...

 

[JStarX7]

Mk25-D-RX - No issues. (Except Sig said the RX was sighted out of the box and it SO was not.) Over 1500 rounds in two years.

P229 .40 (Dark Elite) - THousands and thousands of rounds. Zero malfunctions.

P224 .40 - Would not eject a spent round upon purchase (Used) Sent back to Sig. Have fired thousands of rounds since, no issues.

P320c 9mm - Have used in competitions. Thousands of rounds fired. No issues.

The only Sig issues I have ever had are my P224 (noted above) and my P938 - which also would not eject a spent round. (Sent back and also fixed in one trip) Oh, and when I owned a 556xi Russian, NOBODY could get the flash hider off of it when I went to install a suppressor. Sig actually replaced the whole barrel.

Also have owned or still own: P365 (no issues), P290rs (no issues), P238 (no issues).

 

[JamesPettigrew]

I have a couple P320's and numerous P22X classic P series.

I have not shot thousands of rounds in the P320's but I have had ZERO issues at all. No misfires, failure to load or failure to fire, easy to handle in 9mm and .357, and feels good in the hand. I like the fit to me and like the performance. I have the compact, carry, and full sizes in 9mm/.357/40 with several slides (two of which have the Sig Romeo1 Pro). I sold the .45 to someone who wanted it enough to make a decent profit off of it. If I miss it, I can get another one.

Regarding the P320 and P365 longevity, it is great to read assessments from members who have shot tens of thousands of rounds. There are so many options for them. Aftermarket and third party suppliers have embraced the P320 as well.

What you won't see me selling is my classic P series. As many have pointed out, the performance and reliability can not be overstated. The history behind these pistols, the adoption of thousands of police forces around the world as well as their history serving US military forces along with their international counterparts. Aside from that, they are fun and pretty easy to work on, accessorize, or refinish/refurbished. For most of the series, parts are readily available. The adapt to numerous calibers easily. They are comfortable and fit great and are extremely accurate. And I don't mind the varied triggers and actions. I think I eventually want to standardize all the triggers and actions but it is not a pressing matter.

 

[gchinsr]

P226 Scorpion , and P320 X-carry Many thousands of rounds in both, zero issues. They are different, in many ways to each other, but I know I can pick up either one, and know it will fire when trigger is pulled. I do favor the P320 nowadays.