Sig's lack of support for P320SC as well as .357Sig and .40AUTO
I guess I understand that Sig has decided to put more effort into the P365 than continue to support the P320 Sub Compact, I simply do not know why.
Also, they have completely given up on the .357Sig and .40Auto platform completely? I guess, you can still get X-Change kits in these calibers in Carry/Compact and Full. Just a bummer that the SC platform is done!
Rant over! LOL.
PS. I wish someone made a Compact/Carry grip module that worked with the Sub Compact size slide. This, would be awesome! See my hack build!
Also, they have completely given up on the .357Sig and .40Auto platform completely? I guess, you can still get X-Change kits in these calibers in Carry/Compact and Full. Just a bummer that the SC platform is done!
Rant over! LOL.
PS. I wish someone made a Compact/Carry grip module that worked with the Sub Compact size slide. This, would be awesome! See my hack build!
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I have a compact X grip that works with my subcompact slide. This grip, SIG P320 XCompact 9mm Pistol | SIG SAUER P320 XCompact
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One simple reason. During the pandemic every company was running out of everything. Companies focused on what sold and sold well. Now, we are starting to see surpluses. We are starting to see variations of popular models returning to the market. Soon I bet we see more calibers return too.
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Sig is a large company and like most similar companies they have to appeal to investors, provide ROI, manage cash, etc. and it’s about financial results today, not what’s best for the niche .357 sig community!
How does this work with the SC slide? The SC slide is shorter than the compact, correct?
Maybe it will make a comeback. Its firearm lack of support also makes the ammo pretty pricey.
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There's already an active thread on the lack of support for the SC. For more opinions, complaints and laments, see here:
www.sigtalk.com
P320 subcompact not supported ugh
Support for p320-45 ACP is worse. The 320 45ACPO is still in production and available. Sales are not the leader in the series and the model will not be upgraded to the X series standards.
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When they came out with the P365, I’m pretty sure at that point they decided to say farewell to the P320 SC. I think it was the least popular size of the P320 sales wise before the P365 came out.
As far as .40 S&W and .357Sig, when the pandemic hit and materials for expensive and hard to find, like many companies, Sig probably had to focus more on what sold. 9mm is the most popular caliber, so they focused on what they’d sell a bunch of. I don’t think they’ve discontinued the .40 and .357Sig models, those just are likely on the back burner.
As far as .40 S&W and .357Sig, when the pandemic hit and materials for expensive and hard to find, like many companies, Sig probably had to focus more on what sold. 9mm is the most popular caliber, so they focused on what they’d sell a bunch of. I don’t think they’ve discontinued the .40 and .357Sig models, those just are likely on the back burner.
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Nothing new.
I'll not blame the scamdemic, or Putin, or global warming.
SIG has a long laundry list of really nice pistols that they have dumped.
SIG ULTRA 1911
SIG C3 1911
SIG P290RS
SIG P239
On and on the list goes.
Anyway, they made them once....so you can still get them.
I'll not blame the scamdemic, or Putin, or global warming.
SIG has a long laundry list of really nice pistols that they have dumped.
SIG ULTRA 1911
SIG C3 1911
SIG P290RS
SIG P239
On and on the list goes.
Anyway, they made them once....so you can still get them.
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You had to go and break my heart again. 😭
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Any and every company only continues to exist and produce a product, any product, if they manage well and pay attention to actually making money and having a return to money invested.
If they don't do those things.......then they go bankrupt and no longer exist. Simple. Universal. It's a numbers game. Always has been, always will be.
If they can't sell enough of something at a price that people will buy it at to justify the resources involved in providing it..........I expect them to quit it.
If they don't quit it, then the decision makers that keep doing the thing that has no economic justification...........need to be fired.
Sorry to rant, but the whining on this type of thing drives me nuts. Maybe ranting on SigTalk is cheaper than going to your therapist when the world just ain't fair.
If they don't do those things.......then they go bankrupt and no longer exist. Simple. Universal. It's a numbers game. Always has been, always will be.
If they can't sell enough of something at a price that people will buy it at to justify the resources involved in providing it..........I expect them to quit it.
If they don't quit it, then the decision makers that keep doing the thing that has no economic justification...........need to be fired.
Sorry to rant, but the whining on this type of thing drives me nuts. Maybe ranting on SigTalk is cheaper than going to your therapist when the world just ain't fair.
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I don't blame SIG for dropping items from their line.
I blame buyers who don't buy a product and yet expect the manufacturer to continue to produce and stock something that the market isn't buying in sufficient quantity to justify support...
Love the .357 SIG, buy a bunch of ammo/pistols, or stop complaining...
I blame buyers who don't buy a product and yet expect the manufacturer to continue to produce and stock something that the market isn't buying in sufficient quantity to justify support...
Love the .357 SIG, buy a bunch of ammo/pistols, or stop complaining...
And every single purchaser should keep this in mind before purchasing. No commitment to the cal that bears their name. Next bump in the road they will ditch you just the same as they during during the pandemic.
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Yes, but this grip module was made for the subcompact slide (3.6” barrel). Honestly I think they did it so that people who had the SC slide had options.
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In 9mm, it used to be that "compact" meant a 3.9 in. slide and a 15-round grip. But the "X-series" changed that a little.
So @Gswartz is right that SIG hasn't made a 3.6" / 17-round grip combo.
| Subcompact | 3.6" Barrel/Slide | 12-Round |
| X-Compact | 3.6" | 15 |
| Compact & X-Compact Spectre | 3.9" | 15 |
| Carry & X-Carry Spectre | 3.9" | 17 |
| Full | 4.7" | 17 |
So @Gswartz is right that SIG hasn't made a 3.6" / 17-round grip combo.
It does appear they have, for now at least. Sig no longer makes and sells them because there is no current or future profit in 357/40 guns.
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That's correct but WIlson Combat makes their Carry II grip module for the SC slide and 17 round mag.
They come in Black and Tan, no safety notch.
Here's the black one
SIG P320 Carry II Grip Module, Black, No Manual Safety
Our WCP320 Carry II black grip module replaces the factory grip and improves the recoil control of your Sig P320 with easy installation. No manual safety.
shopwilsoncombat.com
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