Thanks for doing this video. I installed mine yesterday and there weren't any videos for the install. Not much to it but I am sure this is helpful to the community. Keep up the good work.
I just installed one on your wife’s Taurus GX4-MC. The instructions say it’s sighted at the factory. It’s the screws that do the trick. Like bushings that line them back to the same spot and if you tighten to the same inch-pounds you will not have any problems
This was one excellent video!! So simple!! I would imagine that after replacing the rear iron sight and the metal plate with the lightweight polymer Romeo Zero, the gun might actually be lighter overall. I just purchased a P365XL with safety (because that’s the only version they had in stock at the time) from Academy Sports. And since I didn’t own a torque screwdriver yet, the guy behind the counter said they would install the Zero right there for me. Okay then! What I didn’t realize until he had everything out of the packaging and attaching it, that he wasn’t going to use a torque screwdriver. Yes, I was nervous watching him torque it down by hand. I told him I could have done that at home, and that the implication was that since I didn’t have a torque screwdriver, they would use one-they didn’t have one. After watching him attach it, and then watching your video, I am convinced that he used too much torque. So now I’m about to purchase that Wheeler Fat Wrench so I can loosen it and then tighten it to specs. Question: the Fat Wrench only goes down to 10 in lbs...how do you set it to 9 in lbs?
I had this red dot on my 365XL for 2 months. It’s a very low quality red dot. Even the lens in the window is plastic and not glass. Scratches every time you clean it. I up graded to the holosun 507k and I am very pleased.
I own two Sig's and I find them to be a great company w/CS. I sent my P320 in for the voluntary trigger service and got it back within the same Month I sent it. Also have a P2340. Thinking of making mods like this to the P320. Thanks Tim
Clear, simple and concise instructions. Greatly appreciate your knowledge, skills and ability in the production of this video. Installation went perfectly.
My instructions say "Peel the included die cut chemical shield decal from its backing, and apply it carefully to the pistol slide optics cut area. This shield prevents solvents and hot gas from coming through the hole in the pistol slide and damaging the optic." They should warn you in the owner's manual to not try to take the site plate off with a small hex wrench. It takes something with which you can get some torque. The author said he already broke the screws free....that's really what I wanted to see. Hope I didn't destroy the screw heads which seem pretty soft. Hard to find a good 5/64 hex bit in my town.
My sig sight came with a metal shroud that completely sorrounded plastic portion top and bottom its nice but mine wont site in at all to my bore sight(note: my boresite wont seat in all the way either. What shall i do to solve this?
Hey just got a Romeo zero red dot for my 365xl. Just for info, I had different screws holding the sight and sight plate. Instead of using a 5/32 hex key, I had T8 torx screws in mine. So people needs to really take a flashlight and look at the screws heads to determine if it’s a hex key screw or a torx screw.
@@pap3rkat573 Hi, I went with a ready-made kydex at Amazon. I carry concealed at 3. Elite Force Holsters: RMR Cut Holster for Sig Sauer P365-XL with Streamlight TLR-6 IWB, Audible Click - Carbon Fiber, Right Hand - $43
Mine crapped out on me after 2 years. These things are junk unfortunately. Mine was interesting, I'd fire a few shots at the range and it would shutoff. Then I'd fire another shot and it would turn on again. Rinse, repeat. I took it apart and reseated everything, no good. Save your money and get yourself a holosun or something more high end. With the holosuns you don't have to remove the optic to swap the battery. Unfortunately sig used us again to test their product.
Ran into a problem...you "already broke the screw loose". I have used my 5/64th and the one that came with the 360XL. The screws are so tight that the heads are starting to strip and the screws haven't budged. Got any recommendations for that?
@@matthewgood7665 I've been told by multiple folks to use heat first! But mine were so bad I had to send it off, but sigs customer service was pretty good and got my gun back to me In like 12 days total.
Nice. Thx. Right now isn’t the best time to be ordering a new pistol (financially for me)had permits in the works for one of those & a surplus Beretta but prioritizing now under current circumstances.when things get back to normal this video will come in handy. Question,I’ve never owned ,or for that matter ,even shot a handgun with an optic. My eyes are giving me a fit at the moment.new glasses aren’t helping.thinking of getting lasic surgery but still interested in an optic.contacted Sig about the model that came with RZ preinstalled .asked if rear night sights came in the box.LGS owner said most pistols purchased w optic did ship w rear sights in every case he could think of.not in this case according to the response from Sig.anyhow since then ,hear haylosun(sp?)is coming out with a new model that fits that pistol.& that 1 other manufacturers model. I d bet more to follow considering how many of those are going to be sold in the long run. Any thoughts on which one is best ?or thoughts on any of those things?just trying to get the best bargain.do want the rear sights & not sold on ROMEOZERO yet so planning on ordering with out optic.looking for advice.thx again. Hope you & yours are well.
Choosing a gun is difficult. Everyone likes different things. And now picking an optic makes it even more difficult. I just put a Holosun 507 on my p365 using an adapter plate. I like it. Shoots great. I like the larger do easy to find. I will post the video tonight. I put the new Holosun v2 on my side p320 x compact. I will have that video up in about an hour. I like the Holosun better. I just sold my Romeo Pro 1 and replaced it with the Holoson.
