New Army Handgun

[CAARNG 68W]

I nearly posted this in the Weapons Discussion Area, but figured this forum received more traffic.

Half a decade into its search for a new handgun, the Army has chosen Sig Sauer's version of the Modular Handgun System, according to a Thursday announcement from the Army.

The new sidearm will replace the M9 Beretta, the Army's pistol of choice for more than 30 years.

"I am tremendously proud of the Modular Handgun System team," said Army acquisition executive Steffanie Easter in the release. "By maximizing full and open competition across our industry partners, we have optimized private sector advancements in handguns, ammunition and magazines and the end result will ensure a decidedly superior weapon system for our warfighters."

The Army first announced the competition for the MHS back in 2011, but multiple delays left the most recent solicitation deadline at February of 2016.

Sig Sauer beat out Smith & Wesson, Beretta and Glock for the contract worth up to $580 million, which includes firearms, accessories and ammunition.

The Army did not immediately provide any additional information Thursday evening, including specifics on the weapon or the caliber of the round.

"As MHS moves forward into operational testing, the due diligence taken by all of the stakeholders will ensure a program that remains on-budget and on-schedule," Easter said.

After operational testing, the new pistol should be fielded this year, according to the release.

While the Beretta M9 has been the Army's pistol since 1985, the military uses other handguns, including Sig Sauers, particularly in special operations. Green Berets regularly use Glock 9mm pistols, and last year Marine Special Operations allowed use of the 9mm Glock 19. Navy SEALs generally use the Sig Sauer P226 and, on occasion, Heckler & Koch's .45-caliber HK45C.

https://www.armytimes.com/articles/army-your-new-handgun-will-be-a-sig-sauer

[JJ_BPK]

Looks like they are talking the P320. A striker fired modular system, where you take in internal "serialized frame" and put in any of four grip slide combos.. The shiny bit in the third pic, w/trigger is the NFA serial numbered "gun" . All the other frames, barrels, slides, & bits are non-NFA, over the counter, parts..

Anyone used one??

[frostfire]

My memory is fuzzy and I might be mixing it up with Sig 250 and 2022, but does the trigger feels like DAO? Also very high bore axis? and more $$$ than glock 19? So much for saving for Uncle Sam. Perhaps Trump will ask for a cheaper pistol :D

I selfishly wished for glock so no need to undue zillion rounds worth of muscle memory to grip angle, trigger, hands placement, holster,....but I must admit sig incorporated many innovations that "glock perfection" turned a deaf ear to

Congratulations Sig!
I guess better buy one before price shoots up!

looks like good timing to seek employment with sig academy :D

[SF0]

Were Sig's modular handguns (not to mention quality control) improved? IIRC they were considered range toys only.

[JJ_BPK]

Anyone at SHOT get a chance to fondle the new SIG P320 X-serias??

The X-Carry looks interesting??

Interested in opines...


LAS VEGAS — Sig Sauer introduced the new, high-performance X series to its P320 striker-fired pistol line at SHOT Show 2017.

“This is kind of our new baby; this is the Sig Sauer P320 X-Five,” said Max Michel, team captain of the Sig Sauer Shooting Team. “It’s more of our competition model. We have taken a lot of development I have done over the last year or two in competitions, and we have put them into what shooters and competitors want.”

Sig Sauer introduced the modular P320 series at SHOT 2014. The new X-Five features a 5-inch slide and bull barrel, three cutouts on top of the slide and a Dawson fiber optic front sight.
The rear sight is adjustable and sits on a plate that can be removed for mounting an RMR optic without needing machine work, Michel said.

The X-Five has a more ergonomically-enhanced grip with a slight undercut notch below the trigger guard “so you can get up a little bit higher,” Michel said.

It also features a flared magazine well for fast mag changes and a weighted back strap which helps reduce felt recoil, Michel said.

Sig Sauer has also added a competition-grade flat trigger.

“By having a flat trigger, no matter where you press you are going to get a consistent push straight back,” Michel said.

The P320 X-Five retails for about $1,000 each, which includes four 21-round magazines.

Sig also introduced the P320 X-Carry at SHOT. It’s a concealed-carry version with many of the competition features found on the X-Five.

The X-Carry features a single cutout on top of the slide, improved competition grips and the flat trigger. There’s front night sight and fixed rear sight sitting on a removable plate for RMR mounting.

