I JUST FIRED MY 5,OOOth ROUND OUT OF MY SIG P365

[chief38]

I purchase a Sig P365 about 4 years ago (after the issues had been resolved with the pistols initial release) and I have just recently fired my 5,000th round through it. I also have 10 magazines for the pistol and they all work flawlessly. The gun has worked 100% right out of the box and while I did send it back to Sig it was to have the front night sight replaced. Apparently somewhere along the line it popped out of the sight post. Other than that, the gun has been a pleasure and the trigger has become quite smooth just from shooting. Quite smooth!

Other than cleaning and lubricating it, I've done nothing. I am a very happy Camper! Just figured I'd post the 5,000th round report. Post your round count and experience as well, iffin' you got one.

BTW this became my EDC/CCW after a few months of shooting and owning it - proving its reliability, accuracy and operation. It replaced my long time companion which was my trusted M60-7. After many many years, I opted for more than twice the ammo capacity, smaller and lighter package, and an easier to shoot & reload handgun for EDC. The modern 9mm ammo (I use the 124 grain Federal HST, standard velocity) has stellar performance and I believe it is even better than most of all the 38 special's out of a 1 7/8" bbl.

 

[Bald1]

I’ve only had mine about 7 months. Round count is about 300. Accurate and reliable with everything I feed it. Three mags all work perfectly. Never a failure of any kind. Trigger still feels as it did when new. Which is fine by me. My last 10 shots are always from 50 yds at 12x24 silhouettes. I usually go 9/10 but occasionally I hit all 10. The P365 replaced my model 36 for EDC. I mainly switched because I was suddenly having trouble seeing sights on 36. I considered the Kahr and Hellcat as well. I think I chose a winner.

 

[zeke]

Appreciate the long term review. Do you plan on replacing the recoil spring? Recently bought one for a back up, and quite pleased with the reliability/accuracy. The only thing i changed was replaced the front and rear sight to bring poi up from the european sight picture.

 

[BE Mike]

I shot one thousand rounds through mine before I started to EDC it. That was many years ago. I've probably put a couple more thousand rounds through it since, but I don't keep count. Nearly weekly, I run a hundred rounds or so through my Sig P320 compact or my 320X compact. I reload 9mm, so that helps with expenses. Surely the Sig bashers will be along soon to tell us just how unsafe and undependable our pistols are!

 

[chief38]

Appreciate the long term review. Do you plan on replacing the recoil spring? Recently bought one for a back up, and quite pleased with the reliability/accuracy. The only thing i changed was replaced the front and rear sight to bring poi up from the european sight picture.

Like a "Good Boy Scout", I have a fairly good inventory of wear and maintenance parts for most of my guns. These include springs and assemblies for the P365. To date I have not replaced anything and I will tell you why. One of my friends owns a gun store/shooting range. He has two P365's that are store rentals and claims that they each have over 100,000 rounds through them with all the original parts. He also told me they still work like they are supposed to and never have any issues. He said they are by far the most rented guns in his store and get the most abuse. I can't personally verify the round count he states, but I do believe it's probably somewheres in the ball park and certainly much more than any normal private owner would ever rack up - even if he is exaggerating a bit. I do know his Range is always packed and the P365 rentals are always being shot!

That said, I will not wait 'till I have 100k rounds or anything even close to that number (doubt I ever will) through it, but will eventually replace the springs in the next year or two just to be proactive. I do have all of them in stock.

 

[chief38]

BTW - I am a Re-loader and know how many bullets & components I have purchased. When they were gone - that was 5,000 9mm bullets and the P365 is the only 9 I own now. Now I need to buy again. Can't wait to see the new prices......

 

[mauser9]

Nice to hear concerning the 365. Sounds like a winner. Don't know how my CS-9 compares to it but so far since 1999 has been reliable. Would not hesitate to buy the Sig after reading so many positive comments.

 

[zeke]

Like a "Good Boy Scout", I have a fairly good inventory of wear and maintenance parts for most of my guns. These include springs and assemblies for the P365. To date I have not replaced anything and I will tell you why. One of my friends owns a gun store/shooting range. He has two P365's that are store rentals and claims that they each have over 100,000 rounds through them with all the original parts. He also told me they still work like they are supposed to and never have any issues. He said they are by far the most rented guns in his store and get the most abuse. I can't personally verify the round count he states, but I do believe it's probably somewheres in the ball park and certainly much more than any normal private owner would ever rack up - even if he is exaggerating a bit. I do know his Range is always packed and the P365 rentals are always being shot!

That said, I will not wait 'till I have 100k rounds or anything even close to that number (doubt I ever will) through it, but will eventually replace the springs in the next year or two just to be proactive. I do have all of them in stock.

Thanks again, it be appreciated

 

[Bald1]

I don’t know. Always a lot of chatter about changing this replacing that and upgrade the other. Would you start replacing auto parts just because you hit a certain mileage? I understand your automobile may not be called upon to defend yourself. But come on, Sig designs guns for the US Military. They know how to build a gun that will see extreme duty. I’d bet most CCW never see 1000 rds.

 

[hdfinder47]

365

I replaced my 442 with a 365 several years ago. Had a few issues with aluminum cased ammo sticking in chamber when very hot. GTG other than that with any other ammo.
Tried a Springfield Hellcat, G 43X and a Kimber Mako - liked them all but not enough to switch from the SIG (since I had extra mags and holster already). If starting from scratch, the Mako would probably be my first choice.
BTW - ain't it nice to still be able to choose?
God bless America!

