SIG Sauer Academy: the P320 M17 pistol and the M400 TREAD rifle

We visited SIG Sauer and the SIG Sauer Academy in Newington and Exeter in New Hampshire at the east coast of the United States of America to check out the brand new civilian version of the US Army service pistol. the SIG Sauer P320 M17 and the M400 TREAD rifle, SIG Sauer’s first Entry Level AR-15 with premium features. Here's the photo gallery that documents what we saw and did!

Instructors at the SIG Sauer Academy
Matt Stagliano
Instructors at the SIG Sauer Academy briefing media members on the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle.
.223 ammunition at the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle testing
Lots and lots of .223 ammunition at the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle testing!
A two man shooting drill with the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle
A two man shooting drill with the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle at the Area 51 range in the SIG Sauer Academy.
Journalists at SIG Sauer Academy
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The whole lot of journalists that attended the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD and P320-M17 in USA at the SIG Sauer Academy.
Left side of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD lower receiver
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Left side of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD lower receiver, with the ergonomic left handed controls. Note the logos on the forend and optic, and the straight Match trigger.
SIG Sauer P320-M17
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The new SIG Sauer P320-M17 is the civilian version of the US Army service pistol. Note the controls with black finish.
Shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD, it looks like a full auto but it's not: it is so stable that super accurate, rapid fire is possible.
SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol in 9mm test
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Shooting the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol in 9mm.
SIG Sauer P320 M17 pistol during the test
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
We had the lucky possibility to shoot the new P320-M17 at the SIG Sauer Academy end of August 2018. Our first impression: Wow! The pistol is pretty accurate.
Shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle at the Area 51 range in the SIG Sauer Academy.
SIG instructors brief the media on the features of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
At the SIG Sauer Academy shooting range, SIG instructors brief the media on the features of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle before we're allowed to shoot.
SIG Sauer M17-Commemorative in its box
The SIG Sauer M17-Commemorative is a detailed authentic replica of the M17 service pistol for collectors. Note the controls with coyote tan finish - just like the original ones issued to the 101st Airborne.
SIG Sauer M400 Tread during fire test
Matt Stagliano
Another moment of All4shooters Tester Franco competing in the Jungle Run.
Shooter during SIG Sauer TREAD test
Matt Stagliano
All4shooters Tester Franco trying out the gruesome Jungle Run shooting course.
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle during live fire
Matt Stagliano
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle during live fire tests at the SIG Sauer Academy.
Accessories of SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle
Matt Stagliano
The new SIG Sauer TREAD branded aftermarket accessory program is extensive and complete, including a red-dot optic, the SIG Romeo 5.
The steel barrel of SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The fully floated 16" Stainless steel barrel features a 1:8 twist. The stock muzzle flash hider is a open prong design.
The ambidextrous controls of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
All controls of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle are fully ambidextrous.
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle during presentation
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Presenting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle to the media. First time ever the gun is being unveiled.
The flip-up rear iron sights of SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The quickly deployable adjustable flip-up rear iron sights, cowitnessed with the SIG Romeo 5 red dot optic.
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD gas operating system.
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD uses a traditional direct impingement gas operating system.
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD in its case
Matt Stagliano
All of the presently available SIG Sauer TREAD accessories are presented in a Dealer's case... no, it's not available to the public at this time.
The stock M-LOK handguard of  SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The stock M-LOK handguard that the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle comes with.
Stock of SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD uses a Magpul SL-K 6 position telescoping stock.
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD during the test
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Even without the three chamber muzzle compensator, the muzzle flip and recoil of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD is quite mild.
The optional vertical foregrip of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The optional vertical foregrip of the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD, mounted with additional M-LOK accessories.
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle in stock configuration
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
This is the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle in stock configuration. Only the BUIS and red dot optic are added.
Shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD
Shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle at the Area 51 range in the SIG Sauer Academy.
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD target at 100 yards
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD target at 100 yards (91,4m), using Elite Performance .223 55gr FMJ ammunition.
SIG Sauer M400 TREAD during the test
Matt Stagliano
All4shooters Tester Franco shooting the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle at the Area 51 range in the SIG Sauer Academy.
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle with a 2 MOA Red Dot optic mounted.
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle we tested had a branded SIG Romeo 5 with a 2 MOA Red Dot optic mounted.
SIG Sauer P320-M17: a moment during the test
All4shooters Tester Franco shooting the SIG Sauer P320-M17 after a speed reload.
Dust cover of the SIG Sauer P320-M17
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The dust cover of the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol features a Picatinny rail for lasers, lights and other accessories.
Fire testing of the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
A moment of the live fire testing of the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol at SIG Sauer Academy.
The polymer pistol grip of the SIG Sauer P320 M17
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The polymer pistol grip can be swapped for other sizes. The stock grip was perfect for us.
SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol in the box
Matt Stagliano
The SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol as it is delivered: first impressions opening the box.
SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol, left side.
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The new SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol in 9mm, left side.
Loading a round in the chamber of the SIG Sauer P320-M17
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Loading a round in the chamber of the SIG Sauer P320-M17. We have experienced exactly zero malfunctions in all of our tests.
SIG Sauer P320-M17: magazine speed reload.
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol in 9mm: magazine speed reload.
Magazine of  SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The large capacity magazine of the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol in 9mm; two magazines are available, holding 17 and a 21 rounds
SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol during the test
Matt Stagliano
All4shooters Tester Franco shooting almost point-blank range (two meters) the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol.
Speed reloading the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol
Speed reloading the SIG Sauer P320-M17 pistol at the Area 51 range in the SIG Sauer Academy.
Introduction of SIG Sauer M17 pistol
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
A moment of the class held at SIG Sauer Academy to introduce the M17 pistol.
Rear sight of SIG Sauer P320 M17 pistol
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The P320-M17 owns the original MHS optic cut for mounting a Mini Red Dot Sight. The mechanical sight consists of a Rear Sight Assembly with green vials and a SIGLITE front sight.
Right side of SIG Sauer P320 M17 pistols
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The P320-M17 combines the medium-sized Carry Grip Module in coyote tan with the coyote tan PVD-finished full size slide (with M17 marking).
Detail of the serial number window on the grip of SIG Sauer P320 M17
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Detail of the serial number window on the plastic grip frame: the "gun" is the removable metal frame that contains the trigger pack, locking system and the slide guides.
SIG Sauer P320-M17: shooting test by car
All4shooters Tester Franco shooting from a car during the SIG Sauer P320-M17 speed competition.
SIG Sauer P320-M17 test
All4shooters Tester Franco shooting the SIG Sauer P320-M17 after a speed reload.
SIG Sauer P320 M17 pistol during test
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
all4shooters.com has already tested SIG Sauer's P320 M17 in the brand new civilian version.
Trigger of SIG Sauer P320 M17
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
The oversized trigger guard, allowing the use of heavy gloves.
Left side of the SIG Sauer M17-Commemorative pistol
Franco Palamaro, © F.PALAMARO
Left side of the SIG Sauer M17-Commemorative pistol. Note the markings and serial number.