Would you trust this P365?

[rimfireshooter]

I was hoping for some words of advice. I have been shooting recreationally for about 20 years but obtained a CCW permit more recently. A few months ago, I purchased a new Sig P365; after renting several guns, it was the one I thought I liked best. I have fired about 250 rounds though it. Today, I was firing it and the trigger went "dead" and it would no longer work. I am going to call Sig on Monday. When I search online, I see that I am not the first to have this issue; however, I know that the P365 is a very popular model and many are satisfied with it. Assuming they can fix this gun, would you still trust it for carry? Would you trust P365 at all? Thanks a lot.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I have nothing against SIGs in general. I own three. I personally, however, would NOT trust a P365 until this issue is THOROUGHLY dealt with. My opinion, for what that is worth to you.

 

[Rpg]

Given a choice, I'd pack a different gun.

If that's all you've got, then sure l'd carry it.

 

[Well Armed]

Sure not an of the P365 or P320. I'd go elsewhere.

 

[Breakaway500]

The first time I handled a 365, I dry fired it and on the 4th snap the trigger malfunctioned.Yes..a demo gun that had been dry fired probably hundreds of times. I handed it back and took it off my list of firearms.Just too many other choices to trust a known problem child. Bad luck..whatever..I don't give mulligans on new guns.

 

[Fishinfool]

Give Sig a call, and I am sure they will take care of the issue.

Would I trust one? I have spent a lot of time on the range training various LEO's using a variety of handguns. Seen a lot of icons fail. Based on what I have seen, I chose Glocks, the model 26 in particular as my every day carry.

Now, it is a Sig P365. To many happy shooters to ignore, I tried one. About 1000 rounds of mixed ammo thru mine now with no malfunctions. I think they are a good pistol, but in the end, having trust in your daily carry is important.

Larry

 

[PPCSHOOTER]

" Assuming they can fix this gun, would you still trust it for carry? Would you trust P365 at all? "

NOPE AND NOPE

 

[ladder13]

Over 3,000 rds on mine, not any issue.

 

[Old cop]

Sig will fix the issue but in answer to your Q no, I would no longer trust this gun. As someone who's been "there" during my career it would always be in the back of my mind that it could happen again.

 

[Rodan]

Have it fixed by Sig, then test it. Verify it's reliable, then trust it.

For all the naysayers, I guess they've never had a Smith revolver that had light strikes or was out of time...? All guns need maintenance, and anything can have problems. It's just a simple, mechanical device. Get it fixed, verify it works, and carry it.

We issue Glocks. If they go down, they get fixed and tested. You don't get a new gun unless it's unrepairable.

FWIW, I've got 3 P365s (std, X and XL). They've all been flawless.

 

[Bald1]

Of course you should trust it once it is fixed. It's a machine. Machines break everyday. If the starter fails on your new car are you going to dispose of the car?????? All the military branches and law enforcement have armorers on duty for this reason. A lot of ex LEO revolvers don't have matching #s because at some point they were fixed. Yes even our beloved S&Ws fail sometimes. That doesn't make them any less awesome.

 

[Pisgah]

Definitely, have Sig put it right. Then, re-evaluate. If you decide it's good to go, fine; if still hesitant, you will be selling or trading a gun that you know has at least been factory-inspected and repaired.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I would pobably trust and carry it once it's repaired. But only after I vetted it myself with 300 rounds or so.

 

[Farmer17]

I have a 365 and 365 XL with the Holosun optic, and both have been flawless. Even Glocks have had a lot of problems. Remember all the kaboom's they were having years ago, one of my friends said his hand was numb for about five minutes when his Glock 19 blew up with Winchester white box ammo. When their Generation 4 guns came out, they were so bad there was panic buying for Generation 3 guns. Their .40s had several problems, but they eventually got them all ironed out. With all that said, Glocks are probably the most reliable semiauto handguns in general you can buy right now. Sig is an excellent manufacturer and they will get it right.

 

[LostintheOzone]

Fool me once, your fault. Fool me twice, my fault.

Sig has been on a decline in the quality/reliability dept. for awhile now.

I'm not a yuge fan of strikers, don't own one, but Glock seems to have won over a lot of striker shooters. Just an observation.

 

[LostintheOzone]

Definitely, have Sig put it right. Then, re-evaluate. If you decide it's good to go, fine; if still hesitant, you will be selling or trading a gun that you know has at least been factory-inspected and repaired.

Yeah, keep the documentation. Sig used to sell certified factory rebuilds. Since they dropped most of their P-2 series pistols I haven't seen any. Well, I haven't seen very many used P series pistols for sell anywhere. Wonder why that is boss?

 

[ladder13]

I'll take that hunk of junk for a Benjamin or two.

 

[OLDSTER]

The P365X has a different trigger mechanism from the P365. Don't know if this is to correct a potential flaw or not. Just a different trigger.

 

[M29since14]

Have it fixed by Sig, then test it. Verify it's reliable, then trust it.

For all the naysayers, I guess they've never had a Smith revolver that had light strikes or was out of time...? All guns need maintenance, and anything can have problems. It's just a simple, mechanical device. Get it fixed, verify it works, and carry it.

We issue Glocks. If they go down, they get fixed and tested. You don't get a new gun unless it's unrepairable.

FWIW, I've got 3 P365s (std, X and XL). They've all been flawless.

Take the word "Sig" out of this, replace with (fill in blank), and make it a sticky for future questions like this involving any gun, any brand. No production model handgun, made anywhere, is 100% reliable in every example. The concept is a myth. Somewhere, at some time, someone will have trouble with one, or more!

I'd get the gun repaired by the factory and test it. If it works, I'd not give it another thought. I like the P365, but my approach would be the same with anything else. Isolated problems are going to crop up. Consistent, widespread problems are something else. Ultimately, only you can determine what you're comfortable with.

 

[Valmet]

While I know that many folks have them and like them, I wouldn't trust any Sig that wasn't a 220/225/226/228/229 as a ccw piece. YMMV.