Better late than never to celebrate P226 day. With the best P226!
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2024
- 2/26 is the un-official day of celebration for all Sig Sauer P226 owners. I own several P226 models. My P226 Tac-Ops with the SRT trigger used to be my bae, well there is a new mistress who is getting all of my attention. the P226 X-5 Legion has some really cool features that I feel you are going to like.
gotta say, the 226 is one of my all time favorites. It's big, solid, built like a tank, accurate, fun to shoot, low recoil, just a great hand gun. The industry issue with plates, screw lengths, pitches etc... someone needs to figure this out. The gold standard is the RMR, so everyone adopt that and let's move on. thanks for the video
I absolutely love my Sig Zev P226..!
Same here. I shot the P226 X5 Legion at my range and it’s phenomenal but i didn’t shoot it much better than my P226 ZEV. It does feel really flat with an amazing trigger
just picked mine up and I love it. slide release and gas pedal work great with my hands and it’s the flattest shooting gun I’ve ever shot
The p226 X-five legion is on my list at number one to get!!
226 is an amazing pistol. Especially after hearing Mike Day talk about his
Sig has released the p226 x5 legion in sku number 226x5-9-legion-rxx that comes with the Romeo X Pro already mounted with standard height x-ray 3 night sights front & rear and they co-witness!
Totally agree with your gripes!!! as a consumer, it’s such a bad taste in my mouth
I don't about a bad taste. It's still an amazing pistol. Gun companies are always going to release versus wait on a small part. My gripes should
Not deter anyone from this pistol it shoots great
Wife from the other room “are you watching Jeff again?” 😁😁😁😁😁 excellent as always. Not a big 226 fan but this one just looks rad.
I agree the rear replacement sight should be included. Mine is finally on the way from Sig. I was able to obtain a single RMR optics plate and screws from my local gun store that fits and works perfectly with a Trijicon SRO. I love the gas pedal and can easily reach the slide release with my thumb. I do have large hands however, and I can see how these could be an issue for those with smaller hands. Everything about this gun is perfect for me so far. It should be at this price.
Just got mine,
And man I LOVE THIS GUN! My new favorite hand gun by far! About 550rds in and not one hiccup thus far. That's with 115 to 165 sub ammo, hp, rn, it just eats whatever you put in it!
As an owner, I can confirm that the rear sight is a bit of a bummer. I bought one and added it. DPP mounts with zero issues as well as the Romeo2. I think your concerns about the gas pedal seem a tad dramatic. If you can’t reach it then your no worse off than shooting a gun with nothing there. Great reference to the sig guy video… it is essential viewing. Can’t wait to see you run the gun against other pistols!
Did you mount the dpp with factory sights and no plate? Thanks
@@jamin428 yes, direct mount without a plate. The sig rear sight is tall enough to co-witness with the DPP as well.
I picked up my new P226 XFive Legion this week, and it is absolutely phenomenal.
I've owned pistols that were twice the price that weren't this good.
Mine came with a front and rear sight. Also, I purchased the Romeo1Pro. I had to remove the stock rear sight to install it, which was easy. I did have to also purchase the cowitness suppressor-height rear sight as well. I understand why it doesn’t come with that sight, as the stock one is adjustable. Overall, an outstanding pistol, the best I’ve ever fired!
100%. I never said the gun did not come with a rear sight. My complaint was that since the rear sight is a rear sight plate. The stand alone rear suppressor height should have been included
Delta Point Pro and the Romeo1 Pro fit the P226 X5 Legion without having to purchase any other plate. The gun does come with a rear sight, but it has to be removed to add a red dot. At that point there is a need to purchase the rear sight talked about in the video. The video is a little misleading there. Again, the P226 X5 Legion comes with an adjustable rear sight from the factory.
I am a 07 FFL / 07 SOT, and I was very excited about this firearm. After receiving it, I was disappointed for the same reasons in this video. I don't carry a Sig daily, but I do have most of the Legion's and love my V-TAC and CW FCU's. But the rear sight issue, the manual safety only, the safety being in the way of the slide stop are all deal breakers for me. I sold it to a client who is used to the 1911/2011 platform, and it was perfect for him as he put on a DPP with the rear sight integrated. I love my X5-Legion and X-Carry Legion, plus the XCompact and XCARRY Spectre's, plus the Spectre Comp, and my Max Michel, I cannot find the value in this particular Legion unless you are a collector or used to this style of firearm. Nice piece but plenty other people want and need.
