FYI, "PST" is not a valid time zone in April because we are currently in Daylight Saving Time in (most of) the US, not Standard Time. It should be "PDT". Or just make it easy on yourself answer and use "PT" and then you don't have to remember this each time.
@@kentbriggsI'm in my 50s and just in the last month noticed the time change from MA to Houston TX was listed as CDT and was confused that it wasn't CST. Honestly never knew the difference between ST and DT was a thing 🫣
I hear you brother 👍🏻 The only thing I like about our stupid state mag ban is the fact that it stops me from impulse buying as I don’t want to spend that much and either not get mags or only get 10 rounders.
@@ronmartblogme 2 I’m in Connecticut and we only get 10 rounds so it doesn’t push me to get a 1911 or a 2011 style gun just cause I can only carry 10 rounds sucks for us man
This review made me feel better about my purchase. I purchased this weapon back in February. I was drawn to the look. I’m a $500 pistol kind of guy but once I held this Sig,sold. I love the look and feel. The trigger and the balance of this pistol is fantastic and has me shooting better. You and Mrs Outlaw keep up good work🇺🇸
Went to buy a P226 Legion X5 while visiting Sig's store in NH. Sig upped the game on the P226 X5 to the new P226 X5 Reserve. I wrapped my hands around it and all I heard in my head was;' Buy Me" I did
I have a birthday coming up and the Missus-bless her heart-cleared me for a Staccato XC. But frankly, I’ve been looking at those, and even some Atlas guns, and I can’t convince myself I deserve to spend that kind of money. And then you come right off the top rope with this video, so bless your heart! I will be looking seriously at this P226 X5 Legion, and hopefully sleep better at night. Thanks Chris!!!
Certainly you deserve it, you seem thoughtful, nice.. but idk maybe that's not enough anymore. ;D can you add some color commentary to your self-assessment, as unworthy of nice things? what does 'deserve' really mean here? imo self deprecation is a fad. next summer it will be beanie babies, again. glad I still have all of mine.
@@RockinRack The Staccato XC-and haven’t lost a moment’s sleep since. It’s a beautiful thing, and it makes me want to become as good a shooter as it is capable of performing for. Which is pretty good-fast, flat, accurate and fun. The Sig still holds a huge amount of appeal to me though. And we always need just one more, am I right?
I would agree. I'll also add, as someone who works at a huge sporting goods chain at the gun counter, this channel is the one that most people I talk to are familiar with, so that's saying something!
I’d love to see more shooting angles from a left-side point of view. Working on grip for recoil control and seeing the pro’s grip from that side would help! Usually when I feel like I am getting a solid grip I’m riding the slide release and then don’t get lock-back, so it seems wrong.
@@marklower007bro...the 365 will TRAIN YOUR ASS to not hold down on that slide stop. I remember thinking "I'm pretty sure I'm not touching the slide stop/release. Must be the gun". Nope it was me all along lol
I looked at the P226 X5 Legion but ultimately wound up going with the plain old P226 Legion (no safety, but SA/DA). Trigger is incredibly smooth and the thing shoots where I point. This thing is fantastic.
Man I want. I've ran my 226/MK25 navy for years. Easily 12k rounds running strong. It has literally never failed me. I've been looking at 2011 style guns. Staccato or platypus but, maaaaaaan this speaks right to my soul
Yes please do a comparison with a 2011. I'm on the fence between the two, and I always love to hear what you have to say. I'm looking at a Staccato P or this 226. Guys at the shop are pushing me towards the staccato, but I have fallen in love with the sigs trigger. Hope to see this and thanks for doing what you do!
I carried my P-226 on duty for years, bought in the 80’s. On mine the Germans misspelled the at the time distributor Lyson corner Virginia, instead of Tyson Corner Virginia, made in West Getmany
She is, but you cant judge that on this video. Shooting that gun is basically like using a cheat code. I'm not as good of a shot as her and I rented an old P226 Legion at the range the other week and never shot so flat and accurate in my life. Can't imagine how flat and accurate a 5" barrel version with a comp is.
When I first starting selling guns I felt the same way about Sig, after shooting guns like this my views have officially changed. I will say this I got a chance to shoot this gun about 6 or 7 months ago and the trigger reset on that pistol is so satisfying, follow up shots were very smooth. The pistol is almost a cheat code it reminds me of my moms CZ shadow, you pick those pistols up everything else almost feels obsolete 😂
@rockie071 Really? I've not shot the sig. I have picked it up in a shop. And I have shot the staccato P. I prefer the grip on the sig. Can you give me your opinions on the comparison?
