Picked up a P365 today…

[Alllen Bundy]

I have been shooting plastic pistols for 25+ years now and never, once, have I noticed any balance change as the magazine gets empty.

I noticed the top heavy side to side floppiness as soon as I bought my P365.

I also noticed that my P365XL was also nose heavy when low on ammunition. Adding 2 oz of weight inside the handgrip made it rest backward slightly.

Theoretically the extra weight should reduce muzzle flip slightly. I think that the weighting it does help a little bit, but I wouldn't bet on it without measuring it, because of the possible placebo effect.

I would liken the weighting to removing an annoying tag on the inside of your shirt. It's not a necessity, but it just makes it a little nicer.

Thriller

 

[Hokkmike]

Picked up my second 365. This one with a manual safety. I know..... I know.

 

[vanfunk]

Yeah, I know. I got the safety too. For shame. But it makes me feel better carrying it in a pocket holster as I do. The trigger on mine has about a half-inch of travel and it’s about 5-6lbs. I’ll take the safety for $500, Alex.

 

[JR24]

Yeah, I know. I got the safety too. For shame. But it makes me feel better carrying it in a pocket holster as I do. The trigger on mine has about a half-inch of travel and it’s about 5-6lbs. I’ll take the safety for $500, Alex.

Buy quality holster that protects trigger. Place pistol in the holster off the body. Put gun + holster in the pocket. Don’t mess with it all day.

Safe, no safety required. It’s what I do, but on a single clip belt holster. Bonus points if you leave it in said holster all night in the safe and almost never need to draw a “hot” gun at all.

But if a safety makes you feel better, more power to you. I’ve carried 1911s often enough to be perfectly fine with a thumb safety.

 

[sparkyv]

When I started reading the first half dozen posts, I thought I was reading a necro-thread. All y'alls' comments relate thoughts that I experienced back in 2019 when I first got mine. Very cool to see folks rediscovering this excellent little CCW!

I said this back then and still stand by it:

I’m done looking for a carry piece - this is the one.

It's definitely set the bar for concealed carry.

when I picked up the P365 I quit looking.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Also keep in mind that the P365 only has a 3.1" barrel length. You probably want to use ammunition with muzzle velocity on the high side to make up for the loss of muzzle velocity because of the shorter barrel length.

I run Federal 124 gr HST out of my 365 and Hellcat.

 

[Spats McGee]

I have been shooting plastic pistols for 25+ years now and never, once, have I noticed any balance change as the magazine gets empty.....

When I first made the switch from a full-sized 1911 to a G19, I noticed it. The G19 felt top-heavy when empty and much better balanced when full. Over time, as I shot the G19 more, I noticed it less and less, until I finally didn't notice it at all. By the time I switched to Shields, I didn't notice it any more.

 

[Walkalong]

I run Federal 124 gr HST out of my 365 and …..

Me too, standard pressure.

 

[jmr40]

I bought a 2nd one so my wife and I can carry identical guns. Both of ours have the safety. I like them a lot. With the 10 round mags they are very concealable and with 12 round mags I shoot them every bit as well as most larger guns.

 

[unclenunzie]

124 grain HST or Gold Dot, whichever is more available. Both are excellent.

 

[SimonRL]

I‘ve had three P365s and they are great guns. MCarbo makes a spring kit for the P365 which really smooths out the P365. My latest is a FrankenSig P365. I put an Armory Craft X Macro style slide on it. It has a built in comp and is optic ready. Added a Romeo Zero Elite an XL grip and Armory Craft 12 rd mag pinky extensions and the MCarbo spring kit. It now shoots like a little full-size pistol. I’m really happy with it.

 

[JR24]

When I first made the switch from a full-sized 1911 to a G19, I noticed it. The G19 felt top-heavy when empty and much better balanced when full. Over time, as I shot the G19 more, I noticed it less and less, until I finally didn't notice it at all. By the time I switched to Shields, I didn't notice it any more.

Thinking on it, I’m sure it’s my death grip and the sports, lifting, boxing, wrench turning and a lifetime of ice fishing helping it along.

