SIG SAUER Special Weapons Group P320978
A little-known team lurking within the halls of SIG SAUER is the Special Weapons Group. The name alone makes me want to ask where to sign up. The team of individuals assigned to this group, dedicated to the pursuit of innovation, accepts the task of creating products specifically to address the needs of elite military units worldwide, advancing capabilities and meeting the most rigorous demands in a constantly evolving and unforgiving environment. One of the results of this pursuit is the SIG SAUER P320978.
In October 2022, the SIG SAUER P320 was selected as the handgun of choice for the Australian Defense Forces as part of a program to modernize ADF small arms. The program is known as LAND 159, or The Lethality System Project. Its overall goal is to equip ADF soldiers with next-generation weapon systems, surveillance and target acquisition devices, ammunition, and support systems, ensuring ground forces maintain technical superiority over potential adversaries beyond 2030. The Australian pistol requirement selected a customized variant of the P320 which will be designated the F9 in Australian service.
To meet these demands, the SIG SAUER Special Weapons Group utilized a P320 variant similar to the U.S. Military’s M18 with a Coyote Tan PVD coated slide and a Coyote Tan XCarry grip module, which provides an extended beaver-tail and deeper undercuts for increased control. The ‘P320978’ is the part number for the pistol package.
A closed emitter ROMEO2 optic was selected for faster target acquisition and accuracy, and the P320 was fitted with a FOXTROT2 weapon light for positive identification under low-light conditions, giving us the SIGP320978. Each SIGP320978 ships with two 21-round and one 17-round magazine including a certificate of authenticity.
The SIGP320978 represents the first offering in the SIG SAUER Special Weapons Group Program, which offers military contract overruns to the civilian market. As with all SIG Special Weapons Group products, this limited edition package is available for a limited time online and at the SIG SAUER Flagship Store at the SIG Experience Center.
Specifications
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel Length: 3.9”
Mags Included: (2) 21rd & (1) 17rd Magazines
Trigger Shape: Curved
Slide Material: Stainless Steel
Slide Finish: Coyote PVD
Grip Module: XCarry Coyote
Overall Length: 7.4”
Overall Width: 1.3”
Height: 6.4”
Weight: 30.3 oz
Optic: ROMEO2
Light: FOXTROT 2
Sights: XRAY3 Day/Night Sights
Sight Radius: 5.8”
Manual Safety: Yes
SIG Sauer also released a video explaining the ‘Special Weapons Program’ guns:
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The SIGP320978 Special Weapons Group program price is $1,399.99 and SIG Connect Premium subscribers can get access for $1,199.99
Equipped the way this is, the price adds up, which is kind of rare to see with limited-edition firearm packages that usually fetch a premium. Perhaps it’s because of the seemingly off-the-shelf nature of the components. Either way, if you’re looking for a well-equipped P320, this one may be of interest. I want one. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
For more information on the SIGP320978, the Special Weapons Program, or any SIG SAUER product, please visit sigsauer.com.
The SIGP320978 Special Weapons Group program price is $1,399.99 and SIG Connect Premium subscribers can get access for $1,199.99
Equipped the way this is, the price adds up, which is kind of rare to see with limited-edition firearm packages that usually fetch a premium. Perhaps it’s because of the seemingly off-the-shelf nature of the components. Either way, if you’re looking for a well-equipped P320, this one may be of interest. I want one. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
For more information on the SIGP320978, the Special Weapons Program, or any SIG SAUER product, please visit sigsauer.com.