@@fergusreeverealestate.7409 The Sig is ported and just feels much "softer" to shoot. The trigger is much better, and it fits my hand better. I like the thunb rest, and its super accurate ( the Staccato is also of course). One thing thats interesting is that the slide has a little play in it, unlike the Staccato which has super tight tolerances. It doesn't affect the accuray however. Everyong that has shot that gun loves it. I have a couple more guns on the way, and when I get them the Staccato is heading to Vulcan for a port job, new grips and a trigger. At that point, the P will be a real nice setup ( I've shot a couple of Vulcanized Staccatos)
@@rockie071 I just checked. It's wasn't the staccato P I shot. It was a ported version. Maybe an XC? I need to confirm. But I know 100% that it was ported like this sig is.
I have had my 226 legion for over a decade. It’s the only pistol that will never be traded but now I’m very interested in this pistol. Love the work you and Mrs outlaw bring to us
I absolutely love my 226 Extreme. I've upgraded it with an Armory Craft flat/adjustable trigger, and it's ridiculously fast. I already had the short reset installed from the factory. When I tested mine... I also have a 2-2.5lbs trigger and mine is SA/DA. I added a threaded barrel and a comp to it. So unfortunately... it got rather pricey. I also added a Pro-Cut slide to it to reduce reciprocating mass, but again $$$$. I also had to respring my slide, but fortunately... I can shoot anything in it now with zero failures. All in all... I have roughly $2100 into it. So to get a lot of what I have for a tiny bit more from the factory, isn't highway robbery. Nice job, Sig! Zero compromise.
Last month I was trying to choose between this or a Dan Wesson DWX. I ended up going with a Shadow 2 so I could spend the difference tinkering with it. Glad to see you shooting again!
Thanks for the video and great shooting. Owned the p220 x5 legion (did not shoot as well as my shadow 2, parted ways). The p220 rxp x compact (never could shoot well, parted ways). The 1911 stx, 6# trigger, parted ways. The p226 legion, still have it, shoot it well, feels great in the hand.
This is such a nice pistol. Great trigger and wonderfully accurate. Soft and quick shooting. There is something to be said to a larger, heavier pistol. The price is premium, but it delivers! There's also something good to be said of SIG's customer service unlike other companies I've dealt with.
Excellent! Would love to see you on the clock with it! I ADORE my P226 Legion! I prefer the DA/SA over SAO, so I won't be picking one up, but it sure does look nice!
Love your videos - exceptionally informative and done very well. I agree with you that it would be great to see a comparison video of P226-XFive Legion v Staccato XC v a CZ. I also hope you will do a review of the newly-released P226-XFive Reserve that appears to be nearly the same as the P226-XFive Legion but has the steel frame in place of alloy and therefore is 6 ounces heavier than the XFive Legion (48 oz v. 42 oz).
Just grabbed mine today and initial thought: fkn amazing I don't enjoy shooting my staccato c2 and actually shoot my m&p 2.0 5in with apex much better. Cz shadow 2 with lok grips has been my favorite. And this sig just blew it away for me! Got it with the romeo x pro red dot and it's the only pistol I have that I have absolutely no problem tracking my dot it just does a little jump and never leaves the window. Based on that statement alone you should be able to tell I'm no professional... lol but this sig is a cheat code. First time I feel like I actually bought a bit of skill haha Excited to get my x300 and holster tomorrow and see how a bit of weight up front changes things
I bought a P220 a few years ago and it’s the best handgun I’ve ever shot. I haven’t been a fan of other SIGs, but they did a damn good job with the 220/226s
Bought a P226 Lesion like 5 months before the X5 legion came out. I don't regret my purchase, just that i can't afford the X5 legion. Such a gorgeous variant of an already perfect firearm.
You can tell your lady has been shooting a lot.. she’s doing good… that’s a awesome looking Sig.. I have the mk 25 and the m11a1 but 2300 is a little bit steep for me… thanks buddy…
Love my Sig 226 and 229s. One clear feature I love on the Sig vs M1911 (and most 2011's) is that they do NOT have a friggin grip safety! That alone makes the SA only X5 one I have to look into as being my next race pistola
When you factor in price, this 226 is hard to beat. If you have unlimited funds, then a Nighthawk is and will always be a Nighthawk. As for the 2011 I have a Staccato C2 Limited and this Sig. The sig is heavier and shoots softer. It is a toss up to me
@lazybear236 Many would agree with you, and many wouldn't. That's a total preference thing. I like the shadow 2, but it is heavy and slower than a 2011. Still shoots great
@@lazybear236 100% Agree. I came close to getting one of these, but for the same price I got a Shadow 2 OR, Cajunized, a Trijicon RMR HD, and a dope cerakote.
I have this pistol and love it. I did change out the sights though. I bought the standard x5 black rear sight and bought a Dawson 240x.125 fiber optic front and it has allowed me to be much faster and more accurate. The standard x5 legion front sight is too wide for any precision.