The trigger and expansion chamber are what do it for me over the other Sig pistols. Sig just sent me the P226 X5 classic. That one i like even more
Had the opportunity to get hands on with the P229 version of this gun at a LGS about a week ago. Definitely a sweet pistol. Got me thinking if I would really want a SAO version over a DA/SA version. Good to have options.
I did a review on the 229 SAO 2 years ago. Great pistol
Another great video man! We can actually celebrate P229 day this year too lol.
I like that a lot especially that has pedal is such a great design i absolutely love guns that have a support for my man hands even when i shoot a glock my thumbs almost go to end of barrel.
This is the problem with some of these companies. Nickel and dime you to death for the price they charge for the product. Still like the classic line Sig pistol.
I got to shoot one of these a buddy of mine got in for T&E testing. It's a badass gun, but i shot it head to head with a shadow 2, and I was able to put up way better groups with the shadow. It's a badass gun, but I can't justify spending $2500 on one.
its great gun but cant beat cz s2
Thank you.
I consider myself a P226 fanboy. They had this firearm at my range for rental and I took it out and shot it. I absolutely love it however, I did experience the issue with the safety as mentioned in the video. The only reason I’m gonna hold back on buying it now is the price. I have a P226 ZEV and I shot that just as well as this firearm but this firearm does shoot much flatter.
For the price, I’d rather get a Bul Armory SAS II 5 inch. But if money wasn’t an object, I’d probably buy both
I've got a 229 SAO, honestly don't mind the safety 'issue', just put it on safe, perform reload, go under safety to drop slide (thumb already there since it moved safety up from bottom), disengage safety. I have found however that the large safety can disengage during carry due to it just being so big on the exposed side
Bul Armory SAS II all the way! I have 5” and 3.25” UL. Nothing against Sig, but the BA is awesome!
Only reason I don't invest in a bull for review. One, they are pretty much non existent. Two, the proprietary mags. 3. If want another true 2011. I feel there are better built pistols out there. I will say the styling on the Bull pistols is pretty solid.
@@rdrgearWhich 2011s do you think are better built than the bul armory. I want to get one and would like to buy one and be done.
@@andershilmo1866I’d like to know the answer to this as well. I do feel that the Sig p226 X5 Legion felt like a solid pistol when I shot and handled it but I’m also trying to find the best bang for the buck in this price point
Have one, trying to figure out a holster that accommodates the gas pedal. The gas pedal works well for me, would like to keep it.
I really wish sig made a DA/SA version of this.
Stupid question but I confuse easily.
It is not possible to mount the RMR direct to the slide without a plate?
Which shoots better, this or the 226 x5 classic?
How would a SCS320 look on this with the taller sights?
Hmmm seems like that slide might be romeo-m17 ready 🧐 hell ya
How does this pistol compare to the Staccato XC? I watched your video on the XC too and I'm trying to decide between the two. Both seem to have some great features. Thanks!
Ditto
Interested as well….. idk if the 226 is really comparable to the XC, but I want to know if the XC is really worth another $2k+
Apples and oranges, and a $2K price delta
Which Safariland holster are you using? I just picked up this P226 X5 Legion and there's only 3 listed options on Safariland's website, but they don't specifially say "X5 Legion"
They only have:
X-Five
X-Five All Round
X-Five Tactical
Will any of those fit? Thank you
I have the same question.
What are those earmuffs? Brand and model?
Old timer, I love the p226 and the p229.
Which model is this exactly ? I just looked at this pistol in a local store and it had rear sights. I believe Sig's website has 3 different versions of the P226 X5 Legion listed.
This is the P226-X5 legion. There are multiple legion models but this one is only one that is the X5
@@rdrgearOn the Sig website there are 3 different versions of the 226 x5 legion. One is the CA compliant, one has standard capacity (20rnd mags) and I think one is designated as the RXX (/) Ultimately, I think I misunderstood when you said it didn't come with rear sites. You were referring to it not having rear sites when you install the red dot, but they all have rear sites until you remove the optics plate cover.
I’ve owned this same gun for three months new out of the box. I received it with the rear iron sight. Don’t understand how you got the same pistol without the rear sight.
