The P320
The SIG P320 doesn’t need much introduction these days, but just in case you’ve been living under a rock, I’ll give you the highlights before diving into the specifics of this Zev Tech model.
At the heart of the P320 is the FCU (fire control unit), which contains all the important stuff, including the serial number. You can simply remove the FCU and place it into a different grip module with a different barrel/slide and be ready to go in seconds, with essentially a whole new firearm. The modularity is easily the main selling feature of the P320.
The frame has a standard accessory rail, beavertail, and an undercut trigger guard. All nice touches. The grip texture is like a medium sandpaper grit and feels great in hand. But that’s about where the standard features stop with this Zev Tech model.
UPGRADES
Up top sits Zev Tech’s “Octane” slide. With performance in mind, it has aggressive slide serrations that are much better than those found on the stock SIG slide, some forward porting, and of course, an RMR-compatible optic cut for mounting your favorite optics. Even higher, on top of the slide, is a set of Zev Tech’s “Combat” sights that feature a fiber-optic front sight.
Housed inside that slide is another Zev Tech upgrade: its PRO barrel. With a streamlined hood design and barrel dimpling, it’s obvious that you’re not using the boring old P320 barrel. However, without being able to shoot a stock P320 next to this one, it’s hard to tell if it’s truly an upgrade. I’ll say this – if it is, it wasn’t enough for me to notice.
Right off the bat from an aesthetic perspective, the gray Zev Tech slide gives it a huge boost. But guns aren’t just about looks. More importantly, they are about performance.
Lastly, we can’t forget the controls. The slide stop is ambidextrous, and the mag release is reversible, so all of you wrong-handers will be covered!
SPECS
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 17+1
- Barrel Length: 3.75 Inches
-
Weight: 1.6 Pounds
RANGE REPORT
From a reliability perspective, this P320 Zev is a 10 out of 10. I put an even 200 rounds through it and didn’t have a single issue. My 115-grain Blazer Brass FMJs and 124-grain Federal Punch JHPs punched out targets with little effort.
The accuracy side of things, though, was a bit of a different story. Now, I’m the first to admit that there are many better shooters than myself out there, so I very well could have been having a couple of off days at the range.
I was consistently shooting low and to the left, unless I over-corrected intentionally to the point where it just didn’t feel right. I was able to correct the low shots, but not so much the left-of-center shots.
I’d pick up the other handgun I was testing directly after, and while I wasn’t getting hitting the bullseye 10 times in a row, I was at least more centered. Maybe the sights were a bit off. Maybe I was shooting too quickly and not taking my time with the Z320 – not entirely sure.
On a positive note, the trigger pull was light and consistent, with a crisp break. The reset though was tough to pinpoint while shooting, without heavily focusing on it. Overall, it’s a relatively flat-shooting pistol, so it seems to have many of the ingredients needed for success.
PROS & CONS
Pros:
- Complete Zev Tech makeover (side, sights, and barrel)
- Flat-face trigger with a light pull
- Ambidextrous/reversible controls
- Reliable – didn’t stumble with any of the ammo tested
- Modular, thanks to the FCU
- 17+1 capacity
Cons:
- My hand would catch the slide stop lever sometimes while racking the slide
- Zev Tech components/upgrades can be pricey
-
The trigger reset was difficult to pinpoint while shooting
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you’re looking for a SIG P320, this is one you should consider. It takes the standard P320 to that next level, whether you want one for competition, home defense, or concealed carry.
With the Zev Tech upgrades costing as much or more than the gun itself, picking one of these up used is a great chance to save some money while still getting all the fun stuff.