I've had my Legion X5 for almost a year. It's a fine pistol. I use it as a duty pistol. I shoot a lot. Every weekend probably a thousand a month. The fibre optic in the front sight came out. This is why daily weapon checks are so important. As I use it as duty pistol I am waiting for suppressor-height sights from Dawson. However, I had to change the plate as the rear sight is fixed, and sight is attached to the optic plate. I'm waiting for the new sights to arrive. The plate cost me $100. Sights another $100. I would have gone with the DH3. Once I get the set up right. I will assess.
Technically not a baby brother of the P226. The P229 was designed around the .40 S&W and the P226 was designed around the 9mm. The guns appear identical and their mechanics certainly are but they’re two different designs.
While not a Legion. My cousin brought over his Sig P226 last night. He loves it and his p229. I will say it's definitely the 2nd biggest grip for a gun i've held outside of the Beretta M9. Though it's been a number of years since I held that M9. But the gun itself was so dang nice. The trigger especially in single action felt buttery. Can't wait to go with him soon to shoot it. I'm definitely looking more into DA/SA hammer fire guns now for my first vs striker fire. Though I still haven't 100% decided which way I want to go yet.
I could not believe how light the trigger on mine was. The gun is expensive, but man what a fantastic shooter! Thanks for the video, you guys! Also, Mrs. Outlaw is getting so good at shooting. Her implication that you and the P226 should move in together made me LOL! 😂😂
I had some out of battery discharges w my 229. Sig told me it was my ammo and didn’t wanna fix anything other than the extractor so I switched to sa prodigy for my Uspsa gun
@@RikkiTikkiTavi290worn disconnect. Plus the guys I shoot with are retired and shoot ALOT they say it’s not to uncommon to see a few per season from sigs but that’s considered antidotal evidence but mine started doing it at around 10 k of rounds. Sig did not listen to me. I have kept my legion for now. My 229 select I traded
@@RikkiTikkiTavi290follow up: So my prodigy had to be sent back to sa they fixed it and in the mean time I bought a life optic for my 229 legion. Have put about 1 k thru it and it runs much better than my old select so I’m back in the carry optics game. If it runs I like it
I’ve been waiting for this review and missed it 😂. I got one of these about two months ago, and can’t put it down. Shot it this morning, and watching this is making me want to go back to the range.
I'm sure it would be no match for the p226, but I recently bought a PX9 Gen3 that uses the same mags. I absolutely love it. It has a really nice 3.5-4lb trigger. For less than $300, this thing is really impressive.
Great review. I definitely prefer these to 2011s. Just as shootable and much less finicky with ammo and mags. Given the feature set, they are an incredibly value.
I loved my Sig Sauer P226. At 21 feet, you could put a smiley face on a silhouette target as fast as you could pull the trigger. ') Picked mine up in the late eighties. Unfortunately, in 2,000 it melted in a barn fire. Along with my browning bar 270 rem mag. and my browning bar 7mm rem mag. With matching Leupold Scopes. 44mm objective lenses. Both of them were absolute tac drivers. It was a sad day for sure. Insurance covered some but not enough to replace any of them. Too many other things to replace first. The new sig looks amazing. Thank you both for the review. Right on target 🎯 ✌️🤟🖖
Chris your still my go to guntuber I'm from Cleveland Ohio and every handgun I've purchased was based off of your recommendation especially the CZ P07 which they've discontinued I wish I had a friend like you and my wife was a shooter like yours 😅 thank you for providing awesome content to educate the ignorant Salute bro. 👍 #2AFamily
On top of the comp and the dual-stage buffered recoil spring, the grip plates are tungsten infused polymer similar to the 320 TXG grip modules. So there's more weight distributed into your hand below the bore axis. A little surprised you didn't mention the 4-way adjustable trigger. Would love to hear your preferred tuning setup for it is if you've had the chance to tweak the pre-travel and overtravel. Because if you think that take-up and reset are crazy out of the box..
First time I ever spent $50 on a mug. Never spent $1200 on a pistol before either until I just bought the p365 axg legion. Hopefully I get the golden ticket. My birthday is at the end of this month.......Oh man!!!!!!
Definitely push it and see how fast it really is as compared to the CZ shadow 2 and a comparable sized 2011. First gun was a p226 extreme and still shoots like a dream and never had a malfunction.
I have the sig, the cz and the canik steel frame, the cz s2 full size base model will require about $700 worth of upgrades (milling and parts from trigger job and trigger show and magwell), which will push it to the 2k mark(unless you get the Orange version for $2400 custom with gas pedal out of the box, so for the sig with all the bells and whistles already installed out of the box for 2100 is not bad. For the shooting and the performance, they are very similar and it comes down to which gun fits u better, I like the cz speed but the sig fits my hands better . Don't even try to bring the pos canik (which is basically a stolen Walther PPQ match design) into this comparison. I haven't tried the TTI version. my 2 cents on the subject
Have all but the canik and the 226 x5 legion is hands down the better shooter even over staccato. But that's my personal opinion. The x5 is the only pistol I own that the dot doesn't jump out of the window. It feels slow in a good way. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. And I paid 2400 out the door with the romeo x included. Would have been about 2800 had I got them separately
I help one and hands down liked it better in my hand then the staccato P. I will be getting one when the commander in chief (wife) allows me to. Great review ✊🏾
Solid video! I love Sig (not a fan boy) the P226, P229, and a couple of others are great. I would live to get one of these and to see how it compares to a 2011.