Because they don’t come with the rear sight. That’s why they are sold on the website. When sig sent me the rear irons. They sent one for the 226 X5 Legion and one for the 226 X5 Stass so either you don’t have the same gun.
Or what you are telling me is you dont have a red dot on it. Because when you say, “ i got it out the Box with a rear sight on it. You are correct. The Irons plate has the rear sight attached. When you remove it, to mount a red dot. You loose the rear sight. And have to buy the sight from the sig website.
What holster did you run this in. Called Safariland and they said they are having issues with the pirts up front catching on the als system
Nope. They are wrong as you can see it works perfectly. We offer modified safariland holsters. For guns they don't support. I have been offering this service for the last 8 years.
@rdrgear good to know, sending you an email now.
Get a romeo 2 for that bad boy and call it a day...
this 226x5 legion or classisc is way better than the new walther pdp sf match you review last week , but still cant beat CZ Shadow 2 orange, TSO TS2🎉
great video❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The group of pistol you have here are so very different from each other. I feel a better way to look at this group by task. What are you looking to do? I assume competition? And are you looking for a rds ready pistol? Do you want a single action or a DA/SA
yes no perfect one just what fits you better . CZ has thiner grip and the profile and angle is perfect for me.
How would u compare this to the platypus as far as overall enjoyment. I'm sure it shoots flatter considering it's comped.
They are two very different pistols.
@@rdrgear which do u like better?
Thanks, great review! I totally agree with your comments and almost bought one at my LGS because I have always wanted a X-Five. However, upon doing some more research I passed on it. I have several of Sig's SAOs in 220, 226, and 229 and I do not use the slide release so it is not an issue. The optic system, aluminum frame, and shorten barrel were issues for me. Going with the lighter alloy frame, moving all the weight to the rear with the infused grips, and relying on porting to compensate for this is not appealing to me. I have shot the German X-Five and it is a dream as it is. I'll wait and get the American version.
Would like to go for one but im a lefty and wonder how compatible it is SAO.
No issues, you just have a bit more training. Wiht the mag release.
This Gunn should have no MIM parts in this price range...
Show some data where anything firearm has failed or has suffered repeated failures due to mim parts.
What is the pencil "x" mark on the table for??
Center camera frame mark
1:11 you can’t just tease me with an X5 like that
It coming
What do you like better Sig P226 X5 Legion or the new steel frame PDP?
Man that’s tough, i would have to say, it comes down to task. The PDP steel frame and the 226-x5 feel great in the hand. The PDP grip, wins me over. I feel the weight is an added bonus. But the 226 x-5 with the expansion chamber does work really well. But I also now have the P226-X5 Classic, review coming soon. Ask me this question in a month, because if you want to compare, This upcoming review will be the gun. You just gave me an idea of a comparison review.
@@rdrgear Awesome brother. Keep me posted. I have a the P226 X5 Legion and the P365 AXG legion coming. I’m really looking forward to it. 👍🏼
Great pistol, but the best P226? That would be the German Mastershop made P226 X5 Supermatch. I've owned about 3 dozen different Sig P226/220/225/229, a variety of models, and that Supermatch is simply the Best. Full stop.
Ok you got me. And I bet there are less than 500 in production.
Dm a pic of your supermatch it will be cool to see. Rdrgear in ig
$6 dollar tap beats $30 screws and sealing plate. Rmr screws are 6-40 for inquiring minds
Lmao.
Review a CZ S2C please
Was looking at one of these for a while, but ended deciding if I was going to spend that much I may as well just put a bit more $ in and get a Staccato
Silly question...why a surpressor mounted front sight if clearly this slide wont work with a surpressor. Or am I missing something here
I think it’s just because people wanna co-witness with red dots
I understand what you are saying about the rear sight but also see why Sig did what they did, even if we don’t agree with it. If you’re shooting gun with iron sights, the back plate has a rear sight built in. Sig likes selling their optics. Both the Romeo X and the Romeo 2 have built in rear sights.
Once you factor in costs, the RMR plus the plates needed plus the back sight, it’s the same price as the Romeo 2. To me, I prefer my R2 over my RMR, but that’s just my opinion.
Should still come with a rear sight for $2k
@@jordanyang3066 It does but it’s in the plate.
Romeo 2 is cool. But overpriced for not being a real enclosed optic and the dam shroud screws are super fragile
I just got my 226 x5 legion, can you link the products to the adapter plate and or screws for the RMR?
