Could I make a P365X in .380??
Hey all!
Bought my first gun back in December, the newer CZ P10C OR Ported. Love the thing, been a joy upgrading the parts, shoots like a dream. But...I'd like something a little smaller for CCW, and in .380 instead of 9mm. Been looking at the hellcat, bg 2.0, glock...and a thought occurred to me while looking at the P365 .380.
My issue with all these micro compacts is that I can't get all 3 fingers on the grip, which, I'm sure, is the purpose of the P365X, but it's chambered in 9mm. My question is...
Theoretically, could I buy a P365 .380 and throw it on a P365 X/XL frame/lower? Essentially building a P365X in .380?
The only thing I could foresee being an issue is the mag. The P365X mags are obviously longer and meant for 9mm - and with a longer depth than the .380 to accommodate the longer cartridge. The .380 mags have a spacer in them for reliable feeding, right? I assume the P365X mags would generally work with .380 but I assume there could be issues with reliable feeding.
So there's my idea and the potential issues. What are your thoughts? Anyone ever try this? Can 9mm mags be modified to reliably feed 380?
Thank you for reading this novel lol. Any and all input is greatly appreciated! 🤘
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TLDR; could I throw a P365 in .380 on a P365X frame, and make it reliable?