Only thing I’d like to say is the mags have marking and peep holes up to the 18 round mark. But they are 20 round mags. When I got mine I thought they were 18’s as well. Shoved two more in with ease then went on the website and confirmed they are 20’s
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FYI, "PST" is not a valid time zone in April because we are currently in Daylight Saving Time in (most of) the US, not Standard Time. It should be "PDT". Or just make it easy on yourself answer and use "PT" and then you don't have to remember this each time.
@@kentbriggs shut up meg
@@kentbriggsI'm in my 50s and just in the last month noticed the time change from MA to Houston TX was listed as CDT and was confused that it wasn't CST. Honestly never knew the difference between ST and DT was a thing 🫣
As soon as i tell myself "i dont need another pistol", Sig pulls me right back into the game
I hear you brother 👍🏻
The only thing I like about our stupid state mag ban is the fact that it stops me from impulse buying as I don’t want to spend that much and either not get mags or only get 10 rounders.
I just bought a Legion 220 in December too 😭
@@ronmartblogme 2 I’m in Connecticut and we only get 10 rounds so it doesn’t push me to get a 1911 or a 2011 style gun just cause I can only carry 10 rounds sucks for us man
@@petterbladeyou should move.
😂😅
This review made me feel better about my purchase. I purchased this weapon back in February. I was drawn to the look. I’m a $500 pistol kind of guy but once I held this Sig,sold. I love the look and feel. The trigger and the balance of this pistol is fantastic and has me shooting better. You and Mrs Outlaw keep up good work🇺🇸
Definitely would like to see the 226 Legion, 2011, and the CZ go head to head.
It’s actually funny because these are the handguns I’m between. Cz shadow 2, p01 and this beautiful sig. all of them look so amazing
Went to buy a P226 Legion X5 while visiting Sig's store in NH. Sig upped the game on the P226 X5 to the new P226 X5 Reserve. I wrapped my hands around it and all I heard in my head was;' Buy Me" I did
How is it different or better?
I got the x5 custom works stainless steel all steel baby sweet gun most accurate gun I've shot by far.
I have a birthday coming up and the Missus-bless her heart-cleared me for a Staccato XC. But frankly, I’ve been looking at those, and even some Atlas guns, and I can’t convince myself I deserve to spend that kind of money. And then you come right off the top rope with this video, so bless your heart! I will be looking seriously at this P226 X5 Legion, and hopefully sleep better at night. Thanks Chris!!!
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Certainly you deserve it, you seem thoughtful, nice.. but idk maybe that's not enough anymore. ;D can you add some color commentary to your self-assessment, as unworthy of nice things? what does 'deserve' really mean here? imo self deprecation is a fad. next summer it will be beanie babies, again. glad I still have all of mine.
So what did you end up with??
@@RockinRack The Staccato XC-and haven’t lost a moment’s sleep since. It’s a beautiful thing, and it makes me want to become as good a shooter as it is capable of performing for. Which is pretty good-fast, flat, accurate and fun. The Sig still holds a huge amount of appeal to me though. And we always need just one more, am I right?
I was going to go XC also... but I really think this is going to give me the best of both worlds instead. XC or Sandhawk is still in the future.
My favorite gun channel .
Forget that, I'm unsubscribing. This channel is costing me too much money !
@@patriothippie5881 At least he reviews a lot of budget firearms.
BEST god dam Firearm channel on the PLANET ...
wow thank you!
Settle down bro
Agreed
I would agree. I'll also add, as someone who works at a huge sporting goods chain at the gun counter, this channel is the one that most people I talk to are familiar with, so that's saying something!
Without question! No one else is even close
I’d love to see more shooting angles from a left-side point of view. Working on grip for recoil control and seeing the pro’s grip from that side would help!
Usually when I feel like I am getting a solid grip I’m riding the slide release and then don’t get lock-back, so it seems wrong.
5:13 & 6:46
I have that problem. I shoot well though.
Same here. Specislly on my 365xl
@@marklower007bro...the 365 will TRAIN YOUR ASS to not hold down on that slide stop. I remember thinking "I'm pretty sure I'm not touching the slide stop/release. Must be the gun". Nope it was me all along lol
Liking the idea for the next video! CZ vs Sig vs a 2011
I love it when we get to see you and your lady test a gun out. She is awesome. Yall keep on keepin` on!!!
I looked at the P226 X5 Legion but ultimately wound up going with the plain old P226 Legion (no safety, but SA/DA). Trigger is incredibly smooth and the thing shoots where I point. This thing is fantastic.
