In theory this is a VERY easy process to remove the mag disconnect. However in my case it was a CLASSIC case of a 10 minute operation turning into a 60 minute ordeal....My theory is that my FCU is slightly different in my California xmacro than your California p365. At 6:37 in the video, I believe this is a takedown safety lever, not the trigger bar (according to diagrams I have seen). Any way when you rotate what I believe is the safety lever pin, I had to pull mine out much further than you did which caused my Safety Lever to fall out (which of course I did not realize until I completed the entire process and then saw this random spare part on my work bench). I believe I let out an audible "well shit". I then had to pull out the safety lever pin and try to thread that pin through the hole of the safety lever. This took quite a long time. Once I was finally able to do this, I felt a huge sigh of relief. However I then noticed that I could not turn the takedown lever. The takedown safety lever was jammed because my safety lever pin was upside down. So of course I had to gently pull out the safety lever pin, rotate it, and push it back in....well guess what happened, the safety lever fell out again. I then spent what felt like an eternity trying to get the safety lever back into the FCU and thread the safety lever pin through the lever. Well I finally got it back in. I thought I was in the home stretch. The take down lever was installed properly, take down safety lever was installed properly, safety lever pin was installed properly. All there was to do was reinstall the FCU safety. Well at 13:25 when he says "thank God I didnt lose that"....Well wouldn't you know it, guess what happened to me? When I was pushing the pin in and rotating the safety to get the pin seeded in the notch, I lost focus and moved my punch tool. The pin then SHOT across my office. My office has carpet. I LITERALLY had to find the needle in the haystack. At this point I was frustrated, covered in sweat, and pretty pissed off at myself. But I know based on my past if I didnt give up and searched my entire office that I would find it. I looked around my office for about 20 minutes. I used a magnet and hovered it over the carpet in hopes the strong magnetic forces would pick up the pin. But nothing happened. I then had a memory that my dog was laying down in the direction in which the pin had shot out. So in the words of Mr. Ollivander from Harry Potter, I said "I Wonder..." My dog had then moved from the floor to the couch in my office. I ran my magnet over my dogs fur and guess what? A small black pin shot out of her coat and onto my magnet. Well the story is happy from here. I installed the safety, moved my FCU to a mischief machine commander series grip module and took my gun to the range. If you're reading this and are great at taking things apart and rebuilding them like I am, DO NOT RUSH THE PROCESS (it's always easier to rebuild something if you have all the parts). Take your time, take deep breaths, and don't make as many mistakes as I did.
@@coachjt7103 what an epic tale. I laughed, I cried, I was there on the carpet looking with you looking for the spring. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to check one of the new ones in the office and see if there have been any changes to the FCU or any of the other parts. Truly appreciate sharing your experience with me.
@@A2Firearms Follow up comment. Im 99% sure that by removing the mag disconnect that it also removed the squish/sponge when pulling the trigger. Its has a much crisper break now
Great info! I did exactly like you showed and...almost nailed it! My slide release lever somehow came off during the surgery. After a moment of panic, I found that the little spring that was then visible needed to be on top of the lever to retain it. With a little bit of maneuvering, I got it back onto the lever and we're good to go.
If I want to remove the manual safety as well as remove the mag disconnect . Could I just follow the steps in the video and just not attach the safety back in? I know it’s probably common sense but just want to make sure. Thanks for the video!
I haven't attempted this, so please take this with a grain of salt. My inclination would be to do so (skip installation of the manual safety) and go through the reassembly process, then dry-fire the gun to make sure it cycles correctly. If so then you can try the same with live fire in a safe area.
7:50 will this work on x macro? I was trying to tilt the thing up but it doesnt let me, even tried using needle nose plyers but it would let me go even a quarter the way you got it, any tips?
Yes, should work on any P365 model. The fire control units are exactly the same. It may be that you'd have to apply a bit more elbow grease to get it to loosen up the first time, but if you're worried about damaging it, you can always show it to a gunsmith and they should be able to help you in just about 1.5 seconds if they're the helpful kind.
@@A2Firearms it can turn easy but to get it verticle is pretty difficult on mine😅 but like you said may need to just get it loose thank you for taking time to respond, helps a bunch!
@@franciscomagallon3364 so that would mean it's not out far enough. You'll need to first pull it out a bit, then it'll turn vertical. If it's not turning fully vertical, then just pull out a tad bit more and try again. But also be careful not to pull out too far, cuz then it's a pain to put back in (insert Michael Scott catch phrase here).
In theory this is a VERY easy process to remove the mag disconnect. However in my case it was a CLASSIC case of a 10 minute operation turning into a 60 minute ordeal....My theory is that my FCU is slightly different in my California xmacro than your California p365.
At 6:37 in the video, I believe this is a takedown safety lever, not the trigger bar (according to diagrams I have seen). Any way when you rotate what I believe is the safety lever pin, I had to pull mine out much further than you did which caused my Safety Lever to fall out (which of course I did not realize until I completed the entire process and then saw this random spare part on my work bench). I believe I let out an audible "well shit".
