Sig P365 or Glock 26?

[Goldstar225]

The G26 has an impressive track record of reliability and durability but I would select the P365 for its superior ergonomics (in my hands anyway).

 

[M29since14]

To answer your question directly, hands down - the 365. Even if you have to pay full retail, still the 365.

 

[Ziggy2525]

More accurately, there is lots of litigation flying around the P320 pistols and uncommanded discharges. I am happy to state I am not party to any of the suits.

PistolForum has 22 pages of largely respectful analysis, based in large part on identifying four different variations of the P320 trigger componentry and the more recent July 2020 litigation. The company has taken the position of saying nothing, except through lawyers and offering a “voluntary upgrade program”. There are allegations of uncommanded discharges after the “upgrade” unfortunately.

Since the P365 shares some DNA with P320 and the rough early history of the 365, I would personally pass. Other folks may have a greater safety risk and malfunction tolerance than me. I am the first to admit the P365 feels great and has an impressive trigger.

Facts matter. You’re making an accusation through innuendo. For all the P365’s that are out there, name one single case where a 365 has had the same drop fire issue as the P320’s have had.

The P365 had some early production issues the night sights and striker drag. New model Glocks have had their own set of issues.

 

[mikerjf]

Every Sig I've held has felt like it had a high bore axis, something I don't like.

G26 is a little thick, but sand it to fit my hand and it's great.

Really, they're close enough that it's going to fall into the personal preference range.

 

[robrossk]

Had the 365 - great gun. Sold it to look for the XL version. Kinda hard to find these days at a reasonable price.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I like them both. Having carried a Glock of some form or fashion personally and professionally since about 1990, I prefer the Glock, because I am comfortable with the system. My 26 generally resides in my jump bag with several spare magazines. If I;m carrying a Glock concealed, it's my 43, although I agree that the 43X is a better comparison to/with the 365. A 365 is on the list, but quite frankly there are other guns I'd like to have first, and 365's are rare in these parts.

I don't think you can go wrong either way . . .

 

[civil1977]

Having owned both, I vote for the 365. The 26 was too bulky for concealed carry for me and it was sold. The 365 is perfect for my needs.

 

[LCC]

I have XL hands, and with the addition of a Hogue grip sleeve the grip is just fine. I recently picked up an XL frame from Sig, about a 5 min conversion with a matching Hogue sleeve, and now carry it with 12 round mags, the grip is absolutely perfect. When travelling to CA to visit kids/grandkids, 5 mins to switch back to original config with 10 round mag. Digests every round regardless of type, target acquisition on draw and fire is faster with the 'X-Ray' sights than my previous Glocks white outline. Mine has a MS, so comfortable carrying it AWIB along with IWB and OWB.

 

[HardToHandle]

Read the Lawsuit Allegations, then Evaluate

Facts matter. You’re making an accusation through innuendo. For all the P365’s that are out there, name one single case where a 365 has had the same drop fire issue as the P320’s have had.

The P365 had some early production issues the night sights and striker drag. New model Glocks have had their own set of issues.

Absolutely.
The P365 is not the P320. The P365 had numerous issues in the initial introduction as noted, but my understanding is the internals do differ somewhat (never compared side by side).

The P320 has a long history of uncommanded discharges in holsters, not just dropped guns. I was unaware of the reported extent until reading the July 2020 New Hampshire lawsuit, which details them starting on page 22 - 29 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/unionleader.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/05/f05682b2-2361-573f-8c21-005cb88abc0f/5f03a0863c886.pdf.pdf. SIG has done a comprehensive job of not acknowledging the risk or warning customers in my opinion.

Innuendo or not, I would not trust SIG to do the right thing if their is anything wrong with the P365. It is a really attractive platform, but if the choice is between a relatively debugged choice and something new from SIG, I suggest the G26 is a wiser choice.