Yeah I’m with you I really love this improved trigger and configuration, but I’m a sucker for the SA/DA
Great video. Longtime 226 fan here -- love to see more on this one and more speed work, etc. Thanks!
4 years and counting. Thanks to you I was able to get through the Covid years while stocking up on things I needed.
Man I want. I've ran my 226/MK25 navy for years. Easily 12k rounds running strong. It has literally never failed me. I've been looking at 2011 style guns. Staccato or platypus but, maaaaaaan this speaks right to my soul
Thanks!
Awesome review
This 226 shoots even better than the 226 SAO
Perhaps you could compare the two models
Shoot out
Yes please do a comparison with a 2011. I'm on the fence between the two, and I always love to hear what you have to say. I'm looking at a Staccato P or this 226. Guys at the shop are pushing me towards the staccato, but I have fallen in love with the sigs trigger. Hope to see this and thanks for doing what you do!
Honestly you won’t regret either one.
I carried my P-226 on duty for years, bought in the 80’s. On mine the Germans misspelled the at the time distributor Lyson corner Virginia, instead of Tyson Corner Virginia, made in West Getmany
Ja! Tyson
West Getmany lol
West Germany ; sorry
@@TheBandit59 oh I thought you did it on purpose cus of the Germans misspelling Lyson
@@longrangeirons2524 No , just a mistake
Hells yeah,let’s see this vs 2011 and CZ!!!
it's great to see Sig Sauer continuing to innovate and deliver top-notch firearms for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
P226 has been my go-to for almost two decades now. This new X5 legion looks fantastic.
Honest Outlaw,
That is so cool. Watching you and your wife shoot the coolest pistols. 226, Nighthawk, etc.
Nice! I've been wanting a P226 review from somebody. Glad it's you folks.
Would love to see this put against a staccato and/or Platypus. I was saving for a Platypus next year but this got me rethinking that!
Think I’d go with this. In the event you had to sell off some due to an unexpected event, Sig is gonna go fast.
Love my platypus but with that said the weight and comp would prob make the sig a bit flatter shooting
Owning the x5, xc,p and platypus I'll say this 226 shoots nearly as flat as the xc making me questioning rehoming the xc.
Guessing it’s also more comfortable in hand.
How does the x5 compare to the staccato P? @@mittenmans
I just saw this for the first time yesterday and here you are dropping a review. Awesome!
I can't believe how great of a shooter Mrs Outlaw has become. One of the best women's shooters I've seen.
IKR? Impressive recoil management!
Her input is just as important to me on a gun is the grip to her cause I don’t have big hands like Chris. 😊👍
As far as women shooters go, Lucas from T-Rex Arms is pretty good 🤷
Lol naw he's pretty cool imo. I like their Ragnarok holster.
She is, but you cant judge that on this video. Shooting that gun is basically like using a cheat code. I'm not as good of a shot as her and I rented an old P226 Legion at the range the other week and never shot so flat and accurate in my life. Can't imagine how flat and accurate a 5" barrel version with a comp is.
@lavenderpants8695 4.6in barrel with integral comp.... the barrel doesn't go to the end of the slide, it's tucked inside
When I first starting selling guns I felt the same way about Sig, after shooting guns like this my views have officially changed. I will say this I got a chance to shoot this gun about 6 or 7 months ago and the trigger reset on that pistol is so satisfying, follow up shots were very smooth. The pistol is almost a cheat code it reminds me of my moms CZ shadow, you pick those pistols up everything else almost feels obsolete 😂
Staccato P vs. X5 Legion 🎉🎉🎉
The exact 2 guns I own! I enjoy the X5 more btw.
@rockie071
Really? I've not shot the sig. I have picked it up in a shop. And I have shot the staccato P.
I prefer the grip on the sig.
Can you give me your opinions on the comparison?
@@fergusreeverealestate.7409 The Sig is ported and just feels much "softer" to shoot. The trigger is much better, and it fits my hand better. I like the thunb rest, and its super accurate ( the Staccato is also of course). One thing thats interesting is that the slide has a little play in it, unlike the Staccato which has super tight tolerances. It doesn't affect the accuray however. Everyong that has shot that gun loves it. I have a couple more guns on the way, and when I get them the Staccato is heading to Vulcan for a port job, new grips and a trigger. At that point, the P will be a real nice setup ( I've shot a couple of Vulcanized Staccatos)
@@rockie071 I just checked. It's wasn't the staccato P I shot. It was a ported version. Maybe an XC? I need to confirm. But I know 100% that it was ported like this sig is.
Thesis X5 Legion is a compted slide, whereas porting takes place on the barrel.
I ordered mine Friday, 1989.00 with military discount. From this video i think it was money well spent!
Where did you get the military discount?
@@jeffsilva1128 My local gun shop, who is also a Sig
Dealer . Discounts everything except ammo.
Where?
