{"id":153425,"date":"2022-03-20T12:34:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T16:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=153425"},"modified":"2024-02-15T18:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T00:59:42","slug":"the-sig-p320-axg-its-heavy-metal-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-sig-p320-axg-its-heavy-metal-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The SIG P320 AXG – It’s Heavy Metal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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I love steel frame guns, one of my all-time favorites being the P226. I love the way a metal grip feels in my hand and how it conforms and greets me. It\u2019s cold, unflinching, and I see why people resisted the change to polymer guns for so long. Striker-fired guns have become the norm, and they almost universally feature polymer frames. Every so often, a metal-framed, striker-fired pistol comes to be. Color me surprised when SIG released the SIG P320 AXG<\/a> Scorpion and granted a metal frame to the P320 lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AXG stands for Alloy XSeries Grip and infuses the P320 with a little metal frame madness. Scorpion is a moniker SIG uses for a certain series of custom pistols. Essentially it means the gun is FDE and features Scorpion grips, among a bevy of other small improvements. SIG has recently opened up a Custom Works shop, and the P320 AXG is the first gun to come out of that custom shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s in the Box? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From the start, the gun just oozes quality. SIG provides a very nice, Italian-made negrini case. Inside is the gun, three magazines, a challenge coin, all nestled in custom-cut foam. The package is absolutely gorgeous. The foam allows you to remove sections to accommodate the gun with an optic and muzzle device as well. It\u2019s a nice package for a very nice gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P320 AXG – Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SIG P320 AXG Scorpion might be SIG\u201ds first Custom Works gun, but I can already say it won\u2019t be their last. You don\u2019t make a gun this nice and call it quits. Outside of the new AXG grip module, we get a very nice pistol complete with all the bells and whistles you expect. Unlike most guns you can swap frames and SIG makes plenty. No need for an FFL or an 80 lower<\/a> design. The slide is optic cut with SIG\u2019s latest design to accommodate SIG optics, Trijicon pattern optics, and the Leupold Delta Point series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trigger is a flat-faced, lightened, and refined Legion trigger that\u2019s absolutely wonderful. SIG incorporates an ambidextrous slide lock and reversible magazine release. The weapon comes in the \u2018Carry\u2019 configuration. SIG\u2019s Carry configuration is a compact slide nestled on a full-sized grip module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That grip module packs a Picatinny rail for all your accessory needs. Like all P320s, the FCU can be removed, and users can swap grip modules. I have an S300 and an X Series compact grip module. I\u2019ve moved the gun to and fro when I feel like it. I also come back to the AXG grip due to the metal design and supreme comfort it provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Scorpion G-10 grips are as nice as they look. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever handled a P226, you know what to expect here. The grip fits wonderfully with a single undercut to the trigger guard. In the rear, we see an extended beavertail. Assuming a nice high grip on the gun provides good control, and these two features allow for that. The G10 grip panels are highly textured, as are the front and rear of the grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love At First Pew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do I believe in love at first sight? No, not necessarily, but I do believe in love at first pew. I instantly fell in love with the SIG P320 AXG at the range. From the first short and light trigger pull to the last. It reminded me of why I fell in love with metal frames and continues to reinforce that love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s tough not to love this great trigger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with accuracy cause that\u2019s what tickled me the most. Starting at 25 yards, I worked gongs from 4 to 8 inches in size without a miss. The XRAY3 iron sights are very easy to see and focus on. This makes tracking them between shots simple. I just look for that big green insert and get back on target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Custom Works means custom guns, with great triggers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I did quickly add a red dot from SIG to the gun, the ROMEO1PRO, and saw my range increase even more. At 50 yards, I had no issues hitting a ten-inch gong and effectively removing life force from my steel IPSC target. Hearing all those dings with a pistol at 50 yards brought joy to my heart. The sights help, the grip helps, but the trigger is the workhorse here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s short, light, and sweet. I can keep my sight picture throughout the entire trigger pull without issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controlled Chaos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hitting your target quickly and more than once is a keen capability to have in a fighting pistol. The big full-sized grip of the P320 AXG made controlling the weapon easy. The extra ounces and unrelenting steel make the gun very easy to control, and 9mm recoil isn\u2019t known for its snap anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The AXG handles as good as it looks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The trigger has a short reset, so getting set up for the next break is intuitive and makes those double taps addicting and good fun. The P320 AXG conforms well to my hand and lets me choke up nice and high on the gun. Keeping the gun on target while feeding it a healthy dose of lead isn\u2019t going to be a challenge. I shot the 10-10-10 drill clean in seven seconds with the P320 AXG<\/a> and felt quite proud of myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s a Sweet controllable, and accurate shooter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A quick shift of the thumb finds the big round magazine release and lets you dump an old mag for a fresh one without complaint. The magazine has very a slight bevel to it, and slamming that new mag home feels easy. As usual, the SIG<\/a> slide lock continually gets caught under my thumb and renders it useless, so I\u2019ve learned to rack with every reload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal Frame Madness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a fan of the P320<\/a> AXG. It eats whatever I feed it and sends those little 9mm pills downrange exactly where I want them. The gun barks and bites with ease and looks good doing it. The metal frame certainly adds some ounces, so it becomes a little less carry-friendly, but a good belt and a good holster will help that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIG\u2019s first Custom Works gun is a winner, and I hope to see them keep producing high-quality guns out of their latest little shop. The P320 remains one of the most customizable platforms on the market, so it\u2019s an easy pick for custom guns. In a couple of weeks, the steel challenge match is on, and I can\u2019t wait to see how the P320 AXG holds up in competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you love steel frames like me? Or are you are purely a plastic fantastic fan? Let us know below what you think about the P320 AXG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIG doesn’t do MSRP but we found the AXG for as little as $1149 on GunsAmerica.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n