About to pull the trigger on a p365

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I'm an over analyzer and have been on the fence about which compact micro concealed carry pistol to buy.

After watching about a thousand videos and reading about as many thread discussions, I think I'm settling for the p365 for the following reasons.

1. It's the original. Sig was the first one to figure out how to fit 10+1 rounds of 9mm into a tiny gun. I feel like I should reward their innovation instead of rewarding all the companies that just copied their design.

2. It's still the smallest. All the other companies came out with their own versions, like the shield plus, hellcat, Canik MC9, the Ruger Max 9, and Taurus GX4, ALL made their versions bigger than the p365. Sure they're almost the same size, but almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

3. Even though it was first, it's still tied for the best. There are many people who prefer one of the copycats over the sig. But there are also many people who prefer the sig over any of the copycats. Even the people who don't carry the sig still say it's a great gun. And whatever minor issues it had at launch have all been ironed out in the last 6 years.

4. The sig is the most popular compact micro of the last 6 years, so there is a TON of information about it online. If you ever ruin into an issue, chances are a hundred people have already made a YouTube video on how to solve it. Also, this means that you have an insane number of choices for holsters and parts, and will continue to have those choices for the life of the gun.

Should anyone have any reason why fedorgasm and a p365 should NOT be joined in holy matrimony, let him speak now or forever hold his peacemaker.
 
I mean I got a p365 and I'm very happy with it. Conceals very nice. The stock iron sights are very nice and the general ergonomics feel nice. Can't ask for much more in a concealed carry. If you're an optic guy though maybe look at the XL.
 
RemyR said:
I mean I got a p365 and I'm very happy with it. Conceals very nice. The stock iron sights are very nice and the general ergonomics feel nice. Can't ask for much more in a concealed carry. If you're an optic guy though maybe look at the XL.
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I've never tried an optic, but I want to avoid anything that adds any size to the gun, since I've never conceal carried before. I think it's going to be hard enough to get used to having this thing in my waistband, so I want to make this transition as easy as possible.

I know myself, and if it's uncomfortable in the slightest, I'll probably start leaving it at home. Then I'm really in trouble.

The best gun in the world is the one you have on you when you need it.
 
Try the S&W M&P Shield Plus first.
 
Fedorgasm said:
I'm an over analyzer and have been on the fence about which compact micro concealed carry pistol to buy.

After watching about a thousand videos and reading about as many thread discussions, I think I'm settling for the p365 for the following reasons.

1. It's the original. Sig was the first one to figure out how to fit 10+1 rounds of 9mm into a tiny gun. I feel like I should reward their innovation instead of rewarding all the companies that just copied their design.

2. It's still the smallest. All the other companies came out with their own versions, like the shield plus, hellcat, Canik MC9, the Ruger Max 9, and Taurus GX4, ALL made their versions bigger than the p365. Sure they're almost the same size, but almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

3. Even though it was first, it's still tied for the best. There are many people who prefer one of the copycats over the sig. But there are also many people who prefer the sig over any of the copycats. Even the people who don't carry the sig still say it's a great gun. And whatever minor issues it had at launch have all been ironed out in the last 6 years.

4. The sig is the most popular compact micro of the last 6 years, so there is a TON of information about it online. If you ever ruin into an issue, chances are a hundred people have already made a YouTube video on how to solve it. Also, this means that you have an insane number of choices for holsters and parts, and will continue to have those choices for the life of the gun.

Should anyone have any reason why fedorgasm and a p365 should NOT be joined in holy matrimony, let him speak now or forever hold his peacemaker.
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I considered one, but ended up not getting it because I thought it might suffer in the shooting dept, because of the small size. But if it shoots good for you, then all good.
 
I got it. But haven't had time to take it to the range yet.

Thinking about taking a beginners class because I've only shot maybe 20 times in my life, and that was all shotguns and revolvers. When I got this thing home it took me forever to figure out how to unlock the slide lol. I'm a noob
 
Peteyandjia said:
9mm is a cute caliber I guess
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I think that yes. While ofc depends from regulations in your area.
9mm is considered as bare minimum for short range SD usage of CCW with short barrel.

