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Originally posted by 9X19mm:
Trying to decide between the P320 X-5 Legion and the P226 SAO Legion. I know it's a somewhat skewed comparison due to the SAO on the P226... but any pros/cons for/against feedback appreciated. What say y'all.

For the record, I've shot both and like both which makes the decision that much harder. Really only room in the collection for one or another, otherwise I'd gladly buy both. Thanks.

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Originally posted by DirectDrive:

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Originally posted by 9X19mm:
Trying to decide between the P320 X-5 Legion and the P226 SAO Legion. I know it's a somewhat skewed comparison due to the SAO on the P226... but any pros/cons for/against feedback appreciated. What say y'all.

For the record, I've shot both and like both which makes the decision that much harder. Really only room in the collection for one or another, otherwise I'd gladly buy both. Thanks.

They are two completely different "disciplines" for lack of a better term.
If you want a "heavy metal" old school gun, go with the P226. (yep, P226 is officially old school now)
If you want to jump on the wagon with the New Sheriff that is now in town, go with the P320.

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Originally posted by sns3guppy:
While the 226 is a great pistol, personally I'd get the P320 legion.

The only thing I can find about the entire P320 line that annoys is the little dip in the front sight as the pistol is fired during dry fire. It's mechanical play and so far as I can tell, doesn't impact shooting, but it annoys. Other than that, the P320 is a great design. The only thing I'd change on the Legion, if I could, would be to eliminate the holes in the slide, but they seem to be in vogue these days.

I tried putting together components that would add up to the P320 Legion, and you can't buy them or assemble them for the cost; it can't be beaten. Unless you add an optic, there's really nothing left to do with the P320 legion as received. That said, there's really nothing to do with the P226 legion either, other than perhaps change sights to whatever you prefer.

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Originally posted by FHHM213:
I’ve piddled with this same question. Have and like DA/SA 226s and a SAO 220. The 226 SAO seems like a logical next step, but the X5 is very tempting.

But by pondering the X5, I then start pondering a Shadow, which then leads to the new SAO Shadow. And while asking that question, the DWX comes to mind.

Ultimately, I then revert back to what I already own - momentarily - before rebooting the above cycle.

Such circular gymnastics helps me save money.

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Originally posted by dgrdvm:
I have a P320 X5 Legion, a P320 X5, a P226 X5 Comp (SAO) and have had a P226 SAO. All are amazing to shoot. What you plan to do would matter.
I shoot the P320's in USPSA, IDPA and SC as CO guns and love em. Robert Burke has worked them and they shoot and feel awesome, for a striker.
The 226 SAO basically can be shot as a Limited minor gun, so fun, but not really a competitive platform. As a gun to go to the range and just shoot, I agree I like the feel of an all metal Sig, but needed to keep the gun numbers reasonable for domestic reasons, so I let her go.
The 226 X5 is just eye candy, and so so so fun to shoot, I keep her cuz I love her.

So what do you want to use them for ?