Sig Sauer P365 striker removal, cleaning and reinstallation

Sig Sauer P365 striker removal, cleaning and reinstallation

[@dadthefixerflorida]

Exactly what I needed to see. Thanks for the no frills to the point walk through.

[@larrya2995]

Thanks of course for spending the time to post. For my first P365 I did a cleaning b4 the range test, but did not disassemble the striker. Pistol gave light primer strikes and some failure to fire. Took out the striker and found very small metal shavings and grease gunk in the channel. Also used a roll up of 400 grit paper to buff the channel. The cases showed excessive striker drag on the primer as if the striker was delayed in retraction. After more cleaning and two boxes of bullets it seems to be happy now.

[@ENIGMAtic1990]

Thanks to you, and other great people on here, I can finally finish sprucing up and customizing my own P365. I had bought mine almost 3 years ago when it was still somewhat “fresh” in the market. I wanted to make my P365 my own and I only bought a True Precision threaded barrel and a Griffin microcomp (functions very well still. Just don’t use too much Loctite to keep it on tight). I had bought other accessories to make it own, like Talon grips and a micro red dot. But, I wanted to customize the guts as well, the trigger and Striker components. I can finally start again on this build since more OEM parts have became more available in the past 3 years.

[@marksd5650]

Thank you sir. Lived in Exeter for 25 years. Great state for guns. Now I’m in Mass, the worst

[@SigGuy]

Mark S Delaney yikes!

[@TheCulinaryFanatic]

Thanks for this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. Very easy to follow and I appreciate the close-up videography.

[@SigGuy]

The Culinary Fanatic glad it was helpful. Really appreciate the comment also. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask.

[@scottamy6496]

I purchased a P365X built in 2021 and the striker and striker chanel were filthy with grease when I first did the initial cleaning upon receiving it. Mine has the "updated" striker and it's all black, luckily I haven't had any issues with light strikes or any of the pronounced drag of the earlier strikers. Thanks for the awesome videos as always.

[@theradbrad08__]

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[@markaluia2943]

Great video. Easy to follow. Exactly what I wanted. Mine was filthy.

[@erikboing1624]

Thank God it is easier than sig 320 with all that small springs! Thanks a lot for this video

[@SDLAX46]

This video is the reason KZbin is such a great resource. Thanks!

[@randygiedrycz4033]

Thanks for the very detailed instructions on removing, cleaning and reinstalling the P365 striker. I have two P365's, an April '18 build and an Oct '18 build. I had heard of numerous people saying how dirty or contaminated the striker channel on these pistols were as they came from the factory. So following your instructions I decided to look at both my pistols, and I have to say their striker channels were both still fairly clean even after having shot several hundred rounds through each. The April build had the number '7' striker in it and the Oct build had the number '8' striker. The 7 striker doesn't have the built up concave base at the bottom of the striker pin as the 8 version does, and the striker assembly spring is more coiled up vs the later striker whose spring is more straight. I've heard the latest striker has a modified tip with a bit of a bevel which is supposed to reduce the striker drag issue. One thing that was interesting was the difference in the striker safety spring. My Oct '18 build striker safety spring looks just like yours in the video, while my April '18 build spring is shorted with tighter coils. I noticed the newer safety spring seems to provide more force on the striker safety than the earlier one. I think I'll order a new striker and striker safety spring for my older P365 since they've both seem to be improved over the original parts. Looking forward to more content from you on the P365.

[@SigGuy]

Randy Giedrycz great comment. Please do a follow up when yuk get the new parts. My slide is early and was modified to accommodate the new style striker. It will be interesting to see your results. Thank yuk for the comment.

[@jeffjennings794]

Great video and great information. Thank you for the quality and not going on and on excessively before providing the information.

[@fatfiddler]

Good video quality. That helps when it comes to the tiny details.

[@tmay1975]

Great detailed video with no BS. I have to do this tonight because of light primer strikes on my 365xl, so this will make it a piece of cake.

[@theradbrad08__]

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[@JohnB-dr8sk]

Did it eliminate the light strikes after you cleaned it?

[@tmay1975]

@@JohnB-dr8sk It did. It's been perfect.

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

@@tmay1975 Interesting and thanks for the reply. How many rounds have you put through it since you've cleaned it and not had any problems?

[@tmay1975]

@@JohnB-dr8sk 1000+ I trust my life to it.

