Zev OZ9 vs. Sig P320 X5 Legion for Production Optics

A Sig P320 X5 Legion is now in my collection.

Initial impressions are: 1) trigger is as good as the Zev. 2) The frame is amazing. I’ve never felt anything like it. It’s polymer with the weight of steel. 3) excellent ergonomics 4) out of the box goodness 5) excellent sights. 6) can’t wait to shoot it. First time I’ve been this excited to shoot a pistol in quite a while.

Am I impressed? Absolutely. Got the pistol on a Black Friday deal, so I’m very happy with the overall value.

Additional notes (warning): I bought a Trijicon SRO to mount on the slide. These DO NOT FIT! Be careful with the internet data sources you use. The SRO is being returned and a Sig Romeo 1 Pro will take its place. (Too bad considering the SRO looked amazing.)
 
1riot1ranger said:
A Sig P320 X5 Legion is now in my collection.

Initial impressions are: 1) trigger is as good as the Zev. 2) The frame is amazing. I’ve never felt anything like it. It’s polymer with the weight of steel. 3) excellent ergonomics 4) out of the box goodness 5) excellent sights. 6) can’t wait to shoot it. First time I’ve been this excited to shoot a pistol in quite a while.

Am I impressed? Absolutely. Got the pistol on a Black Friday deal, so I’m very happy with the overall value.

Additional notes (warning): I bought a Trijicon SRO to mount on the slide. These DO NOT FIT! Be careful with the internet data sources you use. The SRO is being returned and a Sig Romeo 1 Pro will take its place. (Too bad considering the SRO looked amazing.)
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You made a great choice.
 
carsmovies said:
The only thing that I didn't like about the legend is the mag release is far to reach and needs an extension. If you have shorter thumbs like me you'll have a hard time. Sig really needs to come out with a extended mag release that also extends back as well as out.
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go check springer precision they have extended and with a paddle mag release they ship to canada
 
As mentioned above by jimbo, apparently the X5 Legion leaks gas through the loaded chamber indicator and fouls the optic super fast. There's a MD Charlton thread on the X5 legion that guys who have already bought the pistol talk about this extensively. Apparently sig will send a new barrel without the loaded chamber indicator cut out that corrects the issue however.
 
jimbo14 said:
Curious how quickly you find the Legion fouls up the optic from the gases blowing on it.
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I mounted a vortec venom using a springer precision plate on my X5 legion.The plate mounts the optic more to rear of the slide,so its well clear of the ejection port.My X5 has the LCI,but after 500 rounds,the glass on the optic is still nice and clear.I wouldnt like having to change the barrel as Im quite happy with the accuracy of the gun.
 
Just when I have about decided to pass on the Sig I read Rob's excellent assessment. Damn Rob you just cost me a grand and change! I can take the magwell off the gun for IDPA SSP (It will make weight without the Magwell), and can use it for Steel and the club's IPSC matches. I knew the gun was good but not as good as Rob points out. The gun is also almost a grand cheaper than the all steel Pro model Walther puts out as well.

Take Care

Bob
 
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The PPQ SF is a laser.

The PRO has a $80 magwell. Good thing is you can take it off for different rules. Problem is you need mag bases if you use the flared magwell.

I just would like to have seen a greater trigger guard undercut.
 
transumer said:
The PPQ SF is a laser.

The PRO has a $80 magwell. Good thing is you can take it off for different rules. Problem is you need mag bases if you use the flared magwell.

I just would like to have seen a greater trigger guard undercut.
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You will find the entire PPQ line shoots like a laser. I know there is one fellow here who uses his in PPC. I thought my CZ 85 Combat off a bench was as good as it got but then I benched my PPQ M2 Match. At 15 yards,my eye maximum, off a bench a hole just gets larger, and not by much. My 320 XFive is almost as good but the trigger is not as nice as the PPQ. The Legion will be in my safe by spring. I am sure it will shoot with the PPQ....at least free style :>).

Take Care

Bob
 
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