Sig Sauer P365 XMacro Review

A gun that’s simpler to hold hid often comes with trade-offs like lowered capability, much less grip actual property, and extra muzzle rise. But then got here weapons just like the Sig Sauer P365, which considerably elevated the capability of sub-compact pistols. Then Sig as soon as once more pushed the capability of a compact handgun once they launched the P365 XMacro, which added seven rounds to the P365 for a complete of 17+1 capability. The XMacro additionally elevated the grip actual property and reduce down on muzzle flip. 

I don’t like switching up my main carry gun, however the XMacro had sufficient new options to get me to verify one out at my native gun retailer—I purchased it that day. Since then, I’ve put 800 rounds by it, and I’m able to share what I consider the gun. 

P365 XMacro Specs and Key Features

• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Sights: X-RAY3 Day/Night Sights
• Overall Length: 6.6 inches
• Overall Width: 1.1 inches
• Height: 5.2 inches
• Barrel Length: 3.1 inches
• Weight: 21.5 ounces
• Action: Striker
• Accessory Rail: M1913

Optics Ready

The Sig P365 XMacro is reduce for an RMS Shield footprint. Some standard purple dot choices that match that footprint are the Sig Sauer ROMEOZero, Holosun EPS Carry, Bushnell RX Micro, and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro. 

Sights

The XMacro comes with Sig’s XRAY3 sights. During the day, the intense inexperienced, fluorescent polymer entrance sight is definitely seen, and the blacked-out rear sight helps with entrance sight focus. At night time, the tritium entrance sight glows brilliant, and two small rear tritium dots assist with sight alignment. 

Compensator 

Compensators on carry weapons is a rising pattern, however it often means you want a threaded barrel to connect a compensator. The XMacro has a singular method of redirecting gasoline like a compensator however with out attaching something to the tip of the barrel. The slide is longer than the barrel, and it has cuts on the high to vent gasoline. 

Does it work? One of the primary issues I seen in regards to the XMacro was that it was an exceptionally flat capturing gun. Compared to my M&P Shield, there may be considerably much less muzzle flip. You can see the gasoline being directed straight up in pictures I took throughout testing. 

Length, Width, Weight 

You can have a look at the official specs within the listing above, however listed here are some further specs to provide you an concept of the XMacro’s dimension.

On my scale, an unloaded XMacro with a Holosun EPS mounted weighed 1 pound 6 ounces. 

From the tip of the beavertail to the entrance of the slide, the gun measures 6 ⅝ inches. The gun is 5 ¼ inches from the highest of the slide to the underside of the magazine. It’s 1-inch broad at its widest level, the magazine nicely. 

Capacity

The XMacro is simply 1-inch broad, however it has a 17-round capability with flush-fit magazines—no extensions wanted. It’s fairly a feat to get full-size handgun capability right into a carry gun, however it comes at a compromise. As you get the fifteenth spherical seated, you’ll discover that the next two rounds are very tough to load. If you need to load to full capability, {a magazine} loader is the one option to make the method not an train in frustration. Sig features a magazine loader with the gun. 

Read Next: Best Handguns

Testing the Sig P365 XMacro on the Range 

I’ve shot 800 rounds by my XMacro, which included Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot G2, American Eagle, Federal Syntech, Blazer Brass, and Winchester White Box. During these 800 rounds, I by no means cleaned or lubed the gun and had zero malfunctions. That contains vary classes the place I used to be capturing within the rain, dusty situations, and dropped mags within the dust. 

Here is what I consider the XMacro’s set off, ergonomics, recoil, and ease of carrying based mostly on my time capturing it. 

Read Next: Best 9mm Ammo

Trigger

Let’s begin with my least favourite factor in regards to the XMacro, the set off. It’s an extended set off pull with no outlined stopping level. It simply repeatedly creeps alongside till it breaks. 

It begins with the take-up you’re used to with striker-fired weapons, no points there. Then you might have about ¼ inch extra motion till the gun fires. I’d describe that ¼ inch of motion as spongy and unpredictable as a result of because the set off creeps towards the break, it’s onerous to know when the gun will fireplace. 

That’s a tutorial have a look at the set off, however in observe, I had no points capturing quick and precisely at 10 yards. The solely time the set off triggered an actual challenge is after I shot teams at 25 yards as a result of if I didn’t give attention to the set off pull, my teams opened.  

Ergonomics

I put on an extra-large glove and may get a full grip on the XMacro. The journal launch and slide cease are additionally simply reached with out breaking my grip. To get one other perspective, my spouse who has a lot smaller fingers, can also attain the journal launch with out breaking her grip. She mentioned the grip dimension feels good to her and the set off attain was good for her hand dimension. 

You can customise the grip dimension by swapping the three included backstraps (small, medium, massive). The backstraps and the vast majority of the grip have a texture that strikes a pleasant stability between grippy with out being abrasive. I’ve shot the XMacro within the pouring rain and by no means misplaced my grip with moist fingers. 

The body has an undercut set off guard and beavertail, which promote a excessive grip for higher recoil management. The XMacro has ahead and rear slide serrations, so you possibly can press verify to your coronary heart’s want. 

Recoil

The good ergonomics make the Sig XMacro a really easy-to-shoot carry gun. But what I believe helps it shoot exceptionally flat, in comparison with my M&P Shield, is the compensator. It’s not a standard threaded-on compensator, and it’s not even hooked up to the barrel. Instead, the slide is longer than the barrel and has cuts that direct gasoline upward. It’s a really good option to construct recoil management right into a carry gun. It’s additionally nice for people that stay in states that prohibit threaded barrels. 

Reloads

When you hit the journal launch button the mags shoot out of the gun—no flicking mags out vital. I may even maintain the grip parallel to the bottom and empty mags nonetheless totally eject. The magazine nicely is flared, which helps in hitting reloads, and the mags simply seat. 

Carrying

I purchased the Sig Macro as a carry gun, and I’ve been carrying it appendix after my first vary session in a Tier 1 Concealed Agis Elite. The grip texture hasn’t irritated my pores and skin and the gun is snug to hold. One factor of be aware is that the gun’s barrel size and total thickness are wonderful for hid carry, however the grip size is on the longer finish. It gained’t be a difficulty in case you’re used to carrying a Glock 19-sized gun, however don’t count on P365-type concealability. 

Takedown and Cleaning 

Stripping the gun for a routine cleansing may be very straightforward. Here’s the way it’s executed:

• Unload
• Lock the slide to the rear
• Rotate the takedown lever 90 levels
• Move the slide ahead till comes off the rails 
• Then you possibly can take away the information rod and barrel for cleansing 

I actually recognize that Sig has eliminated the necessity to pull the set off to take down the gun, which is widespread in striker-fired pistols. 

What the XMacro Does Best

The P365 XMacro has so much going for it together with: recoil management, spherical capability, straightforward optics mounting, good carryability, and ergonomics for a variety of shooters. All these attributes are why it changed my different hid carry pistols. 

Where the XMacro Can Improve

The set off is the least spectacular half in regards to the XMacro, however I think it gained’t take lengthy for an aftermarket set off to return alongside. The issue in magazine loading is one other con, however one that’s workable due to the included magazine loader. 

Final Thoughts 

The XMacro isn’t a pocket pistol, and it isn’t a full-size gun. It falls someplace between the 2. With its 17-round capability, full-length grip, slim profile, compensator, and brief barrel, it’s a gun which you could have enjoyable capturing on the vary and comfortably carry.