At a glance
- Manufacturer
- SIG Sauer
- Firearm type
- Handgun
- Action
- Striker-fired, recoil-operated semi-automatic
- Chamberings
- 9×19 mm Luger for the core family; variant-specific chamberings must be checked
- Introduced
- 2018
- Status
- Current model family
- Record scope
- Model-family record. P365, P365 XL, P365 X, P365 Macro, and other variants are not interchangeable specifications.
What it is
The SIG Sauer P365 is a compact semi-automatic handgun family. The family now includes several size, sight, barrel, and magazine configurations, so this page avoids treating every P365 variant as identical.
Development and history
The P365 drew attention by combining a small carry footprint with a capacity and control layout that challenged older pocket and subcompact assumptions. Its influence is best understood through the broader shift toward micro-compact 9 mm pistols.
Why it matters
For the database, the P365 is a useful current example of model-family growth. A reliable record must connect the original model to later variants without copying a single configuration’s specifications across the entire family.
Safety and owner resources
Read the current SIG Sauer manual for the exact P365 variant. Confirm configuration, local requirements, and safe-storage practices before handling or transport.
