The Sig P365 Has a Problem...

Sig P365 Review: Reported Trigger-Return-Spring Issue

The presenter discusses reports that some Sig P365 pistols can develop a trigger malfunction apparently associated with wear to the trigger-return spring. In two videos he shows, the trigger stops functioning or resetting; manipulating the pistol appears to restore its function temporarily. The presenter says the issue may leave the gun unable to fire when needed.

Main Points and Features

• The P365 is a popular concealed-carry pistol available in several versions, including standard, XL, and Macro models.
• The suspected part is a small spring in the fire-control unit. The presenter says online reports attribute the problem to friction between the spring and the frame, potentially wearing or grooving the spring.
• He says SIG recommends checking or replacing the spring after a few thousand rounds, citing figures of roughly 2,000–3,000 in one part of the video and 3,000–5,000 elsewhere. He is unsure of the exact interval.
• The presenter inspected his own P365 and found no visible wear. He says he has fired at least a few thousand rounds through it and has owned three P365s without experiencing the malfunction.
• He acknowledges that he is not a gunsmith and presents the spring as the likely cause based on online discussion, not as a confirmed diagnosis.

Pros

• The presenter has had a positive personal experience with the P365 and says its trigger reset has been good.
• His own examples have not shown the reported wear or malfunction.

Cons and Concerns

• If the reported fault occurs, the pistol may fail to fire or the trigger may stop resetting—an especially serious concern for a firearm carried for self-defense.
• The suggested spring-replacement interval strikes the presenter as unusually short compared with his experience with other pistols.
• He questions whether the design could be less sensitive to friction or manufacturing tolerances.

Comparisons and Verdict

The presenter contrasts this failure-to-fire concern with the better-known P320 allegations involving unintended discharges, which he considers potentially more immediately dangerous. He also says any firearm defect deserves attention, while warning that online reports can be amplified and may include user error.

He compares spring maintenance with his Glocks, saying he has fired around 50,000 rounds through them without replacing their trigger springs. His closing suggestion to switch to a Glock is presented jokingly, not as a formal test or rating.

No numerical product rating is given. His practical advice is to check the P365’s trigger-return spring and seek replacement or other corrective action if it appears worn. He cautions that a visibly unworn spring does not establish how common the issue is.

Different Viewpoints in the Video

The presenter is generally a fan of the P365 and reports no trouble with his own pistols, but he believes the malfunction reports warrant attention. The videos he shows demonstrate the reported symptom; the attribution to the spring and the scale of the problem are based on online claims rather than a confirmed investigation.