Sig Sauer P365 500 Round Review: Is it a "Game Changer" 9mm CCW?

Published on March 29, 2018
Duration: 16:33

This review of the Sig Sauer P365, presented by James Reeves of TFB TV, offers an expert-level assessment of its capabilities as a concealed carry firearm. Reeves, with his extensive testing experience, details the P365's revolutionary capacity for its size, its trigger performance, and its accuracy. He also addresses early production issues and provides a comprehensive 500-round reliability test, concluding it's a 'game changer' for the CCW market.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer P365 is a revolutionary 9mm micro-compact pistol for concealed carry, offering 10+1 or 12+1 rounds in a slim profile. Despite early production concerns, a 500-round test showed high reliability, excellent trigger, and impressive accuracy, making it a 'game changer' for CCW.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Sig P365
  2. 00:50Magazine Design and Capacity
  3. 01:29Early Reliability and Fixes
  4. 02:04Testing Methodology
  5. 03:16Pricing and Standard Features
  6. 04:12Ergonomics and Controls
  7. 05:29Trigger Performance
  8. 06:13Technical Specifications
  9. 07:40Range Performance and Recoil
  10. 08:35Slide Lock Issue
  11. 10:20Long-Range Accuracy Test
  12. 11:27Final Verdict and Reliability Summary
  13. 13:30Internal Wear Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Sig Sauer P365 a 'game changer' for concealed carry?

The Sig Sauer P365 is considered a 'game changer' due to its revolutionary capacity, offering 10 or 12 rounds in a micro-compact 9mm package that rivals the size of smaller single-stack pistols, making it highly effective for concealed carry.

How reliable is the Sig Sauer P365 after 500 rounds?

In a 500-round test using mixed ammunition, the Sig Sauer P365 demonstrated high reliability, with the reviewer noting no malfunctions other than a potential slide lock issue caused by grip interference. Early production concerns were addressed in the tested second-generation model.

What are the key specifications of the Sig Sauer P365?

The Sig Sauer P365 features a 3.1-inch barrel, a 1.0-inch width, weighs 18.6 oz, and comes standard with X-Ray3 Day/Night Sights. Its capacity is 10+1 rounds standard, with 12+1 available using extended magazines.

What issues were noted during the Sig Sauer P365 review?

The primary issue identified was the slide failing to lock back on the last round when using the flush-fit magazine, which the reviewer attributed to his grip interfering with the slide release. Early production models also had 'teething issues' that have since been resolved.

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