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| 365XL , moving from one with Romeo Zero to another with Holosun 507K. The reticle pattern works better for me. Also adding in Regular 365 as backup in some situations. Mag compatibility. |
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| quote: Originally posted by sigfreund: Thanks for the responses. From the discussions I had sort-of paid attention to, I had gotten the impression that the X and XL versions were the most popular models. Now it would be interesting to know how many people acquired the original version when it was the only one available and might prefer a different model, but don’t want to switch at this point. I assume that those models would require different magazines—?
I bought the original version of the P365 and though I generally liked it, I prefer to use an optical sight. When Sig offered a good deal on the "X" slide and a Romeo Zero optic, I got one. Since I prefer Holosun's optical sight with a green reticle, I sold the Sig optic to him. When Holosun did a recall, I sent mine in for the update (even though I wasn't experiencing any issues with it), and replaced the "X" slide with the original iron sight slide that I'd retained, until my 507K was returned from the factory. Recently Wilson Combat offered a standard P365 grip frame and I updated my "X" conversion with that. I'm very pleased with this set up, and the modifications I've made to it over the four years I've owned it. One of the nice things about this popular pistol is the ability to tweak it to one's preferences. It's my most frequent choice for carry in a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2 IWB.
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| I don't want to screw up the data because of two caveats: I don't yet have my 365 fully built yet, and I'm not sure if it's a "hybrid", per se, if I'm essentially cobbling together parts from many sources. Got a manual safety FCU from a member here and a Wilson combat grip. Will be getting a Norsso slide and a Parker Mountain Machine barrel and compensator.
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| Absolutely loving the XL. Carried in a Milt Sparks SS It has replaced my G19, its a great shooter
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| Curious if people with long fingers like me feel the XL is a big improvement over the standard 365, which is what I carry. Was thinking about the XL exchange kit and then adding a Romeo Zero so I don’t have to wait through the process of adding another pistol to my permit. |
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| I used to carry the standard P365 not optics ready. Now I'm loving my 365XL with Holosun 507K Green.
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| Great poll and thread.
I voted regular 365, but like many here I modify mine to suit the circumstance.
Like many, I much prefer the feel and foot print of the 365XL. I do own a 365XL, and like it, but I prefer to “make my own”. In situations allowing a little larger form factor, I insert, and add a 3.7” upper.
Does anyone else roll their own 365XL in that way vs use a “real” XL? You miss the straight trigger, beaver tail, and fully smooth grip. But for me, it is a huge advantage to know that any one of my magazines can go into any one of my 365’s. As the 365 platform now fulfills so many roles, it feels simpler and more fool proof to have just one gun that can get modified instead of two different ones. My “real XL” stays in a safe except on range trips. |
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