I’ve carried small guns before. Some felt toy-like. Some kicked hard. This one? The SIG P365 NRA Edition sat right in the sweet spot for me. Small, but not tiny. Loud, but it stayed on target. And that tan finish made me smile, even when it picked up a little wear.
If you’d like to read a full day-by-day field journal of this same pistol in action, take a look at My Week Carrying the SIG P365 NRA Edition.
You know what? I didn’t expect to like it this much.
Why I Picked This One
I wanted a micro 9mm that I could carry all day. I also wanted real sights, not junk. The NRA Edition caught my eye because of the coyote color and the night sights. Mine has a little NRA badge on the slide and a tan grip. On the flip side, if you’re curious about voices that push back against the group’s influence, you can visit Stop the NRA to see their perspective. It came with two 10-round mags—one flush and one with a pinky lip. I paid just under six hundred bucks at my local shop.
American Rifleman actually broke down the special-edition features when the gun debuted—if you missed that write-up, you can still read it here.
I have small hands, so the slim grip mattered. I also like a thumb safety on carry guns. Mine has a tiny one on the left side. It felt stiff at first, then smoothed out by day three.
First Range Trip: Short, Snappy, Accurate
I ran 200 rounds the first day:
- 150 rounds of cheap 115-grain ball (Blazer Brass)
- 50 rounds of my carry load (Federal HST 124)
At 7 yards, my groups sat in a palm-size circle. At 10 yards, they opened a little, but still fine for real life. The trigger has a smooth pull and a short reset. Not squishy, not match-grade—just clean.
Did it kick? A bit. It’s a small 9mm, so yeah, it snaps. But the grip texture gave me good bite, and the front sight is bright, so I could track it back fast. The X-RAY3 sights glow in low light. I liked that more than I thought I would.
I had one stovepipe at around 170 rounds with the cheap stuff. Cleared quick. No issues with the HST.
Carrying It All Day: It Disappears
I carried it appendix inside the waistband (IWB) in a Vedder LightTuck and also tried a PHLster-style rig a friend let me borrow. Under a summer tee, it didn’t print much. Under a fall hoodie, it flat-out vanished.
The flush mag hides best. The pinky mag feels better in the hand but pokes a bit. On long drives, the grip texture rubbed my skin. A thin undershirt fixed that. I carried it while running errands, walking the dog, and sitting at my desk. No drama.
Slide is easy to rack. The mag release is small but usable. The slide stop sits low; once I rode it by mistake and it didn’t lock back. That was on me.
The Little Stuff That Stood Out
- Finish: The coyote PVD looks sharp. After a week of carry, the front edges showed light wear. I don’t baby my guns, so I’m fine with it. Patina gives it some character.
- Sights: These are real day/night sights. Big, bright front dot. Not plastic. Not flimsy.
- Trigger: About medium weight with a crisp break. The reset is short. Easy to run fast.
- Grip: Thin, with good grit. If you have huge hands, you’ll want the pinky mag or even the 12-round mag. That one sticks out more, so check your cover garments and your local laws.
- Safety: Small lever, positive click. It loosened up a touch by the end of the week. I can sweep it off on the draw without thinking now.
- Takedown: Flip the lever, slide comes off. No trigger press needed. Clean and simple.
Round Count and Reliability
Across three range days, I fired 650 rounds total:
- 500 rounds 115-grain ball (Blazer Brass and Winchester White Box)
- 100 rounds 124-grain ball (Speer Lawman)
- 50 rounds Federal HST 124 (my carry load)
Malfunctions: one stovepipe with budget ammo, plus that one time I rode the slide stop. That’s it. Brass ejected strong to the right. Barrel hood got the usual “smiley” wear line. Normal for SIGs this size.
Accuracy That Feels Honest
Real numbers from my hands, off a cheap foam rest:
- 7 yards: 1.5–2.5-inch groups with HST
- 10 yards: 3–4 inches with ball ammo
- Fast strings at 5 yards: everything stayed in a hand-size oval
I’m not a bullseye shooter. I’m a normal human who trains now and then. This gun shot above my skill on most days. I like that.
Stuff I Didn’t Love
- The mag release is a bit tiny for my thumb. I had to roll the gun a hair.
- The pinky mag base pinched me once on a rushed reload. Not a big deal, but I felt it.
- The grip undercut could be deeper. My middle finger wedged tight on long strings.
- Thin guns mean more snap. It’s fine, but don’t expect it to feel like a full-size.
A Small Digression: Holster Fit Matters
I tried one cheap holster with weak clips. Bad idea. The gun shifted, and the grip printed more. A better holster and a small wedge fixed both comfort and concealment. Funny how a little foam and a good clip can change your day.
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Who This Gun Fits
- Folks who want a small 9mm with real sights
- People with small to medium hands (big hands can work too, with longer mags)
- Anyone who cares about easy carry, not just range flex
- If you like the tan finish and the NRA tie-in, this checks that box
For background on how the NRA collaboration took shape, SIG Sauer detailed its partnership with Lipsey’s in an official release you can find here.
Final Call: Keeper Status
I ran my carry ammo through it, checked point of impact, and shot it in low light with those glowing sights. It did what I asked, without fuss. I’m keeping it in my rotation. The finish wears a bit, but I wear boots too—tools earn marks.
Quick hits:
- Reliable with good ammo
- Bright, tough sights
- Easy to carry, easy to shoot for its size
- Small quirks, nothing fatal
Would I buy it again? Yeah. No question. It’s a tiny workhorse with a little flair. And sometimes that little flair makes you train more, which matters most.