I know this is probably a dumb question but is it 9 in/lbs exactly? The reason I ask is I can find 5, 8, 10 and up in/lb, but no 9in/lb torque driver. I also noticed the wheeler fat wrench, and it starts at 10 that's what got my curiosity. I wanted to know, before I go torquing lol.
Question, I have a Wheeler Fat Wrench same as depicted in your video. The instructions say use for 10 to 65 in-lb. How did you set it for 9 in-lb? I am installing a Romeo Zero to a 365XL
Christian read the instructions as I set up, I asked him to find the inch lbs Sig recommended to secure the optic. I don't have the instructions to check, but he stated to me that Sig recommended 9 inch lbs, so that is what I went with. I told him to keep a check on the screws to be sure they stay tight.
I have the same question. What he’s asking is that this torque wrench has a range of 10-65, but the optic is supposed to be torqued to 9. How did you torque to 9 with this tool? I can’t even find a torque wrench that goes below 10.
@@connorcrawford9693 Conner I set it to 10 inch lbs, as soon as I applied pressure it clicked. I normally I torque these between 12 to 15 inch lbs. So I increased it to 12. But do not do that, I do not want to be responsible if you crack the glass.
I also have the P365XL. I haven't installed an optic on it yet. However in looking at the bottom of the slide at the optic mounting screws, the one on the opposite side of the FB block doesn't look like it's recessed in as far as the other. When watching your video I wasn't able to see clearly if that was the case for your slide also.
Good video. Keep your eye on the battery as you clean the pistol. Since the battery is not properly enclosed and sealed by design, there have been numerous reports of sight failures and battery problems when cleaning solvents seep into the gap between the sight and the gun. Personally I am waiting until Sig fixes this problem before I test any more of these.
There seems to be a lot of people that are having a hard time breaking the Sight Plate screws loose. First tool: 2mm or 5/64 and a T handle Suggestions have been soldering iron on screw heads another is use a heat gun or hair dryer and heat the slide and another is put the slide in a oven at 250 for 10 minutes.First tool: 2mm or 5/64 and a T handle What method and tool did you use? Thanks
Actually one screw was loose and already backing out, the other took very little pressure. I would suggest that when you clean your gun you check these screws to be sure they are tight.
Just installed this on my 365XL Wow the screws for the rear sight were a hell of a lot longer than I thought they would be. Now to take it to the range in the next few days to sight it in. Got to say I would have had no clue on the 3M plastic thing other than watching this video.
I can't wait til they come out with better RMR RED DOT options for "micro" guns because right now every single one I have seen are pure compromises. Either they have to be removed to put in a battery or they will break when the wind blows hard.
It is the screw driver that makes the click. It automatically stops allowing me to apply pressure to the screw at 15 inch pounds of pressure. This way I cannot over tighten the screw and it stops me from damaging the optic by over tightening the screw.
I see you said that you pre broke the screws before you started unscrewing. Can you elaborate on that did the screws have from factory some sort of Lock tight.
Great vid...Sir....how do you adjust the sight? I've been looking around but haven't found anyone who explains that clearly...they supposedly have a metal shroud for it, and would you recommend to swap in the metal shroud if you got the 365XL with the RMZ already installed?
Wish I would have got it with iron sights for cheaper than bought the romeo zero. At least then you have the irons if you want to switch. Should have come with it, not purchased separately for 70 dollars
How hard was it for you to break loose the screws holding the site and plate on? I cannot break them loose. I bent the wrench and believe I am on verge of striping the screws if I have not yet.
I figured out the ones that hold the original iron sights and plate is short arm key (star pattern allen wrench). Not the regular Allen wrench with it. T8 torx bit in craftsman kit, is what got mine
In case anyone else came to this video hoping to see how to remove the sight screws because the little Allen wrench doesn’t cut it... Here’s what I did to get them loose: I went to the hardware store and got a set of impact wrench hex bits. I fit the 5/64 bit into a 1/4” socket and used my socket wrench to be able to apply pressure downward onto the screws (head of the socket wrench has plenty of real estate for that). The long handle of the socket wrench gave me plenty of torque to loosen them. Came right off after that.
Did this 365 have a suppressor height front sight? My front sight is hidden by the base of the optic and can’t even be used with the back up rear irons on the Romeo Zero
Trying to install mine but the two set screws underneath the slide are extremely tight. I don't want to strip them trying to get them out. Tried the allen that came with the red dot and tried my t handle allen wrench also. Neither are giving me enough meat behind it to feel safe breaking them loose. Any suggestions? Maybe one of those screw drivers you have with the allen tip bit will work better.
I have a sodering iron and I place it on the top of the screw for a min or 2. Then I try to losen it. I also place the slide in a vice. Insert the Allen wrench then place a pair of channel locks on the Allen wrench. I place direct pressure down on top of the screw and I gently bump the vice grips with my mind. Not too hard. Be careful to much presre and you can break the head off the screw. Some times they are very tight. Take your time. Stop if you feel frustrated and take a break then try again later.
@@centermass4962 great to hear, I just bought one yesterday and noticed they didn’t include the plate in the box if I wanted to remove it. Seems like holosun is a good match too. Thanks for the quick reply.