I then had to pull out the safety lever pin and try to thread that pin through the hole of the safety lever. This took quite a long time. Once I was finally able to do this, I felt a huge sigh of relief. However I then noticed that I could not turn the takedown lever. The takedown safety lever was jammed because my safety lever pin was upside down. So of course I had to gently pull out the safety lever pin, rotate it, and push it back in....well guess what happened, the safety lever fell out again. I then spent what felt like an eternity trying to get the safety lever back into the FCU and thread the safety lever pin through the lever. Well I finally got it back in.
I thought I was in the home stretch. The take down lever was installed properly, take down safety lever was installed properly, safety lever pin was installed properly. All there was to do was reinstall the FCU safety.
Well at 13:25 when he says "thank God I didnt lose that"....Well wouldn't you know it, guess what happened to me? When I was pushing the pin in and rotating the safety to get the pin seeded in the notch, I lost focus and moved my punch tool. The pin then SHOT across my office. My office has carpet. I LITERALLY had to find the needle in the haystack. At this point I was frustrated, covered in sweat, and pretty pissed off at myself.
But I know based on my past if I didnt give up and searched my entire office that I would find it. I looked around my office for about 20 minutes. I used a magnet and hovered it over the carpet in hopes the strong magnetic forces would pick up the pin. But nothing happened. I then had a memory that my dog was laying down in the direction in which the pin had shot out. So in the words of Mr. Ollivander from Harry Potter, I said "I Wonder..." My dog had then moved from the floor to the couch in my office. I ran my magnet over my dogs fur and guess what? A small black pin shot out of her coat and onto my magnet.
Well the story is happy from here. I installed the safety, moved my FCU to a mischief machine commander series grip module and took my gun to the range.
If you're reading this and are great at taking things apart and rebuilding them like I am, DO NOT RUSH THE PROCESS (it's always easier to rebuild something if you have all the parts). Take your time, take deep breaths, and don't make as many mistakes as I did.
@@coachjt7103 what an epic tale. I laughed, I cried, I was there on the carpet looking with you looking for the spring. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to check one of the new ones in the office and see if there have been any changes to the FCU or any of the other parts. Truly appreciate sharing your experience with me.
@@A2Firearms Follow up comment. Im 99% sure that by removing the mag disconnect that it also removed the squish/sponge when pulling the trigger. Its has a much crisper break now
I laughed at this so hard. i was crying. man thanks for sharing i just felt like I went through this with you.
watched this before switching my p365ca curve to flat trigger. it went well, and it's a nice upgrade
Great info! I did exactly like you showed and...almost nailed it! My slide release lever somehow came off during the surgery. After a moment of panic, I found that the little spring that was then visible needed to be on top of the lever to retain it. With a little bit of maneuvering, I got it back onto the lever and we're good to go.
Gotta love the 4 minutes of panic as you reassess and realize things aren't as bad as you initially thought 😅
Thanks. Excellent demo.
Glad you liked it!
Great help. Thanks bro
If I want to remove the manual safety as well as remove the mag disconnect . Could I just follow the steps in the video and just not attach the safety back in? I know it’s probably common sense but just want to make sure. Thanks for the video!
I haven't attempted this, so please take this with a grain of salt. My inclination would be to do so (skip installation of the manual safety) and go through the reassembly process, then dry-fire the gun to make sure it cycles correctly. If so then you can try the same with live fire in a safe area.
is it legal to remove the disconnect in ca?
Great question. It's not legal for a new handgun being sold. But it's legal for an owner to remove their own disconnect once they purchase.
7:50 will this work on x macro? I was trying to tilt the thing up but it doesnt let me, even tried using needle nose plyers but it would let me go even a quarter the way you got it, any tips?
Yes, should work on any P365 model. The fire control units are exactly the same. It may be that you'd have to apply a bit more elbow grease to get it to loosen up the first time, but if you're worried about damaging it, you can always show it to a gunsmith and they should be able to help you in just about 1.5 seconds if they're the helpful kind.
@@A2Firearms thank you very much!
@@A2Firearms it can turn easy but to get it verticle is pretty difficult on mine😅 but like you said may need to just get it loose thank you for taking time to respond, helps a bunch!
@@franciscomagallon3364 so that would mean it's not out far enough. You'll need to first pull it out a bit, then it'll turn vertical. If it's not turning fully vertical, then just pull out a tad bit more and try again. But also be careful not to pull out too far, cuz then it's a pain to put back in (insert Michael Scott catch phrase here).
@@A2Firearmsholy fuck im dumb thank you so much man!
Does removal allow the install of aftermarket triggers?
Yes it does. Without the magazine disconnect this is just like any other FCU.
On a Striker fired gun I like to discharge the weapon while empty and this stops you from doing that. Don't like.
You can discharge the weapon with an empty magazine inserted. Needless to say, please make sure it is pointed in a safe direction when doing so.