BREAKING: Canada Selects SIG Sauer P320

[Zarvan]

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The Canadian government has announced that the SIG Sauer P320 will replace the Browning HiPower. The Canadian government will procure an initial batch of 7,000 pistols and holster systems for the Canadian Army. There will be a follow-up option to procure up to 9,500 more pistols for further elements of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy and Military Police.

The Canadian government also revealed that the pistols will be known as the C22 full frame modular pistol in Canadian service. They are to be procured through Charlton Co. Ltd. of Victoria, B.C. and a holster system will be procured along with the new sidearms. The value of the contract is reported to be $3.7 million (USD). Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, said:

The Government of Canada is committed to providing the Canadian Armed Forces with the equipment they need when they need it. Replacing the Browning 9mm with the C22 full frame modular pistol (Sig Sauer P320) will help ensure the continued operational readiness and effectiveness of all our members. We look forward to the delivery of these new pistols and holster systems in the coming year.

Canadian Army Pistol training with the Hi-Power (Canadian Army)

The selection of the P320 comes just as Australian, another HiPower user, announced they would be adopting the P320 XCarry Pro.

Canada has been in search of a replacement for their venerable HiPower since at least 2011 when the Canadian Department of National Defence had planned to order 10,000 new handguns but the project was cancelled due to the reluctance of foreign firearms manufacturers to share technical data packages with Colt Canada for local production.

Since 2017 the search has continued. Canada’s special forces have used the P320 for several years but in 2021 it was reported by Canadian media that the pistols had been withdrawn following an alleged misfire, it is unknown when or if the pistols returned to service. In 2020 the search for a new pistol for the regular army resumed.

The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, Helena Jaczek, added:

This contract will provide our troops with modern, reliable pistols and holsters to carry out their work, while supporting economic opportunities for the Canadian defence industry.

The Canadian government’s announcement states that the contract will include the pistols, holster systems, spares, and operator and maintenance training. Delivery of the new C22 pistols will begin in mid-2023.

Matthew Moss​

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Matt is a British historian specialising in small arms development and military history. He has written several books and for a variety of publications in both the US and UK. He also runs Historical Firearms, a blog that explores the history, development and use of firearms. Matt is also co-founder of The Armourer’s Bench, a video series on historically significant small arms.

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BREAKING: Canada Selects SIG Sauer P320 -

The Canadian government has announced that the SIG Sauer P320 will replace the Browning HiPower. The pistols will be known as C22 full frame modular pistol.

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[Beast]

Do P320 had lesser recoil? I know Sig produce quality and sturdy pistol but too much recoil when I try their P226.

Will not recommend such pistol if the strong recoil issue still persists.

 

[jhungary]

Do P320 had lesser recoil? I know Sig produce quality and sturdy pistol but too much recoil when I try their P226.

Will not recommend such pistol if the strong recoil issue still persists.

Compare to what?

Glock or Browning HP (which is what CF were using) it's less, but if you compare it to USP or Comp gun, then no.

It's a 9mm, how much kick can it generate??

By the way, this is my next gun once I get rid of my Glock 17L. Then I can tell you how much it stack up to USP.

 

[Beast]

Compare to what?

Glock or Browning HP (which is what CF were using) it's less, but if you compare it to USP or Comp gun, then no.

It's a 9mm, how much kick can it generate??

By the way, this is my next gun once I get rid of my Glock 17L. Then I can tell you how much it stack up to USP.

Compare to HK pistol.

P226 needs plenty of practice to get it accurate.

 

[Metal 0-1]

once I get rid of my Glock 17L

Why don't you fill in some paperwork and get an auto sear for your Glock. You can always keep two pistols

 

[jhungary]

Why don't you fill in some paperwork and get an auto sear for your Glock. You can always keep two pistols

I am in Australia, here they only allow you to own certain amount of gun, and you have to shoot match for each gun you own, I already have 3 (Glock, USP and Python), so I will need to get rid of my Glock if I want to buy the Sig. Unless I go apply for another permit for it, which would mean I will need to enter myself with another comp that shoot that Sig. I can't do 50 match a year......lol

 

[Metal 0-1]

Interesting

 

[jhungary]

Compare to HK pistol.

P226 needs plenty of practice to get it accurate.

NOTHING compared to HK USP. Used to shoot USP45, they shoot like .22

And you are going to need a lot of practice to get accurate regardless.

 

[Genghis khan1]

What so breaking about it?