Shot a SIG P226 X-5 Legion Yesterday

[HayesGreener]

My son in law left his new X5 for me to try. I have quite a few SIG pistols including several Legions, but this X5 is on a whole other level. The ergonomics are perfect for me, action smooth, sights are great, trigger is the best..
and pricey. Now I want one.

 

[NMEDGE]

Just keep his and say thanks son!

 

[KillerFord1977]

Buy one and get a free P365

 

[Sld1959]

I have to admit, out of all the strikers the only one I find interesting is the p365xl legion. If I was starting over with a striker that might be it. But strikers to me are like ever lasting gob stoppers, only need one and I have the p365xl Now hammer fired like the p226 that's a different story.

 

[KillerFord1977]

My son in law left his new X5 for me to try. I have quite a few SIG pistols including several Legions, but this X5 is on a whole other level. The ergonomics are perfect for me, action smooth, sights are great, trigger is the best..
and pricey. Now I want one.

Buy one
Simon and I can attest to how great these pistols are. Plus you get a free P365 thru Oct.
it’s better than my Max 320, and thats saying something

 

[HayesGreener]

Just keep his and say thanks son!

"Pistol? What pistol? I don't remember you leaving a pistol here...."

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Buy one and get a free P365View attachment 65920View attachment 65921

Can't sell them , so trying to give them away..... Don't shoot yourself in the foot with that drop safe gun..... if I could get a 10 or 45 in the x5 I'd be all over it like white on rice or flies on a glock

 

[ddeuce22]

Can't sell them , so trying to give them away..... Don't shoot yourself in the foot with that drop safe gun..... if I could get a 10 or 45 in the x5 I'd be all over it like white on rice or flies on a glock

That's what the X-Ten is for lol.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

That's what the X-Ten is for lol.

that's 1, but there no x45

 

[SimonRL]

The X5 is a ridiculously good gun. Where it has no recoil because it’s so heavy, combined with a 2.5lb trigger and a 5in barrel, it is like shooting with a cheat code. It’s the first pistol I’ve owned where I can literally just pick one of my 4in targets away shot by shot. It is millimeter accurate. Spendy? Sure, but you more than get what you pay for.

 

[trader]

so it's a really heavy 9mm. Hmm - first I've heard of the promo, might take a look at a local shop if they have one.

 

[HayesGreener]

When I attended instructor and armorer courses at the SIG Academy in Epping years ago, I had the opportunity to shoot the German made X5. It lived up to its reputation, but this American made X5 is every bit on par.

 

[HayesGreener]

so it's a really heavy 9mm. Hmm - first I've heard of the promo, might take a look at a local shop if they have one.

42 oz

 

[SimonRL]

42 oz

The X5 STAS is 46. The Legion is 42. The STAS has a steel frame and 5in barrel. The Legion has aluminum frame and 4.4 in barrel, comp and very nice Legion grips. You can definitely feel the difference between the two in the weight and the way they shoot.

 

[HayesGreener]

The X5 STAS is 46. The Legion is 42. The STAS has a steel frame and 5in barrel. The Legion has aluminum frame and 4.4 in barrel, comp and very nice Legion grips. You can definitely feel the difference between the two in the weight and the way they shoot.

Is your STAS a German gun?

 

[SimonRL]

Is your STAS a German gun?

No, it’s US made. It done by Sig Custom Works. Comes with a very nice bougie case with combo locks and a Custom Works coin and 3 20 rd mags. BTW, STAS stands for Stainless Adjustable Sight. There is also a 226 X5 Classic that comes with wood grips.

 

[GySgtSlaughter]

No, it’s US made. It done by Sig Custom Works. Comes with a very nice bougie case with combo locks and a Custom Works coin and 3 20 rd mags. BTW, STAS stands for Stainless Adjustable Sight. There is also a 226 X5 Classic that comes with wood grips.

STAS does NOT stand for anything sight-related. It stands for Sport/Tactical/Action Shooting.

 

[SimonRL]

STAS does NOT stand for anything sight-related. It stands for Sport/Tactical/Action Shooting.

Welcome to the forum. You’ve made a great impression talking out of your backside on your first post. Well done.

 

[ddeuce22]

I held a P226 X5 Reserve and I wish I didn't. I'd expect a "gotcha" post in the next week or two if not sooner.

 

[BET7]

I held a P226 X5 Reserve and I wish I didn't. I'd expect a "gotcha" post in the next week or two if not sooner.

I don't think you'd be disappointed DD. I have the P226 X5 in Legion; Classic; and the DLC coated Reserve models and I love it. It's the main reason I just recently picked up their Custom Works P320 Reserve