Posted by Rifle Supply on 13th Jan 2023
The Franklin Armory CA320: The "On-Roster P320" that California has been waiting for
If you're a California firearm enthusiast, you know that the state's restrictive laws can make it difficult to find a handgun that is both legal and meets your needs. But Franklin Armory, a California and Nevada-based corporation, is changing te game with the introduction of their latest firearm, the Franklin Armory CA320.
According to a recent Franklin Armory press release on theoutdoorwire.com, the "CA320 passed rigorous testing in a California approved lab and is now available to California residents" and can be found on the California Certified Handguns Roster. This means that the CA320 has been thoroughly tested and deemed safe for use by the state of California, giving gun enthusiasts peace of mind when purchasing this handgun.
The CA320 is one of several of Franklin Armory's CA compliant firearms, and it's quickly becoming known by the California firearms community as the 'On-Roster P320' due to its similarities to the Sig Sauer P320 series of handguns, and its potential parts compatibility with the original Sig Sauer P320 series. This makes it a highly sought-after option for California gun enthusiasts who want a reliable, California-compliant handgun that offers a similar performance to the Sig Sauer P320.
(Above image was sourced directly from Franklin Armory.)
The CA320 will be chambered in 9mmx19 and was announced to come stock with factory night sights and an optic-ready slide in the aforementioned press release, making it “the first optics ready pistol listed on the roster”. The ambidextrous safety feature adds an extra level of convenience for left or right-handed shooters. This handgun comes stock in a single-shot configuration, utilizing a proprietary feed ramp that limits the firearm to one shot at a time, and requires hand-loading directly into the chamber.
(Above image was sourced directly from Franklin Armory.)
The Franklin Armory CA320 is a highly sought-after option for the California firearm community and is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable, California-compliant handgun that offers similar performance to the Sig Sauer P320. With its factory night sights and optic-ready feature, ambidextrous safety, and potential compatibility with Sig P320 grip modules, this handgun is sure to be a hit among California gun enthusiasts.
Franklin Armory has been one of the leaders in the industry in "creating products for restrictive jurisdictions such as our home state of California" (Franklinarmory.com) and is constantly finding new ways to create law-abiding firearms that solve several key problems for California firearm enthusiasts. Among their recent innovations include the Franklin Armory CA7 (Released in 2018) which, according to Franklin Armory’s press release, is “the first AR pistol ever to be listed on California’s roster of approved handguns”. The CA320 is another example of these innovations, and we can't wait to see what they come up with next.
In conclusion, the Franklin Armory CA320 is a great option for California firearm owners who are looking for a reliable and California-compliant handgun that offers a similar performance as the Sig Sauer P320 series of handguns. With its factory night sights and optics ready feature, ambidextrous safety, and potential compatibility with Sig P320 parts, this handgun is sure to be a hit among California gun enthusiasts. And with Franklin Armory's commitment to creating products for restrictive jurisdictions, we can expect to see more innovative and exciting firearms from them in the future.