The screws are from sig they come in the Rmr mounting plate kit. I don’t have a link for those sorry. I used a c&h delta point to Rmr plate to fill in the gap.
@@rdrgear is it listed under a specific pistol on the C&H site, I’m not super familiar with their products.
@@nathancdm4 nope.Use their website. Dpp conversrion plate to Rmr. Or email them.
@@rdrgear thanks! I think I found what I need.
Holster for the p226 x5 legion??
No rear sight? Wtf! Like buying a car with no steering wheel.
Annoying but you should practice with your dot off, you just need to get the target in the center of the glass window to land shots in a self defense situation (sub 10 yards for example).
Idk 🤷♂️ y he’s lying about the gun, not coming with rear sites when it clearly comes with rear sites I’ve had it in my hand at the store. It’s got rear sites coming with it.
@@Dusty96you’re not exactly a rocket scientist are you?
For this gun to be $2,000 it should include a lot stuff smh im gonna get the p320 axg legion
Price is all subjective people pay 4k for a Stacatto and they are the glock of the 2011 market. For the single action trigger mag well waaaay better trigger the extra 700+ for the X-5 legion plus the cool factor over the basic p320 axg legion. I feel the extra cash is worth it. And the parts I discussed not having, yes they were aggravating, but the fix was available.
@@rdrgear so he had had a choice between the p226 x5 legion and the p320 axg legion you would go with the 226?
@@darkdre7 I feel #1 would be budget. If you look at the p320 AXG and the P320 AXG legion you are getting the expansion chamber, and the legion Trim. But not much else.
With the 226 X-5 legion you get the expansion chamber, the legion trim, magwell, tall x-ray sights for the rds, a little heavier gun, and the 4 way adjustable trigger.
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The feature set is more robust, I feel the gun shoots softer, and there is some cool factor to it over the P320 AXG legion.
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Would a comparison review between. The two guns be of interest? Maybe that's something I should do In the future. Kind of like a virtual range day, between the two guns? With the review focusing on Performance between the two?
@@rdrgear I would love to see a comparison video and you said the p225 has an adjustable trigger would that be if you wanted to carry it for duty because that’s what I would want it for duty I have a Atlas Athena I use for competition shooting actually your video help me out so I bought it lol.
@@darkdre7 yes the trigger is adjustable for pre travel, over travel, position and weight.
Why did they make it look like a p320? Tf are they doing
Was going to buy one until you showed the mounting system and sight issue.. dang I'm out
If those are stopping you can't help ya. It was a simple fix. Just a bit aggravating. Not knowing going into it.
The screws and sight were both on sigs website.
We both used the same song for intros lol
Nice pistol but I’m not going through all that jazz to get sights and mounting solutions. If the handgun doesn’t come ready I ain’t buying it .
Not many guns come ready these days. Actually none that I can think
Of that come with quality plates. And the solution is simple now. If you were buying one
Omg they really send you a gun with a front sight but no rear sight🤣. That’s a first for me. I wouldn’t but it just because i feel like they tried me😭
Sig has always priced their accessories off the chart higher than any other major gun manufacturer. Accessories from the OEM shouldn't be a profit center due to its necessity!! Sig and a few other gun manufacturers will never get a dollar from me again. Glock is the worst at producing a handgun that needs accessories to actually make it complete with SIG not too far behind. Not the owner of a Canik, but they have it figured out. When buying a Canik, they actually send a cleaning kit and many other useful things like a holster in the same box the handgun is sold in .... Gun industry needs more Caniks and fewer Glocks & Sigs!!
I'll wait for 3 more generations for them to work all the bugs out
Sorry, too many negatives as regards to sights, dot mounting.
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no rear sight on pistol, just lost me...not interested in this gun...second is the mounting screws, fuck that! too much trouble to own one. not sure what direction Sig is going but its not impressing me. I will stay with staccato...
If Sig did all that, what would you have to whine about? You red dot guys whine more than any other gun owner.
I bet you love the 3 dot plastic sights on your glock. Us red dot guys lol.
So glad i went with the p226 legion sao instead of this! That's hogwash it's a grand more than the legion and it doesn't even come with a rear sight. Plus I've heard the comp gums up really fast.
I know my xmacro gets filthy