@@awesomedave8484 the romeo sits directly on the gun. It doesn't require a plate. Not sure on the holosun. U pull the rear site assembly off the pistol to mount the optic.
@@centermass4962 thanks I just meant if I wanted to fully remove it and go with iron sights. I don’t plan on it but it would be nice to have option to remove it down the line. I also looked at the glock 43x and hellcat but this sig is just a class of its own.
I'm mounting the Zero on a S&W M&P Shield Plus. The M4 screws are too long. Any suggestions (aside from buying the Sig 365xl) if I don't have a dremel, vise, or grinder or local gunsmith?
How important is that clear 3m for the slide between the optic? Have someone that wants to trade me their optic for my top plate and theirs came with the Romeo zero
I think it is pretty important. There is a hole in the slide and no bottom on the optic. I am sure it is there to keep grease, carbon and debris from getting in the electronics in the optic. You can probably substitute another similar material. Can you get that part online. You may be able to remove it from his gun.
I called Sig Sauer. And Sig Sauer said not to stick it to the optic. Please take a min and call Sig and ask them that question. You should get the same answer. Be Safe.
I purchased a Romeo Zero 2nd-hand and need to get a replacement 3M sticker or equivalent. Based on how you're pressing the sticker to the slide, I assume it is a single-sided adhesive (and not double-sided adhesive)?
Couldn't unscrew the irons, stripped instantly. One side started coming out nice the other wouldn't budge and I'm pissed. I can't straighten the irons now or install my romeozero.
Is there enough (meat) in the rear sights built into the optic to actually file them down flat.. I want to use it on a pistol with rear sights n don't want double rear sights.. But don't want to make a hole in top of the case lol. I hope u understand Basically just want to file the rear sight buile into the optic FLAT.. but don't want to ruin the optic
From the looks of it it seems u could. But I don't want to end up with a whole in top of optic.. Lol. Yes I could find one without the built in rear sight but the price point with motac is hard to beat.. Hmm mabye save my pennies for a 407c grn dot with solar failsafe?
Just installed mine. Dot is way off zero and adjusting windage and elevation is not doing anything to dot position. Someone please help if you know what I'm doing wrong
I just got my 365 XL in today, just waiting for my background check to come back (which should be tomorrow) but my question is with it being a shake awake optic does it stay on while carrying it on you. I mean since your body is moving that’s cause motion on the gun so I’d think that’s cause the red dot to constantly be on & draining the battery, no? Or is it set up to discern the difference between being holstered vs being pulled & read to fire? Sorry if my question is odd but this will be the first red dot I’ve put on a pistol so I’m just curious about how sensitive the shake awake function is because that’s kind of suck if just carrying it in your holster & moving around like normal would cause the red dot to turn on.
Uhhh, after a 4 month wait to get my ROMEOZero sight (back order). I went to install it and one of the screws was stripped. Can’t install it. I’m so ticked.
Same, even with a screw extraction kit and referencing others struggle(s)- we may be best off taking it into a LGS or sending it to sig. loc tite, cross thread, stripped heads?! Who knows... good luck!
DriftingMunki I got a reply back from Sig. they sent me a shipping label. They claim 2 week turnaround. I’ll be happy as long as they can get screw out and I can attach my ROMEOZero red dot.
@@nolangeorge921 I found a video online of how to drill off head of stripped torx screw. I used a 1/16 bit came off in 15 seconds. Threads are fine. Romeo Zero on and looking good.
@@sclegalcarry7979 I just went and shot the P365 and now I'm not sure which I want. P365 or P365XL. Damnit I hate deciding. I get mixed reviews saying they shoot the standard better than the XL.
@@danielk0106 I have not shot the XL, but the two different XLs that I put my hands on have both had an issue. One would not go back into battery, the other if you hold the trigger down you cannot pull the slide to the rear. You cannot feel the rest because you must take your finger off the trigger to rack the slide. He sent it to Sig to be fixed. Got it back. Still not fixed.
@@sclegalcarry7979 i got mine brand new and was doing the same thing (holding trigger down) slide wouldn't rack. I just pulled the slide harder and after a dozen times it would work it self out. It needs that break-in period. I love mine. Very accurate and crisp trigger. My romeo zero is finally arriving this Monday Aug.10th. I ordered from Optics planet Mar. 6 took 5 months sheesh! Thank you sir for the great instructional video.
Mine were not very tight. But I heat them. You can use a hair dryer to heat it. There was no lock tight on mine. I put leather on my vice so I do not scratch the slide. If you can secure the slide then hold the Allen wrench tight try to bump the Allen wrench. It can be difficult. Take your time. An old mechenic taught me to use a little WD40 let it sit for an hour. Secure the peice then bump the tool to loosen the bolt or nut.
What gun did you mount it on? Is it the Zero? What screws did you use? Did you use lock tight? Did you let the lock tight dry for a full 24 hours before shooting? Have you Checked the screws to be sure they are still tight?
SC LEGAL CARRY just for it today on the p365xl from the gun store fresh out the box. Optic was already mounted from the factory. I just had to turn it on and line it up with the bore sight and it wasn’t completely lined up so I moved the dot in the optic over. When the optic powers off or is turned off it comes back on when I activate it but the red dot isn’t zero no more.