I’ve noticed that things like trigger slap, Glock dongles, serrated triggers and aggressive grips don’t bother my hands at all like they do some. Thinking my hands are just less sensitive than some (as in sensitivity to touch and feel, not in any disparaging manner).

 

[Average Joe]

Been caring the P365 for a while now, great gun.

 

[vanfunk]

So I’ve been carrying the SIG P365 for a couple of weeks and have been to the range twice with it. Turns out I don’t really like the gun… I absolutely adore it. I am AWARE it’s there, and it’s comforting as it should be, but it’s rarely if ever obtrusive. Sometimes I’m conscious of the weight compared to my old aluminum-framed j-frame, but am then reminded of the 11 rounds on tap without a reload AND the superior ballistics of the Underwood 124 grain hollowpoints therein. Honestly, I think it prints a little less than the S&W 637 as well. In fact, I didn’t tell my wife that I was carrying again and she DIDN’T NOTICE. At the range, the little monster really distinguishes itself. My range has a row of 7 5” steel plates arranged at 15 yards and the pistol (and I) have no trouble felling all 7 in short order. It is whippy but certainly no more so than the .38 airweight, and the sights are SO much better. Ringing the 50 yard steel silhouette is no problem either. Amazing, really. I don’t really know what else to say, it’s pretty much perfect.

 

[Walkalong]

been to the range twice with it. Turns out I don’t really like the gun… I absolutely adore it.

I felt the same way after my first range trip with mine.

 

[Alllen Bundy]

Below is a P365 with a stock Sig 10 rd magazine with a pinky extension:



Below is a P365 with a 10+2 MagGuts magazine spring kit which holds 12 rounds in the 10 round magazine. The pointy front of the floorplate has been radiused for my hand comfort. Note that the leading edge of the MagGuts floorplate doesn't even protrude downward as far as the stock Sig 10 rd floorplate. Also note that there has been a tiny bit of radiusing on the bottom rear of the handgrip for comfort.


The photo below shows the unmodified MagGuts 10+2 Floorplate on the left and the Radiused MagGuts 10+2 Floorplate on the right. It doesn't look like it's much different, but that little bit of sanding on the pointy front of the floorplate made a huge improvement in comfort in my hands. YMMV.

 

[vanfunk]

Nice job, Walkalong! It really shouldn’t be a “range” gun, but it is! I haven’t shot mine at paper targets yet, only steel plates and gongs. I’ll have to buckle down soon and see what it’ll do on paper but I’m sure I’ll be impressed. It shoots like a much bigger gun. Alllen, I love your modifications. If I have any complaints at all about the gun, it’s the sharp edges at the bottom corners of the grip. Your work looks professional - how did you do it?

 

[Alllen Bundy]

If I have any complaints at all about the gun, it’s the sharp edges at the bottom corners of the grip. Your work looks professional - how did you do it?

I just wet sanded with silicon carbide sandpaper. But I didn't want to look too shiny, so after it was sanded to shape and the deep scratches were sanded out, I buffed the plastic on my jeans leg. It leaves a smooth matte finish.

I did fill in the grooves in the bottom of the floorplate with Black JB Weld Plastic Bonder, which is a 2-part urethane glue. But it starts curing so fast that I can only fill in the grooves in one floorplate before the glue starts to thicken and leaves air bubbles in the glue. But once the plastic bonder has fully cured it sands quite nicely. You need to look very, very closely to see where the grooves in the floorplate were.

I also sanded out the molding seams on the trigger guard, as I could feel them on my finger. Nobody would ever notice that the molding seams were not there unless they were specifically looking for them.

But if you were really picky you could stipple the floorplates to try to match the grip module. I'm picky, but not quite that picky.

 

[Riomouse911]

Nice! The 365 has certainly become a real winner for SIGSauer, several guys I worked with bought them and every one of those guys loves their purchase. You should have many, many years of trouble free carry ahead, congrats.

Stay safe.

 

[Balrog]

Picked up my second 365. This one with a manual safety. I know..... I know.

I bought my P365 without a safety, but have decided to add it. It is cheap to do, you just need a new grip module with the safety cut, the lever, and a detent spring and plunger.

