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With the new release of the SIG Sauer X-Five Legion, I’ve gotten some questions about the new Legion version vs the older polymer X-Five model. There are a number of differences between the regular X-Five and the new upgraded X-Five Legion. I had a chance to take my personal X-Five out and run it next to the new Legion. After a full range day, I put about 600 rounds through the X-Five Legion. I was surprised honestly but there’s a number of differences in the two guns.
The Frame
The frame on the new X-Five Legion is the biggest difference from the standard X-Five. Probably the biggest difference in the gun is the tungsten infused grip module. The new grip module makes the Legion X-Five noticeably heavier than the standard X-Five. The weight of the X-Five is around 43 ounces compared to 35 ounces on the standard model. The Legion is considerably heavier than the standard model, but it does shoot flatter as a result. The frame gives the gun a nice balance that makes the gun feel balanced in the shooter’s hand.
The Sights
The X-Five Legion has almost identical sights to the regular X-Five but the plate for mounting optics is cut a bit differently from the standard X-Five model. The original X-Five optics plate was cut for a Romeo 1 with a magnesium plate where the Legion is cut for a Romeo 1 Pro optic which has an aluminum housing. This new optic mount is the same layout as the X-Compact and new versions of X-Carrys that are shipping.
The Trigger
The trigger on the X-Five Legion is another distinct difference between the new and old models. SIG decided to skeletonize the trigger for looks but did end up lightening the trigger pull as well. I didn’t have my gauge around to test what the trigger pull was, but just off feeling it does feel lighter with a more defined wall. When you get past the wall, the trigger has a nice crisp break with a very short reset. The gun was easy to shoot fast and seemed to be very accurate. SIG claims the trigger is 30% lighter than the original X-Five and I would have to agree with their claim. The gun shoots nice and there is significant less muzzle flip so follow up shots feel much easier now compared to the older model.
Magazines and Finish
The standard X-Five comes with four 21 round magazines with polymer base pads on them. The new X-FIve Legion comes with three 17 round magazines that have aluminum flush-fitting base pads. The base pads have the legion symbol with texturized bottoms for additional traction. This was a surprising move to me since it’s a heavier gun driven towards competitive shooters. If anything I wish the magazine options were switched and the regular X-Five would have flush-fitting magazines. It is a very large handgun but light enough to conceal carry.
The Legion is not really the type of handgun to easily conceal carry. I think It should have come with larger capacity magazines for range or competition shooting. Regardless of the magazine capacity, the magazines are very reliable with high-quality base pads on them. The finish on the new X-Five Legion is similar to other Legion models with a gray PVD finish on the slide with a gray coating on the frame as well to match.
Overall Thoughts
Overall, I think the new X-Five Legion definitely has a spot in the market among competitive shooters and people who want a flat shooting range gun. I really enjoyed my time behind the gun, but I have gotten used to the standard X-Five handgun, so I don’t think it’s worth upgrading for a heavier frame. I don’t plan on using it for competition just yet, but if I ever wanted to compete I would probably go with the X-Five Legion over other options on the market today. It’s a flat shooting beast that feels balanced in the hand and I really think SIG did a nice job on it. Let me know what you guys think of the SIG X-FIve Legion in the comments below. If you have questions about the X-Five or anything else, feel free to send me a message on Instagram @fridgeoperator. Stay safe out there.
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