Sig Sauer P365 Vs Glock 43, head to head comparison

Content from an article by Erik Meisner from sofrep on March 9, 2020.

Translated and edited by: Thepphong Chaiyarat, Ronnakrit Sripumma

Rewind to the launch of the SIG Sauer P365 compact combat pistol
In 2018, I had my first chance to experience this gun at the Shot Show.
At the SIG Sauer booth, but unfortunately I didn't have the chance to shoot it at Range Day.

At that time, my gun of choice for concealed carry was the Glock 43.
But now I decided to try out some new models.
Can the Sig P365 replace the Glock 43? Today we will compare the specs.
A head-to-head, one-on-one battle between these two ultimate pocket pistols.
And I hope this article will be useful for those who are interested in purchasing such guns.
Let's protect lives and property. Let's take a look at the details.

Specifications of each gun
Glock 43 vs Sig P365
Let's compare them punch by punch.

Length 6.26 inches (Glock 43) vs 5.8 inches (Sig P365)
Height 4.25 inches (Glock 43) vs 4.3 inches (Sig P365)
Width 1.02 inches ( Glock 43 ) vs 1.0 inches ( Sig P365 )
Barrel length 3.39 inches (Glock 43) vs 3.1 inches (Sig P365)
Ammunition capacity 6+1 Single Stack ( Glock 43 ) vs 10+1 Double Stack ( Sig P365 )
Sights Day Sights XRAY ( Glock 43 ) vs 3 Day/Night sights ( Sig P365 )
Starting price $499 ( Glock 43 ) vs $599 ( Sig P365 )

Sig P365

Glock 43

If you look at the specs of these two guns, you will see that the numbers are very similar.
But what makes these two guns different is their ammunition capacity and sights.
Including the price and the feel of the trigger when pulling it.

The Sig's trigger has a softer, smoother feel than the Glock's.
It is common for Glock users to modify their pistols with new triggers after purchase.

Another difference is the sights, with Sig introducing a sight mount.
XRAY3 Day/Night sights are available
While the Glock’s sights are regular plastic sights,

These two factors are important to consider when comparing the prices of small handguns.

If we talk about the proportions of the gun size
The Sig will have a 31/32” barrel measured from the magazine well, while the Glock
It will be 7/8 inches in size measured from the magazine well, which is approximately the same.

But there is a slight difference in the magazine capacity.
SIG engineers figured out how to incorporate a double stack magazine.
Fits perfectly into the polymer handgrip, resulting in a similar size to the pistol.
It can hold four more rounds of 9mm ammunition than the Glock 43.

Left: Sig P365 Right: Glock G43

But despite being similar in size, the Glock's grip is larger.
From front to back, it is more comfortable to hold if you have a large palm.
Whereas the Sig has a smaller handgrip and grip angle.
It will be perpendicular to the slide when compared to the angle of the Glock 43 pistol grip.

The barrel lengths of the two barrels are only .29 inches apart.
Although there is no significant difference, Sig Sauer
It is advertised that the chamber and barrel are rated at +P.
And the barrel is slightly thicker than the Glock 43.

Both guns have flush-fitting magazines that extend the gun's reach.
With the magazine attached as one piece and with an additional little finger rest.
While firing, the added muzzle does not increase the ammunition capacity in any way.

However, the Sig has a 2-round extended magazine.
This allows the pistol to hold 12 rounds in the magazine.
And one more round in the chamber, which is twice as many as the Glock 43.

Personal opinion from the owner of the article: I personally feel that the Glock 43 will give a feeling
It is more comfortable to grip the gun, but the trigger and the sights provided are the points that make
The SIG P365 looks superior in both specs and price, but if you ask me, right now.
The thing that still bothers me is probably finding a holster for concealed carry.
For the SIG P365, there aren't many brands making them right now.
But I believe it will come soon.

Source: https://sofrep.com/gear/sig-sauer-p365-vs-glock-43-size-matters-2/