How to clean the Sig Sauer P365 and P365XL

[@taramelody7542]

I'm a first time gun owner. I have the Sig P365 XL. Thank you for the way you put this video together. I found it informative and easy to follow along with. I was able to clean my gun with ease watching you. My first time cleaning my weapon went well. I recommend this video to newbies like me.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@bluebook-slave]

same boat. Only thing was I saw yellow on the spring and panicked. Turns out it’s just a marking, not any damage like I initially thought. Shot 50 rounds right after buying, just got a cleaning kit and used this video to help.

[@kytarayanchik3204]

I'm a newbie thank you!

[@murrieta98]

Excellent video. Have watched more than a few for my P365 and have saved this to watch again.thanks!

[@pfresh331]

I am watching this video cleaning mine for the first time. Glad I found it as well!

[@dylannoyb8241]

Dude thank you so much, something about this was extremely daunting to me, never had a father figure to show me stuff like this and no friends that were interested in guns. I was lost trying to read what to do in the manual because I’m more of a visual learner so this made it so easy for me, I even found it quite enjoyable. Thank you again 🤙🏻

[@travisp11]

I try to make these videos for the first time gun owner and I am glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@michaelsouthard7327]

No questions, just wanted to say thanks for making the process clear and simple for us first time owners

[@travisp11]

No problem 👍

[@jbell1748]

Many thanks for this tutorial. I'm a first time gun owner and this was very helpful.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help! I always try to keep first time owners in mind when I make these!

[@TurkeyDart]

Agreed. This was super informative and easy to follow

[@pfresh331]

This is my go-to video EVERY time I clean my SIG. Thanks for the wonderfully informative video. It's the perfect speed to follow along, and does a fantastic job of showing every step.

[@travisp11]

I’m a bit wordy but I try to keep the beginner in mind. I even find myself coming back to my vids on my older guns.

[@georgemoomaw2244]

I purchased my first Sig Sauer (P365xl) about a year ago. I do not shoot it a lot but I do carry it quite often. I do not clean it as religiously as some of my other guns. When I do clean the sig your video is a nice refresher course. The P365 is a little different animal then a S&W, Colt or Glock and everything runs smooth for me after brushing up with your refresher. Thanks

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad to help!

[@jpa281]

Just got into gun ownership with the P365 XL being my first one. Came back from the shooting range today and used your video as reference for cleaning. Really like your techniques...especially after reading about dangers of lead residue in relation to guns. Just purchased extra cleaning equipment based on what you're using after watching this.

[@travisp11]

Good deal! A lot of what I use isn’t necessary for cleaning but it saves time and makes the process easier. I will probably regret not wearing gloves sooner in my ownership of cleaning firearms but better late than never. That P365 XL is a great choice. My stepdad has one as his daily carry and it always runs like a champ. Welcome to the world of being a firearms owner!

[@davidjoaquin141]

Travis, well done!! Guys I work with pitched in and bought me a P365 for retirement, they gave it to me at my dinner the other night. I wasn't sure if I needed a 9mm but I now own one!! Thank you well informed video.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching! Your P365 will serve you well!

[@allbee83]

One of the best gun maintenance/cleaning videos Ive ever seen. And I dont really need to see them but like watching them. The bore snake is certainly one of the greatest inventions ever for cleaning IMO but doesnt and cant leave the barrel tip top. It cant, but Ill never not have one, especially for my revolvers personally. Great video.

[@travisp11]

Thank you for watching!

[@donaldnelson3226]

Just picked up my P365 XL and honestly was a little afraid of taking apart and cleaning it. Thanks to your video I did a great job cleaning it and putting it back together. Thanks

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@mbn4149]

Thank your for this video. First time gun owner. Like a lot of other commenters I was not confident in my ability to take down and clean my brand new 365xl just by looking at the manual. This walk through made it very easy for me to clean my gun. Thanks!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@Strider-Ragnarok]

I'm new to this, but it helps to make a list to follow. This is what I like to do: Brush first to get the particles out. Dry cotton/fiber cloth + Qtips to remove old and dirty oil. I apply the cleaning, lubricant and protective oil (MPT brand) all over using latex gloves while removing any lint left by the Qtips and Cotton cloths. I apply drops of the MPT on the areas of friction. Assemble. Let it sit for a few minutes. Rack the slide a few times. Trigger and reset a few times. Clean any excess of oil with a fiber cloth until there is no more excess.

