Sig X5 Allround for Competition Shooting

[WatchManUSA]

I am considering competition shooting and I’m looking at he X5 Allround. I believe that this gun is only legal for IPSC in the Production and Limited divisions. I believe it is too heavy and too thick to fit in the IDPA competition box.

I’m wondering what competitors think of the X5 Allround for IPSC in the Production division competitions – Pros and Cons.

I would also like to know if any X5 owners compete in the Limited division and how the pistol performs.

Thanks in advance…

[jimbob_texas]

Production, sure.  Limited, probably not.  You don't want to shoot minor (9mm) in Limited (huge disadvantage), so the 12 rounds in the .40 model will put you at yet another disadvantage against those of us with 22 rounds in the mag.  Even if you could get a mag extension (don't know - do they make 'em?), I doubt you'd have similar capacity.

You're right about IDPA.

From an ergonomics perspective, I've never been a big Sig fan.  Lots of metal above your hands, odd controls.  Honestly, you don't see a large number of Sigs in USPSA, but I don't attribute that to any one single factor.  If the gun feels good to you, and you're confident handling it, it'll make a fine Production gun. 

And if you're going to do that, then get the .40, load to minor, and shoot production with bigger holes.

jr

[WatchManUSA]

Thanks for the input!  The X5 I was looking at is a .40 S&W but I have heard that there is a barrel kit that is available for the X5 .40 that converts it to 9mm.  The barrel outside diameter is the same as a .40 but the barrel is drilled for 9mm.  Then you can use high capacity 9mm X5 magazines.  I’m not sure if that is legal for competition or not.

[jimbob_texas]

You only use 10 rounds per mag for Production.  Limited allows you to cram as many bullets as you like into a 140mm magazine. 

Again, you don't typically shoot Limited using Minor Power Factor ammo (that's 9mm).  You get fewer points for non-A-zone hits in Minor than you do for Major.  It's a distinct disadvantage.

My opinion (YMMV): this gun would be fine for Production only.  That's pretty limiting (no pun intended), if you decide to try another division later - you'd have to buy another gun (not that there's anything wrong with that!).  I'll try to find the USPSA equipment survey that we do at each Nationals.  It has the breakdown of the popular firearms for each division.  That should give you an idea of what might be a better idea for a gun that could shoot both Limited and Production (Glock 35 comes to mind, btw).

Of course, if you just like the Sig and want to buy it, I wouldn't dare talk anyone out of that! 

jr

[WatchManUSA]

Thanks, I would be interested to read the survey.  The reason I like the X5 is that I have shot about a 100 rounds through one and it made me shoot better than I normally shoot. 

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[jimbob_texas]

With respect, 2 boxes of ammo isn't exactly a lot to get the feel of a gun.  That's similar to driving a car for 5 miles before writing a review on it.     Also, a gun doesn't make you shoot better.  Money spent on lessons, not firearms is the way to get better.

You'll shoot twice that much (or at least 120 rounds) in a single USPSA match.  You might consider whether or not that's enough data for you to make a purchasing decision.

Good luck!
jr

[ellis4538]

The Sig is a fine weapon, but you can buy a "plastic" _________ (fill in the blank) and compete in IDPA and USPSA - but we have already been thru that!.

Richard