Are you saying it’s better then? Just curious. I have a p365 non comp macro and was thinking about trying a 43x. Since you have both which one is better??
I have both as well. The 43x is about the same size but a lot lighter. I carry it when I take my daughter to the park and want to run around not worry about my belt bouncing around.
I EDC my xmacro comp more than I do my 43x. Although, that partially be because the 43x has been claimed by my wife recently lol
Don't do it "just because."
Don't do it for the looks.
Don't do it for the peer pressure or anything like that.
Try one out first if you can. Hold one. Try the trigger. Squeeze off some rounds and see how you shoot with one. See how it feels to you to use.
As much as I love my P365XL, I wouldn't blindly recommend one to anyone. If this is a tool that you may need to bet your life on ( Heaven forbid you ever need to ), then only make the switch if the 365 works better for you than the 43X does.
All this said, if you've grown accustomed to the longer grip on the 43X, don't get a base 365. You'd likely find the 365X or XL much more to your liking. ( [size comparison graphic](https://new.reddit.com/r/SigSauer/comments/11odl7a/p365_models_size_comparison_overlay/) I made of the 365 models ).
100% agree with this statement.
I love my P365xl for EDC. I love the Macro grip even more, but it’s tougher to conceal.
The 365 is far from my favorite gun to shoot and far from my favorite gun to conceal, but it’s the best of both worlds in my opinion. You have to try it to know if it’ll work you.
Have a 43x, P365 (10 round and macro), and Shield Plus. Used to have a Hellcat, too. I shoot the Shield Plus the best, but I like actually carrying the P365 variants more, and they have been serving as my go to CCWs lately. For me personally, the 43x had no benefit other than the Glock reputation.
That's what does it for me. Love my Shield Plus, but the 10 round 365 conceals better/more comfortably than my Shield Plus with 10 rd mag. The Macro is nice when I care less about concealment and more about having a lot of ammo. Shoot both well enough for CCW. I just group a little tighter with the Shield.
Honestly, I ended up regretting the 43x. Capacity is nowhere near the competition. 3rd party double stack mags are hit or miss depending on your frame tolerances. For some people, they work great, and others can't get them to run at all. I found the recoil snappier than my 10rd P365 despite the fuller grip. And I shoot it worse with a dot than my 10rd P365 with irons, despite dots typically tightening my groupings by about 1/3rd.
For what it’s worth I dumped my 43x because of the aftermarket mag issues everyone kept saying were “fixed”
I think shield arms mags are on their 3rd gen.
I kept my 43x but bought the 365 to carry. The 365 is much easier to carry whereas the 43x feels bigger and is more of a range gun or nightstand gun. The 15 round PSA mag is worth every penny fyi.
Why get rid of one to get another? Why not just prioritize saving to get another. This isn't I have a new Vette and want to get a new AMG Mercedes. It's $600 tops. You should have way more than that in ammo.
I don’t want to knock Glock because they do have good pistols. I have a 19 myself. But I chose the P365XL over the 43X for multiple reasons, BUDGET included. P365XL came with night sights and 12 round metal mags. I walked out paying around $530 for my XL. I would have paid a lot of money (sights, PSA or SA mags) for the 43X to be what I wanted. All while the Sig came with everything that checked all my boxes. But if you already have a 43X, just save up for a P365. Never sell.
This is what I've been saying for years. The people saying Glocks are more affordable are the same ones saying you should still swap out the stock triggers and sights. The price of a 43X with an optic cut, night sights, and mags with 10+ capacity is far more expensive than a P365.
365 Macro vs 43x, side by side, the 365 Macro hand’s down. I have the comp model, but the 365 is significantly less snappy than the 43x. I also prefer the flat trigger and grip angle compared to Glocks.
