Sig Sauer P365 AXG Legion

Want the best Sig P365 in the lineup? Then look no further than the Sig P365 AXG Legion. This gun packs a ton of features but doesn’t lack in the price tag department.

What is the Sig Sauer P365 AXG Legion?

It can be hard to sift through the models Sig offers in their P-series of pistols. This one is no different but I’ll try to simplify what it is for you to make it easy.

The Legion family of pistols is a tier above the normal line and typically features optics cut slides, unique milling, recoil mitigation, and enhanced iron sights.

Features

If you pay a premium for any product, you want to ensure that the features justify the higher cost of ownership. Does the P365 AXG Legion live up to the handsome $1,299 price tag?

Let us get our hands-on thoughts on this pistol.

Compensator

Or is it? It’s not a compensator, but it kinda is; Sig calls it a “Two Port Integrated Expansion Chamber.”

The purpose of the integrated expansion chamber is the same as a compensator: to deflect the gasses up and push the gun downward, creating a lower perceived felt recoil.

However, this isn’t attached to the gun’s muzzle like a normal compensator and is simply two slots cut into the slide. The barrel sits behind the two holes and can be seen when the slide is pulled to the rear.

It’s an interesting design but is it functional or simply cosmetic and something else to clean.

Magazine Capacity

One of the major selling points for the P365XL and the AXG Legion is its massive magazine capacity.

For the size of the gun, a 17-round magazine is almost unheard of, but Sig pulls it off with the AXG Legion.

Grip and Ergonomics

I think a fantastic grip and grip ergonomics would make someone spend this kind of cash on a small pistol like this.

I will say that the overall feel of the grip is fantastic. The Custom G10 grips make this gun feel great in the hand and aesthetically pleasing.

I like the alloy grip that makes this gun feel like a step above what the other P365s are, and while they are good guns, they don’t have the same feel of longevity as a metal frame.

Sights and Optics Mount

Sigs XRAY3 day/night sights remind me of the Trijicon sights I like so much.

The rear dots are small and don’t distract you from the front sight with a green circle around the front sight dot.

They aren’t suppressor height sights, so if you take advantage of the optics-ready slide and still want iron sights, you’ll want to upgrade them.

The good news is they have the same pattern as any other P365, so the options are vast.

Rail

With an included 1913 Picatinny rail, you can easily attach a flashlight or flashlight/laser light combo.

The options are pretty wide and any flashlight built for the P365 X-Macro series should work.

Controls

One may believe that with a price tag of $1,299, the controls will be fantastic, and while that may be the case, it’s never a guarantee and can often be subject to the shooter.

Making sure these controls live up to your expectations is crucial, so I always recommend you put your hands on a gun before buying.

After shooting it for a while, here is my experience with the AXG controls.

Magazine Release

The magazine release’s shape, size, and style will be familiar to anyone who has shot the P365 family of guns for a while.

It has serrated cuts in the triangle design and sits where the trigger guard meets the grip.

Using the magazine release is fluid and allows for fast and easy magazine changes while I was shooting on the range.

I can also reach the magazine release with my thumb without moving my entire hand around the gun, making for a smooth magazine swap.

Slide Stop

The slide stop and the takedown lever sit very close to each other on the P365 AXG Legion, but don’t worry; there’s no chance of accidentally hitting the wrong control.

I like the slide stop’s small shelf because it allows me to grab the slide stop and pull it down easily.

It’s nearly impossible to send the slide home on an empty magazine, but with no magazine in, it takes very little thumb pressure to drop the slide into battery.

If you are left-handed, the AXG Legion doesn’t care about you. There are no ambidextrous controls on this gun

Trigger

Since this pistol is part of the X-series, it features the X-series trigger. I was first introduced to the trigger in my P320 X-Compact. I like this trigger, and while it’s not the best trigger in the world, it’s much better than my Glock 43‘s stock trigger.

The flat trigger face and angle of the trigger are unmatched in function and comfort/useability.

Aesthetics

This is probably the number one reason someone is where most people are likely to be spending the amount of money this gun costs.

It looks fantastic.

The slide cuts and grip frame blend so well and make such a complete gun that it’s crazy.

Not to mention the Legion Gray Cerakote color that this gun is covered in, with just enough black accent pieces to make this gun pop.

Ammo for the P365 AXG Legion

Sigs aren’t known to be ammo-sensitive, so you can throw the kitchen sink at this gun, and I’ll send it downrange.

I didn’t have any issues with ammo while shooting this gun but I usually shoot 115 GR round nose on the range.

Shooting the P365 AXG Legion

I have to give credit where credit is due. This gun shoots just like a compensated pistol.

It’s flat shooting for its size and not as snappy as a Glock 43X, which I attribute to the AXG frame.

You can shoot this gun a bit longer than most subcompact pistols but it’s still not as pleasurable to shoot as the P320 Spectre Comp.

Final Thoughts

The P365 AXG Legion is an awesome gun; no one can take that away from it. It’s one of those guns that is fantastic, but is it a must-have?

I’m not sure. I like the gun but the cost is extremely high for what you get.

If you love Sig Sauer, this might be a must-have gun, and while I don’t love Sig, my favorite handgun is the Sig P320 Spectre Comp.

The Sig P320 Spectre Comp is in the realm of price point and to me a better buy. However, the Specter Comp isn’t the go-to if you are looking for a carry gun. It’s more of a range gun or race gun.

If you want one of the Gucci’est carry handguns take a hard look at the P365 AXG Legion.

FAQ

Who doesn’t have questions? Here are some of the most common questions about the AXG Legion.