Sig P365 Part 2 - More Problems?

Published on June 28, 2018
Duration: 20:08

This video provides a critical review of the Sig P365, highlighting potential reliability issues including trigger reset spring failures and severe striker drag. The host, an experienced firearms reviewer, compares it to the Taurus G2C, noting significant differences in striker drag. The review covers potential solutions like aftermarket strikers and discusses extraction failures encountered during testing.

Quick Summary

This expert review highlights significant reliability concerns with the Sig P365, including a broken trigger reset spring causing a dead trigger and severe striker drag. Comparisons with the Taurus G2C show the G2C has minimal striker drag. The second P365 also experienced extraction failures, leading to an uncertain conclusion on the P365's overall reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction and Second P365
  2. 01:26Taurus G2C Comparison
  3. 03:22Trigger Reset Spring Failure Analysis
  4. 06:18Taurus G2C Striker Drag Test
  5. 08:05Broken P365 Striker Drag
  6. 10:18Second P365 Range Test
  7. 13:01Striker Design and Drag Issues
  8. 15:40Extraction Failures and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What mechanical failures were observed with the Sig P365 in the video?

The video documented a Sig P365 failing at 800 rounds due to a broken trigger reset spring causing a dead trigger. A second P365 experienced severe striker drag and later had failures to extract with certain ammunition types.

How does the Sig P365's striker drag compare to the Taurus G2C?

The Sig P365 exhibited severe striker drag, leaving deep marks on primers. In contrast, the Taurus G2C showed minimal striker drag, suggesting this issue is not inherent to all compact 9mm pistols.

What potential solutions are discussed for Sig P365 reliability issues?

The review mentions Sig Sauer's rolling changes to the striker design. Additionally, an aftermarket steel striker from Lightning Strike is presented as a potential upgrade to address striker-related problems.

What types of ammunition were used and what issues arose?

Various ammunition types were tested, including LAX, Browning, and Wolf. Failures to extract were noted with Wolf steel case and some brass ammunition on the second Sig P365 tested.

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