There is no weight in the back strap, no flared mag well and no bull barrel, Michel said.

The X-Carry retails for $862.

http://kitup.military.com/2017/01/p320-x-five.html?ESRC=dod-bz.nl


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGv-y6BWtvc

[frostfire]

I just remembered....

that slide lock/release location is IMHOO a design flaw with the modern/current/competition high-thumbs-at-the sides grip. One inadvertently depresses it down, resulting in failure to slide lock, and you only know you're running a dry gun when it goes click instead of bang. Have sausage fingers and it's worse. Put gloves on top of it and the failure is consistent.
I am sure Max Michel had to modify his grip as well.

Had the privilege of tutoring several SEALs going through the JSOMTC few years back. The always shoot with mechanix on. SOP or something that ingrained from their school house I guess. Any way, they kept getting failure to slide lock and asked me if they should return their SIG for lemon check. I told them to try one handed, left hand only. Zero failures. We had to modify/retrain grip afterwards and he had to almost consciously maintain a thumbs up with the right hand to get slide lock at empty.

[CAARNG 68W]

I just remembered....

that slide lock/release location is IMHOO a design flaw with the modern/current/competition high-thumbs-at-the sides grip. One inadvertently depresses it down, resulting in failure to slide lock, and you only know you're running a dry gun when it goes click instead of bang. Have sausage fingers and it's worse. Put gloves on top of it and the failure is consistent.
I am sure Max Michel had to modify his grip as well.


From personal experience, when I handle a pistol; my middle, ring and pinker finger are flexed. My index finger and thumb are loosed and relaxed. Get the point I'm trying to come across with?


Dont worry we will get you into glock rehab and get you going on a real firearm. :p

Savage.

Savage :boohoo.

Hahahahahaha

whats wrong with the Glock 19 or 22.... oh wait, which retired service member is making off on this one?

Accessories for the glock frame are easily available. Units are already trained. It took over 10 years to figure out who would profit the most from X company. Its bullshit. RA might as well stick with the M9 since 99% of RA soldiers can barely qualify.. including SOF with an M9.

It makes no sense until you look at where the money goes. Just like the ACU's or the black beret.

Me thinks it has a lot to do with the modularity of the pistol. Check out HickOK45's video demonstrating the 320. There's a part of him fully stripping the pistol down and showing the trigger mechanism/actual firearm. Fascinating design by SIG, shows how one firearm could fire several calibers.

Gave me thought that the Army may soon abandon the 9 Mil.

[Team Sergeant]

I see the Girl Scouts continue to choose the Army sidearm.

Another great choice, especially if you're a non-combatant.

[Longstreet]

I see the Girl Scouts continue to choose the Army sidearm.

Another great choice, especially if you're a non-combatant.

Hey at least the US Military is in motion. The Canadian Forces are still using Browning sidearms from the 1940's. I am not an expert in handguns, but surely there must have been some major improvements in handgun technology since then.

And to think we are still 10 years out from making a final decision on a newer model...


jaYson

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-forces-looking-to-replace-second-world-war-era-pistols-but-it-could-take-another-10-years

[Team Sergeant]

I see the Girl Scouts continue to choose the Army sidearm.

Another great choice, especially if you're a non-combatant.

Hey at least the US Military is in motion. The Canadian Forces are still using Browning sidearms from the 1940's. I am not an expert in handguns, but surely there must have been some major improvements in handgun technology since then.

And to think we are still 10 years out from making a final decision on a newer model...


jaYson



Canadian Forces
I've no doubts your socialist leaders see it as an extremely unnecessary expense, especially when they are spending money for free drugs/safes-spaces for drug addicts.

And your "socialist government" could give a shit about its military forces when the most powerful nation on the planet is on your southern border and you are in very good standings. Seriously, why would you spend a dime on a real military? That's not what socialists governments do, well, except to protect themselves, the socialist politicians.

[Team Sergeant]

Nothing wrong with the hi-power. They are reliable and accurate. They have had a few upgrades over the years as well. Newer is not always better. In reality how often is a handgun needed in the military? It is usually a last ditch weapon for the average soldier but gets a lot of attention. One of the main weapon in wide use is as old if not older, the M-2 50 cal machine gun. John Browning designed it well before WWII and I don't hear a lot of complaints about it. I bet the M-2 is used a lot more than issue handguns.

Not if you're an antique gun collector no......

