Sig P320 X5 vs Standard P320 Full Size

[Justin13T]

Hi Everyone.

So I’ve been going back and forth between the sig P320 x5 and the standard full size P320. I got my hands on both of them but did not have the opportunity to shot either. I don’t competition shoot, but love the looks and feel of the X5. This would really be a night stand / range gun. Maybe down the road it would get into competitions, but at the present time, I don’t see that happening in the near future. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Back Spin]

I have a couple of coworkers who have both guns. I have put a few rounds through each. The X5 has a softer recoil impulse and less muzzle flip due to the added weight. I haven’t put both on a timer to quantify split differences however. For a range gun, the X5 would be the better choice. If you were to get the X5 as a home defense gun, I would look into vetting the adjustable rear sight for durability.

Also, one gear thing with an X5 to keep in mind is holster compatibility. I believe my coworkers had to modify their Safariland P320 holsters to accommodate the X5.

 

[achalmersman]

Have an X5. Probably close to 6k though it in IDPA, USPSA, and 3Gun. It has never ever let me down. Extremely happy with the gun. I much prefer the feel of the x5 grip module than the regular FS. As far as the duribilitu of the rear sight I wouldnt worry. Zero issues here.

I waited hoping Sig would release a .40 X5 slide / barrel but it never happened. I want to shoot Major PF in USPSA so I wound up buying a regular FS .40 slide and barrel and magazines / extensions. Bought a tungsten guide rod and I've only got 1 box of ammo through it but it seems to handle better than I expected. We'll see.

 

[sinister]

I put an X-Carry frame on a full size 320. SIG calls it their X-Full. I like it better than the OEM grip.

 

[Justin13T]

Thanks for help. I like the grip of the X5 better. I also found one new for $699 which seems to be a pretty good deal. I just wasn’t sure if it’s overkill since I don’t plan to do competition shooting.