@@romeoking19 You need to take it back to the store and they should contact Sig for you and Sig should pay for all shipping and repairs. If the gun shop purchased from Davidson Guns, then Davidson Guns will take it back and give you a new one under the Davidson Guns warranty.
SC LEGAL CARRY I’ll contact them tomorrow because so far this is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. 780 bucks for a gun that won’t hold zero without being shot. Also, dig doesn’t even include the rear sights when you buy the model with the red dot installed already. That’s a rip off. The grip module frame seems soft. I wiped it with my cotton T-shirt to get packing oil off in a spot and it left wear marks like it was going on and out a holster. Not a very quality lower.
@@romeoking19 They should make the corrections. I just used a dove tail mount to mount a Holosun 507 on my p365. Working very well. Shoots good. It just looks a little odd because the slide is so narrow. The optic hangs over 1/8 ths on each side.
Ok people so here is how you remove the two small plate screws...the the supplied alen wrench, use a small grinder and grind down the allen wrench for about 3 to 5 seconds...this will mushroom out the tip a bit leaving rough edges all around it, this will help grab the inside of the screw and prevent slipping....I was a yamaha mechanic for 25 years, this is how I made sure my allen bolts didn't strip out!
I’m a little nervous about him using a hex wrench to get the bore sighting tool out of the bore. Never insert anything made of steel in your barre. Way too easy to nick up the rifling
It is supposes to keep out dirt and dust. I do not run the Romeo zero. I changed to the new Holosun. It has a sealed bottom and a 32 inch circle with the 2 inch red dot in the center.
A clear and simple masterpiece. Thank you so much for your excellent, detailed instructions. It is much appreciated! Thank you!
Much better video than the one Sig put out! This guy must be a master in teaching.
Thanks for doing this video. I installed mine yesterday and there weren't any videos for the install. Not much to it but I am sure this is helpful to the community. Keep up the good work.
Installed mine earlier after finally finding one in stock. Very easy install. Yet the literature that came with it said nothing about the 3M sticker.
@@sithyarael6807 in video he probably did it upside down, plastic on plastic wont seal it.
This is a very straightforward and helpful video. My dot is being delivered today and I now have a complete understanding on the install. Thanks!
Mine has been on backorder for three months. Need to save this video, very good.
I just installed one on your wife’s Taurus GX4-MC. The instructions say it’s sighted at the factory. It’s the screws that do the trick. Like bushings that line them back to the same spot and if you tighten to the same inch-pounds you will not have any problems
This was one excellent video!! So simple!! I would imagine that after replacing the rear iron sight and the metal plate with the lightweight polymer Romeo Zero, the gun might actually be lighter overall. I just purchased a P365XL with safety (because that’s the only version they had in stock at the time) from Academy Sports. And since I didn’t own a torque screwdriver yet, the guy behind the counter said they would install the Zero right there for me. Okay then! What I didn’t realize until he had everything out of the packaging and attaching it, that he wasn’t going to use a torque screwdriver. Yes, I was nervous watching him torque it down by hand. I told him I could have done that at home, and that the implication was that since I didn’t have a torque screwdriver, they would use one-they didn’t have one. After watching him attach it, and then watching your video, I am convinced that he used too much torque. So now I’m about to purchase that Wheeler Fat Wrench so I can loosen it and then tighten it to specs. Question: the Fat Wrench only goes down to 10 in lbs...how do you set it to 9 in lbs?
You can remove the manual safety and get a different grip module if you want.
I had this red dot on my 365XL for 2 months. It’s a very low quality red dot. Even the lens in the window is plastic and not glass. Scratches every time you clean it. I up graded to the holosun 507k and I am very pleased.
Is it the same foot print as the holosun ??
@@robluxuryvegas yes it is. Simple fit like the RomeoZero. No problems.
Os the Holosun 507 a direct fit?
@@smokinbutts2 yes
Great video. Better instructions than the video posted on the Sig UA-cam channel. Thank you.
Thank you for being easy to hear and simply concise. Great job.
I own two Sig's and I find them to be a great company w/CS. I sent my P320 in for the voluntary trigger service and got it back within the same Month I sent it. Also have a P2340. Thinking of making mods like this to the P320. Thanks Tim
I like the "Secure your firearms" reminder at the end, very Bob Barker!
Clear, simple and concise instructions. Greatly appreciate your knowledge, skills and ability in the production of this video. Installation went perfectly.
My instructions say "Peel the included die cut chemical shield decal from its backing, and apply it carefully to the pistol slide optics cut area. This shield prevents solvents and hot gas from coming through the hole in the pistol slide and damaging the optic." They should warn you in the owner's manual to not try to take the site plate off with a small hex wrench. It takes something with which you can get some torque. The author said he already broke the screws free....that's really what I wanted to see. Hope I didn't destroy the screw heads which seem pretty soft. Hard to find a good 5/64 hex bit in my town.
Had mine for 2.5 months love it no issues
My sig sight came with a metal shroud that completely sorrounded plastic portion top and bottom its nice but mine wont site in at all to my bore sight(note: my boresite wont seat in all the way either. What shall i do to solve this?
Super helpful! My optic plate screws came stripped but sig took care of it and came back and put it on so easily thank you!
Mine simply refused to come out. Too much thread locker or something. Had to send it to them so I didn't strip them myself.