[blue02hd]

I still carry my BHP on occasions.

Slim, light, 13+ 1 of Silver Tip HP.

Rides flatter than my Glock 19, and lighter than my Kimber 45 compact.

Then again I still have my original Ranger HB too.

[Longstreet]

And your "socialist government" could give a shit about its military forces when the most powerful nation on the planet is on your southern border and you are in very good standings. Seriously, why would you spend a dime on a real military? That's not what socialists governments do, well, except to protect themselves, the socialist politicians.

I humbly disagree with your comment about not having a "real military". While we are not as large as the US military, we are highly trained and extremely capable given our resources and should never be underestimated. We do train with US Forces and from what I understand, the exercises are never a wash with US or Canadian victories. Our snipers are superb as is our SOF - which from my understanding has been requested several times by US Military leaders to help in US missions.

Unfortunately you are right about our socialist government. But what can you expect? Mr. Trudeau's extensive experience comes from being a high school drama teacher and oh yeah, his father was Pierre Trudeau. I will have you know there are no other world leaders who take selfies as much as our PM. I am positive he and Mr. Trump will get along fine.


jaYson

[Razor]

Just speculation on my part, but I suspect that the fact that Glock does not have and would not add a specific, manual safety lever played an important role in the selection of the Sig. Note that most commercial 320s don't have a safety, but the MHS submission does. Big Army really, really, really likes safeties (the M11 notwithstanding).

[scooter]

Just speculation on my part, but I suspect that the fact that Glock does not have and would not add a specific, manual safety lever played an important role in the selection of the Sig. Note that most commercial 320s don't have a safety, but the MHS submission does. Big Army really, really, really likes safeties (the M11 notwithstanding).

I would put money on this as the primary selection reason in this case.

[Team Sergeant]

Just speculation on my part, but I suspect that the fact that Glock does not have and would not add a specific, manual safety lever played an important role in the selection of the Sig. Note that most commercial 320s don't have a safety, but the MHS submission does. Big Army really, really, really likes safeties (the M11 notwithstanding).

I'm just very happy glock was not chosen, it's a real piece of shit pistol.

There's something to be said for having your finger "on" the trigger and thumb on the safety. Much faster to engage then finger off the trigger (thanks to glock pistols).

[Combat Diver]

And why they did not just buy a bunch more M11s is beyond me except there would be no kick backs at Pentagon level

Because the M11 did not meet the specifications.


CD

[CAARNG 68W]

I would put money on this as the primary selection reason in this case.

That and I think it has a lot to do with the truly modular design of the 320 - one pistol, 3 calibers (9, 40, 357 SIG)

[CDRODA396]

I think all the early solicitations and notices to industry focused on ergonomics, and adaptable for small hands... one such notice read,

"There is specific interest in designs that would be adaptable and/or adjustable to provide enhanced ergonomics that ensure 5th percentile female through 95th percentile male military personnel access to controls, such as the safety, magazine release, slide release and all other applicable controls,” the RFI reads. “There is also interest in designs that offer these enhanced ergonomics while providing full ambidextrous controls.”

All to cater to the bottom end small hands of the female! HaHa! :D

The P320 does has three grip sizes, small, medium, and large. I think this appealed to the evaluators, whoever they were, over the replaceable back strap some of the competitors had. It also has a user changeable mag release.

I have pawed the P320 and find it appealing, but haven't shot one, and would love to. The X5 model claims to have addressed the high bore axis complaint many have with Sigs by removing material under the trigger guard and beaver tail, and I would love to shoot it as well.

Definitely be interesting to see how it performs once Sig has to start cranking out big numbers.

[Ret10Echo]

Why am I seeing a nightmare of inventory and parts accountability...

Specialist Messkit - "Sergeant, appears that I didn't bring my .40 upper with me....."

Sergeant - "WTF Messkit.. I told everyone to bring their .40 on the deployment

Messkit - "Well, we were at the range and I was getting tired so I dropped in the 9mm Upper"

Sergeant - "Dammit Messkit, we didn't bring any 9 mil in the loadout! Draw one of the extra pistols from the armorer."

Messkit - "I tried to Sergeant but all is has is the large grips and I need the small size."