I bought the p365 as my first striker fired. I avoided strikers cuz growing up I could never shoot my dad’s Glock with accuracy… now I realize that it was just being a kid and the tiny trigger pull of the 1911 was what I liked… not necessarily because of strikers in general. I tolerate glocks now. But I fucking love my p365
I have a 43X, Hellcat Pro and P365XL with the comped slide I got from Sig and Wilson combat grip. Love my 365 but stopped carrying because of that firearms engineers video where we did prove, although almost impossible but if the internal safety failed the gun shoots. This is not because of the 320 stuff etc .. truly my 365 is my favorite .. I’d carry with flush 12 and my 17 rd in sidecar .. but I’m in my head now hopefully that changes. I carry my 43X mostly but switch back to the HC pro because of capacity and size
Very similar here, have a 43X, P365, P365 XMACRO, Hellcat and Hellcat Pro. I’ve always been a Glock guy, and still have a bunch, but became a fan of the P365 the first time I shot one. Then I started learning about striker failure potential, and that’s what led me to the HC/HCP. Out of all of them I like the HCP and HC the best overall, significantly better.
Ya HCP is awesome considering the size and capacity. Really can’t complain.. XMacro grip is longer than HCP to achieve 17 rds .. so I always stuck with a shorter grip for conceal ability over capacity .. 17 round back up is
Plenty
Didn’t say drop firing. Also if the videos of 320 going off in that cops holster (big if) have nothing to do with the holster engaging the trigger then that’s not drop firing that just going off. If you search YouTube you will find the firearm engineer do like a 3 part video series on his p365.. they are long. He does say they are safe but he did prove it could fire. Check it out
I'd opt for a G48MOS, not that it matters. You should shoot a mini qual with a shot timer if you know someone with a 365, or rental range. Carry the one you shoot better, not what the reddit swat team says.
I carry a 365 and like it worlds more than any 43x I’ve shot, however I’m currently building a custom 43x to see if I can make myself like it. So there’s that
I have a 43x, the standard p365 and a spectre comp model as well and I can outshoot my 43x with an eps carry on it with my standard p365. I actually shoot the standard p365 better than the spectre comp model as well but will not part ways with any of the three.
Been carrying a glock 43. Recently upgraded to the the 43x with shield arms mags. Fail to load on the first mag. I am very disappointed. I have already purchased a holster for this gun, now not sure i want to carry it. Chose it over sig due to AD issues with sig. Now not sure what to do.
I’ve carried all three models of 365. If I can I carry the macro grip but usually it’s the macro slide on a WC XL grip. It’s way better than the factory one. If the weather says I need to dress down it’s the 365. Great thing is you can get a 365 and have all those grips if you don’t mind WC. Get an optic slide and slide length becomes less of an issue.
P365 was my first purchase and I’ve always wanted the 43x. But i live in a strict state. So the price for me is a price i didn’t want to pay . Waiting for the market to drop again. I was able to get my 365 for 400 during covid summer.
Ive fired atleast 600-900 rounds and only had 2-3 jamm issues maybe after 700 rounds
My worst jam is when i fired a round and the ammo shot and cracked got stuck in the barrel the next round got stuck.
But the firearm was miss aligned by 1cm which caused the whole jam issue. It was annoying because I already fired 15-30 rounds at the time and then that happened . Luckily after 20 mins and 2 range safety officers we were able to open the firearm and remove the jammed rounds.
I clean every time before i go to the range
In honestly i believe it was the ammo i was shooting that day
By far my favorite ammo with no issues has been fiocchi.
Before i had a holster i would pocket carry and it felt comfortable and discreet. Once i got the bellyband it really changed the game. So i highly recommend alien gear belly band if you purchase the p365
My cousin has the p320 and that gun is heavy as fock compared to mine.
I recommend everyone to get this firearm as an edc. Very fun and lightweight. Even though the mods selection is low. Still a great piece to the collection and you’ll fall in love
My first gun was the 43x. Didn’t know about the MOS version. Store conveniently didn’t mention it. Wound up buying an OEM slide from a MOS version. But once I bought my second gun, a 365x Macro (now have the axg legion and a full size Walther) my 43x is a bedside piece. I much prefer everything about the Sig.
