Think I’m getting a Sig 365 sas for christmas

**91wm6** · 11-22-21, 08:57

Are there any well known issues with this platform? I’ve heard the mags rust.

**diving dave** · 11-22-21, 12:03

Some have had issues with the sights being really off zero, and I’m pretty sure they are not adjustable. But, the one I shot was on and I could easily hit steel out to 20ish yards. Wouldn’t want to have to shoot farther than that with that sight package.

**gaijin** · 11-22-21, 12:16

Rear sight is drift adj. for windage.
Mine required a few raps with a heavy brass drift rod.

**ST911** · 11-22-21, 15:17

Originally Posted by 91wm6

Are there any well known issues with this platform? I’ve heard the mags rust.

The sights are essentially worthless, and significantly limit the employment options of what can otherwise be a useful gun.

**kwelz** · 11-23-21, 02:50

Originally Posted by ST911

The sights are essentially worthless, and significantly limit the employment options of what can otherwise be a useful gun.

This. I tried one and hated it. I have talked to others as well with the same opinion.

I love the P365 but the SAS is a gimmick.

**georgeib** · 11-23-21, 05:10

You definitely want the standard p365 over the SAS. The SAS is answering questions no one asked.

**pinzgauer** · 11-23-21, 17:09

Originally Posted by ST911

The sights are essentially worthless, and significantly limit the employment options of what can otherwise be a useful gun.

Worthless is not the term I would use, though they are very different and some people do not like them.

My input from shooting/carrying one extensively:

- Are probably the fastest sights I've used
- Are even faster in very low light
- They take some practice to get used to
- They will drive you crazy if you are wanting to shoot the eye out of your opponent as rarely are they setup for point of impact, more for center of mass type hits.
- They can be shimmed (or swapped) to get POI more aligned. (More later). But they are not adjustable (nor are many other pistols this size).

So if you are OK with 6" groups at 5 yards very fast draw with very quick on target, then you will be happy.

But if your measure is 5 shots on a 3x5 card at 10 yards, you will be (most likely) unhappy.

Other input:

- Very reliable. In my friend/family group we have ~6-8. They are very reliable. Not picky on ammo. Mags (we have a bunch) are not finicky.
- It's easy to shoot. Does not shoot like a pocket pistol. My wife (not a regular shooter) shoots mine with no issues. No hand stinging.
- It's easy to carry. Easier than most 10-12 rounders.
- No issues I've seen with mags (or anything) rusting
- Really nice to have 10 flat, 10 finger rest, 12 finger rest, and 15 extended mag options.

As to dealing with POI... I suspect it's random tolerance or tolerance stack stuff. My brother's was 12-14" low right. Mine was about the same high left. I swapped our site modules, and we are both within 3-5" POI vs aimpoint.

Mine is ~5" high now, but dead center. I am confident I could dial it in, but probably won't bother. I consider that acceptable for my intended purpose/usage.

Don't like the SAS? Get the regular XL and save some money. Or get the FDE NRA edition, in addition to FDE'ish coating, you get an extra 12 rnd mag on top of the normal two 10 rnd.

The "melt" aspect of the SAS is not a big deal. I can live without it.

Bottom line, these are great little pistols, and local shops are selling them like hotcakes.

**Sikiguya** · 11-23-21, 09:03

I like mine and is my edc. There are 3 differences between this and a standard one.

1. The removal of front sight and side control for a pocket carry. I don’t care about this as I am not a pocket carrier. If I pocket carry, it’s either a da 380 or a .38 air weight.

2. The porting. Here is where the sofa ninja starts repeating the muzzle flash and if you shoot it at the hip…all the problems that creates. Debunk 1, all self defense ammo uses low flash gun powder. Try it. And you don’t think there is a flash coming from the end of the barrel?

Debunk 2, yes there are some gas and such going up out of the port…but with an empty gun, you can see it’s a 1 in a 1000 chance this perfect storm would happen in a sd situation. The pro is that it does provide less muzzle rise for quicker back on target acquisition.

3. The biggie. The sights supposedly suck. Don’t take this as an offense, boys…but you suck.

. All kidding aside, this sight takes practice. No difference than when you picked up your iron sight for the first time. Most people don’t have patience for it. I practiced bringing the gun up…like trap shooters with shotguns. After a few weeks, it was easy as pulling up iron. It is no difference than transitioning to red dot on pistols. People poo poo red dots for the same reason…can’t find the dot. So much that primary arms came up with AcSS?..to help you find it.

That said, I changed out the the disassembly lever and slide stop for standard ones. Upgraded to the flat trigger. And I did the 507k…which is a big plus. I did that to match my other edc, the p365xl. Looking at griffin the armament mini comp for it. The sas allows for red dot application with a purchase of a plate.

Not insulting anyone…but the gun is fine. Get it, practice, and have fun.

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