[@travisp11]

@@Strider-Ragnarok you are set!

[@battleaxe5518]

Just got my 365x today as my first gun ever. Obviously I’ve never cleaned one either. This video was perfect and I was able to just follow along, pausing when needed. Thank you!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help and enjoy your new acquisition!!

[@suestencer6912]

First time cleaning my gun. Your instructions made it very easy to follow! Done!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@Betterifitsfree]

As an experienced gun cleaner I learned a few things from you by watching this. Thanks for the tips.

[@travisp11]

Thank you for watching!

[@musclerehab6022]

great video! I just bought my first gun, super easy instructions. Thank you!

[@travisp11]

Thank you for watching!

[@maritzsantiago4302]

Thank you. That was so awesome to the point, I followed the clean up together and voila - no problem putting it back together. Million thanks. 🙂

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!! Thanks for watching!

[@benjaminmajorUT]

This was my first time cleaning my gun and you made it very easy/clear, thank you!!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@patchrismansr1418]

And by the way thank You for your advice on cleaning this firearm. As you probably know I have watched 100’s of videos and been taught by probably 50 people and their similar but their are different ways. So I am constantly looking at every one I see offering their methods because when it comes to guns in my opinion you can’t get enough education on everything about them. Thank You again. Pat W Chrisman St

[@travisp11]

Thank you for watching!

[@kevinlyons3359]

Oh my gosh this is the easiest weapon to break down. thank you for the tutorial.

[@travisp11]

You are welcome!

[@susanharris5930]

Super helpful, Travis. Thank you. First time owner here and the detail on getting the slide off an on make it really clear. Much appreciated.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and I am glad to help!

[@handrm]

Very helpful video. I followed step by step to do the first breakdown and initial cleaning of my new 365XL. Your video made the process less intimidating. The spring in my XL looks different than the combo spring in yours.

[@travisp11]

Yeah, there will be some minor differences but mechanically they function about the same.

[@brucebailey1371]

Thanks for the instructional video on cleaning the Sig 365X, very specific and helpful.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@elfido_3598]

Just picked up the x macro, thanks alot for making this video for first gun owners

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and Im glad to help!

[@carladibernardo1943]

Thank you for your video. Cleaned my gun by myself ....with your help. Appreciate your help.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!!

[@rmmartin92405]

First timer here and this video was perfect! Thank you!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@APerfectionLLC]

Just cleaned my Sig p365xl using this video and I say again, Thank YOU!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad to help!

[@Byronmakesmusic]

Thanks for this! Made the whole process feel way easier. 🤝🏻

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@dongrimes108]

Thank you for this content! I was getting frustrated getting breakdown lever to go back to horizontal and, thank goodness, I saw this video and you explained the frustration and cure!!!!

[@travisp11]

Had to help!

[@colindavis970]

Excellent video. The best instructions and easiest to follow that I have viewed.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulg8506]

Very nice teardown-cleaning summary. Thanks.

[@travisp11]

Thanks!!

[@DrippyCo-e7c]

Im about to purchase my first gun and i will definitely be using your video to help me through the cleaning process. You were super easy to understand. Where did you get your cleaning rod from?

[@travisp11]

I believe it came with my Glock but even a 9mm cleaning kit will come with a short rod, handle and brush that you use and thanks for watching!

[@jakewade7388]

Great job you did with the video. You have a very good voice and demeanor for this kind of instructional video.

[@travisp11]

Thank you! The cleaning videos are my favorite type of content to make for the channel!

