Do you carry appendix? I think Appendix is the carry style where barrel length makes the most difference. At least for me, I want the barrel of the gun above the crease of my hip so it doesn't dig in when I sit down.I have the XL. I don't find the barrel length to be a problem for concealed carry, but I carry IWB. For me IWB the barrel length is mostly a moot point. YMMV.
Here is the Sig P290RS sitting on top of the ORIGINAL Factory Compact Wonder 9; my 469.SIG p290RS is a 9mm pocket gun that's 100% and comes in at around $400 +/-.
Or try one of the S&W Wonder 9s like the 469. Around $450 all day long
Both of these were King Of The Hill in their day. They are still fine hammer fired pistols that have not outlived their usefulness. Not new but great nonetheless.
I believe you will be surprised by these two pistols if you take the time to look into them.
I looked at them both but decided to go with the Sig for a few reasons. For me, I love the modularity of the Sig. being able to easily swap out grip modules is really cool as I can convert it to different size grips/rails/designs etc. There's already a ton of options on the market, but excited to see what more will come.Looks like you already went with the Sig 365. I shot one, but I decided to go with the Springfield Armory Hellcat instead. I like the trigger better on the Hellcat and It ships with a 11 round mag and a 13 round mag. The grip texture can be a bit abrasive for some people though. The front sight came standard as a night sight which is a nice plus. The size is pretty close to the Sig 365 so as long as you're happy with your decision, its all good.
Stinky, the ammunition was Federal American Eagle 124 gr FMJ's (hard to see but marked on the target). Federal's white box 124 gr JHP's (the cheap ones) do every bit as well!Do you recall what ammunition you were using? Not that it really matters- "real life" range results are very valuable to me. I am assuming that group was from a sandbag or you are an excellent shot- either way, the pistol is holding it's accuracy and my impression of the 365 puts it even higher on my shopping list.
I think you made a great choice. I own both the 43x and the 365, and over time the 365 has become my edc. They are both fine pistols, but the 365 is more comfortable to carry. I normally carry with a 12 round magazine, but I like having the option to move down to the 10 round if more concealment is required.So, after all that debate, I went with the P365.
Since it is the smallest platform, it will be the easiest to conceal. If I decide I want a larger frame, I can easily swap the grip module with the P365 XL Grip module for a few bucks as the serialized part is the trigger group, not the frame. Also, with the 12 round mag, The length gets on par with the G43x. I also held it compared with the Taurus G2S and the G2S, which is thinner than the G3c, is significantly larger.
Finally, I got it exactly how I wanted it for $455 before tax (Bass pro + Military discount + member rewards). Which is an excellent price, even pre-COVID.
Really happy I "pulled the trigger" and went with the P365 as I was way overthinking it.
Very cool, I was debating between the 365 and 365xl, but the whole reason for the 365 is ultimate ease of carry so the XL would defeat that purpose.I think you made a great choice. I own both the 43x and the 365, and over time the 365 has become my edc. They are both fine pistols, but the 365 is more comfortable to carry. I normally carry with a 12 round magazine, but I like having the option to move down to the 10 round if more concealment is required.
Very cool, I was debating between the 365 and 365xl, but the whole reason for the 365 is ultimate ease of carry so the XL would defeat that purpose.
As for shootability, which do you prefer?
Is there any difference in feel of the grip between the P365XL vs. the P365 with the 12 round magazine and grip sleeve?i have both , bot are super easy to carry , barley notice the extra size of the xl at all , infact if u carry the 365 with the 12rd ext mag the grips are almost identical in size
i appendix carry both in sidecar style holsters, to me they both shoot the same though i prefer the flat trigger on the xl , prolly buy one for the 365 as well