All I've done is swap the grip module on my P365 from the stock to the P365XL module. The slightly longer length allows me to have a full grip and makes magazine changes easier as well.

I’ve installed manual safeties on both my 365’s, either of which only get carried as backups. I holster, then sweep the safety off in the holster. Carrying a VP9 with RMR as my primary lately. That goes into the holster and stays there, AIWB, which I put on as a holstered system unless I’m dry practicing the presentation.

I had a M&P 9 Compact that I loved. And I added an Apex competition trigger kit to it. But after putting in the trigger, I realized I couldn't carry it anymore. Because it was modified, and I took over ownership of a portion of the liability by modifying it.

There's never been a case that went through the court system. Was my fear justified or imagined? It really doesn't matter. The fear was there, that's all that matters. So, with the exception of sights, no more modifications of carry guns for me.

No work at all, really. Added a Talon rubber grip and almost always carry AIWB with either 12 or 15, using a wonderful Fierce Defender Paladin Kydex with an adjustable strut that torques the grip into the stomach.

I came from years with a PPS (Classic and Mk2) and would still slightly prefer to shoot that gun, but I'd way rather carry this one. Really, I shoot the 365 just as well as the PPS, but I don't quite draw it as fast.

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Originally posted by T.Webb:
I had a M&P 9 Compact that I loved. And I added an Apex competition trigger kit to it. But after putting in the trigger, I realized I couldn't carry it anymore. Because it was modified, and I took over ownership of a portion of the liability by modifying it.

Liability...TV stuff. Duty...you have a duty with the firearm, and if you discharge it neglegently, you've violated your duty, and you're liable for that.

Civilly, anyone can sue anyone, and whether you modified it or not, and your modification really only comes into play in one (or both) of two ways: opposing counsel paints you in a bad light based on your modification, or the firearm discharged as a result of the modification. Otherwise, if you discharged the firearm and would have done so regardless of the modification, then you own it, lock, stock, and modified barrel.

Short answer: it's not the firearms fault if you discharged it. It's yours. Refusing to modify it in the hopes of passing the buck...doesn't work.

I added the safety to my new 365 simply for when I appendix carry. Gives me a little more piece of mind.
If I ever decide to remove it, its a simple task. I have both grip frame modules.

Robert Burke Carry action job. He does most of the work on my numerous Sigs.