[@rubberatlas8576]

Travis thank you for this video. I’m late to the game on the firearm but just picked up the 365XL and love it. So much steadier than my p938 which could never really get quite right. Quick question for you on reassembly. Once I’ve put the slide back on and used the slide lock to keep it open. The moment I go to rotate the take down lever back into position, it automatically engages the slide lock and the slide jolts forward into a ready position. Instead, of what it looks like when you do it, where you rotate the take down lever and then are able to manually release the slide lock. Any thoughts on that? Thank you in advance for any insight. David

[@thumper9633]

Good vid. Suggestions: (1) Download the magazines and give em a wipe inside (2) No live rounds in cleaning area

[@gagelink2457]

Maybe you shouldnt have any "live rounds" in the cleaning area. But for the average guy with common sense there shouldnt be a problem

[@jldavis44]

You cannot rely on common sense, ever. This video is aimed at new gun owners and should demonstrate the highest in safety procedures. Ammunition should never be allowed in the area you are cleaning your weapons, period. Magazine maintenance is just as important as weapon’s maintenance. Otherwise a good video.

[@APerfectionLLC]

Great video, just got my 365xl and this is very helpful. Thank you!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@CobyHough]

Perfect video for a first time user!

[@travisp11]

Thank you!

[@murrieta98]

Best video I have watched. Many thanks. Need to get me one of those barrel snakes!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad to help!

[@murrieta98]

What brand bore snake are you using? Looks a little different from a few I am researching and I like the looks of yours and how it works. Tks!

[@Kalle1111]

Is it bad if you put oil in the striker channel? I always wet a q-tip with gun cleaner and put it in there

[@thejutan]

Thanks for the run down boss. Very helpful

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@TraGiiXzaze]

Thanks for this, you can tell you’ve got the informative video style down. Simple instruction, and good pacing. I appreciate the help!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and Im glad to help!

[@tylerdinoto8210]

Thank you so much! I’m a new gun owner picked up the 365xl yesterday and learned a lot. I did it from book but still had questions. After watching im just still a bit confused on how much CLP/Oil to leave on it after cleaning. I know it’s good to keep some on but too much is also bad. My main concern is the spring. I have it set perfect but I’m not sure how the it is supposed to look on the outside or if it matters when it’s put back together. Is sideways oval or vertical oval good?

[@travisp11]

Just put a drop or two of CLP on a patch and wipe down the barrel and rails and you will be set. It’s ok to have a little extra oil on there when you get done and I have left firearms in the safe for years and the CLP is still there.

[@travisp11]

You may need to clarify which spring you are taking about. If it’s the recoil spring then it locks into the barrel and the spring should be horizontal from the side when you look at it.

[@tylerdinoto8210]

The other end of the circle piece of the guide rod. I put the spring in perfect everytime. Always goes back in right, but does the other end not the half moon side have to be placed a certain way?

[@samperkins5272]

quick question, what do you do if the barrel lock is accidentally placed back in the locked position during cleaning. I made this mistake and am having trouble putting the gun back together for final step of reassembly

[@samperkins5272]

nvm i figured it out

[@bernardibarra8544]

Thanks for this video and breaking this down step by step.

[@travisp11]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@CJG-bk4bk]

Great demonstration and explanation.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@Joey0367]

Thank you sir, for this extremely informative video on how to clean a P365. I learned a lot from your video and I’m very grateful and thankful that you took the time to show us the proper way to clean this firearm. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching and I have a few range tests with my P365! It has been a great firearm!

[@PaulAlan21]

Awesome video Travis, Thank you.

[@travisp11]

Thank you!

[@irishwristwatcher]

That's a smart idea with the bore snake baggies, and very nice video!

[@travisp11]

Thank you!

[@travisp11]

I keep one Ammo box full of bore snakes and a second one with patches, cleaners and q tips

[@100564jbm]

Thank you Sir! Most helpful.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@dts1910]

So clear, so easy to follow - best how-to clean a 365 available.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@kristines7677]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@travisp11]

You are welcome!

[@johnarsenault1202]

i have just purchased a Sig Sauer P365XL with a manual safety. You video is very clear and easy to follow, so i have only one question: When taking down and cleaning this weapon, what position should the manual Safety be in?

[@travisp11]

I would have it turned off/disengaged so that it is not interfering with the removal of the slide.

[@johnarsenault1202]

@@travisp11 thanks! i am a little farther along with my 365XL now. if you ever do an update and can borrow somebody's Sig with the manual safely, you may want to demonstrate removing the slide and more to the point, reassembling it; that little pin gets all but ignored in the Sig manual, and it can be a big frustration if you don't know about it.

[@travisp11]

@@johnarsenault1202 ok! This is good to know about the safety but my friends that have this pistol all have the non manual safety model.

