A 4.7-inch barrel on a 17+1 striker-fired 9mm reads like a range pistol, and that is what the P320 X Series is meant for. Sig built it with a longer slide and a steel finish to give shooters a steady, well-balanced gun that feels at home on a competition bay.

The extra length gives a longer sight radius, which helps you hold tighter groups. The weight in the slide softens recoil so you can shoot fast strings without losing your sights. Seventeen rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber is plenty for a day of drills.

The P320 platform is modular, so many frames and parts fit it. Holsters for the 4.7-inch X-Series are made by several companies, which matters if you plan to carry or compete with it. Check optic compatibility before buying a red dot.

This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer of your choice, where you finish the background check and take delivery. For carry, a permit holder should practice from the holster before relying on it.