P320 grip modules
The one trigger assembly pictured above can be utilized in any of the three grip module sizes, and
even across different calibers. The latter not being a need of the Nashua Police department at this
time.
The advances in design of the Sig Sauer P320 present a similar situation that we experienced with
the M&P as compared to the Glock almost ten years ago. A constant complaint with the Smith and
Wesson M&P has been the trigger pull and reset. This was improved over the years but remains sub
optima! in the opinion of many of our officers.
. Recent quotes received for all three pistols are within a financially acceptable range.
e Smith and Wesson $55,716.85
e Glock $44,457.89
e Sig Sauer $52,729.95
A 2015 report detailed an extensive Test and Evaluation process conducted by the Hawaii
Department of Public Safety. It identified the Sig Sauer P320 to be the clear winner of the process.
Other firearms included in the testing process were the Smith and Wesson M&P 9 and the Glock 17.
Testing categories included safety features, accuracy, reliability and performance in adverse
conditions. A copy of this report is attached.
In January of 2017 Sig Sauer was awarded the United States Army Contract te replace the M9
Beretta pistol. This is a 580 miilion dollar contract spanning ten years. The P320 is the firearm that
was selected in the extensive test and evaluation process conducted by the U.S. Army. The
evaluation process started in August 2015 and the P320 beat out both Glock and Smith and Wesson.
Caliber
As noted earlier the Nashua Police Department has been utilizing .40 caliber handguns since
approximately the mid 1990's. Advances in bullet technology have resulted in many law enforcement
agencies, including the FBI, returning to the 9mm round. A 2014 document produced by the FBI
training division in Quantico outlines the justification for this decision. The report is attached but some
highlights from the executive summary are listed below