I have had my 226 legion for over a decade. It’s the only pistol that will never be traded but now I’m very interested in this pistol. Love the work you and Mrs outlaw bring to us
I want to see the comparisons!!! Great job Chris!
I absolutely love my 226 Extreme. I've upgraded it with an Armory Craft flat/adjustable trigger, and it's ridiculously fast. I already had the short reset installed from the factory. When I tested mine... I also have a 2-2.5lbs trigger and mine is SA/DA. I added a threaded barrel and a comp to it. So unfortunately... it got rather pricey. I also added a Pro-Cut slide to it to reduce reciprocating mass, but again $$$$. I also had to respring my slide, but fortunately... I can shoot anything in it now with zero failures. All in all... I have roughly $2100 into it. So to get a lot of what I have for a tiny bit more from the factory, isn't highway robbery. Nice job, Sig! Zero compromise.
This is an awesome pistol. What a great trigger. Super accurate... Totally a handsome pistol too.
Last month I was trying to choose between this or a Dan Wesson DWX. I ended up going with a Shadow 2 so I could spend the difference tinkering with it. Glad to see you shooting again!
Thanks for the video and great shooting. Owned the p220 x5 legion (did not shoot as well as my shadow 2, parted ways). The p220 rxp x compact (never could shoot well, parted ways). The 1911 stx, 6# trigger, parted ways. The p226 legion, still have it, shoot it well, feels great in the hand.
those first shots with the new Sig P226 X5 Legion look incredibly precise and powerful!
Gotta say. Love the pupper content at the end. So cute.
This is such a nice pistol. Great trigger and wonderfully accurate. Soft and quick shooting. There is something to be said to a larger, heavier pistol. The price is premium, but it delivers! There's also something good to be said of SIG's customer service unlike other companies I've dealt with.
Owned one as soon as it was released. My most favorite I have owned over the years. Always loved the way the sig feels in my hand.
Excellent! Would love to see you on the clock with it! I ADORE my P226 Legion! I prefer the DA/SA over SAO, so I won't be picking one up, but it sure does look nice!
I think if you do a m18/p320 torture test and drop safe test, but also use a wilson combat grip module as the only mod, many many people will watch!
Love your videos - exceptionally informative and done very well.
I agree with you that it would be great to see a comparison video of P226-XFive Legion v Staccato XC v a CZ.
I also hope you will do a review of the newly-released P226-XFive Reserve that appears to be nearly the same as the P226-XFive Legion but has the steel frame in place of alloy and therefore is 6 ounces heavier than the XFive Legion (48 oz v. 42 oz).
I got the p229 legion SAO and sent it to the sig armorer for a trigger job and its freaking amazing
Who is this sig armorer? I’ll have to send my P229 to them as well.
@@moloono1Sig has a program on its website. You can sign up and send your gun to SIG.
Just grabbed mine today and initial thought: fkn amazing
I don't enjoy shooting my staccato c2 and actually shoot my m&p 2.0 5in with apex much better. Cz shadow 2 with lok grips has been my favorite. And this sig just blew it away for me! Got it with the romeo x pro red dot and it's the only pistol I have that I have absolutely no problem tracking my dot it just does a little jump and never leaves the window. Based on that statement alone you should be able to tell I'm no professional... lol but this sig is a cheat code. First time I feel like I actually bought a bit of skill haha
Excited to get my x300 and holster tomorrow and see how a bit of weight up front changes things
I bought a P220 a few years ago and it’s the best handgun I’ve ever shot. I haven’t been a fan of other SIGs, but they did a damn good job with the 220/226s
Nice thanks you guys. Mrs. O is getting better and better! I'd like to see the gun without the extra weight (x300) on the front end.
Thanks for this review. I was saving for a Staccato as my 1st 2011, but I might go this route instead.
Bought a P226 Lesion like 5 months before the X5 legion came out. I don't regret my purchase, just that i can't afford the X5 legion. Such a gorgeous variant of an already perfect firearm.
Impressive recoil control, Mrs Outlaw. 🙌
You can tell your lady has been shooting a lot.. she’s doing good… that’s a awesome looking Sig.. I have the mk 25 and the m11a1 but 2300 is a little bit steep for me… thanks buddy…
Definitely call Nick and put that thing on the clock. Love your videos brother. Keep doing the good work.
Great 1st shots Chris!
Yeah, do more vids with this gun please
110 out with a 20mph side wind, sniper pistol...... Looks like an amazing weapon. Thanks for the vid.
Love my Sig 226 and 229s. One clear feature I love on the Sig vs M1911 (and most 2011's) is that they do NOT have a friggin grip safety! That alone makes the SA only X5 one I have to look into as being my next race pistola
Just got mine. I think it’s better than a 2011 for a defensive pistol based on reliability alone.