(Sounds of choking and struggling)

[Joker]

Specialist Messkit's first name is BettyLou, right? :D

[Box]

If it is modular and accepts 9mm, .40, and 357 Sig, then I will offer the prophecy that within the first year of fielding, we will have guys buying their own favorite caliber kits, bitching that they can't kill anyone without 10mm or 45 or some other pet favorite pistol round and that we have wasted money on a hunk of shit...
...NATO don't shoot 357
...why are we still buying 9mm
...why didn't they buy 45
...these magazines suck
...why did they buy these shitty sights
...we should have red dots
We should have just kept the M9 - this thing sucks !!!
blah blah blah

SF guys wanted a 45 instead of the M9 and when the USP showed up everyone made fun of it
...and then they had to have Glocks
...then they needed smaller clocks
...then they needed a Sig

It's all just part of the cycle; give a fucking SF guy a rope, he thinks he is a cowboy, give him an inch he wants a mile, and with all of this social engineering going on in the DOD these days: now, more than ever, it could be raining pussy and there will be someone bitching that they want an asshole


....same as it ever was

[JJ_BPK]

I think all the early solicitations and notices to industry focused on ergonomics, and adaptable for small hands... one such notice read,

"There is specific interest in designs that would be adaptable and/or adjustable to provide enhanced ergonomics that ensure 5th percentile female through 95th percentile male military personnel access to controls, such as the safety, magazine release, slide release and all other applicable controls,” the RFI reads. “There is also interest in designs that offer these enhanced ergonomics while providing full ambidextrous controls.”

All to cater to the bottom end small hands of the female! HaHa! :D

The P320 does has three grip sizes, small, medium, and large. I think this appealed to the evaluators, whoever they were, over the replaceable back strap some of the competitors had. It also has a user changeable mag release.

I have pawed the P320 and find it appealing, but haven't shot one, and would love to. The X5 model claims to have addressed the high bore axis complaint many have with Sigs by removing material under the trigger guard and beaver tail, and I would love to shoot it as well.

Definitely be interesting to see how it performs once Sig has to start cranking out big numbers.


I haven't fiddled with one yet,, BUT

The sizes deals with slide-barrel length and grip length, just like the glock.

The circumference is the same, to match the interchangeable double stack magazine.

SO,, Butter-Cup's pixie hands is not fixed by the "SIZE"...

:munchin

[Team Sergeant]

That and I think it has a lot to do with the truly modular design of the 320 - one pistol, 3 calibers (9, 40, 357 SIG)

So the Army is going to have a "Snowflake" round, (9mm), a female round, (40) and a man's round (.357)?

This should be interesting. :munchin

[bblhead672]

someone bitching that they want an asshole


Give them Obama's home number.

[CDRODA396]

:DI haven't fiddled with one yet,, BUT

The sizes deals with slide-barrel length and grip length, just like the glock.

The circumference is the same, to match the interchangeable double stack magazine.

SO,, Butter-Cup's pixie hands is not fixed by the "SIZE"...

:munchin

I do believe in this case, its not just like the Glock. Each size gun, sub-compact, compact, carry and full size, all have three different size grips you can chose from. All are shipped with a MED grip, but you can get a LRG or SM depending on your hands. I don't know how the Army is going to work out what size in what #'s.

"SIG Sauer offers three sizes of grip modules (small, medium and large). The inside of each is the same, with correctly dimensioned magazine well, and pocket for the frame assembly. But the outside of each grip module is thicker or thinner. The actual circumference of the grip is bulkier as the sizes increase. By this means, the company tailors the pistol to just about any hand. It is a very big deal when it comes to selling the gun, particularly to law-enforcement agencies that buy in quantity for many different-sized hands. The guns are shipped with medium grip modules, as that size fits the greatest majority of shooters."

According to SIG, the below measurements are for a full size grip, caliber does not matter as the grips fit all calibers for that size pistol.

Large has a grip circumference of 5.9"
Medium has a grip circumference of 5.7"
Small has a grip circumference of 5.5"

The grips run about $35, ($44 on SIG's site) and as I said fit all the calibers for a given frame size. The gun comes in sub-compact, compact, carry and full size. It is my understanding that the Army only bought the carry (even though most articles say compact, the pics are all carry) and full size, but intend on using the carry grip module only. That module comes in SM, MED, and LRG, and each size, fits all calibers. The civie full size (5") version has a full length dust cover, the Army's full size wont because of the carry grip. You can see it in the picture circulating out of SHOT.

