Help with ID on 1st Gen X5.

July 24, 2017, 08:01 PM

FN in MT

I have been offered a NIB, 1st Gen X-5, L1 competition model (I think that's the proper designation). 9mm, Wooden stocks, stainless finish, GOLD controls. It appears to have the adjustable trigger system. So I assume it's an L1?

$2200 out the door.

I have zero photos to post.

Thoughts?

July 24, 2017, 08:52 PM

HK Ag

As I recall, that was the price of the L1 before they discontinued them.

Great pistol from everything I have ever heard.

HK Ag

July 24, 2017, 08:57 PM

FN in MT

I believe it's an X5 Scandic. Other than the gun I was shown appears to have the NILL type wood grips, not the smooth grips shown on this gun. https://www.impactguns.com/sig...ic-798681413287.aspx

Any thoughts to current value?

July 24, 2017, 09:03 PM

12131

quote:
Originally posted by FN in MT:
I believe it's an X5 Scandic. Other than the gun I was shown appears to have the NILL type wood grips, not the smooth grips shown on this gun. https://www.impactguns.com/sig...ic-798681413287.aspx

Any thoughts to current value?

Or, it's the X5 L1 that previous owner put the gold controls on.
Whatever the case, $2200 for a NIB one is a "get it now" price. If seller has the outer cardboard still, it will have the model designation on the label.

July 24, 2017, 09:20 PM

Redhookbklyn

quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Originally posted by FN in MT:
I believe it's an X5 Scandic. Other than the gun I was shown appears to have the NILL type wood grips, not the smooth grips shown on this gun. https://www.impactguns.com/sig...ic-798681413287.aspx

Any thoughts to current value?

Or, it's the X5 L1 that previous owner put the gold controls on.
Whatever the case, $2200 for a NIB one is a "get it now" price. If seller has the outer cardboard still, it will have the model designation on the label.

Or perhaps put the X5 L1 Nill Grips on a Scandic model?

Either way, I agree with it being a "get it now" price.

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July 24, 2017, 10:01 PM

FN in MT

It's at a small LGS, it had been ordered and never picked up. Comes with case, outer box, test target, etc.I may even be able to beat the $2200 asking price.

I thought it was a "Get it, don't pass this UP" deal as soon as I was told about it. They aren't making anymore of them.

300 mile trip to snag it...But who doesn't like a road trip?

July 24, 2017, 10:09 PM

12131

Since it has the outer box, you will definitely know the model designation.

Just a couple of years ago, THE ATTIC on GB were selling several NIB Scandics for $2150, and no one touched them for the longest time. The bling/colored X5s just seem much harder to sell. But, like I said, $2200 these days is definitely "get it". You can always turn around and flip it for a profit, if you don't like it.

July 24, 2017, 10:22 PM

FN in MT

quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
Since it has the outer box, you will definitely know the model designation.

Just a couple of years ago, THE ATTIC on GB were selling several NIB Scandics for $2150, and no one touched them for the longest time. The bling/colored X5s just seem much harder to sell. But, like I said, $2200 these days is definitely "get it". You can always turn around and flip it for a profit, if you don't like it.

I was afraid the blinged up models were slow sellers to a small market. I already have a pair of X5's. So this one is purely a business venture. Thanks for the info.

July 25, 2017, 01:34 AM

soggy_spinout

At that price it's definitely worth picking up if only to flip it down the road. It's not like we're going to see many of these or those like it anytime soon. Frankly can't see a Merkel-led government ever softening up on SIG exports to the U.S., particularly not with the current political venom between the two countries.

July 25, 2017, 05:36 PM

domino

Look at the model designation on the cardboard box and determine what was changed to the pistol in it's current condition. That is a good price like others have said.

July 25, 2017, 06:02 PM

Pipe Smoker

If it's a Scandic, "ordered and never picked up", it's odd that it doesn't have the Scandic grips.

An X5 Competition, which doesn't have an adjustable trigger, nonetheless has the trigger adjustment holes drilled in the frame. So those holes, by themselves, don't guarantee an adjustable trigger. The Comp listed for just under $2K.

July 25, 2017, 06:57 PM

FN in MT

JUST got an update from a friend who took a look for me.

The cardboard box label shows a 226-X5-SCANDIC.

NO idea why it has the wrong stocks.

July 26, 2017, 09:54 AM

12131

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Originally posted by FN in MT:
JUST got an update from a friend who took a look for me.

The cardboard box label shows a 226-X5-SCANDIC.

NO idea why it has the wrong stocks.

SIG Germany does that once in a while, putting parts on guns that are normally found on other guns. I've seen NIB X5E Classic with the Match trigger and hammer, where normally, it has the solid trigger and hammer.

July 26, 2017, 10:56 AM

Pipe Smoker

Yeah, but those grips are such an essential part of the Scandic look. Hard to believe that SIG shipped the gun without them.

July 26, 2017, 03:22 PM

FN in MT

quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
Yeah, but those grips are such an essential part of the Scandic look. Hard to believe that SIG shipped the gun without them.

I know the LGS where the gun is at now. They HAVE had X-5's back in the day. I wonder if an employee didn't switch stocks to make a sale? Or switch them to HIS X-5? Not right...NO matter what.

I would be tempted to buy it and list it on GB. But Not with the wrong stocks.