I have owned three SIGs, but presently own a single hammer-fired 9mm. If you read the pages of various law enforcement uncommanded discharges of holstered P320s including the on-video Michigan case detailed in the complaint (page 12), I am not comfortable with SIG’s safe implementation of striker fired guns. YMMV.

 

[M29since14]

Other than speculation about “stress” and other secondary issues at SIG Sauer, has anyone made significant, serious accusations that the claimed defects of the P320 design are also present in the P365? If so, that’s something I’ve missed.

 

[Valmet]

I have larger hands and have ccw’d since 2002 so these newer “micro” carry guns don’t feel natural to me at all (though they are def easier to conceal). Given the choice I’d opt for a Glock 26 every time.

 

[BC38]

I have to say that they are VERY proud of the P365 these days.
The least expensive one I have found online right now would cost me $575 with taxes, and transfer - and it is used.

 

[Ziggy2525]

Other than speculation about “stress” and other secondary issues at SIG Sauer, has anyone made significant, serious accusations that the claimed defects of the P320 design are also present in the P365? If so, that’s something I’ve missed.

What I’ve read is exactly the opposite. After the inertia drop issues with the P320, Sig drop tested the P365 nineteen ways to Sunday from pretty much every possible angle to make sure it wasn’t a problem.

 

[bigl1911]

I have larger hands and have ccw’d since 2002 so these newer “micro” carry guns don’t feel natural to me at all (though they are def easier to conceal). Given the choice I’d opt for a Glock 26 every time.

I am with Vlamet here. When they get too small it is hard to get comfortable at least for me with larger hands. I don't carry so no experience on my end for a serious comment other than to say I have a 43/42/17/27 (a 26 with a 40 barrel - have a 9 barrel for the 27). The advantage doe the 26, if you handle any Glock you've handled all of them. Very simple gun, super reliable won't let you down and the mags can interchange. If size is a problem with the subcompact 26, I would carry a 43. This being said, I also like the Springfield EMP, but not as familiar with the gun where I would risk my ash on it. The Glock all day long!

 

[Jessie]

Well, the mags don’t interchange from a 43 to a 26/19/17 etc. so scratch that part

 

[bigl1911]

Well, the mags don’t interchange from a 43 to a 26/19/17 etc. so scratch that part

True.. However, you can put any variation of you 19 and 17 in a 26 including a 30 round mag..

 

[doc84]

I've been carrying a Glock 26 since 1995 so I may be a little prejudiced.

(Enough so, that I bought a second a few months ago to back it up.)

It's the one gun I'd keep if I had to give up the others.

I am of the same mind. The 26 has a long track record of reliability. My samples from varying generations are no different. I am issued a G45 and commonality of magazines between the 26/19/45 pre-positioned in other gear (vest, go-bag) is a plus. I played with a 43 and then a 43X for a while. They do not use the same magazines as their bigger cousins and, while they carry as easily as the 26, on the timer, they do not perform the same. This is purely my experience. Some folks I know get better performance from their single stack Glocks. This is why there is chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

I will say that the Gen 2.5 and 3 Glock 26s are my favorites. I have a Gen 5 but the finger grooves on the earlier generations are needed for my larger hands.

The fact that I have to use Glock at work alone gives the G26 the nod over the 365. The Glocks partially loaded striker and the availability of the SCD to allow positive control of the ignition system (for my use and training) wins all day/every day over the Sig striker design. The "issues" with the P320 FOW just reaffirm that my choice is the right one for me.

 

[petepeterson]

Hard to argue against a Glock's reliability, but a 26 is just a 17 or 19 with the ends sawed off. Still a pretty bulky pistol. The 365 feels like it was built to be that size. As others have pointed out, something in the "43" series would be a better comparison.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I'm a revolver guy. Chiefs Special or some derivative -- usually my 640 Pro.

I have one semi-auto: Sig P365.

 

[Donn]

Either/or, the trick these days is finding ammo to feed them.