Curious what’s the difference between the p365 and the p320. With Signage recently ordered to pay $$$$$$ for the p320 going off holstered, what practical differences are there that other Sig models won’t do the same?
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@Ezra2 The P365 is lighter, thinner, shorter, and easier to conceal than the P320. Can’t beat the P365 for concealment! Very nice pistol, all and all, Sigs are nice!
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I’m assuming the main differences you are concerned about is if the 365 is any less likely to have the problems with unintended discharges that the p320 is alleged to have.
I can’t speak to the mechanical differences. I also don’t know how many of the 320 discharges are due to a potential mechanical defect and how many are from people who knowingly or unknowingly caused their own negligent discharges and then used the reports of previous issues with the 320 to deflect blame from themselves on to the firearm.
But I haven’t personally heard of any unintended discharge issues related to any flaws in the P365’s design. And I have been keeping an eye out for reports of issues since I have been carrying a 365 for the past several years
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P45? 
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My wife carries 365 XL I put a Holosun on it . So far no issues … Nice little weapon. I have bigger hands so for me not as comfortable . It still works for me fine. Just a personal preference …
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I agree. The only small auto that feels comfortable to me is the Glock 43. I tried the Kimber Micro 9, but I sold it after 4 months.
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Probably just me obsessing but…
Most of today’s modern striker fired pistols seem to prioritize their internal safety systems on the firing pin safety rather than the multiplicity of contingency safeties from designs of a couple of decades ago (ya, I know… inertial trigger safety too, but not relevant for the P365 and P320). In this sense, I am yet still skeptical of the P320’s firing pin safety system.
The P365 has the more traditional compression spring design, which is often accepted as a reliable component. The P320 (from what I can see from module pics/videos) uses a rather svelte torsion spring design (a design often used for trigger return springs).
IMO, I want to see a few more years of use and reports (from police, agencies, and military armorers) before truly believing the P320 firing pin safety is just as safe, reliable, and sturdy (including the parts that contact/hold the spring’s ends) before I dismiss the unintentional discharges as user error or mishandling.
P365 striker safety spring:
P320 Striker safety lock pin:
Pic of P320 striker safety mechanism from: https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/why-did-the-the-washington-post-and-the-trace-misrepresent-the-sig-p320s-safety-system-in-their-hit-piece/
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Interesting. Thank you!
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