After one of the most rigorous and highly competitive review processes in the history of military firearms, the Sig M17 was awarded the Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract for the U.S. Army. The M17 is a P320-based platform and was selected for its innovative modularity, uncompromising performance and capability. The Sig M17 features a coyote-tan PVD coated stainless steel slide compatible with the ROMEO-17 red dot optic; black controls just like the pistols currently being shipped to the U.S. Army; SIGLITE front night sight and removable night sight rear plate.