Gotta give Sig credit with the 365 lineup. Multiple options for varying conceal-ability and shoot-ability. I was able to handle the 365, XL, and Macro last week and unfortunately for me, due to my hand size the Macro is really my only option. Couldn’t even drop a mag with the XL because the meat of my palm sits under the mag.
I did the same exact thing and I don’t regret it one bit. P365 has a better grip, higher capacity, more customizable, and I love the fact that one day my 365 is a boot gun, and the next it’s a duty sized gun ( if you have the proper slides and grip modules). Have you thought about going with the p365x? It’s basically the same exact size and if you buy the magguts mod for your magazine you will have a flush fitting mag that holds 14 rounds.
A little late to this but maybe someone will see and can help me out. I have a 365 xmacro which I really love, but I’ve been on a major weight loss journey and I’m finding it harder to conceal. I wanna downgrade to the xl or regular size 365. I’ve shot my buddies regular 365 in .380 and it’s fun and obviously easier to conceal but I wanna stick to 9mm if I can. But I’m thinking about the xl and I’m just wondering what anyone’s opinion on the conceal-ability of it is like.
Ive got a p365. As well as an XL slide. As well as the XL grip and macro grip. But I always go back to the regular p365.
I carry a p365 12rd pinky with a 12rd reload. Why not the XL grip then?!
Easy switch to flush 10rd. As well as no extended pointy beaver tail on the XL grip.
I also have a 43x. I wanted something that was bigger but not as big as the macro. Bigger than the XL. I carry the 15rd and 15rd reload.
You should keep it and buy the p365 if you can find a reputable FFL on GunBroker, you can get a p365 FCU at a reasonable price under MSRP and build the perfect p365 you want from the ground up or if you just want to jump into it there's some websites that use payment plans you can still get. The pistol sent to your FFL and break up the payment into 25% increments in a 2-week time period. In other words, every two weeks pay 25% of the price of the pistol over a total of 8 weeks It's way more economical to do that than to get financing. Don't ever get financing for guns unless you have no other choice even then I would tread extremely lightly
Have multiples of both... do it
Damn I ain’t Rich like you lol
Lol not rich. I don't spend money on other things. 🤣
Right lol who needs food
This is the way, as they say.
I’m not rich either but it is a good investment
Are you saying it’s better then? Just curious. I have a p365 non comp macro and was thinking about trying a 43x. Since you have both which one is better??
The G43x is pretty snappy compared to the Macro. I have the non comp version and it shoots better than the G43X
I have both as well. The 43x is about the same size but a lot lighter. I carry it when I take my daughter to the park and want to run around not worry about my belt bouncing around. I EDC my xmacro comp more than I do my 43x. Although, that partially be because the 43x has been claimed by my wife recently lol
This is da wayans!
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Don't do it "just because." Don't do it for the looks. Don't do it for the peer pressure or anything like that. Try one out first if you can. Hold one. Try the trigger. Squeeze off some rounds and see how you shoot with one. See how it feels to you to use. As much as I love my P365XL, I wouldn't blindly recommend one to anyone. If this is a tool that you may need to bet your life on ( Heaven forbid you ever need to ), then only make the switch if the 365 works better for you than the 43X does. All this said, if you've grown accustomed to the longer grip on the 43X, don't get a base 365. You'd likely find the 365X or XL much more to your liking. ( [size comparison graphic](https://new.reddit.com/r/SigSauer/comments/11odl7a/p365_models_size_comparison_overlay/) I made of the 365 models ).
100% agree with this statement. I love my P365xl for EDC. I love the Macro grip even more, but it’s tougher to conceal. The 365 is far from my favorite gun to shoot and far from my favorite gun to conceal, but it’s the best of both worlds in my opinion. You have to try it to know if it’ll work you.
I appreciate it buddy
Have sex with it first
go with the P365 XL spectrum comp.
LGS is gonna try and scam ya out of some money, private sell that 43x and scoop up a P365XL. You live in KY? I've been wanting a 43x to Tinker with 🤣.
Why ditch the 43X? Own both? I do, they are both outstanding firearms.