Hey just got a Romeo zero red dot for my 365xl. Just for info, I had different screws holding the sight and sight plate. Instead of using a 5/32 hex key, I had T8 torx screws in mine. So people needs to really take a flashlight and look at the screws heads to determine if it’s a hex key screw or a torx screw.
Finally picked up a Romeo Zero today! Can’t wait to install it
I hear they have been having problems. Chime back in and let us know how yours is doing.
toopercentmlk will do!
How was it?
Thanks for the review; it's very helpful; we are getting P365XL soon in California.
Thanks for your vid, i have the xl, Romeo, tlr-6, and holster on the way. I already have the wheeler torque tool and a boresighter
What holster did you go with?
@@pap3rkat573 Hi, I went with a ready-made kydex at Amazon. I carry concealed at 3.
Elite Force Holsters: RMR Cut Holster for Sig Sauer P365-XL with Streamlight TLR-6 IWB, Audible Click - Carbon Fiber, Right Hand - $43
Mine crapped out on me after 2 years. These things are junk unfortunately. Mine was interesting, I'd fire a few shots at the range and it would shutoff. Then I'd fire another shot and it would turn on again. Rinse, repeat. I took it apart and reseated everything, no good.
Save your money and get yourself a holosun or something more high end. With the holosuns you don't have to remove the optic to swap the battery. Unfortunately sig used us again to test their product.
thanks for the video, just an option to remove the iron sight, the Torx#8 screwdriver tip will work if the Allen isn't available.
Aren't they torx screws? I hear alot of people are stripping them out using the Allen wrenches
just set mine up a few weeks ago. It took longer to get the optic out of the package than it did to install it.
Ran into a problem...you "already broke the screw loose". I have used my 5/64th and the one that came with the 360XL. The screws are so tight that the heads are starting to strip and the screws haven't budged. Got any recommendations for that?
The screws on mine were stripped before I even started to take them out
Mine were stripped before I even started the install, just sent it off to sig, any luck on your guns?
@@coltonscarbines7589 I’m trying to get mine off right now
@@matthewgood7665 I've been told by multiple folks to use heat first! But mine were so bad I had to send it off, but sigs customer service was pretty good and got my gun back to me In like 12 days total.
@@coltonscarbines7589 I got mine off luckily
Thanks for your easy to understand guidance. Really appreciate it.
Amazing video. Great explaining of tools and the firearm! Great job
Nice. Thx. Right now isn’t the best time to be ordering a new pistol (financially for me)had permits in the works for one of those & a surplus Beretta but prioritizing now under current circumstances.when things get back to normal this video will come in handy. Question,I’ve never owned ,or for that matter ,even shot a handgun with an optic. My eyes are giving me a fit at the moment.new glasses aren’t helping.thinking of getting lasic surgery but still interested in an optic.contacted Sig about the model that came with RZ preinstalled .asked if rear night sights came in the box.LGS owner said most pistols purchased w optic did ship w rear sights in every case he could think of.not in this case according to the response from Sig.anyhow since then ,hear haylosun(sp?)is coming out with a new model that fits that pistol.& that 1 other manufacturers model. I d bet more to follow considering how many of those are going to be sold in the long run. Any thoughts on which one is best ?or thoughts on any of those things?just trying to get the best bargain.do want the rear sights & not sold on ROMEOZERO yet so planning on ordering with out optic.looking for advice.thx again. Hope you & yours are well.
Choosing a gun is difficult. Everyone likes different things. And now picking an optic makes it even more difficult. I just put a Holosun 507 on my p365 using an adapter plate. I like it. Shoots great. I like the larger do easy to find. I will post the video tonight.
I put the new Holosun v2 on my side p320 x compact. I will have that video up in about an hour.
I like the Holosun better. I just sold my Romeo Pro 1 and replaced it with the Holoson.
I know this is probably a dumb question but is it 9 in/lbs exactly? The reason I ask is I can find 5, 8, 10 and up in/lb, but no 9in/lb torque driver. I also noticed the wheeler fat wrench, and it starts at 10 that's what got my curiosity. I wanted to know, before I go torquing lol.
Question, I have a Wheeler Fat Wrench same as depicted in your video. The instructions say use for 10 to 65 in-lb. How did you set it for 9 in-lb?
I am installing a Romeo Zero to a 365XL
Christian read the instructions as I set up, I asked him to find the inch lbs Sig recommended to secure the optic. I don't have the instructions to check, but he stated to me that Sig recommended 9 inch lbs, so that is what I went with. I told him to keep a check on the screws to be sure they stay tight.
What inch lbs did you go with?
I have the same question. What he’s asking is that this torque wrench has a range of 10-65, but the optic is supposed to be torqued to 9. How did you torque to 9 with this tool? I can’t even find a torque wrench that goes below 10.
@@connorcrawford9693 Conner I set it to 10 inch lbs, as soon as I applied pressure it clicked. I normally I torque these between 12 to 15 inch lbs. So I increased it to 12. But do not do that, I do not want to be responsible if you crack the glass.
Excellent video, sir! Better than Sig's "instructional vid" by miles.
I love my sig with romeo zero it's a top notch set up.