The trigger assembly contains all the differences in/on the bottom end, so you dissassmble the gun, pull the trigger module out (the actual serial numbered piece of the gun), drop the new one in, and reassemble with the new caliber top end.

Neither SIG nor the Army said at SHOT, but from what I read, a "source" is attributed for having said the Army ONLY bought the 9mm top ends.

So, in the arms room they SHOULD have a bunch of MED, some SM and some LG, carry grips and a number of full size 9mm top ends, and a number of 9mm compact top ends.

So, if you had man-hands, you could draw a full size top, carry top, and large bottom, with a 9mm trigger assembly and be on your way with two guns, a 4.7" and a 3.9" barrel 9mm hi-cap.

That is the theory anyway. Like I said, I started looking at these a few weeks ago, before anyone knew the Army was going this way, and they have interested me for sure. Would love to shoot one...anyone in the Fay area want to lend me theirs...?

[JJ_BPK]

Looks like 9MM,,
well maybe,,
to start with,,
sometimes,,
while the wind is out of the East..

http://kitup.military.com/2017/01/modular-handgun-system.html?ESRC=eb_170127.nl


:munchin

[tom kelly]

Does the DOD & Dept.of the ARMY go thru this incredible bull shit when they are considering replacing the flatware used in the mess halls? The length of the fork, number of prongs, composition of material,metal of plastic, curvature of the handle.Taste of the different food's on the Army's menu for the year? and most important do you use your right hand or your left hand when you eat?How about a modular eating utensil for cake,steak, pasta, mashed or french fried potatoes?WTF.
Did the U S Army win WWII using the M-1 Garand ? Maybe the U S should forfeit that win because we did not have the correct modular weapon system to accommodate all the military forces that used the U.S.Rifle Caliber .30, M-1...Follow the money to the advisors and consultants hired by the weapon manufactures, "THE LOBBYIST"

[frostfire]

I have pawed the P320 and find it appealing, but haven't shot one, and would love to.

RA might as well stick with the M9 since 99% of RA soldiers can barely qualify.. including SOF with an M9.


Can't believe I waited this long to try one. I guess I already formed a negative bias due to the price and the trouble with the SEALs. Went to my buddy's gun range today and oh la la, IF the army version has the same trigger then I am 99.99% convinced more soldiers will qualify with pistol using the 320. I have been part of several MTT and soldiers had easier time qualifying once I handed them my national match M9. Still same dimension of regular M9, but good trigger makes a world of difference and can make up for some bad habits i.e. poor follow through.


I confess. I'm a trigger snob. Geisselle national match, SD3G, ALG AKT, 1911 national match, Beretta national match, and endless hours and $$$ tinkering with the glock trigger until it is as close to the 1911 national match as possible with the pretravel, weight, and overtravel. I am also excited about the upcoming CZ P10c with all the trigger rave reviews.

Still, I am impressed with the out-of-the box Sig 320 compact trigger. It has that same fat trigger as P226 so I was expecting the 226 pull and reset, but whoa...No overtravel without any trigger job, very little take up, and very short reset. Crisp break, and 3 smallest iterations your finger can make with both the squeeze and reset. Not to Walther PPQ trigger level, but sure beats the hyped HK VP9. I have handled the Beretta submission as well, and unfortunately no comparison with the SIG trigger.

I hope I'll be part of the MTT with the transition to the 320. I look forward to a solid reception and increased qualifications/proficiency.

Next I want to see if the AMU armorers can make the Sig320 shoots <2 inches at 50 yards. Of the various striker fired pistol they tried, only the XD was modifiable to that standard!

[Combat Diver]

One source I read this weekend stated the cost of the new M17 is $207 each. Seems SIG remembers the M9 trails where they got underbid.


CD

[Utah Bob]

Nothing wrong with the hi-power. They are reliable and accurate. They have had a few upgrades over the years as well. Newer is not always better. In reality how often is a handgun needed in the military? It is usually a last ditch weapon for the average soldier but gets a lot of attention. One of the main weapon in wide use is as old if not older, the M-2 50 cal machine gun. John Browning designed it well before WWII and I don't hear a lot of complaints about it. I bet the M-2 is used a lot more than issue handguns.

It's not a matter of "nothing wrong". It's a matter of is there something better? And there is.
So far as the M2 is concerned....there is nothing better yet.

[CAARNG 68W]

One source I read this weekend stated the cost of the new M17 is $207 each. Seems SIG remembers the M9 trails where they got underbid.