[@teeroy7448]

Great video for us new P365 gun owners. Thanks...

[@Nosanku]

Bought mine new a week ago 1/23 and tore it down to clean it. The striker cavity was soaked in that heavy silicon feeling lube they put in their guns to prevent rust and corrosion during storage . Also, the deepest and smallest diameter section that centers the striker was full of sludge and gunk. After putting it back together and dry firing it, the sound of the striker "firing" sounds much crisper. Before it was almost a rubber boingy thump . I'm pretty sure I'd have had some light strike issues if I hadn't taken it apart and cleaned it out.

[@billfisher6708]

Thank you. Wow, not real easy to get the back plate back on!! Thanks for your help.

[@Jhammie1776]

Thanks for this video. The inside of my striker channel turned 2 qtips black.

[@j0ndav1s]

Just cleaned it after 3k rounds. I think I went through 10!

[@jaason101]

Thanks, awesome video. You have helped me a lot. I ended up almost losing one of the cups that hold the spring LOL. Took me an hour to find it lol

[@SigGuy]

jaason101 you got it don’t though! 🤙🏼 I’ve spent many hours looking for small springs and parts also. Drives me nuts!

[@golfersa1]

@@SigGuy why they make 1 gallon zip lock bags... big enough to work on small pieces with SPROINGS! 😀

[@ds97382]

@@golfersa1 nice idea

[@yeshualawson]

Thanks for the video. This was way simpler than I'd thought it be. They should include this in the owners manual instead of a simple field strip. Mine was filthy!

[@SigGuy]

I agree!!!! Contact SIG and make it happen. 😊 Thanks for the compliment bud.

[@lukerose7632]

Great video!

[@kenpettis3011]

That pistol looks badass!

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

I've owned my new Sig P365XL RomeoZero for just about 2 weeks now and learned of your channel by happenstance. And while I've not yet had a chance to actually take my gun out and shoot it yet, I've learned a LOT about the platform from subscribing to and watching your videos. I must come clean now and profess that I used to be a guy who felt that the sun rose and set on the M1911A1 (blame my military and LEO background, ok?) and initially ABSOLUTELY HATED the Glock ANYTHING platform. Until...... I won't bore you with the details but for a couple of centuries it seems (not really...I'm not THAT old and besides...) I became a Glock Fan Boi and I carried virtually NOTHING but a Glock of one sort or another (G22/G17/G27/G26/G21C), either OWB for range training or IWB and CCW because 'Murica, By GOD!! But I cross dress, er, digress. (Oops!) Then I started reading about and watching videos on the Sig P365 platform and all its iterations and thought to myself, "Hmm, Self. Maybe it's time to look at something smaller and lighter and with a RDS on it because of my aging eyes." Now, granted, I'd wanted to upgrade one/all of my Glock guns to incorporate a RDS of some sort because my eyes are no longer 20/15 of my youth but, DAAAYYYUUUMMM!! The cost to buy enough modified slides for each platform or even have the original slides modified would be a small fortune and that didn't even take into consideration the cost to add a RDS to them all. Which brings us full circle to the Sig. As luck would have it, I "let" my Significant Other upgrade her wedding band a fair bit and in return she bought me the Sig P365XL RomeoZero and I'm as happy as a Puppy with two Peckers, I tell ya!! LMAO!! And STILL I haven't had an opportunity to take it out and shoot the thing. But I hope/want to some day SOON!! Anyhoodle, I doubt you'll ever happen to see my post, much less respond, but I want to tell you I appreciate your videos (of which I'll be watching as I find them) and all the education they have given me. Keep up the good work and maybe one day we'll see each other out at the range. God Bless and Take Care.

[@SigGuy]

Bro!!!! That was the best comment ever!!!!!!!! Hahaha. So awesome. I really hope you enjoy and come to love your new SIG. If you happen to go to a range and they have rentals you’re gonna wanna try the X5 legion as well. Out of all the cities I own that is my absolute favorite to shoot. It’s almost like cheating. And I believe every SIG going forward will have optic cuts on them from the factory. And good news Sigg ditch their proprietary option bolt hole pattern so now many more different optics will fit without any plate or modification. I hope you enjoy the videos. I really appreciate your compliment and your awesome comment! 🙏🏼

[@ChakaraK9dog]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@chopperjohn9851]

Great video. One question I have is do you remove the shiny plate on the inside of the slide next to the ejection port. Mine is black streaked and I’m having failure to eject problems and I’m wondering if the there is dirt underneath it that is causing the extractor to not engage the spent cartridge. Thanks

[@craigroberts6439]

Thank you for the nice video.