If regulations allows to have expanding ammo then it is better vs attacker who doesn't have body armour....
38 Sp etc alike stuff too then are very effective ....

9x19 mm ammo for pistols is produced in large variety of pressure cartridge might generate and different models of bullets.

Usually marking is according to SAAMI chart too.
Reduced = provides subsonic Mv0 and is preferred if will be used with suppressor.
Normal = no comments.
P+ = relatively powerful cartridge usually providing Mv0 more than 335 m/s even from 3-3,5 inch barrel.
NATO ' ball ' is for FMJ type ammo and more powerful than P+... Usually designed for 4 inch or longer barrels.

P++ isn't designed for all 9*19 mm chambered handguns and usually does provide more pressure in chamber than NATO FMJ " ball " standard.

9×19 mm cartridges depending from type might provide from Mv 0 approx 290 m/s till approx 460 m/s if barrel length is 5 inches. This isn't about cartridges using light filling and coating for AP ' dart ' type projectile, then Mv 0 from 5 inch barrel might be more than 460 m/s.
 
BTW I think that even ol good Colt with 45 ACP is good stuff for home defense. Cartridges are different, from ol classic till expanding ammo... recoil usually IMHO will be lesser sharp than from TT using 7,62 mm ammo. Hole it will make considerably larger and for range like 30-35 ft will be very effective.

Ofc for well conclead CCW it is too large caliber.
While IMHO obsession with more cartridges is wrong : usually U will have time to press trigger not more than 1-5 times....not more.
 
SandisLL said:
With 45 ACP from close range usually is enough to get next client for morgue after 2-3 shots from close distance from 30-35 ft range. If he doesn't have body armour.
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Why would a deer .....you know what I'm not even gonna ask . Just gonna start a charity where we put bullet proof vests on different animals .
 
On a side note, I have to go visit California, so I had to drive all over town looking for a 10-round mag since that's the max allowed. I also need to leave the gun unloaded and in my trunk.

I can load it inside my hotel room, but can't carry it anywhere else. But I figure at the very least my hotel room will be safe.

Kinda stupid.
 
Fedorgasm said:
Well as I stated, I'm a noob when it comes to handguns.

9mm is cheap so I can develop my skills without breaking the bank.

For home defense I'm reaching for my shotgun, so this little pistol is strictly for concealed carry when I'm not home.
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I'm just being a dick. I'm a big bore snob, I very much prefer the stopping power of a .45. However, the majority of self defense scenarios can certainly be solved with a 9mm, in the right hands. And to be even more fair, I have yet to meet a caliber I would be ok being shot with.

And yeah, your shotgun will almost certainly do that job just fine or even better if you have the capability. What kind of ammo are you running in it?
 
Peteyandjia said:
I'm just being a dick. I'm a big bore snob, I very much prefer the stopping power of a .45. However, the majority of self defense scenarios can certainly be solved with a 9mm, in the right hands. And to be even more fair, I have yet to meet a caliber I would be ok being shot with.

And yeah, your shotgun will almost certainly do that job just fine or even better if you have the capability. What kind of ammo are you running in it?
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For my shotgun? I use bird shot. I forget the brand. Federal, I think.

I used to use buckshot until I saw a YouTube video that showed how many walls it can go through. And I watched several that showed the damage bird shot can do to flesh so I was convinced that bird shot was the best option for killing your target without killing others in the house.
 
Fedorgasm said:
Well as I stated, I'm a noob when it comes to handguns.

9mm is cheap so I can develop my skills without breaking the bank.

For home defense I'm reaching for my shotgun, so this little pistol is strictly for concealed carry when I'm not home.
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9mm is best. .45 is for old people who like to yell at clouds.
 
Fedorgasm said:
For my shotgun? I use bird shot. I forget the brand. Federal, I think.

I used to use buckshot until I saw a YouTube video that showed how many walls it can go through. And I watched several that showed the damage bird shot can do to flesh so I was convinced that bird shot was the best option for killing your target without killing others in the house.
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Yeah over penetration is a real thing most people don't take into consideration when thinking about home defense. Found this article pretty enlightening on the matter

 
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