CD

Holy Shit! :eek:

[TacOfficer]

I have experience with neither weapon, hi-power or P320. That stated, compare cost to make, maintain and durability?

Incidentally, maybe somebody can inform me, I'm curious if the modularity has a negative impact on accuracy? For example the fit of frame to slide etc.

Thanks in advance.

[CDRODA396]

So I guess I was wrong. In reading more the Army is not going to capitalize on the modularity of the gun at all. They are going to buy approx. 280,000 full size versions to replace the M9, and approx. 7,000 compact versions to replace the M11. I guess you'll get one or the other instead of being able to tailor.

[JJ_BPK]

Let me know when the M11A1's are put on surplus...

:D:lifter:D

[CDRODA396]

Let me know when the M11A1's are put on surplus...

:D:lifter:D

Wont they go to the ANG first? :D

[LarryW]

....Follow the money to the advisors and consultants hired by the weapon manufactures, "THE LOBBYIST"

This is it. The bitch in the backseat. Acquisitions at DOD are a cluster gaggle. The foxes have been in the hen house since they shitcanned most of the MIL-SPEC library, rigorous DT/OT&E, and Program Office oversight. Take the operator out of the decision process and the world turns to crap.

Any concerns re: the ammo and ballistics instead of the wrapper? A sheriff once said he carried a .45 because they didn't make a .46. Put a .45 ACP in a 10 round wrapper and let/make people train & learn how to feel all rosy about it. Personally, I'd prefer a .45 ACP with a wrapper made out of steel & which I can carry at Condition-I...or a Grease Gun.

[Ret10Echo]

So I guess I was wrong. In reading more the Army is not going to capitalize on the modularity of the gun at all. They are going to buy approx. 280,000 full size versions to replace the M9, and approx. 7,000 compact versions to replace the M11. I guess you'll get one or the other instead of being able to tailor.

Buying a thing designed to be disassembled .....but not. Sorta like looking for a shed but buying a boat and cementing it into the back yard patio.


The Joe's are gonna have fun with this

Hopefully it just shoots well

[Ret10Echo]

Well this is interesting...although given the value of the contract with the Army it has the initial appearance of just being a way to get a slice of the pie

R10


Steyr Arms Inc v. Sig Sauer Inc

2:17-cv-00712 Filed: 05/03/2017

Case Updated Daily Latest Docket Entry: 05/11/2017

PATENT INFRINGEMENT 7. STEYR is the owner by assignment of all right, title, and interest in and to United States Letters Patent No. 6,260,301 (hereinafter referred to as “the `301 Patent”) entitled, “Pistol, Whose Housing Is Composed Of Plastic.” A copy of the `301 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 8. The `301 Patent was duly and legally issued on July 17, 2001. The `301 Patent remains in full force and effect. 9. The `301 Patent is directed generally to a pistol having a plastic housing and a multifunction metal part removably inserted into the housing. The multifunction metal part includes the guides for the barrel slide and elements of the trigger mechanism are mounted thereon. (See Exhibit A, Abstract, Summary of Invention).


Copy of the Complaint can be found here (https://search.rpxcorp.com/lit/alndce-162429-steyr-arms-v-sig-sauer)

[JJ_BPK]

Steyr Arms Inc v. Sig Sauer Inc

2:17-cv-00712 Filed: 05/03/2017

Case Updated Daily Latest Docket Entry: 05/11/2017

PATENT INFRINGEMENT 7. STEYR is the owner by assignment of all right, title, and interest in and to United States Letters Patent No. 6,260,301 (hereinafter referred to as “the `301 Patent”) entitled, “Pistol, Whose Housing Is Composed Of Plastic.” A copy of the `301 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 8. The `301 Patent was duly and legally issued on July 17, 2001. The `301 Patent remains in full force and effect. 9. The `301 Patent is directed generally to a pistol having a plastic housing and a multifunction metal part removably inserted into the housing. The multifunction metal part includes the guides for the barrel slide and elements of the trigger mechanism are mounted thereon. (See Exhibit A, Abstract, Summary of Invention).



Copy of the Complaint can be found here (https://search.rpxcorp.com/lit/alndce-162429-steyr-arms-v-sig-sauer)


That is the argument.. Lots of plastic on the market, but the SIG 320 has a re-movable insert "fire control unit" (with the ATF serial number) as stated in the Steyr pat.