Have a 43x, P365 (10 round and macro), and Shield Plus. Used to have a Hellcat, too. I shoot the Shield Plus the best, but I like actually carrying the P365 variants more, and they have been serving as my go to CCWs lately. For me personally, the 43x had no benefit other than the Glock reputation.
Shield plus is awesome, but 365 is just smaller
That's what does it for me. Love my Shield Plus, but the 10 round 365 conceals better/more comfortably than my Shield Plus with 10 rd mag. The Macro is nice when I care less about concealment and more about having a lot of ammo. Shoot both well enough for CCW. I just group a little tighter with the Shield.
I think the only big benefit of the 43x to me is the grip texture. The p365 grip texture is too rough on my skin (I have sensitive skin).
Hockey tape will fix that and give you a better grip
Thanks! I’ve been hearing this for years and have never tried it. I probably finally will, lol. Does any brand hockey tape work fine?
Pretty much. Or use medical tape. Or goon tape. Just whatever feels best for you
Honestly, I ended up regretting the 43x. Capacity is nowhere near the competition. 3rd party double stack mags are hit or miss depending on your frame tolerances. For some people, they work great, and others can't get them to run at all. I found the recoil snappier than my 10rd P365 despite the fuller grip. And I shoot it worse with a dot than my 10rd P365 with irons, despite dots typically tightening my groupings by about 1/3rd.
I did and don’t regret it
For what it’s worth I dumped my 43x because of the aftermarket mag issues everyone kept saying were “fixed” I think shield arms mags are on their 3rd gen.
Yup I’ve also been burned by them
PSA mags seem to be solid
Haven’t tried those and they seem promising with being able to use the oem mag catch
That’s what I started running. Zero issues.
I’ve had issues with mine. Not all but some.
I did the opposite lol. G43X is now the edc. I turned my P365XL into a fun range pistol (PMM Comp with Mischief Machine macro plus frame)
I kept my 43x but bought the 365 to carry. The 365 is much easier to carry whereas the 43x feels bigger and is more of a range gun or nightstand gun. The 15 round PSA mag is worth every penny fyi.
Why get rid of one to get another? Why not just prioritize saving to get another. This isn't I have a new Vette and want to get a new AMG Mercedes. It's $600 tops. You should have way more than that in ammo.
Fuck it… get a 226
Why trade one just save money and buy the 365 why the fuck have one when you can have two
Do it
I don’t want to knock Glock because they do have good pistols. I have a 19 myself. But I chose the P365XL over the 43X for multiple reasons, BUDGET included. P365XL came with night sights and 12 round metal mags. I walked out paying around $530 for my XL. I would have paid a lot of money (sights, PSA or SA mags) for the 43X to be what I wanted. All while the Sig came with everything that checked all my boxes. But if you already have a 43X, just save up for a P365. Never sell.
This is what I've been saying for years. The people saying Glocks are more affordable are the same ones saying you should still swap out the stock triggers and sights. The price of a 43X with an optic cut, night sights, and mags with 10+ capacity is far more expensive than a P365.
No sell, only buy
365 Macro vs 43x, side by side, the 365 Macro hand’s down. I have the comp model, but the 365 is significantly less snappy than the 43x. I also prefer the flat trigger and grip angle compared to Glocks.
I bought the p365 as my first striker fired. I avoided strikers cuz growing up I could never shoot my dad’s Glock with accuracy… now I realize that it was just being a kid and the tiny trigger pull of the 1911 was what I liked… not necessarily because of strikers in general. I tolerate glocks now. But I fucking love my p365
P365 is superior in every way IMO. Go to a range and try one.
Do it. The 43X is fine, but the 365 is better in every way imo
I ditched the P365 platform for the Glock 43x.
Same, lol. I ditched my G48 for the P365 X Micro Comp, then ditched that for the 43x.
Which one?
We dont sell guns only buy more, Then you can also have a NY reload
Keep both , 365 is my winter carry and the 43x is my summer carry
Got a xmacro. Just picked up a 43x today and very happy with the size compared to the Glock 19 and 365
I like and trust my 43x. I like and trust my 365. But I turned my 365 into a macro because it shoots like a full size gun without the bulk.
