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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P320 AXG Carry is a medium-frame, striker-fired pistol built on the modular P320 platform but fitted with an aluminum alloy grip frame instead of polymer. It uses the carry-length configuration with a 3.9-inch barrel and corresponding slide, giving it a balance between concealability and shootability. The AXG (Alloy X Grip) frame features deep undercuts, an extended beavertail, and interchangeable grip panels—typically textured polymer on the standard models—along with an X-series flat-faced trigger. The slide is optics-ready with a removable plate and is paired with XRAY3 day/night sights. The two primary finishes are a uniform Nitron black and the reverse two-tone version that pairs a black Nitron slide with a Titanium Cerakote gray grip frame.

Production

Production began around 2021 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

MSRP is around $999–$1,100. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $700–$950.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

SIG introduced the AXG series to give shooters a metal-frame alternative within the P320 family while preserving the modular fire-control unit. The aluminum grip module adds noticeable weight compared with the polymer versions, which shifts the balance forward and reduces felt muzzle rise without changing the overall footprint of the carry-sized gun. This positions the AXG Carry as a bridge between traditional all-metal pistols and the lighter polymer P320s that dominate the market. The design responds to demand for a more substantial, classic-feeling grip on a modern striker-fired platform that still allows caliber, slide, and grip-module swaps.