I also have the P365XL. I haven't installed an optic on it yet. However in looking at the bottom of the slide at the optic mounting screws, the one on the opposite side of the FB block doesn't look like it's recessed in as far as the other. When watching your video I wasn't able to see clearly if that was the case for your slide also.
Good video. Keep your eye on the battery as you clean the pistol. Since the battery is not properly enclosed and sealed by design, there have been numerous reports of sight failures and battery problems when cleaning solvents seep into the gap between the sight and the gun. Personally I am waiting until Sig fixes this problem before I test any more of these.
No instruction on that 3M we put on. Was that to seal the bottom of the optic to keep out cleaner?
SC LEGAL CARRY yes
@@reddawng43x91 I blew that.
Actually you did not blow it. I spoke with Sig optics today and they confirmed that the sticker is to be applied to the slide, not the optic.
I care nothing for the optic sight but that 365XL is a absolutely great EDC pistol
My P 365X came with a romeo zero on it which I really do not like. Going to take it off and put a base plate on which I had to purchase separate.
They should put a plate in every box. That would be the right thing to do.
Nice job on the video! I’m waiting to pick up my XL, and wanted to learn about the Romeo aspect.
Thank you for your video Sir. Great one,. and how did you get that bore sight out ? it seemed well and good stuck in the feeding end of barrel 🤔
What is the bore sight?
@@sclegalcarry7979 lol good one
Don’t forget to add a drop of blue Loctite on the threads.
Thanks for showing the process.... very professional presentation,,, and very informative. Feel much better DIY now.
Thanks for upload. Excellent step by step guide for the install 👍🏽
There seems to be a lot of people that are having a hard time breaking the Sight Plate screws loose.
First tool: 2mm or 5/64 and a T handle
Suggestions have been soldering iron on screw heads another is use a heat gun or hair dryer and heat the slide and another is put the slide in a oven at 250 for 10 minutes.First tool: 2mm or 5/64 and a T handle
What method and tool did you use?
Thanks
Actually one screw was loose and already backing out, the other took very little pressure. I would suggest that when you clean your gun you check these screws to be sure they are tight.
Nice review but a link or more information on what type of screw driver would be very helpful.
Installed mine tonight. Thank you so much.
Just installed this on my 365XL Wow the screws for the rear sight were a hell of a lot longer than I thought they would be. Now to take it to the range in the next few days to sight it in. Got to say I would have had no clue on the 3M plastic thing other than watching this video.
v nice video!... heard romeo is plastic.. i havent seen one.. but how sturdy are they compared to Holosun 507k
I ordered one for my 365xl waiting for it to come now
Excellent tutorial, many thanks!
TYVM for a great video. It was extremely insightful and helpful.
Christian said he is enjoying his zero.
Mine came pre-installed from factory. Wanted to know how to change battery on the sight. Thanks for the clear instruction.
Did yours have the plastic sticker in place from the factory?
I can't wait til they come out with better RMR RED DOT options for "micro" guns because right now every single one I have seen are pure compromises. Either they have to be removed to put in a battery or they will break when the wind blows hard.
Something tells me he was a great dad.
Should the screw click when I screw it in with the Alan wrench or is it your screwdriver that does the click
It is the screw driver that makes the click. It automatically stops allowing me to apply pressure to the screw at 15 inch pounds of pressure. This way I cannot over tighten the screw and it stops me from damaging the optic by over tightening the screw.
I see you said that you pre broke the screws before you started unscrewing. Can you elaborate on that did the screws have from factory some sort of Lock tight.
just picked up my P365 XL. Great pistol but the damn Romeo wont power up. Put in a new battery already... and ideas???
Great vid...Sir....how do you adjust the sight? I've been looking around but haven't found anyone who explains that clearly...they supposedly have a metal shroud for it, and would you recommend to swap in the metal shroud if you got the 365XL with the RMZ already installed?
Wish I would have got it with iron sights for cheaper than bought the romeo zero. At least then you have the irons if you want to switch. Should have come with it, not purchased separately for 70 dollars
How hard was it for you to break loose the screws holding the site and plate on? I cannot break them loose. I bent the wrench and believe I am on verge of striping the screws if I have not yet.
Same
Same
I figured out the ones that hold the original iron sights and plate is short arm key (star pattern allen wrench). Not the regular Allen wrench with it. T8 torx bit in craftsman kit, is what got mine
The 3M tape goes on the bottom of the site not on the slide it is to hold the battery in place or keep oil out
Only thing to make it better is if they had the night sights in the iron sights in the Romeo o instead of just black in the back then it would b epic
In case anyone else came to this video hoping to see how to remove the sight screws because the little Allen wrench doesn’t cut it...
Here’s what I did to get them loose: I went to the hardware store and got a set of impact wrench hex bits. I fit the 5/64 bit into a 1/4” socket and used my socket wrench to be able to apply pressure downward onto the screws (head of the socket wrench has plenty of real estate for that). The long handle of the socket wrench gave me plenty of torque to loosen them. Came right off after that.
Off to the hardware store I suppose. Thx
Did this 365 have a suppressor height front sight? My front sight is hidden by the base of the optic and can’t even be used with the back up rear irons on the Romeo Zero
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you
Trying to install mine but the two set screws underneath the slide are extremely tight. I don't want to strip them trying to get them out. Tried the allen that came with the red dot and tried my t handle allen wrench also. Neither are giving me enough meat behind it to feel safe breaking them loose. Any suggestions? Maybe one of those screw drivers you have with the allen tip bit will work better.