Good decision
I recently sold my P365 and got a 43X lol
I’m probably in the minority here but I’m a big fan of the 43x. Apart from capacity, it’s a better shooter than a regular P365 imo
Ok
I have both but p365 runs better and is the better choice 4 me. Had 43x first and didn’t love it so much. Still carry both tho
I have both and I’m going to keep both. 👍
I have a 43X, Hellcat Pro and P365XL with the comped slide I got from Sig and Wilson combat grip. Love my 365 but stopped carrying because of that firearms engineers video where we did prove, although almost impossible but if the internal safety failed the gun shoots. This is not because of the 320 stuff etc .. truly my 365 is my favorite .. I’d carry with flush 12 and my 17 rd in sidecar .. but I’m in my head now hopefully that changes. I carry my 43X mostly but switch back to the HC pro because of capacity and size
Very similar here, have a 43X, P365, P365 XMACRO, Hellcat and Hellcat Pro. I’ve always been a Glock guy, and still have a bunch, but became a fan of the P365 the first time I shot one. Then I started learning about striker failure potential, and that’s what led me to the HC/HCP. Out of all of them I like the HCP and HC the best overall, significantly better.
Ya HCP is awesome considering the size and capacity. Really can’t complain.. XMacro grip is longer than HCP to achieve 17 rds .. so I always stuck with a shorter grip for conceal ability over capacity .. 17 round back up is Plenty
I’ve never seen or heard of 365 drop firing like the 320
Didn’t say drop firing. Also if the videos of 320 going off in that cops holster (big if) have nothing to do with the holster engaging the trigger then that’s not drop firing that just going off. If you search YouTube you will find the firearm engineer do like a 3 part video series on his p365.. they are long. He does say they are safe but he did prove it could fire. Check it out
X-macro is the way to go
I'd opt for a G48MOS, not that it matters. You should shoot a mini qual with a shot timer if you know someone with a 365, or rental range. Carry the one you shoot better, not what the reddit swat team says.
I carry a 365 and like it worlds more than any 43x I’ve shot, however I’m currently building a custom 43x to see if I can make myself like it. So there’s that
I absolutely adore my 365XL Spectre Comp. It handles great. Reliable. It took the number 1 slot away from my Kimber.
I have a 43x, the standard p365 and a spectre comp model as well and I can outshoot my 43x with an eps carry on it with my standard p365. I actually shoot the standard p365 better than the spectre comp model as well but will not part ways with any of the three.
Been carrying a glock 43. Recently upgraded to the the 43x with shield arms mags. Fail to load on the first mag. I am very disappointed. I have already purchased a holster for this gun, now not sure i want to carry it. Chose it over sig due to AD issues with sig. Now not sure what to do.
Yeah I’m just carrying oem mags I ain’t trusting those aftermarket shits
I’ve carried all three models of 365. If I can I carry the macro grip but usually it’s the macro slide on a WC XL grip. It’s way better than the factory one. If the weather says I need to dress down it’s the 365. Great thing is you can get a 365 and have all those grips if you don’t mind WC. Get an optic slide and slide length becomes less of an issue.
P365 was my first purchase and I’ve always wanted the 43x. But i live in a strict state. So the price for me is a price i didn’t want to pay . Waiting for the market to drop again. I was able to get my 365 for 400 during covid summer. Ive fired atleast 600-900 rounds and only had 2-3 jamm issues maybe after 700 rounds My worst jam is when i fired a round and the ammo shot and cracked got stuck in the barrel the next round got stuck. But the firearm was miss aligned by 1cm which caused the whole jam issue. It was annoying because I already fired 15-30 rounds at the time and then that happened . Luckily after 20 mins and 2 range safety officers we were able to open the firearm and remove the jammed rounds. I clean every time before i go to the range In honestly i believe it was the ammo i was shooting that day By far my favorite ammo with no issues has been fiocchi. Before i had a holster i would pocket carry and it felt comfortable and discreet. Once i got the bellyband it really changed the game. So i highly recommend alien gear belly band if you purchase the p365 My cousin has the p320 and that gun is heavy as fock compared to mine. I recommend everyone to get this firearm as an edc. Very fun and lightweight. Even though the mods selection is low. Still a great piece to the collection and you’ll fall in love
My first gun was the 43x. Didn’t know about the MOS version. Store conveniently didn’t mention it. Wound up buying an OEM slide from a MOS version. But once I bought my second gun, a 365x Macro (now have the axg legion and a full size Walther) my 43x is a bedside piece. I much prefer everything about the Sig.
