First on the block was the company that started the current trend, Sig Sauer. After tremendous success with the P365 and P365 XL, Sig Sauer introduced the P365X RZ this year. The “X” model is a hybrid of the P365’s shorter barrel and slide and the P365 XL’s taller frame, which natively hosts 12-round magazines. Everything good about the P365 platform is still good, including the texturing, XRAY-3 night sights, fore and aft cocking serrations, oversized triggerguard, flat-faced trigger and reversible magazine release. The trigger yields up a fairly clean, though not exceedingly crisp, break at an average of 4.75 pounds.
The P365X RZ also includes the company’s proprietary RomeoZero optic that offers either a 3- or 6-MOA red dot and has a battery life of up to 20,000 hours. To maximize battery life, the RomeZero utilizes Sig’s MOTAC system that powers up the dot when motion is detected and shuts the unit off when motion has stopped for a period of time.
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The one area where several evaluators gave the P365X a significant ding was the sights, or lack thereof. The P365X RZ does not have a rear sight when the optic is installed. Instead, there is a slight notch in the rear of the RZ’s housing to align the front sight. This solution leaves something to be desired, especially for a defensive pistol when backup sights might be needed. The guys felt like the minimalist notch impacted accuracy, especially at any real distance.
Aside from that, the P365X RZ functioned flawlessly and turned out to be one of the best size-for-capacity pistols on the test bench. The P365X RZ ships with two 12-round magazines in jurisdictions where it’s allowed.
