Good point.Yet, my personal requirement for gauging slide racking effort on a self defense gun is malfunction clearing practice in an imagined stressful situation.
Good point.
This looks like an interesting solution to keep your G36 up-n-running.
I don't own a P365, but I have to admit that it looks like Sig has that whole "modularity" thing down.A Big Thank You to all that have posted and to anyone else that comes along.
While I've known of the Sig P365 for some time, I had nooooo idea how much they can be easily tailored to the shooter until all the feedback given in this thread.
I'm really liking the P365XL with that Wilson Combat grip module that was brought up by @unclenunzie and others.
It's amazing more mfgs haven't availed themselves of the 'chassis' as the item of record, allowing all sorts of painless modifications. It's one of the reasons the M17/M18 were chosen as our new service pistol.I don't own a P365, but I have to admit that it looks like Sig has that whole "modularity" thing down.
One interesting feature that has come to light since the introduction of these guns is that the ejector is an integral part of the chassis, on the SIG P320 and Beretta APX, at least. On some of the P320 models, because of the variety of grip modules and magazines, some mags can come into contact with the ejector and damage the ejector. It isn't a replaceable part as it is part of the chassis and with a broken ejector, your chassis is now not working.It's amazing more mfgs haven't availed themselves of the 'chassis' as the item of record, allowing all sorts of painless modifications.
That's an interesting statement. I'm a regular on the SIG forum, and have heard of no such issues.One interesting feature that has come to light since the introduction of these guns is that the ejector is an integral part of the chassis, on the SIG P320 and Beretta APX, at least. On some of the P320 models, because of the variety of grip modules and magazines, some mags can come into contact with the ejector and damage the ejector. It isn't a replaceable part as it is part of the chassis and with a broken ejector, your chassis is now not working.
I remember when I first saw guns built on the chassis idea and I have to agree. It seems like a fantastic route to go.It's amazing more mfgs haven't availed themselves of the 'chassis' as the item of record, allowing all sorts of painless modifications....
It's amazing more mfgs haven't availed themselves of the 'chassis' as the item of record, allowing all sorts of painless modifications.
Okay, did a quick search; it's a P320 issue, aggravated by too forceful magazine insertions, combined with oddball floorplates that don't prevent overinsertion.That's an interesting statement. I'm a regular on the SIG forum, and have heard of no such issues.
Assuming factory magazines, I'm not seeing a reason that the mag would interfere with the ejector.
I'll wander over, and have a look.
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Remember, SIG isn't the only one making frames and not all frames are the same, and there are a variety of mags in various capacities. Not all combinations work together.Okay, did a quick search; it's a P320 issue, aggravated by too forceful magazine insertions, combined with oddball floorplates that don't prevent overinsertion.
That old debbil, tolerance stacking, combined with overly exuberant mag insertion.Remember, SIG isn't the only one making frames and not all frames are the same, and there are a variety of mags in various capacities. Not all combinations work together.
A couple of options
SIG P320 grip module options https://www.sigsauer.com/parts/grip-modules.html?model=1622
options from Wilson Combat https://wilsoncombat.com/accessorie.../parts-for-sig-sauer/wcp320-grip-modules.html
and various mag options https://www.sigsauer.com/magazines.html?caliber=1903&model=1622
Aversion to ubiquity? Makes no sense. Are you just saying you need to be different? Might as well go way out then and buy a 5.7x28... Ubiquity + time in use = bugs worked out and performance optimized. (365? - YES)The time is coming that I want to replace my 14 year old Glock 36 with something that is easier to rack the slide. At age 59, I still have enough hand strength for the G36, but I'd like to get something that would ride with me for another 14 years or more.
I keep looking at replacement guns, whether revolver or semi-auto, and keep landing back at something like a Sig P365 XL. My problem is that I have an aversion to whatever is ubiquitous. Yet, ubiquitous means an excellent selection of holsters, accessories, upgrades, parts, etc.
So, I really keep bucking the P365. Tell me why I'm wrong to resist it or offer me a better solution for the same size pistola. I know the obvious answer might be a Glock 19, and as much as I appreciate Glocks, I really want my next pistol to point like the P365, CZ75, 1911, etc. And I'm discounting the CZ75s (already own one) due to me wanting a larger grip area on the slide.
Your advice, opinions, or derision would be greatly appreciated.