I have a sodering iron and I place it on the top of the screw for a min or 2. Then I try to losen it.
I also place the slide in a vice. Insert the Allen wrench then place a pair of channel locks on the Allen wrench. I place direct pressure down on top of the screw and I gently bump the vice grips with my mind. Not too hard. Be careful to much presre and you can break the head off the screw.
Some times they are very tight. Take your time. Stop if you feel frustrated and take a break then try again later.
Thank you.🤠
I love my 365xl with romeo zero. Just wish i could keep my screen clean.
Any issues with scratches?
@@awesomedave8484 no issues with screen. Just definitely have to keep some alcohol wipes around.
@@centermass4962 great to hear, I just bought one yesterday and noticed they didn’t include the plate in the box if I wanted to remove it. Seems like holosun is a good match too. Thanks for the quick reply.
@@awesomedave8484 the romeo sits directly on the gun. It doesn't require a plate. Not sure on the holosun. U pull the rear site assembly off the pistol to mount the optic.
@@centermass4962 thanks I just meant if I wanted to fully remove it and go with iron sights. I don’t plan on it but it would be nice to have option to remove it down the line. I also looked at the glock 43x and hellcat but this sig is just a class of its own.
How do those screws come out with red locktite and what are the heads torx or Allen head?
Excellent, very easy to follow video. Thanks
I'm mounting the Zero on a S&W M&P Shield Plus. The M4 screws are too long. Any suggestions (aside from buying the Sig 365xl) if I don't have a dremel, vise, or grinder or local gunsmith?
I would co tact S&W and the optic maker.
How did it work out?
How important is that clear 3m for the slide between the optic? Have someone that wants to trade me their optic for my top plate and theirs came with the Romeo zero
I think it is pretty important. There is a hole in the slide and no bottom on the optic. I am sure it is there to keep grease, carbon and debris from getting in the electronics in the optic. You can probably substitute another similar material. Can you get that part online. You may be able to remove it from his gun.
What tool to use to remove the plate. Some say a 2mm hexagon will work
I don't remember. So sorry. Be carefull. Test them and find the tightest fit. Easy does it.
@@sclegalcarry7979 it worked. Think they had locketight
Seems like it would be a pain in the butt to change the battery, does Sig make a slide for the 365 non XL capable of installing the Romeo?
That’s not the XL? The XL screws are on top of the slide.
i cant remove the plate does screw are on tight
Nice. Is that a good optic for the price? I saw it on PSA for 199.
excellent video! just put mine on while watching! thank you!
The 3M sticks on the optic side not the slide
I called Sig Sauer. And Sig Sauer said not to stick it to the optic. Please take a min and call Sig and ask them that question. You should get the same answer.
Be Safe.
I purchased a Romeo Zero 2nd-hand and need to get a replacement 3M sticker or equivalent. Based on how you're pressing the sticker to the slide, I assume it is a single-sided adhesive (and not double-sided adhesive)?
mathyou9 ...it is single sided
@@raybitting3469 Thanks!
mathyou9...no problem...I just installed on my P365 XL
Couldn't unscrew the irons, stripped instantly. One side started coming out nice the other wouldn't budge and I'm pissed. I can't straighten the irons now or install my romeozero.
Is there enough (meat) in the rear sights built into the optic to actually file them down flat.. I want to use it on a pistol with rear sights n don't want double rear sights.. But don't want to make a hole in top of the case lol. I hope u understand
Basically just want to file the rear sight buile into the optic FLAT.. but don't want to ruin the optic
From the looks of it it seems u could. But I don't want to end up with a whole in top of optic.. Lol.
Yes I could find one without the built in rear sight but the price point with motac is hard to beat.. Hmm mabye save my pennies for a 407c grn dot with solar failsafe?
Just installed mine. Dot is way off zero and adjusting windage and elevation is not doing anything to dot position. Someone please help if you know what I'm doing wrong
I put the 3m on the bottom of the sight to help hold the battery in place.
I just got my 365 XL in today, just waiting for my background check to come back (which should be tomorrow) but my question is with it being a shake awake optic does it stay on while carrying it on you. I mean since your body is moving that’s cause motion on the gun so I’d think that’s cause the red dot to constantly be on & draining the battery, no? Or is it set up to discern the difference between being holstered vs being pulled & read to fire? Sorry if my question is odd but this will be the first red dot I’ve put on a pistol so I’m just curious about how sensitive the shake awake function is because that’s kind of suck if just carrying it in your holster & moving around like normal would cause the red dot to turn on.
The batteries last for a very long time. I keep my red dots on.
Uhhh, after a 4 month wait to get my ROMEOZero sight (back order). I went to install it and one of the screws was stripped. Can’t install it. I’m so ticked.
Same, even with a screw extraction kit and referencing others struggle(s)- we may be best off taking it into a LGS or sending it to sig. loc tite, cross thread, stripped heads?! Who knows... good luck!
Yep cant get my screws out either with the correct head!!
