Muhlenberg County Family Calls for the Discontinuing of Sig Sauer P320

Muhlenberg County family calls for the discontinuing of Sig Sauer P320

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A Muhlenberg County family is calling on the U.S. Military, federal agents and the law enforcement community to stop using all variations of the Sig Sauer P320 pistol. U.S. Air Force airman and Greenville native Brayden Lovan was killed as a result of an “uncommanded firing” of the weapon a week and a half ago at an Air Force base in Wyoming. Fallen Muhlenberg County airman returns home Philadelphia attorney Robert…

Why the Army didn’t finish testing the Sig Sauer P320 during the XM17 competition

That’s right, the Army did not complete phase two testing during the Modular Handgun System competition before selecting the Sig Sauer P320 as the new XM17/XM18 pistol. No, it’s not because the Sig performed so exceptionally or that the Glock submission failed so spectacularly that continuing the test was pointless. Rather, the Army chose to make its decision based on cost before testing concluded. First, let’s lay the groundwork for how militar…

Sig Sauer Pistol Still In Wide Use Across Military After Airman’s Death - Armed Forces Press

While some units in the Air Force have pulled the M18 from duty after a discharge killed an airmen last week, officials from the other services said they have no plans to modify or pause use of the pistol. The US military is investigating its new service pistol after the fatal shooting of an Air Force guard — following claims that the gun can fire without the trigger being pulled, writes the New York Post. The Sig Sauer M18, the military versio…

Sig Sauer Under Fire Over Response to Concerns About Flagship Pistol

Firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer has been criticized over its reaction to safety concerns about the company’s flagship P320 pistol after the death of a U.S. serviceman. U.S. Air Force Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, died from a gunshot wound to his chest at 1:30 a.m. on July 20. The shot came from his holstered M18 pistol, which allegedly discharged as he placed it on a desk. The M18 is the military variant of the P320. The Air Force is investigating L…

Sig Sauer Defends P320 Amid Lawsuits and Military Concerns - American Faith

Amid growing scrutiny over the Sig Sauer P320 pistol platform, the firearms manufacturer released a strong statement reaffirming confidence in the weapon’s safety and reliability. The response follows multiple lawsuits alleging unintentional discharges, a temporary Air Force suspension, and a controversial memo from ICE suggesting a shift to Glock sidearms. Sig Sauer’s July 29 statement directly addressed concerns sparked by a leaked internal DH…

Sig Sauer continues to defend safety of P320 following death of airman on U.S. military base

The New Hampshire-based gun manufacturer issued a lengthy statement late Tuesday defending the design and construction of its marquee pistol. The recent death of an airman on a base in Wyoming led the U.S. Air Force to suspend its use for some personnel.