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United States SIG Sauer
P320-M17
A modular, striker-fired polymer pistol selected by the U.S. Army in 2017 to replace the Beretta M9 as the Modular Handgun System, designated M17 (full-size) and M18 (compact). Its removable fire-control chassis allows caliber and grip-size changes without a new serial number.
In service since 2017 · 10 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
50
m range
365
m/s
17
rds
💲 ≈ $580, Approximate U.S. military per-unit contract price
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Established · 10 operators
In service since 2017. Status: active · ~500,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 50 m |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 365 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 9×19 mm Parabellum |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 9 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 17 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.2 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 1 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 119 mm |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $580 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 500,000 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 10 |
Specifications compiled from public SIG Sauer and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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How many crew does the SIG Sauer P320-M17 require? +
The SIG Sauer P320-M17 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the SIG Sauer P320-M17? +
The SIG Sauer P320-M17's primary weapon is the 9×19 mm Parabellum.
What is the SIG Sauer P320-M17 used for? +
The SIG Sauer P320-M17 is a pistol & sidearm typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the SIG Sauer P320-M17? +
The SIG Sauer P320-M17 is operated by 10 countries.
How much does the SIG Sauer P320-M17 cost? +
The SIG Sauer P320-M17 has an approximate unit cost of 580 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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