 

[Krogen]

I don’t know. Always a lot of chatter about changing this replacing that and upgrade the other. Would you start replacing auto parts just because you hit a certain mileage? I understand your automobile may not be called upon to defend yourself. But come on, Sig designs guns for the US Military. They know how to build a gun that will see extreme duty. I’d bet most CCW never see 1000 rds.

Yes, there's plenty of examples of preventative maintenance on automobiles. Prime example is the timing belt. A lot can go wrong if (when) it fails and replacement at specific mileage is highly recommended.

I bought a P365 a couple months ago. So far, I've only put 100 rounds though it. No hiccups and it was surprsingly easy to shoot for such a small pistol. Getting that 10th round into the magazine was difficult for the first few loadings, then it loosened up a bit. So far, and it's still early, I'm very pleased.

 

[M29since14]

I agree with everything you posted, which is unfortunately true, if you are like me and have a sentimental attachment to the Model 60.

Since I’m not a round-counter, I have no idea how many rounds have gone through my P365 but it has been trouble-free and has been wildly beyond my expectations as far as being easy to shoot goes. Light years ahead of a J-frame for being comfortable to fire and accuracy (not necessarily inherent accuracy).

Like BEMike, I have similar opinions about the P320 but won’t get into that one. But back to the P365, suffice to say I doubt I will ever need to buy a different carry-size weapon. That one is actually as close to “perfection” as we’re going to come with a conventional cartridge-firing weapon, as far as I’m concerned… unless they come up with a substantially lighter one.

 

[Bald1]

Yes, there's plenty of examples of preventative maintenance on automobiles. Prime example is the timing belt. A lot can go wrong if (when) it fails and replacement at specific mileage is highly recommended.

I bought a P365 a couple months ago. So far, I've only put 100 rounds though it. No hiccups and it was surprsingly easy to shoot for such a small pistol. Getting that 10th round into the magazine was difficult for the first few loadings, then it loosened up a bit. So far, and it's still early, I'm very pleased.

Yes timing belts now days are wear items. Just like tires and brake pads. Gone are the days of timing chains. Nowhere in my manual does it state to replace “wear items” on my 365. If guys want to do things to their guns I don’t care. I simply believe if it was necessary the manufacturer would say so. That’s my only point

 

[zeke]

Yes timing belts now days are wear items. Just like tires and brake pads. Gone are the days of timing chains. Nowhere in my manual does it state to replace “wear items” on my 365. If guys want to do things to their guns I don’t care. I simply believe if it was necessary the manufacturer would say so. That’s my only point

The 365 owned is highly unlikely to see 5000 rounds while i own it. Several of the short 45 acps owned get their recoil springs changed a lot more frequently. Also own several sigs, and while they are much appreciated, Sig seems to drop support/plans/production for some models rather quickly. While i try to make it a point to read the manuals, and find them very useful, am not placing 100% faith in them. Certainly not making a judgement not to consider something just because it is not mentioned in the manual.

So the question got asked, and thank fully answered. Based on the answer(s), it is unlikely i will go to the expense of buying extra recoil springs.

 

[Dave Baird]

Springs all wear out as time goes on unless they are not used at all or compressed. Some are better than others. Check out your couch or mattress. Bet it's a lot softer now than when it was purchased. Mine is!!!!!

 

[ladder13]

As is often said, the 365 shoots and acts like a big gun.

 

[Farmer17]

When the 365 came out I heard how it was a "game changer" because it was so much better and carried more ammo than most other tiny 9mms at the time. Well I didn't believe it and tried one and Sig DID do a very good job with the 365 so I bought one then another 365 XL and mounted a Holosun 507 optic and both have been perfectly reliable. My XL doesn't have nearly as good a trigger as the 365 but it's a great gun. Sig did about everything right with the 365 series and I feel the same way about my new M&P 10mm. It has an even better trigger than either of my Sigs.

 

[Miracle Man]

My next purchase is going to be a Sig P365 w/safety

 

[LVSteve]

Yes timing belts now days are wear items. Just like tires and brake pads. Gone are the days of timing chains.

Funny old thing, but many car makers have gone back to timing chains, albeit double row pieces with sophisticated tensioners. I think this is driven by the fact that nobody builds "clearance" engines any more where the valves and pistons cannot meet even if the engine goes out of time. The search for efficiency has pushed up compression ratios so high you just cannot build clearance engines any more.

 

[InTheWoods]

Love my 365. I have tried out, purchased, and carried multiple ccw guns before finally settling in on the 365. I found it perfect -- almost. It shot just great, but I found the grip a little too short for a belt carried gun, so I put a 365 XL grip on it. Much better (and now a twelve round gun), but still a little to small in circumference (I know, I am picky). I then put a Wilson XL frame on it. Circumference was perfect, but still a TINY bit short. So I added a Tactical Development "Pro-Ledge" magazine floorpate that added a subtle 1/4 inch in length to the grip. It now feels better to my hands than any handgun I have ever held (a lot!).

I still couldn't help but fiddle around a little more and I changed the sights. I find most night sights are great at night (go figure), but lack definition during the day. I added a set of Tijicon HD sights that I find MUCH easier to see during daylight hours and still are great at night. They also raised the point of impact slightly, getting rid of the so called "combat hold" Sig sights are famous for.

Am I done now? Pretty sure. Haven't messed with changes for quite some time. The Sig was almost perfect when I bought it. Now it is (for me, anyway). BTW, it shoots great and I have never had a malfunction.