[@jamesbroughton7870]

Great video thank you very much what kind of trigger is that you put in there that sounded really crisp and it looks really cool

[@mattpotts3959]

Any videos on lubing the p365? I didn't see any. Do you use grease or oil on the wear points?

[@machfive916]

Excellent video. I just watched a few other videos whereby the authors were using an alarming amount of CLP to clean their Sig P365's. Your gun had what appeared to be just the right amount needed, which is a minimal amount so as not to attract grit and residue.

[@SigGuy]

machfive916 less is more for me. I use very little lube. I clean often though.

[@vincefaiella7974]

Can I modify a new extractor part to fit the old style m which is hard to find and Sig says they do not carry any more ?

[@brentbuckley285]

Mine looks different. I do not have this same plunger to push down, and I do have the p365, not the X o t XL. Did they make a Gen 2 or something that is slightly different?

[@gnystrom13]

Nice Job

[@jimrodriguez8047]

My slide end cap started sliding down during shooting during the last trip to the range. I snapped it back in place and it came loose again the next mag. Your video showed me there is a new design that presumably retains the back plate better. I called SIG and they sent me a new sleeve. It is different design at the back (cap interface) then the original (1/29/19 pistol born on date) and looks like the one in your video. Seems like better lockup. Will test and hopefully will fix my issue.

[@SigGuy]

Jim Rodriguez very interesting. That striker assembly in my video was from a June 2018 365. Can you please send me comparison pics of the two that you have? The one the back plate kept coming on done with and the new more secure style. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009802713942

[@jambajoby32]

Same! I had a born date 2/2020 and same issue Got it back from Sig a few days ago but need to go and test it. It was only certain problems, I think perhaps shooting too fast? Or got too hot? Keep ya posted

[@jimrodriguez8047]

Sig Sauer Guy Hi! Sent pics to your Facebook

[@hugocbr]

Indid the install on my xl and standard 365 and noticed one was free floating and the other had spring tension. Is that normal?

[@neilgreer6919]

Thanks!

[@harryc8651]

How often do you take it apart to clean? And is it normal for the striker assembly to rattle when the slide is shook? Thanks!

[@jimmarando7210]

love that grip. Where can I get that done???

[@hod8931]

Just cleaned my new vtac and the striker and extractor channels were filthy. It helps to clean first with solvent then use gun scrubber to get bone dry. Ive never used the dry lube but I may try that.

[@SigGuy]

Hod 8 absolutely. Thank you for the feedback.

[@StylesBlender]

Good video 👍

[@theradbrad08__]

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[@kenhill5713]

Great video content. Thanks for posting this. It helped me a lot.

[@davidjones8484]

It’s amazing how Glockish the innards are.

[@SigGuy]

david jones TAKE IT BACK! 😡 😁

[@mikajlod25]

So that slide/end cap started falling off when firing on mine causing a failure. Sent it to Sig and just got it back. I tried to get the striker out and realized that that plunger is now a solid block that does not move, so how do you take it out now?

[@SigGuy]

Did you watch this video? Is it the same as the new style in this video or is it something different as well? How to remove new and old style P365 striker assembly

[@thatwasfunny08]

Forgive the newbie question, but, how do I know if I put the striker safety back in correctly? It dry fires fine...

[@SigGuy]

Jt Hearn all questions are welcome. Can’t really mess it up. I usually push it in and out a few times with my finger. Kind of like a function check. If it’s springing back you should be all set. If it’s in wrong you definitely know it. Doesn’t spring at all. Interferes with striker assembly.

[@joefrias]

Awesome info. You have some support page?

[@tomhohum4275]

The p365 xl doesn’t seem to have the same style plunger to remove the back plate Is there a different procedure to slide off the back plate?

[@keithsingleton1698]

Mine is the same way. There isn’t a plunger but rather I had to use a small screwdriver and force the plastic block towards the inside - towards the center of the slide. Once it cleared, I could start to pull the plate off but still had to keep tension on it. To get the new plate on had to do the same thing to get it to clear. Not easy at all.

[@Yamaha-MT-09]

@@keithsingleton1698 same, pain in the ass. more push it to the left, than push it down.

