Sig Sauer M17 — .177 CO2 Blowback Air Pistol

Sig Sauer M17 Review — The Official U.S. Army Sidearm Replica

The Sig Sauer M17 is a CO2-powered .177 calibre pellet air pistol. It replicates the pistol adopted by the U.S. Army as its official sidearm . Sig manufactures this licensed replica to high quality standards. Prototype models underwent life testing up to 15,000 shots before release . The Coyote Tan finish matches the military-issue M17. The pistol features a full blowback metal slide that cycles with each shot. This gives you realistic recoil and authentic handling.

Sig Sauer M17 UK — Key Specifications

The M17 fires .177 lead pellets from a unique 20-shot belt magazine . The belt sits inside a drop-out magazine that also houses the 12g CO2 cartridge. A cam lever loading system allows toolless CO2 changes . Maximum velocity reaches up to 430 feet per second. The pistol weighs 2.15 lbs and measures 8 inches overall . An M1913 accessory rail accepts lights and lasers. Ambidextrous manual safety levers give you secure handling. The pistol field strips like the real M17 for easy maintenance .

Sig Sauer M17 Magazine — 20-Shot Belt System

The M17 uses a patented 20-round belt magazine. Each belt holds 20 pellets ready to fire . You can shoot all 20 rounds as fast as you can pull the trigger . The 12g CO2 cartridge provides approximately 50 shots per fill . Sig sells spare magazines as a twin pack, including two complete 20-round belts per pack .

Sig Sauer M17 Problems — Honest Owner Feedback

The M17 has received mixed owner feedback on Sig Sauer’s official site . Magazine reliability is the most common complaint. One verified buyer reported the original magazine failed after 6 months. A replacement magazine also failed . Another owner traced magazine failure to leaving CO2 cartridges in the magazine when not shooting. This deforms the seal gasket permanently. The owner manual recommends removing the CO2 cylinder for long periods only, not for one or two weeks .

On the Airgun Forums, a long-time M17 owner reported that one of their original belts seized up. They bought new black replacement belts . The same owner uses flat nose pellets. They find the accuracy reasonable at 10 yards with the factory dot sight . Another forum member called the M17 “very accurate” at 10 metres with iron sights .

Sig Sauer M17 Accuracy — What Owners Achieve

Owner accuracy reports are generally positive. One forum member who returned a Glock Dual Ammo kept the M17. They found it very accurate at 10 metres with just the iron sights . The pistol’s ability to disassemble for deeper mods and maintenance was a deciding factor for them . Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS owners report that pistol feels better in hand. The Glock is more comfy to shoot and carry. However, the M17 remains a great shooter . For best accuracy, use flat nose pellets between 5.0gr and 8.0gr. The fixed sights are non-adjustable, so you may need to learn the pistol’s point of impact.

Sig Sauer M17 For Sale UK — In Stock at Fieldcraft Airguns

Fieldcraft Airguns has the Sig Sauer M17 in stock now. This is the .177 pellet version with Coyote Tan finish. The pistol includes one 20-round belt magazine and ambidextrous manual safety . Due to UK law, we cannot ship this pistol directly to your home. You must collect it from a Registered Firearms Dealer. We can deliver to your local RFD for a small handling fee. Every Sig Sauer M17 comes with our exclusive 12 month warranty. We recommend adding a pack of 12g CO2 cartridges to your order. Also add a tin of quality .177 flat nose pellets — H&N Excite or RWS Hobby work well. Spare 20-round belt magazines are available separately as a twin pack . To extend magazine life, always remove the CO2 cylinder when you finish shooting. Storing the pistol with a CO2 cartridge inserted will deform the seal gasket and ruin the magazine .