DriftingMunki I got a reply back from Sig. they sent me a shipping label. They claim 2 week turnaround. I’ll be happy as long as they can get screw out and I can attach my ROMEOZero red dot.
adaboy4z I emailed customer support. I got a reply back from Sig 2 days ago. they sent me a shipping label. They claim 2 week turnaround.
@@nolangeorge921 I found a video online of how to drill off head of stripped torx screw. I used a 1/16 bit came off in 15 seconds. Threads are fine. Romeo Zero on and looking good.
So is Sig going to drop another version of the P365? On that bag the screws came in it reads P365X/XL. PS. The lens will scratch real easy.
I talked to the Sig staff at shot show in January and they said they were working on a slide cut from the factory for the P365.
@@sclegalcarry7979 I just went and shot the P365 and now I'm not sure which I want. P365 or P365XL. Damnit I hate deciding. I get mixed reviews saying they shoot the standard better than the XL.
@@danielk0106 I have not shot the XL, but the two different XLs that I put my hands on have both had an issue. One would not go back into battery, the other if you hold the trigger down you cannot pull the slide to the rear. You cannot feel the rest because you must take your finger off the trigger to rack the slide. He sent it to Sig to be fixed. Got it back. Still not fixed.
I have the NRA edition and it's petty perfect....front sight was dead that's the only issue...Sig sent me another...not sure when it'll get here
@@sclegalcarry7979 i got mine brand new and was doing the same thing (holding trigger down) slide wouldn't rack. I just pulled the slide harder and after a dozen times it would work it self out. It needs that break-in period.
I love mine. Very accurate and crisp trigger. My romeo zero is finally arriving this Monday Aug.10th. I ordered from Optics planet Mar. 6 took 5 months sheesh!
Thank you sir for the great instructional video.
Excellent, concise video. Thanks!
How did you break the 5/64th bolts loose ?
How are you breaking loose those sight screw? Mine are not budging and I don't want to strip it
Mine were not very tight. But I heat them. You can use a hair dryer to heat it. There was no lock tight on mine.
I put leather on my vice so I do not scratch the slide. If you can secure the slide then hold the Allen wrench tight try to bump the Allen wrench. It can be difficult. Take your time. An old mechenic taught me to use a little WD40 let it sit for an hour. Secure the peice then bump the tool to loosen the bolt or nut.
@@sclegalcarry7979 Had to get a tap too, but finally got it free. Thanks
My optic is brand new today. Bore sighted it and it doesn’t hold zero at all.
What gun did you mount it on? Is it the Zero?
What screws did you use?
Did you use lock tight?
Did you let the lock tight dry for a full 24 hours before shooting?
Have you Checked the screws to be sure they are still tight?
SC LEGAL CARRY just for it today on the p365xl from the gun store fresh out the box. Optic was already mounted from the factory. I just had to turn it on and line it up with the bore sight and it wasn’t completely lined up so I moved the dot in the optic over. When the optic powers off or is turned off it comes back on when I activate it but the red dot isn’t zero no more.
@@romeoking19 You need to take it back to the store and they should contact Sig for you and Sig should pay for all shipping and repairs. If the gun shop purchased from Davidson Guns, then Davidson Guns will take it back and give you a new one under the Davidson Guns warranty.
SC LEGAL CARRY I’ll contact them tomorrow because so far this is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. 780 bucks for a gun that won’t hold zero without being shot. Also, dig doesn’t even include the rear sights when you buy the model with the red dot installed already. That’s a rip off. The grip module frame seems soft. I wiped it with my cotton T-shirt to get packing oil off in a spot and it left wear marks like it was going on and out a holster. Not a very quality lower.
@@romeoking19 They should make the corrections.
I just used a dove tail mount to mount a Holosun 507 on my p365. Working very well. Shoots good. It just looks a little odd because the slide is so narrow. The optic hangs over 1/8 ths on each side.
This was helpful. Thanks
What type of screws are used to secure the sight?
What’s the yellow stuff on that spring
Some paint from the factory. Maybe a way they identify the spring.
Can't even get the screws out to begin with tried everything and stopped em clean out
Do you need to apply the 3m tape, and what's the purpose of the tape?
The tape is to insulate the battery's "+" side from shorting on the gun, while the tape's embedded metal contacts complete the battery/RDS circuit.
I dont care 4 sigs but this set up looks good👍
My only problem is you have to re-zero after replacing the battery.
Did you have to heat up the screws to break them loose?
MINE seem like they have red loctite , will have to bring to a gun smith. Im worried about tearing them up...
Ok people so here is how you remove the two small plate screws...the the supplied alen wrench, use a small grinder and grind down the allen wrench for about 3 to 5 seconds...this will mushroom out the tip a bit leaving rough edges all around it, this will help grab the inside of the screw and prevent slipping....I was a yamaha mechanic for 25 years, this is how I made sure my allen bolts didn't strip out!
@@stevenjacobs6934 I ended up drilling them out
can you tell me where you got your 5/64 bit?
Lowes
I’m a little nervous about him using a hex wrench to get the bore sighting tool out of the bore. Never insert anything made of steel in your barre. Way too easy to nick up the rifling
What’s the point of the clear thing you put before attaching the sight ?
It is supposes to keep out dirt and dust. I do not run the Romeo zero. I changed to the new Holosun. It has a sealed bottom and a 32 inch circle with the 2 inch red dot in the center.