So, I have some experience with the 365, don’t own one yet, but I do have an SAS on order.
I did put 50 rounds through a HC today and another 50 through a 365 XL.
Wanted to share some thoughts on both....
I wanted to hate the HC, but I just couldn’t. The two guns are very similar. So let’s focus on the differences:
- The HC sights are very unique and much more visible than those on the 365. The HC sights seemed a lot better for fast acquisition but made the gun a little harder to shoot more accurately.
- Felt recoil and muzzle flip seemed exactly the same. With eyes closed, I don’t think anyone could tell the difference. Even with the higher bore axis in the HC.
- The HC feels a little fatter. And as such, I think the grip was a bit....wait for it....better.
- The 365 was a lot easier to shoot more precisely...for sure. But with a little practice the HC groups improved.
- The triggers are very similar. But the Sig trigger was better. And by better, I mean that the break seemed more crisp and defined. But in actual shooting, it was hard to discern.
Let me be frank......the two guns seem a horse a piece. The Sig should be a better gun, but I honestly think they are so close that it will come down to personal preference. For that reason, I was surprised.
I think that Springfield really executed their gun pretty darn good. While it hasn’t stood the test of time yet unlike the 365, which is a platform that initially had issues.
Accuracy of the two guns was similar but the 365 was better. I am sharing two targets below. Each has 25 rounds fired at it. 10 rounds at 15 ft, 10 rounds at 25 ft and 5 rounds at 50 ft. The HC could t keep up with the Sig at 50 ft, but most of that I think was due to the sights. For a carry gun 50ft is really pointless.
Had I had more time I would have done my 6 dot transition drill which would have been a better evaluation.
The fliers on the HC were all at 50 ft. And yes....was shooting left. Ugh. All shots were fired two handed unsupported.
I would consider my shooting skills pretty solid. I would need a little more time.
I did put 50 rounds through a HC today and another 50 through a 365 XL.
Wanted to share some thoughts on both....
I wanted to hate the HC, but I just couldn’t. The two guns are very similar. So let’s focus on the differences:
- The HC sights are very unique and much more visible than those on the 365. The HC sights seemed a lot better for fast acquisition but made the gun a little harder to shoot more accurately.
- Felt recoil and muzzle flip seemed exactly the same. With eyes closed, I don’t think anyone could tell the difference. Even with the higher bore axis in the HC.
- The HC feels a little fatter. And as such, I think the grip was a bit....wait for it....better.
- The 365 was a lot easier to shoot more precisely...for sure. But with a little practice the HC groups improved.
- The triggers are very similar. But the Sig trigger was better. And by better, I mean that the break seemed more crisp and defined. But in actual shooting, it was hard to discern.
Let me be frank......the two guns seem a horse a piece. The Sig should be a better gun, but I honestly think they are so close that it will come down to personal preference. For that reason, I was surprised.
I think that Springfield really executed their gun pretty darn good. While it hasn’t stood the test of time yet unlike the 365, which is a platform that initially had issues.
Accuracy of the two guns was similar but the 365 was better. I am sharing two targets below. Each has 25 rounds fired at it. 10 rounds at 15 ft, 10 rounds at 25 ft and 5 rounds at 50 ft. The HC could t keep up with the Sig at 50 ft, but most of that I think was due to the sights. For a carry gun 50ft is really pointless.
Had I had more time I would have done my 6 dot transition drill which would have been a better evaluation.
The fliers on the HC were all at 50 ft. And yes....was shooting left. Ugh. All shots were fired two handed unsupported.
I would consider my shooting skills pretty solid. I would need a little more time.