The SIG P365 platform has been around long enough that most new releases feel like “same recipe, different garnish.” So when SIG rolled out the P365-LUXE in .380 Auto and started pitching it as “the softest shooting in its class”—highlighted around SIG NEXT 2025—I was interested… but also appropriately skeptical. Marketing departments say a lot of things. The range tends to do the truth-telling.
And after spending time with it, here’s what I’ll say up front: the P365-LUXE is one of the few “micro-compact comfort builds” that actually feels like it was designed by people who shoot, not just people who make spec sheets.
Before we dive in—quick thanks to my subscribers and everyone who supports the channel. I appreciate it. And a big thank-you to Dean for loaning me this pistol for the review. I appreciate the trust. Also, shout-out to Scottsdale Tactical for the continued support.
Let’s address the obvious: why does a .380 micro-compact matter when there are endless 9mm options?
Because not everybody wants their carry gun to feel like a stapler full of angry bees.
A lot of shooters don’t struggle with accuracy—they struggle with comfort and control in a truly small gun. And if you’re dealing with smaller hands, reduced grip strength, aging eyes, or you simply don’t want a snappy recoil impulse in a featherweight platform, the “micro 9” category can get old fast.
SIG’s angle with the P365-LUXE is straightforward: make a micro that’s easier to run and more forgiving—without turning it into something you won’t carry.
The P365-LUXE isn’t just a standard P365 with fancy finish work. SIG put three major pieces together that change how the gun behaves:
1) Slide-integrated compensator (two-port style)
On paper, a comp on a .380 sounds like overkill. In practice, it helps. On a small platform where muzzle flip is amplified by low mass and short grip real estate, reducing that “pop” matters. You can feel the difference in how the gun tracks and returns—especially during controlled pairs and faster strings. It’s not magic, but it’s real.
2) AXG grip module + LOK panels (weight where it counts)
This is the real cheat code. The XL AXG module adds mass in the grip, and on a micro-compact that’s basically free recoil reduction. The custom LOK panels lock your hand in without feeling like a cheese grater. It’s “secure” without being “obnoxious,” which is exactly what you want on something meant for carry.
3) Flat X-Series trigger
The trigger is easy to work at a practical cadence. Clean enough break, predictable wall, consistent reset. Nothing weird. Nothing exotic. Just something you can run without fighting.
Then you get the “LUXE” treatment: a pearlescent black Cerakote on the grip module and slide. It looks refined, but the important part is it still feels like a tool, not a display piece. It didn’t turn into a slippery bar of soap when my hands got warm.
It’s optic-ready with the COMPACT (Shield RMS-c) / SIG-LOC COMPACT footprint. No optic included—and I’m fine with that. Give me the cut and let me choose the dot I want. That’s how it should be.
It also comes with XRAY3 day/night sights, which are a solid baseline if you’re staying irons-only.
This is a micro-compact .380 with a 3.1-inch barrel, and it comes in around 22 ounces. That weight is a big reason this gun behaves the way it does. In .380, that extra mass makes it track flatter and return quicker than a lot of ultra-light micro pistols people carry and secretly hate shooting.
It ships with three 12-round magazines, which is the right move. If a company is selling “carry plus shootability,” three mags shouldn’t feel like a luxury add-on. Here it’s standard.
Holster compatibility is another quiet win. SIG lists it as XMacro holster compatible, and also notes the P365-380 fits standard P365 holsters. That matters, because a lot of “cool new releases” die in the holster aisle.
SIG also throws out a couple lines worth treating with healthy skepticism—like the talk about “rigorous FBI ballistic testing” with V-Crown. Cool. Not magic. Ammo performance is always contextual. But what it signals is SIG being comfortable saying, “We think this is viable as a carry .380,” and that’s part of the positioning.
They also advertise their Infinite Guarantee—transferable, no time limit, no receipts. Like any warranty, read the fine print like a grown-up. But the concept is solid.
Here’s the headline: the P365-LUXE does what it was designed to do.
It shot genuinely soft for its size, and not just because it’s .380. The AXG weight plus the integrated comp makes the recoil impulse noticeably calmer and the return-to-zero more predictable than most micro-compacts. Controlled pairs were easy. Faster strings stayed controllable. It tracks like a “bigger gun” more than you expect a micro to.
Racking the slide was smooth and easy—and that matters. If you’re buying this because you want something that’s easier to manipulate, the promise shows up in real use.
Accuracy was exactly what you want from a carry pistol: boring in the best way. Point, press, get hits at practical distances. It didn’t feel toy-ish. It felt like a serious carry gun that just happens to be more pleasant to shoot.
Reliability? No drama. It ran.
If it were mine, I’d do two things immediately:
1) Add a dot.
My eyes aren’t getting any younger, and a dot makes it easier for me to pick up the sight picture fast. The gun is already set up for it—so I’d take advantage.
2) Add a light.
Not just for capability, but because a little weight out front might make it shoot even flatter. It already tracks well—extra mass could make it downright lazy.
Pros:
The concept works. AXG weight adds stability, the integrated comp helps keep it flat, the grip panels are solid, the trigger is easy to run, it’s optic-ready, and three mags in the box is how this category should ship. Most importantly, it’s the kind of pistol that makes practice more enjoyable—which means you’ll actually practice. That’s the whole game.
Cons:
“Softest shooting in its class” is still a bold claim, and somebody on the internet will argue it like it’s a religion. But it’s absolutely in the top tier of “easy-mode” micros. Also, if you’re a hardline 9mm-only person, you’re probably not the audience. This is built for controllability and comfort first.
The P365-LUXE is SIG taking the traditional .380 carry idea and giving it a modern, feature-forward spin: comped, weighted, optic-ready, and finished like somebody at SIG finally wore a suit to work. The important part is this—it doesn’t just look refined.
It shoots refined.
And let me know in the comments: are you a “.380” guy… or are you still team “9mm” no matter what?
As always, I’ll see you on the high ground or in the next video. RazorMP out.
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