: Adverse / Abusive Conditions
ee Again, the Sig P320 proved to outperform during the Sand / Dirt Test. This test
| was conducted using local material found on the Koko Head Range. Each
ae 4 firearm had 7 grams of sand / dirt placed directly in the slide, barrel and
- | magazine well and after working the action 3 times, three (3) rounds were fired.
| If the firearm functioned, 3 additional grams of dirt was added and the above
a procedure repeated. If the firearm continued to function, Sand/Dirt mixture
would be added in 1 gram increments and fired till all firearms malfunctioned or
oe 4] one emerged as clearly superior.
“< | The Sig P320 outperformed both the Giock and the M&P9 in the test, continuing
- .| to fire after the addition of 16 grams of Sand/Dirt. The Glock malfunctioned at 11
grams and the M&P9 malfunctioned at 7 grams.
a The Water Immersion Test Immediately followed the Sand / Dirt test. The test
ie consisted of submerging the firearm. still caked with sand/dirt in water for 5
minutes. After 5 minutes, the firearm was removed and without cleaning, drying
off or any other measures and was immediately fired 10 times.
oe The Sig P320 and the Glock both functioned but the M&P9 failed to fire after the |
-| second round, an immediate action drill was executed yet the M&P9 continued
fo malfunction with each of the next three attempts to fire.
