Looking for a new CCW.

[speedkills27]

I want to go a different direction from my current Glock 19 setup. So I’m looking for recommendations on a new carry gun.
The few conditions I have will be
1- 9mm
2- able to accept common red dot sights

ready. set. go!

 

[Dr. Evil]

Love, love my Walther PDP F Series.

 

[Saltwater60]

I love my 365/365xl. I did the xl side with 365 Wilson combat grip and added the tungsten weight kit and love it. The feel is fantastic and well balanced.
You’ll find we will all rave about our set ups since if we hated them we’d be looking like you are.

 

[togmaster]

Glock 34

 

[That_FNG]

Assuming you want to stay Glock 19 size and striker fired.

I would recommend the FN 509 MRD mid size. Comes with everything you need to mount any red dot on the market. Has a flat face trigger. Comes black or FDE.

 

[SomeSoldier]

FN 509, this is going to be my next carry.

FN 509® | FN® Firearms

The FN 509™ has been tested extensively for reliability, ammunition compatibility and durability – totaling more than one million rounds.

fnamerica.com

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Apx A1

 

[Doc8404]

block 43x MOS?

 

[Rocpo]

But why?

 

[speedkills27]

But why?

bored with the Glock.

think i might play with the P365 XL
Anyone have any experience with one?

 

[speedkills27]

I love my 365/365xl. I did the xl side with 365 Wilson combat grip and added the tungsten weight kit and love it. The feel is fantastic and well balanced.
You’ll find we will all rave about our set ups since if we hated them we’d be looking like you are.

is it the XL model?
did the Wilson grip really add any advantage or is it just the cool factor?

 

[Saltwater60]

is it the XL model?
did the Wilson grip really add any advantage or is it just the cool factor?

I have both the sig 365 and the 365 Xl and I love both. If I had it to do all over again I would probably just buy two 365 xl’s.
What I did was I put the 365 xl slide on the 365 grip and I love it. It’s essentially the opposite of the 365X.
Now to the Wilson combat grip. Yes it does look better but it does way more than that. IMO the back strap/beaver tail is better and more pronounced especially on the 365. For both the texture is more aggressive and you get a way better grip and the grip is a bit fatter. I do not have large hands and the support hand on the OEM grip does not get much palm purchase because the grip is pretty small/thin and the texture is pretty smooth. It also has a great shelf for your strong hand thumb and I’d assume it will help with recoil it makes my grip right and higher and tighter out of the holster than the OEM. Also they say the trigger has a higher undercut, I don’t notice it but I’m sure it does. The best part is it’s not straight like the OEM and has a bit of contour to fill your palm so the WC fits your hand better. I also added the tungsten weight kit for my set up and the balance is perfect for my combination.
I do not think you’ll be sorry. Tisto recommended it to me and some one else on the board also loves it, but I don’t remember who.
If you have more specific or pointed questions let me know and I’ll do whatever I can to help you out.

 

[Saltwater60]

is it the XL model?
did the Wilson grip really add any advantage or is it just the cool factor?

I have both grips if you need and want pictures. I have one set up like the 365X with the 3” barrel and xl grip panel and no worth kit. The other is the 365 xl slide at 3.7” with the shorter 365 grip and weight kit. Also I also almost forgot that with the extended mag release the WC geip I can hit the mag release without adjusting my grip. I would definitely recommend the extended mag release.

 

[speedkills27]

I have both grips if you need and want pictures. I have one set up like the 365X with the 3” barrel and xl grip panel and no worth kit. The other is the 365 xl slide at 3.7” with the shorter 365 grip and weight kit. Also I also almost forgot that with the extended mag release the WC geip I can hit the mag release without adjusting my grip. I would definitely recommend the extended mag release.

Are you running an optic?

 

[speedkills27]

block 43x MOS?

this is in the running

 

[Saltwater60]

Are you running an optic?

Not at this time but a holosun 507 red dot is my near future.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I can't say enough good about the Shield Plus OR.

 

[speedkills27]

I have both grips if you need and want pictures. I have one set up like the 365X with the 3” barrel and xl grip panel and no worth kit. The other is the 365 xl slide at 3.7” with the shorter 365 grip and weight kit. Also I also almost forgot that with the extended mag release the WC geip I can hit the mag release without adjusting my grip. I would definitely recommend the extended mag release.

Can you post the pictures

 

[Far king]

I want to go a different direction from my current Glock 19 setup. So I’m looking for recommendations on a new carry gun.
The few conditions I have will be
1- 9mm
2- able to accept common red dot sights

ready. set. Go on

So you must mean hammer fired and steel or alloyed rather than plastic? Good luck

 

[RooftopKorean]

I'm really loving my M18 on the Wilson Combat grip module.

 

[Saltwater60]

I'm really loving my M18 on the Wilson Combat grip module.

WC grip module is fantastic. I have it for my 365’s and love it.