[@johnarsenault1202]

@@travisp11 What can i say, old men scare easily, and change their habits even slower. thanks for listening.

[@travisp11]

@@johnarsenault1202 it’s all good. Thank you for watching!

[@leoguy1609]

Problem with CLP it can contaminate primers and try not to use it as much as possible. Should always clean the breach face upside down to prevent solvent and debris from entering the firing pin channel. One product I won't use is Tetra Gun oil caused the slide on my P 226 to rust in two hours when I was carrying it, little did I know it reacts badly to salt like in Sweat!

[@travisp11]

I try to advise against getting gun oil on primers. I usually just use Clenzoil.

[@fernandofernandez7170]

Great video, Good concise content! Thanks for posting!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulfrazer7938]

This was a very detailed video. Thanks

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimtaylorsr]

I would remove all the ammo from the magazines before wiping them down with cleaning solutions or oil. Other than that I think this is a great info video for this gun.

[@travisp11]

@@jimtaylorsr thanks for watching!

[@ForgingFreedomTV]

Great video and maybe I missed it, but where the ejector is there is a thin groove. I've found on mine this gets full of carbon and if you miss cleaning this out, you can end up with Type 2 malfunctions.

[@travisp11]

This is good to know! Thanks!

[@rinconmike]

I am getting back into shooting and just got a P365. 20 years ago I used Hoppes 9 Solvent and Hoppes 9 gun oil and just used that to clean my P365. I am looking to switch to the Clenzoil. Does that dry after you apply it or does it stay wet like Hoppes gun oil? Do you apply a little more Clenzoil if you are going to the range? Or do you apply another oil?

[@travisp11]

Is stays lubricated but isn’t wet like Safariland CLP. I have left guns in the safe for 6 months or more after being cleaned with Clenzoil and they run just fine. You could add a drop or two to moving or contact surfaces before a range trip. But unless you have a finnicky action in your firearm that requires a lot of oil, you should be good to go.

[@dandavis1619]

Great tutorial. The problem I am having is getting the release lever to stay down. I goes down a little, but the slide will not fully mount back onto the main part of the pistol. I bought it used from someone who hadn’t fired it much. I don’t know if he ever tried to clean it.

[@travisp11]

I keep my thumb on the lever the whole time that I release and re mount the slide.

[@dandavis1619]

@@travisp11 Thanks for the quick response. I took the pistol to my local gunshop and the guy there showed me what to do. I was forgetting to push up on the slide lock button. There was also an issue with a piece near the back of the slide that had popped up. We tapped it back in place and all was well.

[@travisp11]

@@dandavis1619 this is good to know! Thank you for the follow-up!

[@VictorianTimeTraveler]

Thanks, I was crawling through a frozen River Bank yesterday. Darth Vader was right about sand

[@jimvicari227]

Great video easy to follow, I see you didn’t address the carbon build up by the firing pin…. I want to get it off but you said no cleaner in the hole how do you clean it?…. I tried with a dry nylon brush but it won’t come out.. any suggestions?? Thanks

[@travisp11]

You may be able to slide off the rear cover and remove the striker but the manual doesnt give those instructions so I didnt cover it in this video.

[@winterpatriot1429]

@@travisp11 yeah, this isn’t as difficult, there are a couple of videos on KZbin that’ll help get the job done, I think. I don’t remember them being specifically about that, but they described the actions in a video talking about how to change the rear slide cover plate, because you can custom designs for those.

[@ZAQCDV]

I bought this gun but rose addition for my fiance and was just looking to see if it's the same as my gun but never clean your gun with ammo in the magazines

[@mitchsolomon4926]

Great job man, thank you

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@videos4mydad]

Great video... but why even have ammo on the table !??

[@travisp11]

Because the gun gets reloaded right after cleaning. You can store your ammo in another room if you wish.

[@sischaadashah856]

Thanks so much!

[@travisp11]

Glad to help!

[@dinosuta668]

How different is the process to clean a P365X? (Not XL)

[@travisp11]

Mechanically there isn’t much difference other than the trigger mechanism and an optics plate cut. I would imagine cleaning is nearly identical

[@StratBurst92]

After cleaning my P 365X I just wipe the mags and firearm with a silicone rag, leaves no residue and protects as well as oil.

