Surplus 101st Airborne M17: Differences Between Army and Civilian SIGs
This video examines surplus US Army M17 pistols recently made available on the commercial market. It highlights key differences between these Army-issued M17s and civilian SIG P320 models, including heavier slides, stronger recoil springs designed for +P ammunition, unique red dot mounting plates with extra lug holes, a unified rear sight and red dot cover, and distinct slide and barrel markings. The presenter notes the scarcity of genuine surplus Army firearms and speculates on potential internal modifications made to early production guns. The video also touches on the rapid increase in value for these M17s since their release.