Head to head to head
X5 vs. Shadow 2 vs. 2011 (I know it’s probably gone already, but I think the Nighthawk would be a great comparison)
When you factor in price, this 226 is hard to beat. If you have unlimited funds, then a Nighthawk is and will always be a Nighthawk. As for the 2011 I have a Staccato C2 Limited and this Sig. The sig is heavier and shoots softer. It is a toss up to me
For the money I don't see how you beat a Shadow 2 optics ready when it's often on sale for 1200 or less, for a range or comp gun.
@lazybear236 Many would agree with you, and many wouldn't. That's a total preference thing. I like the shadow 2, but it is heavy and slower than a 2011. Still shoots great
@@lazybear236 100% Agree. I came close to getting one of these, but for the same price I got a Shadow 2 OR, Cajunized, a Trijicon RMR HD, and a dope cerakote.
I have this pistol and love it. I did change out the sights though. I bought the standard x5 black rear sight and bought a Dawson 240x.125 fiber optic front and it has allowed me to be much faster and more accurate. The standard x5 legion front sight is too wide for any precision.
From my understanding, the grip panels are TXG or tungsten infused polymer, not G10. I really want them to make TXG grip panels for the 320 AXG
I've had my Legion X5 for almost a year. It's a fine pistol. I use it as a duty pistol. I shoot a lot. Every weekend probably a thousand a month.
The fibre optic in the front sight came out. This is why daily weapon checks are so important.
As I use it as duty pistol I am waiting for suppressor-height sights from Dawson.
However, I had to change the plate as the rear sight is fixed, and sight is attached to the optic plate.
I'm waiting for the new sights to arrive. The plate cost me $100. Sights another $100. I would have gone with the DH3.
Once I get the set up right. I will assess.
Love the classic Sig line. Great pistols!
Love the 229 elite… baby brother of 226, very accurate and reliable, shoots all types 9,
Technically not a baby brother of the P226. The P229 was designed around the .40 S&W and the P226 was designed around the 9mm. The guns appear identical and their mechanics certainly are but they’re two different designs.
Yes, a comparison! Thank you
Seeing Mrs O. shoot it so well gives me hope. The ejection was amazing ! Like in a plastic red cup...
You know it's an awesome pistol when even Mrs. Outlaw is making those plates ring and making sweet music.
While not a Legion. My cousin brought over his Sig P226 last night. He loves it and his p229. I will say it's definitely the 2nd biggest grip for a gun i've held outside of the Beretta M9. Though it's been a number of years since I held that M9. But the gun itself was so dang nice. The trigger especially in single action felt buttery. Can't wait to go with him soon to shoot it. I'm definitely looking more into DA/SA hammer fire guns now for my first vs striker fire. Though I still haven't 100% decided which way I want to go yet.
The trigger weight is actually adjustable. There is an Allen bolt at the front of the trigger guard. Trigger can be adjusted between 2.5-4.0lbs
I picked this one up a few months ago when it 1st came available. Shoots fantastic!!
This is a supergun, for the price, when compared to the 2011s it is phenomenal. I have this pistol. It has got to be a top-10 production gun.
Geees, the only thing it’s missing from a 2011 standpoint is the 2011 grip angle. Beautiful piece!
Yes! Please compare to your CZ! Also, is there a 229 version of this with a similar trigger? Would like your thoughts on DA/SA over just SA
I got to carry a 226 in the military and I loved it. I might have to get one of these!
Carried, never used.
Got one, as well as the 320 X5 Legion. LOVE them both!!
Love this gun. Mine has a Holosun comp red dot. Crazy accurate
I could not believe how light the trigger on mine was. The gun is expensive, but man what a fantastic shooter! Thanks for the video, you guys! Also, Mrs. Outlaw is getting so good at shooting. Her implication that you and the P226 should move in together made me LOL! 😂😂
I had some out of battery discharges w my 229. Sig told me it was my ammo and didn’t wanna fix anything other than the extractor so I switched to sa prodigy for my Uspsa gun
Never heard about that problem on a p22x. What do you think the problem was, and when did it happen while shooting?
@@RikkiTikkiTavi290worn disconnect. Plus the guys I shoot with are retired and shoot ALOT they say it’s not to uncommon to see a few per season from sigs but that’s considered antidotal evidence but mine started doing it at around 10 k of rounds. Sig did not listen to me. I have kept my legion for now. My 229 select I traded
@@gregshuttleworth4465 Damn thats too bad. Sig should have done something for you. Good information, thank you.
@@RikkiTikkiTavi290follow up:
So my prodigy had to be sent back to sa they fixed it and in the mean time I bought a life optic for my 229 legion. Have put about 1 k thru it and it runs much better than my old select so I’m back in the carry optics game. If it runs I like it
I’ve been waiting for this review and missed it 😂. I got one of these about two months ago, and can’t put it down. Shot it this morning, and watching this is making me want to go back to the range.
