“U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike Command (AFGSC) has ordered an indefinite “pause” in the use of M18 pistols following a recent fatal incident at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. This comes just two weeks after the disclosure of an FBI report that added to long-standing concerns about the ability of Sig Sauer P320-series pistols, a family that includes the M18, to fire without their triggers being pulled.”
There are additional as-yet unconfirmed claims circulating online that the airman assigned to the 90th Security Forces Squadron died after their M18 went off without the trigger being pulled. The individual in question is claimed to have removed the pistol, still in its holster, from their belt and put it on a table before it went off.
If true, this is eerily similar to an incident involving a Michigan State Police (MSP) M18 PRO LE, a commercial version of the pistol with notable differences from the U.S. military standard type, which occurred last July. The MSP pistol experienced an apparent “uncommanded discharge” while still in its holster
And this is on top of them pulling from ICE earlier this month.
A memo from Department of Homeland Security Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Authorized Officers to shift from certain Sig Sauer P320 handguns to Glock.
The memo, dated July 9, 2025, and obtained by Breitbart News, says ICE Authorized Officers “will no longer be authorized to carry all models of the SIG Sauer P320 pistols.”
Just think, guys like Zeke will get some great deals on used Sigs soon…
…“The P320 CANNOT, under any circumstances, discharge without the trigger first being moved to the rear. This has been verified through exhaustive testing by SIG SAUER engineers, the U.S. Military, several major federal and state law enforcement agencies, and independent laboratories.”…
The Houston Police Department has banned a firearm linked to several misfire cases around the country that is used by around a quarter of the agency’s officers.
The decision to prohibit the Sig Sauer model P320 pistol comes after attorneys for Houston police officer Richard Fernandez Jr. filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and a local Houston shop, alleging Fernandez’s misfired while he was directing traffic ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
What a mess Sig is in. There is not enough damage control in the world to fix this one. I carry the P365 almost every day. Other than some springs wearing out earlier than other manufacturers it’s a great shooter. I’ll be curious to see who picks all the new dropped contracts. Probably Glock.
Possibly most Military and law enforcement contracts purchase pistols with iron sights. The A slide cut which is new from Glock , only fits the COA optic. I think?
Angled Spade Patents Safety Upgrade for Sig P320 After Sig Declines Offer; REPORT
*Angled Spade Technologies has patented a new safety mechanism for the Sig Sauer P320 that blocks the sear when the manual safety is engaged. After reportedly offering Sig the first right of refusal and receiving no interest, AST proceeded with its own development and patent process.
SUFFIELD, CT (2-minute read) — Angled Spade Technologies, LLC (AST) has officially announced the publication of U.S. Patent Application US20250164203A1, introducing a new firearm safety mechanism designed specifically for the Sig Sauer® P320® platform. The patent reflects a significant innovation: a mechanism that physically prevents the sear from moving when the manual safety is engaged, a feature that has never been part of the P320’s original design.*
The Strafford County Commissioners decided Aug. 15 to replace the weapon used by the county’s sheriffs.
“We haven’t had any issues with the guns we use, but we feel we do not want the liability,” said Commission Chair George Maglaras. “We decided replacing the guns was a necessary evil that had to take place.”
… Details about his death were released for the first time Friday, including that the alleged shooter, Marcus White-Allen, had pointed the gun at Lovan’s chest in a “joking manner.” White-Allen after the shooting allegedly urged the other two surviving airmen to lie about what happened, according to the statement.
White-Allen, who was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and making a false statement, was found dead on base on the morning of Oct. 8. Air Force officials have not disclosed details surrounding White-Allen’s death, saying it was still under investigation.
Airmen Sarbjot Badesha and Matthew Rodriguez each pleaded guilty this week to making false official statements related to Lovan’s death July 20, according to the Air Force statement.
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Badesha was sentenced to 30 days in confinement and forfeiture of $1,545, while Rodriguez was sentenced to 10 days in confinement, 15 days restriction to base and forfeiture of $500. Both also received administrative demotions.
The two reported hearing White-Allen’s gun go off and then seeing Lovan on the ground, according to the statement.
White-Allen allegedly told Badesha, “Here’s the story. Tell them that I slammed my duty belt on the desk and it went off.” White-Allen allegedly told Rodriguez to tell emergency responders that White-Allen’s “holster went off,” according to the statement.
Neither airman initially reported that information, leading investigators to believe at first that White-Allen’s M18 accidentally discharged, according to the statement.
Other U.S. service branches continued to use the M18 while Global Strike Command suspended its use. The suspension occurred while lawsuits against Sig Sauer allege its P320 pistol can go off without the trigger being pulled. …
most Military and law enforcement contracts purchase pistols with iron sights. The A slide cut which is new from Glock , only fits the COA optic. I think?