So I've been asking for thoughts on this topic on a number of the other P320 / Sig threads and decided to try and consolidate my questions in one place. I've included a simple five choice poll to gather some overall thoughts, but I would appreciate any inputs on any of the various topics below.
My rationale for starting this thread is that we've owned a P365 since last year. So far, it's been reliable and accurate. It was my wife's choice for a new carry gun, after she evaluated a number of options. She shoots it well. I previously owned a P365XL, which I ended up selling for reasons other than safety.
What's been bugging me however is whether the P365/P365XL is subject to any or the various issues regarding safety in terms of what you see with the P320. Our little blaster is accurate, and very handy in a pocket holster or JM CM IWB3. It carries like a small gun but shoots well. I find it a bit too small for my Size M/L grip, but I shoot it ok.
Here are the things I am interested in:
P365/XL FCU Design vs. P320 FCU Design
Is the P365/P365XL FCU simply a scaled down P320 FCU? Or are they fundamentally different? Especially in relation to safety considerations. Does the P365/XL have the same issues with the striker return spring being subject to being buggered up, or in need of replacement, as you hear about with the P320?
Does the P365/XL have a fully tensioned striker?
Again, just for clarification, does the Sig P365 have a fully tensioned striker, such that trigger movement is just "dropping" the trigger bar sear out of the way, and the striker goes forward? I guess I am comparing it to a Glock, which as I understand (based on a limited understanding) the trigger actually first tensions the striker rearward or the the rest of the way, then it drops the sear.
I "think" the answer to this is yes, but I wanted to be sure.
Dead Trigger?
Can you create a "dead trigger" situation, a la a VP9, on a P365/XL by striking it with a mallet, or falling on it onto the ground, striking the rear of the slide say on concrete?
Ever hear of any ND/ADs with a P365/XL?
Has anyone ever heard of or experienced a negligent / accidental / unintentional discharge of a P365 or P365XL?
Bent ejector?
With the P365/XL, is it possible to be over enthusiastic in inserting a magazine, and consequently bending the ejector up, as can happen with the P320? Am I correct in saying the ejector on a P365/XL is the same approach as on the P320, that is, the ejector is an extension of the FCU body itself and not a separate field replaceable component as say part of the Trigger Mechanism Housing on a Glock?
Thanks for any input. Just to emphasize, I've tried to ask these questions separately, but I think to be fair to the ongoing P320 discussions, it's better to get them all in one place, and focus on the P365/XL exclusively.
I'm fine with being told, no, the P365/XL FCU design is fine, it doesn't have the same characteristics of the P320, and you should not worry about it. I come to this forum to get straight up unvarnished truth about firearms, and I hope to use this thread to get some clarity here.
I am not trying to invent a problem if there is not one. I am not a Sig hater. I am not here to bash the company, or it's CEO, or it's marketing approach. I just want to gather some input.
Thanks a bunch.