Sig P365 Part 2 - More Problems?

Published on June 28, 2018
Duration: 20:08

This review investigates reliability issues with the Sig P365, comparing it to the Taurus G2C. The first P365 failed due to a broken trigger reset spring. The second P365 exhibited severe striker drag and later experienced extraction failures, raising concerns about its overall reliability despite Sig's design changes.

Quick Summary

The Sig P365 experienced a dead trigger due to a broken trigger reset spring. It also showed severe striker drag, unlike the Taurus G2C. Later, the second P365 had extraction failures, indicating potential reliability concerns.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the trigger failure in the first Sig P365?

The first Sig P365 experienced a dead trigger due to a broken trigger reset spring. This spring protruded into the magazine well and was struck by the magazine during recoil, preventing proper function.

Does the Sig P365 have significant striker drag issues?

Yes, the Sig P365 demonstrated severe striker drag, cutting a trough into the primer. This was compared to the Taurus G2C, which showed minimal striker drag, suggesting it's not a universal issue for all micro-compact 9mms.

Did the second Sig P365 also have reliability problems?

Yes, after around 400 rounds, the second P365 began experiencing failures to extract with certain ammunition types, including Wolf steel case and some brass rounds, raising further reliability concerns.

Are there aftermarket solutions for Sig P365 striker issues?

Yes, the video mentions aftermarket steel strikers, specifically highlighting the Lightning Strike brand, as a potential upgrade to address striker design concerns or failures in the Sig P365.

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