I love how Mrs. Outlaw has better recoil control than Colion Noir. Lol
I'm sure it would be no match for the p226, but I recently bought a PX9 Gen3 that uses the same mags. I absolutely love it. It has a really nice 3.5-4lb trigger. For less than $300, this thing is really impressive.
Can’t believe it’s not optic ready but that certainly didn’t curb your enthusiasm.
Yup..after a dan wesson n les baer I'll never pony up that lvl of money again without an optic cut lol
@jeffrdnck7973 It is optic ready; you remove the rear sight plate and mount the red dot thru the bottom of the slide.
That may be the fastest I’ve ever seen anyone shoot any pistol and get consistent hits. Color me impressed.
A good alternative to all high dollar 2011’s . Very nice !!
The 226 is a beast in any configuration! Fantastic gun. Only thing that kept me from getting 1 is that the controls are strictly right hand 😢😢
That's what cz is for!
Great review. I definitely prefer these to 2011s. Just as shootable and much less finicky with ammo and mags. Given the feature set, they are an incredibly value.
I loved my Sig Sauer P226. At 21 feet, you could put a smiley face on a silhouette target as fast as you could pull the trigger. ')
Picked mine up in the late eighties. Unfortunately, in 2,000 it melted in a barn fire. Along with my browning bar 270 rem mag. and my browning bar 7mm rem mag. With matching Leupold Scopes. 44mm objective lenses. Both of them were absolute tac drivers. It was a sad day for sure. Insurance covered some but not enough to replace any of them. Too many other things to replace first.
The new sig looks amazing. Thank you both for the review. Right on target 🎯 ✌️🤟🖖
Chris your still my go to guntuber I'm from Cleveland Ohio and every handgun I've purchased was based off of your recommendation especially the CZ P07 which they've discontinued I wish I had a friend like you and my wife was a shooter like yours 😅 thank you for providing awesome content to educate the ignorant Salute bro. 👍 #2AFamily
P07 is not discontinued. Only certain colors/configurations.
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Just found this channel and am enjoying it, just started getting into firearms. As my wife and I just made our first purchase on a sig. great channel
On top of the comp and the dual-stage buffered recoil spring, the grip plates are tungsten infused polymer similar to the 320 TXG grip modules. So there's more weight distributed into your hand below the bore axis.
A little surprised you didn't mention the 4-way adjustable trigger. Would love to hear your preferred tuning setup for it is if you've had the chance to tweak the pre-travel and overtravel. Because if you think that take-up and reset are crazy out of the box..
Great video and very informative.
First time I ever spent $50 on a mug. Never spent $1200 on a pistol before either until I just bought the p365 axg legion. Hopefully I get the golden ticket. My birthday is at the end of this month.......Oh man!!!!!!
Definitely push it and see how fast it really is as compared to the CZ shadow 2 and a comparable sized 2011. First gun was a p226 extreme and still shoots like a dream and never had a malfunction.
But how does it compare to the best guns you can get for $1000? Like the CZ Shadow 2 and the Beretta M9A4 and the new Canik TTI?
That is a fair question. For 2.5x the price, do you get 2.5x the gun?
@@voodoochildish2576 exactly
I have the sig, the cz and the canik steel frame, the cz s2 full size base model will require about $700 worth of upgrades (milling and parts from trigger job and trigger show and magwell), which will push it to the 2k mark(unless you get the Orange version for $2400 custom with gas pedal out of the box, so for the sig with all the bells and whistles already installed out of the box for 2100 is not bad. For the shooting and the performance, they are very similar and it comes down to which gun fits u better, I like the cz speed but the sig fits my hands better . Don't even try to bring the pos canik (which is basically a stolen Walther PPQ match design) into this comparison. I haven't tried the TTI version.
my 2 cents on the subject
Ok Chris I have a question for you. Sig P226 X5 Legion or another one of your favorites the Staccato?
Have all but the canik and the 226 x5 legion is hands down the better shooter even over staccato. But that's my personal opinion. The x5 is the only pistol I own that the dot doesn't jump out of the window. It feels slow in a good way. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. And I paid 2400 out the door with the romeo x included. Would have been about 2800 had I got them separately
Shot the X5 custom works SAO. What a masterpiece!
Mrs Outlaw shooting that thing like a 9th level boss!
I just got mine today, and I'm super excited!
Another great video champ.
I help one and hands down liked it better in my hand then the staccato P. I will be getting one when the commander in chief (wife) allows me to. Great review ✊🏾
I’m sure my wife has been putting glue on my firearms collection....
She denies it, but I’m sticking to my guns.
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Solid video! I love Sig (not a fan boy) the P226, P229, and a couple of others are great. I would live to get one of these and to see how it compares to a 2011.
Only thing I’d like to say is the mags have marking and peep holes up to the 18 round mark. But they are 20 round mags. When I got mine I thought they were 18’s as well. Shoved two more in with ease then went on the website and confirmed they are 20’s