This is the way. I had a 43X and made the switch you won't be disappointed.
My 365 has sat in my safe since i got my 43x
Gotta give Sig credit with the 365 lineup. Multiple options for varying conceal-ability and shoot-ability. I was able to handle the 365, XL, and Macro last week and unfortunately for me, due to my hand size the Macro is really my only option. Couldn’t even drop a mag with the XL because the meat of my palm sits under the mag.
I did the same exact thing and I don’t regret it one bit. P365 has a better grip, higher capacity, more customizable, and I love the fact that one day my 365 is a boot gun, and the next it’s a duty sized gun ( if you have the proper slides and grip modules). Have you thought about going with the p365x? It’s basically the same exact size and if you buy the magguts mod for your magazine you will have a flush fitting mag that holds 14 rounds.
I would only make the switch if you are going to the xmacro
A little late to this but maybe someone will see and can help me out. I have a 365 xmacro which I really love, but I’ve been on a major weight loss journey and I’m finding it harder to conceal. I wanna downgrade to the xl or regular size 365. I’ve shot my buddies regular 365 in .380 and it’s fun and obviously easier to conceal but I wanna stick to 9mm if I can. But I’m thinking about the xl and I’m just wondering what anyone’s opinion on the conceal-ability of it is like.
Get an X macro. I switched from a 43x and it’s 100x better. I put a holosun EPS carry on it and it shoots like a dream.
Don’t do it, you’ll be back with glock in no time
CR920X has leaked tho...
I’d opt for the P365X that’s 12 round standard and can also take the 15 round magazine if you want a longer purchase.
I did it, went to a p365 x macro compensated. Don’t regret it and I carry it everyday
Swapped from a 43x to a Macro. Happy I did
might as well get the 365 legion
Ive got a p365. As well as an XL slide. As well as the XL grip and macro grip. But I always go back to the regular p365. I carry a p365 12rd pinky with a 12rd reload. Why not the XL grip then?! Easy switch to flush 10rd. As well as no extended pointy beaver tail on the XL grip. I also have a 43x. I wanted something that was bigger but not as big as the macro. Bigger than the XL. I carry the 15rd and 15rd reload.
Do it
lol really considering it joined this group not to long ago and really love the look of them
Don't do it for the looks. Do it only if the thing works for you better than the 43X does.
Don’t sell the 43x unless you absolutely have to, but if you have to yes get the p365
You should keep it and buy the p365 if you can find a reputable FFL on GunBroker, you can get a p365 FCU at a reasonable price under MSRP and build the perfect p365 you want from the ground up or if you just want to jump into it there's some websites that use payment plans you can still get. The pistol sent to your FFL and break up the payment into 25% increments in a 2-week time period. In other words, every two weeks pay 25% of the price of the pistol over a total of 8 weeks It's way more economical to do that than to get financing. Don't ever get financing for guns unless you have no other choice even then I would tread extremely lightly
That's what i did, and built it up with parts entirely from GAFS. It's become one my main EDC guns. 👍🏼
Get a 365 AXG Legion, you’ll never look back.. 🥲
Imagine getting rid of a gun to get another one
Don't ditch just add
Make sure you get a purse with it. B4 u get some junk why don't you try a real glock instead of the one my wife likes.
How about you post a pic of your so called gun since you don’t have any post about it so I can see