Would you trust this P365?
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Even though you just purchased it you might check the manufacture date.
Could be you picked up an original old stock one that came out when this was an issue.
I run 500 or more rounds through a gun before I carry it. But even then no guarantees.
Could be you picked up an original old stock one that came out when this was an issue.
I run 500 or more rounds through a gun before I carry it. But even then no guarantees.
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Post # 19 is correct. Any manufacturer, any gun, any model, is not 100% reliable all the time; add in the user and that usually compounds any issue. Regarding Sig, I own an old 225 which over the years has had only a couple issues ( but issues just the same ). My P365X, which I purchased a couple years ago and have shot extensively has not had any issues yet.
I had a W German P226, brandy new in 1987 or so. Hammer fired, all metal, yada yada.
After 200 rds, the frame rails separated from the frame.
Turns out SIG had a bad batch of aluminum frames.
After 200 rds, the frame rails separated from the frame.
Turns out SIG had a bad batch of aluminum frames.
Do you continue to drive your car after it is repaired?
What makes everyone who say not to trust it once fixed think his next choice of carry gun will be any better. While I’d certainly have to run it through the paces of verification I’d feel better with one that got a second look at by Sig. My experience is they will fix the problem and go through everything else to insure it doesn’t come back again.
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My Sig 365 XL has the flat trigger. Shoots straight, has been flawless, and is like an extension of my hand.
I'll take that piece of junk 365 off your hands for $200.
I'll take that piece of junk 365 off your hands for $200.
I’ll go $205
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The P365 and P320 series are a big NO GO in my book, so the answer to your questions is NO.
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S&W still sells the 642. You can even get it without the hole in the side. Prolly costs less than the SIG thingy.
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It doesn't matter what any of us think about your P365 being thrust worthy. Only your opinion matters.
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I trust my P365. So far no problems. I would also trust my P320 Compact. It has been modified, dropped empty on the carpet probably fifty times. shook with a Oster Vibrator at least 25 hours, beat on with a rubber mallet and it didn't fire. It sits in the lamp table next to my lift chair and I can see both of my doors for a clear shot.
I put at least 1000 rounds through mine “stock” and then I replaced the trigger with a straight one (couldn’t see much difference) and added a Wilson Combat Module (huge difference for the better) and since put another 1000+ rounds through it without a hitch. I’ve shot every variation and weight possible and I trust my life with mine everyday. You look hard enough on the internet and you can find negative posts about every gun out there. I go by what I see, not by what I read
Mechanical things designed and built by humans break. It is a fact of life.
After being repaired by the mother ship, and once it had been function-tested like a new one, I'd trust the repaired P365 just as if it were a new one.
After being repaired by the mother ship, and once it had been function-tested like a new one, I'd trust the repaired P365 just as if it were a new one.
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I have well over 4,000 rounds through my P365 and have had zero issues. I know so many people with P365’s who have not had any issues to realize that yours is in the minority. There is not a gun model made by any manufacturer (including S&W) that hasn’t had a defective gun somewhere along the line.
Have Sig send you a call tag and let them repair it. They will test fire it and repair or replace whatever is malfunctioning. Mechanical devices do break. Sometimes parts are defective and nothing is 100%. If you look at this very forum you will see many many problems and defects with brand new S&W’s also-probably way more than Sig. Would you trust a S&W??
Upon return of the pistol, put 300+ rounds though it and test its reliability-if it’s 100% then yes, trust it. My very first CCW gun was a brand new S&W model 10 2” RB revolver (circa 1979 no I/L back then). It would intermittently just lock up and would not fire. After 3 separate attempts to fix it, Smith determined the Frame was out of spec and could not be fixed so they gave me another gun. Model 10’s are probably one of the most reliable guns on the planet-I just got a lemon. The replacement was perfect. Hey, it happens and after getting it repaired if all is 100% I see no reason not to trust it.
Have Sig send you a call tag and let them repair it. They will test fire it and repair or replace whatever is malfunctioning. Mechanical devices do break. Sometimes parts are defective and nothing is 100%. If you look at this very forum you will see many many problems and defects with brand new S&W’s also-probably way more than Sig. Would you trust a S&W??
Upon return of the pistol, put 300+ rounds though it and test its reliability-if it’s 100% then yes, trust it. My very first CCW gun was a brand new S&W model 10 2” RB revolver (circa 1979 no I/L back then). It would intermittently just lock up and would not fire. After 3 separate attempts to fix it, Smith determined the Frame was out of spec and could not be fixed so they gave me another gun. Model 10’s are probably one of the most reliable guns on the planet-I just got a lemon. The replacement was perfect. Hey, it happens and after getting it repaired if all is 100% I see no reason not to trust it.
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I totally trust my Sig P365 and it is the most popular handgun out there of its type. Having said that, if you have to ask the question, you will have doubts after getting it repaired. So, I think your question answered itself. Get something else. Oh, BTW don't put it up for sale until Sig has repaired it.
Been carrying all my life and believe the P365 has been the best carry gun I have ever owned. Sig CS and gunsmiths are great to work with and they will send you a prepaid tag, fix your gun and ship it back to you pronto. Send it in without a mag and it will likely return with one or two… It sucks to be the one who has a malfunction of any kind but considering the vast number of guns in every model are out there, it happens. As noted, everything can break so no sense in dissing an entire company or model just because you were unlucky with one piece.
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