Throwing my hat in the ring with Sig

[alfsauve]

Now that I've tried "other" (see WOW thread) guns I'm done with my G-17.   I never particularly liked it anyway, but I'm done.  I only had it to compete in GSSF matches anyway.   I may continue to do that, but only as a side thing when convenient.  Probably won't go back to TMP for the Nationals again.  I've score 498/500 indoor league and <71 in outdoor match so that's pretty close to my goals (one shot away in each case).

After much debate I decided to go with the Sig X5 Legion.   I already have a P320 (3.9" barrel) that I have grips and magazines for.  It qualifies for CCP in IDPA.  I could use it for SSP in IDPA or Production in USPSA, but I'm at that level where I could benefit from a really good gun.  So I've put my name on the waiting list at the LGS.

Over the last 15 years, in competition, I've shot P99, XDs, M&P, G17 & 34 and the P320.  If you're looking for the "one" gun to carry and compete they all do good, but now I want a "competition" gun.

[tombogan03884]

I'm a big fan of Czechnology   
I have a Sig Romeo and it seems pretty good.
Their pistol optics should be good.
Now for a question.
Does any one make an optic that fits the rear sight dovetail ?
Seems like otherwise the only way to mount one is  custom shop.
Even replacing the slide is only an option wit a few brands.

[les snyder]

Tom... there is no real standardization of the footprint (mounting screws and locating studs) .... the Trijicon RMR and Holosun vs. Vortex, Burrus vs whom ever...  even the dot scopes intended for a pistol typically have a mount for a 1913 rail... to get a very low mount, as you commented, the slide is milled, or the changable MOS plate comes standard on the pistol.... another option is the dovetail slide mount... I used one of the DPP Titanium 7075-T6 mounts to put a Venom on an Advantage Arms .22lr conversion for my G17


https://www.amazon.com/DPP-Titanium-Mounting-Fastfire-anodizing/dp/B07SPT21CC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dpp+titanium+scope+mount&link_code=qs&qid=1602030320&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-3&tag=mozilla-20

[PegLeg45]

Speaking of Sig...........My b-i-l showed me his new Sig P365 a few weeks ago and I really liked it. It was one of the best feeling'fitting gun I've held in a while.

Now that I'm in the 9mm game for the first time in my life (bought the wife a Ruger), the P365 will probably be my next pistola purchase once there is one to be found...... then I can finally ditch both my one Glock as well as .40 S&W at the same time.

[alfsauve]

... there is no real standardization of the footprint (mounting screws and locating studs) .... the Trijicon RMR and Holosun vs. Vortex, Burrus vs whom ever... 

The M&P CORE (which I'm trading in for the X5) came with 4 different mounting plates.  None of them fit the Romeo.  I bought the extra plate and hope the next owner of the M&P will appreciate it.

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[Rastus]

<snip>After much debate I decided to go with the Sig X5 Legion. <snip>

I have the older Sig X5.  From what I could discern Sig added some weight by putting tungsten in the grip.  Sig also claims the X5 Legion has high quality parts in it...I don't know what that means.

Alf, do you have a handle on what the differences are and why you picked it over the Shawdow?  Les...you and Billt generally have some undated knowledge to share too. 

[alfsauve]

The CZ Shadow is a DA/SA (without a decocker) and is a spectacular gun.   If I was concentrating on USPSA/SCSA  Open division, then yes, that would be the one. 

But:

I already have a P320, magazines and accessories
The CZ is $300+
The X5 can be used in IDPA SSP & USPSA/SCSA Production (CO too I think).

If I ever dreamed of being more than maybe an "A" class shooter in USPSA, then sure.

You know what?  It's not like making a lifetime commitment to the mob.  I can always add the Shadow later.    It's only money.

[tombogan03884]

Never pass on a Cz.   

[Rastus]

Only money?  You and my wife must be related....

[billt]

I'm currently running 3 Sig's. All 9 MM. A P-226 SCT, (Super Capacity Tactical, that ships with 4, 20 round magazines). And a P-226 & P-229 Stainless Elite. Both of those have Stainless frames, as well as Stainless slides. (The newer Stainless Elites have gone to Aluminum frames). While there is nothing "wrong" with that, I don't think they should be charging what the all Stainless Elite's used to cost. Aluminum machines far easier, faster, and cheaper. They're not the same gun, yet continue to have the same price. It's a bit of, "bait & switch".