In a salute to the pistols SIG’s Custom Works created for the Old Guard, the new P320-M17Ceremonial model has a commanding presence.
As previously reported by Guns.com, as an extension of SIG's Modular Handgun System program with the Army, the company crafted a series of handguns for the Sentinels over the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National. While the elite Sentinels carry an Army-issue M14, the NCO of the guard carries a sidearm to allow them to properly inspect the Sentinel's rifle, a post that has been manned for over a century.
The P320-M17 Ceremonial uses a distinctive high-polish AXG all-metal grip module fitted with custom Hogue walnut grip panels. Using a matching high-polish optics-ready (DPP footprint) slide that includes front and rear day/night sights, it is chambered in 9mm and uses a 4.7-inch carbon steel barrel.
Other features include an M1913 accessory rail, and both a 17+1 round flush-fit magazine and a 21+1 extended magazine. (Photos: SIG)
"The P320-M17 Ceremonial, an acknowledgment of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country – a symbol of courage, resilience, and undeniable impact, marking the end of a commendable career of service and beginning of active duty alike," notes SIG of the model.