P365 FrankenSig

[em44052]

Vinny, the sas and xl serve two different functions. I pocket carry the sas and found the laser help my older eyes to aquire the target quicker. I am not worried about snagging my pocket on the xl, so the x ray sights work well with the light and laser. The sas sights take time to get used to, and are not good for long range 10 yards max. I would say I prefer the x ray sights over the sas sights given the choice, but I do like the low profile of the sas for pocket carry.

[Birdy]

Here's my Sig P365X, that's a P365 with a P365XL lower. Works like a champ all of about 5 minutes to change over. Biggest problem I had was finding the Mag base plates to fit, had to buy from Sig, to use my 12 mags that I had. I wanted to keep it as small as I could for CC but had a hard time getting a good grip on the stock lower. Much better now. Less than $100.00 for it all including the three 12 round mags

[Vinny]

Yes, I think the XL grip with short slide gives a very compact and concealable 12+1 package!

I also found these 10 round mag extensions from Tactical Development that allowed me to convert my 10 round mags to fit the XL grip module for Range use.
Thankfully I don't live in a 'limited' State, but I figured for $13.99 each it was better than spending >$40 for extra mags.
https://tactical.dev/collections/p365/products/10-round-xl-filled-basepad-for-sig-p365-xl-10-round-magazines
All good! 

[Vinny]

My P365 with SAS slide and laser:

EM,
That's a very intriguing setup for pocket carry.
All my sidearms have red dots which I really like for my 'ol eyes, including my RAMI with an RMR. But the RAMI is just too chunky to pocket IMO.

But for me the P365 is what I chose for Pocket Carry, which in Florida is pretty much year round.
I'm going to experiment with pocket-carrying a standard P365 with micro red-dot; and there may be some pocket holsters that have a built-in shroud. I have a Vedder Pocket Locker I really like, and Vedder's factory is in my town so I may drop by and see what they can come up with.

The SAS Fiber/Tritium bulls-eye sights are just OK up to 7-10 yards.
But your combination with the laser adds another dimension especially in low light where the FT sights are especially weak.

Might be worth a try.  Lima365 or Crimson Trace??

[em44052]

Hi Vinny, I used a Lima green laser for the exact reasons you mentioned. My eyes are not as good as they used to be, and I wanted be more accurate with my shots. The bullseye sights are also difficult to see in low light as you stated. Normally regular sights do not catch on anything, but I noticed with pocket carry, my sig sights were catching on my pocket at times when I practiced my draw. I like the SAS slide because of the snag free aspect, but added the laser to increase my sight acquisition time and better accuracy.

[Vinny]

Thanks EM,
I think you're onto a good combo.

I sold a pistol last week and had some change in my pocket.
So, I ordered a SIG Lima365 Thursday and had it today. Went together in no time and looks like it's factory molded as one piece with the receiver.

I'm looking forward to trying it at the range Monday. The manual says the laser dot should appear just barely on top of the front sight as you would normally present the pistol with irons. (If I understand correctly). So even if my 'ol eyes can't see the irons I'll see the laser dot. Like my Red Dots really.

However, as some others have commented the Lima365 grip button doesn't always positively engage even with my strong grip. Just the shape of my finger I guess. I added a double thick piece of electrical tape (another tip from another post) and it's better. Any other suggestions?

Before I order holsters, I may also try the Crimson Trace LG-422 which I've heard has a better grip button.

It's worth it to me to come up with a reliable pocket-carry combo that works best for me. 
Thanks again for the suggestions!   -Vinny

[mrvip27]

Always like the looks of a Franken gun.

Loving my p365 

[em44052]

However, as some others have commented the Lima365 grip button doesn't always positively engage even with my strong grip.

Vinny, I have seen post of other people having the same issue. I have not seen that issue with my Lima laser, but I have fairly skinny fingers. This may be an issue with people that have larger hands.