[@travisp11]

Awesome!

[@mgbursell449]

question: why don't you use CLP instead of just the oil? Thanks for tasking the time to answer...

[@travisp11]

CLP doubles as a gun oil

[@gazesblackholes3110]

@@travisp11 I have both CLP variants as well as the traditional hoppes and then lubricant. I've recently switched over from 1911 style pistols. All of my glock or sig friends say that CLP is fine and they use it all the time. Does this sound about right to you?

[@travisp11]

@@gazesblackholes3110 yup! I’ve been using CLP on all of my firearms with no issues for a very long time. There are some guns that use a dab of grease on the action

[@patchrismansr1418]

The spring is round on one end and-kind of oval on the other witch one goes in first

[@travisp11]

This is true!

[@GNeuman]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@GNeuman]

@@travisp11 literally just finished cleaning our brand new P365XL which my Missus used for the 1st time last night. Greetings from Switzerland!

[@travisp11]

@@GNeuman thanks!! Hope it runs well! I love my P365!

[@aviboxen]

was great. thanks!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@gavincmurphy]

What brand of cleaning patches do you use?

[@travisp11]

Scheels (I get them at their stores) but Walmart Allen brand I believe and they work well too.

[@gavincmurphy]

@@travisp11 Cotton or synthetic?

[@travisp11]

@@gavincmurphy 100% cotton

[@winterpatriot1429]

Ahh yes, don’t forget the coffee! 👍

[@travisp11]

Always

[@kylepark7015]

I've never seen anyone cleaning the frame before the barrel before. Quite shocking to me lol

[@markgraves6441]

10:51 you talk about the fat fingers problem. I sometimes wrap a couple patches around the end of a plastic chop stick or an old toothbrush handle to get in those tight areas. Also - great tip right before this section: using q-tips to clean the striker area

[@travisp11]

Good suggestion about the chopstick or toothbrush! Thanks for watching!

[@winterpatriot1429]

Enjoyed the vid - I hadn’t tried the Clenzoil before, will have to check it out. Sub’d!

[@travisp11]

Welcome to the channel!

[@mellowedhaze6311]

Best cleaning videos hands down. Thank you so much! I enjoy cleaning my guns and this video greatly me!

[@travisp11]

@@mellowedhaze6311 glad to help!

[@dirtystatic9290]

Gotta have that coffee on hand!

[@travisp11]

Always!

[@arthursmith643]

Ballistol is a good cleaner and lube. Read up the history very interesting

[@travisp11]

I love the stuff. Im just disappointed I didn't see it sooner and unfortunately I can't get it easily locally so I have to order online.

[@issy2938]

Good vid. Needs more lighting

[@travisp11]

Itś tough in my kitchen where I film these because the all black gun and bright background wreck havok with my exposure settings.

[@jannowak3369]

Rotate barrel while dropping oil inside....

[@travisp11]

I usually do that but it may have not been very visible in this video.

[@pole_barn_builder]

Screw the coffee, pour me a beer!!!!

[@travisp11]

For me, that’s for after I handle the firearms.

[@dallasjackson3432]

Why would you keep loaded mags around when cleaning a firearm? As your comments indicate, there are many first time gun owners watching your video. Not smart. Read the manual!

[@AWCT69]

Mags don’t just jump by themselves into the gun. Chill tf out keyboard warrior.

[@DUNGSTA]

Danger is his middle name 😂

[@kriswittlieff9586]

How to clean, hmmmm, throw it in the garbage and buy something new.................................

[@travisp11]

@@kriswittlieff9586 ouch

[@jakeharnden5149]

Thank you so much. Super helpful.

[@travisp11]

Glad to help and thanks for watching!

[@ggrr8t]

Fantastic video. Thanks.

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!

[@iOBSD]

I read somewhere that Clenzoil is CLP. Is there a difference between them?

[@iOBSD]

My question might be a little uninformed as apparently it's a type of CLP. I'll do my research.

[@travisp11]

@@iOBSD Any product that cleans, lubes and protects is technically a CLP. The Safariland product that I use is called CLP.

[@permaquilter9111]

VERY helpful, thank you!

[@travisp11]

Thanks for watching!