 

[maverick52]

I have both the sig 365 and the 365 Xl and I love both. If I had it to do all over again I would probably just buy two 365 xl’s.
What I did was I put the 365 xl slide on the 365 grip and I love it. It’s essentially the opposite of the 365X.
Now to the Wilson combat grip. Yes it does look better but it does way more than that. IMO the back strap/beaver tail is better and more pronounced especially on the 365. For both the texture is more aggressive and you get a way better grip and the grip is a bit fatter. I do not have large hands and the support hand on the OEM grip does not get much palm purchase because the grip is pretty small/thin and the texture is pretty smooth. It also has a great shelf for your strong hand thumb and I’d assume it will help with recoil it makes my grip right and higher and tighter out of the holster than the OEM. Also they say the trigger has a higher undercut, I don’t notice it but I’m sure it does. The best part is it’s not straight like the OEM and has a bit of contour to fill your palm so the WC fits your hand better. I also added the tungsten weight kit for my set up and the balance is perfect for my combination.
I do not think you’ll be sorry. Tisto recommended it to me and some one else on the board also loves it, but I don’t remember who.
If you have more specific or pointed questions let me know and I’ll do whatever I can to help you out.

I’m with @Saltwater60 he turned me on the Wilson grips. I eventually added the tungsten rods as well and it balanced the gun well. Having shot the 365 and Glock 43x I prefer the 365. The cook thing about Sigs is that you can swap parts without buying a new gun. The control fire unit (the action) is the gun. Last year I picked up an xl slide, barrel and guide rod and can easily make changes without adding a new gun to my permit. Armory Craft has a lot of accessories and upgrades as well. I have their flat trigger and love it. It’s also one of the most concealable weapons.

 

[Podmonkey]

Do you want a traditional double stack? I have come to really like the x framed P320s. For a micro 9 the Shield Plus works best for me.
It depends on the size and shape of your hands. I prefer a wide, flat backstrap which Glocks and the p320 have. On the other hand the small grip of the p365 causes the gun to move around in my hand under recoil whereas the slightly larger Shield plus remains firmly anchored.
Personally now that we are in the colder months I have reverted to carrying a double stack compact OWB.
Currently I carry a Walther PPQ in a DeSantis Speed Scabbard. It is comfortable, conceals well and is fast on the draw. That said the backstrap of the PPQ is such that I find it less comfortable under recoil than the Glock 19 or P320. I have ordered a nice OWB holster from High Noon for the 19 and when it arrives I will be swapping the PPQ out. In fact I will be looking to sell the PPQ at that time.
Not to NYers though unfortunately, I only have 15 and 17 round magazines for it.

 

[Podmonkey]

Actually, what I'd like to do is get back into the metal frame, DA/SA game with a CZ P01. Set it up with Cajunworks parts and wood grips for that high class carry option.

 

[Saltwater60]

I’m with @Saltwater60 he turned me on the Wilson grips. I eventually added the tungsten rods as well and it balanced the gun well. Having shot the 365 and Glock 43x I prefer the 365. The cook thing about Sigs is that you can swap parts without buying a new gun. The control fire unit (the action) is the gun. Last year I picked up an xl slide, barrel and guide rod and can easily make changes without adding a new gun to my permit. Armory Craft has a lot of accessories and upgrades as well. I have their flat trigger and love it. It’s also one of the most concealable weapons.

I really like the tungsten weights. I’m with you and bought both the xl and normal 365 so I swap the slides and grips around. It’s winter now and I was going to go back to the regular 365 xl configuration but I only bought the weight kit for the 365 grip when I used the xl slide on it and the grip without the weight kit didn’t feel right. I need to get another weight kit because man it balances the gun great.

 

[maverick52]

I really like the tungsten weights. I’m with you and bought both the xl and normal 365 so I swap the slides and grips around. It’s winter now and I was going to go back to the regular 365 xl configuration but I only bought the weight kit for the 365 grip when I used the xl slide on it and the grip without the weight kit didn’t feel right. I need to get another weight kit because man it balances the gun great.

Armory Craft has a sale right now on everything. They have Wilson combat pinky extension. Really nice. Wilson Combat Style P365 Pinky Extension for 10rd magazines | armorycraft

 

[PutnamCharlie]

I have the Armory Craft grip and it's pretty good. They didn't have the Wilson when I was looking or I probably would have gone for that just for the weight kit.

 

[Saltwater60]

Armory Craft has a sale right now on everything. They have Wilson combat pinky extension. Really nice. Wilson Combat Style P365 Pinky Extension for 10rd magazines | armorycraft

They sell on eBay as well. I’ve bought a few things from them with good and quick service/shipping.

 

[Beerman]

I really like my 365X a lot. A whole lot. It’s small enough to disappear, accurate, and shoots nicely with a pretty light recoil. If I needed another carry gun I would buy a second one. Because I really really like it. A lot. It just runs. Eats everything in 9x19 flavor with no issues. Get an UpLula for those mags, though! Tough springs to get the last 2 rnds loaded by thumb.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I really like my 365X a lot. A whole lot. It’s small enough to disappear, accurate, and shoots nicely with a pretty light recoil. If I needed another carry gun I would buy a second one. Because I really really like it. A lot. It just runs. Eats everything in 9x19 flavor with no issues. Get an UpLula for those mags, though! Tough springs to get the last 2 rnds loaded by thumb.

Can most people get a pinky on that x size grip?


I have a Walther PPS M2 which is my normal carry when I'm really concerned about not getting spotted or when it's really hot in the summer. I love it. It's fantastic and it's been flawless.

However, it's biggest drawback is single stack 6,7,or 8 round mags

From what I've seen choices like the 365x are roughly equivalent in size and you get more rounds so that's a huge advantage.