[@steved2927]

Thanks

[@SigGuy]

You are welcome and thank you!

[@sw640]

Great video have they changed the designs of the new 365’s?

[@theradbrad08__]

Come for✍️✍️ your reward🎁

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

Hey brother. What is your thoughts on how often or how many rounds that you should clean this

[@SigGuy]

Todd The GunGuy good question. It’s pretty simple to do this. I clean mine after a few range sessions. It really only takes 5 extra minutes.

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

Thx🤙🤙

[@nbr1rckr]

There's a bigger gap than I noticed before I dis/reassembled between the lower receiver rails and the slide at the back... That's not a problem is it? (Gun noob asking)

[@SigGuy]

nbr1rckr nothing has changed should be exactly the same. Sometimes there is a different gap depending if there is a magazine installed or not.

[@nbr1rckr]

@@SigGuy gotcha. Thanks.

[@AndreRichardsonJr]

I just purchase a p365 coyote tried dissemble my striker plate but still having complications with it. The little button doesn't press down but moves to the side.

[@sbreheny]

Same here. I think you have to push it toward the middle AND then pull it toward the muzzle.

[@AndreRichardsonJr]

@@sbreheny Thanks I figure it out, weeks after I post on here lbvs.

[@FineEpicArt777]

where did you buy your TRUE barrel and custom trigger assembly?

[@SigGuy]

Sigguy.com

[@nopro5433]

Were did you get that back plate🇺🇸

[@SigGuy]

No Pro NDZ

[@chopperjohn9851]

I’ve gotten to the point where I have the striker inserted and it has captured the safety. Now whe I go to compress the striker to insert the slide end plate it won’t compress. If I compress the safety spring then I can compress the striker enough to install the slide end plate. Is this normal?

[@SigGuy]

Yes sir. That is the proper and correct procedure.

[@chopperjohn9851]

@@SigGuy Thank you. Do you have a site for Q&A?

[@MrTlgsr]

Why can't I make a shortcut to this video is it locked so I can't do this?

[@theradbrad08__]

Come for✍️✍️ your reward🎁

[@rustyshackleford9604]

Lost the striker safety spring will the gun still function till i can replace it?

[@SigGuy]

rusty shackleford no idea. I have spares of everything just Incase.

[@rustyshackleford9604]

Also are p365 and p365xl parts interchangeable?

[@SigGuy]

rusty shackleford FCUs are identical so most parts yes.

[@jambajoby32]

Don’t recommend it I will assume it will go off if you bump it hard enough

[@rayhouthuysen9289]

Bought a new striker assembly, only to find out it doesn't fit in the first year guns. Ugh,

[@SigGuy]

Ray Houthuysen one of mine is a very early one also. I remember when I sent it in for trigger bar spring it came back with new striker design. They also modified the striker cavity also. They must be your problem. I’d contact SIG and see if you can send it in.

[@marksd5650]

Eric, do you remember who makes this back plate with the American flag? Everyone except Armory Craft seems to be out of back plates.

[@SigGuy]

Mark S Delaney I got that one from NDZ

[@marksd5650]

Sig Sauer Guy Thanks, it looks like one of theirs. It’s out of stock. Almost everything on their website having to do with Sig is out of stock. They still owe me a magazine baseplate for a p365.

[@lawlesslarry744]

Does this work on the SAS?

[@SigGuy]

Yes. The only difference might be the way you remove the back plate. I have a video on here showing both different striker housing removal procedures.

[@someoneelse7724]

is that one of those things for wrapping your own vape coils? lol

[@FineEpicArt777]

Excellent video. A little less hand movement would've been nice.

[@celticanglotx313]

Mine doesn't disassemble that way. Is mine more modern??? Can't get my backing off this sucker and can't find video that is like mine. Help!!!

[@SigGuy]

See if this video helps you…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTLcnSEebBgsKs

[@dieselmike9677]

hey man, how do you like that true precision barrel?

[@SigGuy]

Big fan of those barrels. I’m actually using the threaded ones on both of my 365’s. The extra length increases the velocity which actually increases accuracy as well. They don’t conceal any harder. The finish on them seems to hold up a lot better than the factory barrel also. If you do decide to purchase one check out Osage County Guns. There is a code you can use to get 5% off and free shipping. Use “true” when checking out.