I decided to add the safety not because I feel the P365 is unsafe without it, but because of a Massad Ayoob video I saw where he talked about the advantages of a safety if the gun is ever taken away from you during an altercation. A police agency did a test on a group of non-gun enthusiasts where they presented 2 pistols to them. One had no safety, and the other had a safety. It only took people inexperienced with guns about 1-2 seconds to fire the gun with no safety, but about 15-16 to figure out how to fire the one with the safety. His point was that 15-16 seconds give you some time to either get the gun back, or get away.

I am so used to shooting 1911s that I don't see a downside to the safety.

 

[Alllen Bundy]

I bought my P365 without a safety, but have decided to add it. It is cheap to do, you just need a new grip module with the safety cut, the lever, and a detent spring and plunger.

You can easily cut the slots into the plastic grip module for the manual safety. I cut off the right side safety lever because fits into my pocket holster better. As such I used a scalpel and only shaved a slot into the left side of the grip module. You could also use an X-Acto knife or even file a slot into the plastic grip module. It ain't rocket science.

While I completely agree with Massad Ayoob that a safety lever might make it more difficult for a criminal to shoot you with your own pistol, preventing the possibility of a negligent discharge is my main reason for using a manual trigger safety. I don't see any downside to using a manual safety.

Right out of the box the safety lever felt a bit gritty. After cleaning the pistol and lubing the detent and safety lever pivot points with synthetic grease, the lever now moves more smoothly.

Some people have complained that the lever isn't large enough and have brazed on a larger lever. I find the lever to work just fine with my thumb. YMMV.

 

[Hokkmike]

I bought my P365 without a safety, but have decided to add it. It is cheap to do, you just need a new grip module with the safety cut, the lever, and a detent spring and plunger.

I decided to add the safety not because I feel the P365 is unsafe without it, but because of a Massad Ayoob video I saw where he talked about the advantages of a safety if the gun is ever taken away from you during an altercation. A police agency did a test on a group of non-gun enthusiasts where they presented 2 pistols to them. One had no safety, and the other had a safety. It only took people inexperienced with guns about 1-2 seconds to fire the gun with no safety, but about 15-16 to figure out how to fire the one with the safety. His point was that 15-16 seconds give you some time to either get the gun back, or get away.

I am so used to shooting 1911s that I don't see a downside to the safety.

Wanted to buy it with safety so as not to mess with warranty and have 100% confidence in the working capability of the gun.

My thinking is that odds of an AD are far greater than ever actually having to use the weapon in SD. Practicing with the safety negates significant time difference vs.having no safety when using of the pistol.

 

[Agsalaska]

I shot one for the first time yesterday. I have been on an endless quest to replace my J Frame for CC. I have a Kahr K9, a Sig P239, and an HK P30sk. I like all three but I cannot stand IWB carry. And I have not been able to find a good concealable OWB holster for any of those. But I was screwing around on Youtube the other night and came across Tulster holsters and their new Contour series for OWB conceal. But they don't make it for anything I own.

I was surprised how well I shot the P365. I do own a couple of Glocks but do not shoot too many striker fired guns. And I couldnt get a three finger grip but it didnt seem to matter. I may buy one next week.

I will say I would not carry it in a pocket without a safety. Each to their own but I wouldn't.

 

[Hokkmike]

I shot one for the first time yesterday. I have been on an endless quest to replace my J Frame for CC. I have a Kahr K9, a Sig P239, and an HK P30sk. I like all three but I cannot stand IWB carry. And I have not been able to find a good concealable OWB holster for any of those. But I was screwing around on Youtube the other night and came across Tulster holsters and their new Contour series for OWB conceal. But they don't make it for anything I own.

I was surprised how well I shot the P365. I do own a couple of Glocks but do not shoot too many striker fired guns. And I couldnt get a three finger grip but it didnt seem to matter. I may buy one next week.

I will say I would not carry it in a pocket without a safety. Each to their own but I wouldn't.

I carried a Glock 42 for years in pocket. I think the 365 is a tad snug.

 

[CNobbe]

I played with the "new" Macro today, no ported slide, standard XL length and barrel. Is available with or without the safety, and I kinda liked it. I had a Macro comp and never really warmed to it, but the "Regular" Macro is $650 vs $800.

https://www.sigsauer.com/p365-xmacro-1.html