[@jaxhouse2841]

I've saw on another forum some speak of a tiny cyndrical piece of plastic coming out when removing the striker from the P365 XL. They said they could not find it on any parts list and they put it back together without it. Their gun seemed to run fine afterwards. I just removed mine and the small piece came out of mine as well. Any idea what that may be?

[@jaxhouse2841]

sigtalk.com/p365/357238-new-p365xl-rough-edges.html

[@SigGuy]

jaxhouse 28 ok. I wasn’t ignoring you I was trying to find the correct answer as I don’t own a XL. Ok so the rubber piece is a buffer that goes between the striker housing and the slide to keep tension on the end cap and keeps the cap from dropping down. Without the buffer there is a likelihood the end cap can slide down.

[@jaxhouse2841]

@@SigGuy Thanks...I may have to wait for a tutorial on how to reinstall it. :) I couldn't figure out how/where to put it back. Thanks again!

[@jaxhouse2841]

@@SigGuy Update: I put that little rubber piece back, where I thought it should go, and found it a pain. In the mean time on a forum I saw a mention that has been redesigned eliminating the need for the little rubber piece. Just called Sig to confirm and was told yes that I has been redesigned eliminating the need for the rubber buffer but that part is not listed for sale to the general public, that it is an armorer's part. Look forward to when you get an XL for your opinions and tips. Thanks! Also excited to be part of the Facebook groups that you mentioned.

[@SigGuy]

jaxhouse 28 thanks for the update. Gonna be a long wait lol. I don’t plan on getting the XL or the X5 Legion. No need for them and theres not enough of a difference to make me want one. 365 is supposed to be small small small which it is. XL? Might as well run a sub compact IMO. X5 Legion.... really only the grip module is different. If that had put more bells and whistles I would have grabbed one. Anyway I heard about the redesign also. I just can’t comment on something I don’t have or know very little about. Thank you for the info. I’m sure it will help many as you are probably the 20th person to PM me about not knowing where that piece goes! Haha. On a side note.... all kinds of 320 and 365 goodies coming up next month. Thank you sir.

[@civilian0005]

No one ever explains why it’s supposed to be kept bone dry. I appreciate the content but I just like to know the how the what and the why of it all 😂 I’m guessing it’s for the simple fact that any liquid in there might attract firing debris and such?

[@SigGuy]

That is correct. Obviously the striker is spring loaded. It also has an extremely tiny spring that retracts the striker. If it’s full of lube that has collected carbon and other debris the strikers momentum will be greatly affected causing problems sick as light strikes.

[@mannypuerta5086]

Who makes the back plate with flag and “Veteran”?

[@SigGuy]

Manny Puerta that one I got from NDZ

[@mannypuerta5086]

Sig Sauer Guy Don’t see the one you have on the website. Special order?

[@SigGuy]

Manny Puerta here’s one on amazon bud. for Sig P365 Back Plate Rear Slide Cover Black NDZ - US Flag Veteran Text www.amazon.com/dp/B07SKLGJBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VDU4DbGGF6K7W

[@rickykiller90]

Mine has 2000 rounds and never clean the striker.

[@SigGuy]

And your point would be?.....

[@TBPollock]

I'm not a gunsmith but I've had 60 years experience in assembling, dis-assembling and tinkering with all kinds of guns.That being said: after multiple views of your video and multiple efforts, I can not free the back plate to remove the striker.

[@SigGuy]

TBPollock mine was stuck on pretty good initially also. Make sure that plunger is fully depressed and give that back plate hell!

[@TBPollock]

@@SigGuy Time to break out the vice grips.

[@user-un6rt3qm5u]

Oh dear. Never use bore cleaner like that. It's corrosive.

[@bungalobill7941]

The updated version is garbage. Easy to destroy the striker sleeve when you remove it. One of the worst fixes for a firearm problem I have ever seen.

[@SigGuy]

So what you are saying is you prefer the back plate sliding off while in a self-defense situation? Once you understand how it works its not a problem removing it with the proper tools.

[@bungalobill7941]

@@SigGuy No. I'm saying it's a jankey fix on a $600 firearm. Any critical part on a firearm that can be compromised or pretty much destroyed after a few removals is a jankey fix. Period. That being said, the 365/365XL are awesome pistols. The 365XL is my regular carry pistol. I wouldn't trade it for anything else. My opinion: Sig should include a couple extra striker sleeves in the box when you buy one. They could even raise the price a couple bucks on an item that probably doesn't cost them more than a buck each.