Sig Legion Carry - There doesn't seem to be any real world reviews of the P320 X-Carry Legion, mostly generic press releases that came out a few months ago and a bunch of stupid "unboxing" videos, so I thought I'd start this one here. If you are an X-Carry Legion owner, feel free to donate.
First I have to clean myself up and eat some crow - I really didn't get it when this gun first came out. It felt like a "carry" weapon that didn't really look like it was designed to be carried. These specs make it sound very heavy and seem more suited to a toy that has a tall adjustable rear sight. At first glance it looked like it was really built as a competition pistol, but why not take advantage of the X-5's full size and long barrel?
Sig Legion Carry
So I was at LGS yesterday, did a bit of trading and had a healthy spending credit and started looking at the displays. I didn't really like it, but out of curiosity I asked X-Carry Legion to handle it. I've owned a first generation X-5 (pre-Legion) and an X-Compact in the past, and I still own an X-Full RXP, so the X-Grip is nothing new to me and I really like it. But what really surprised me when I picked it up was its height. Lately I've gotten used to shooting relatively light polymer guns and it really felt like I'd just picked up a steel gun. But I didn't find it too difficult - it was really good and substantial. It felt similar to all the X-frames I've handled, and I liked something new and different at the same time. I put it back on the counter and wandered around for a while, but nothing caught my eye like the X-Carry Legion.
The Sig P320 Axg
The price was $899 and when you look at what you get in this pistol and 3 mags with the Henning group baseplate, it really isn't an overpriced gun. With the store credit I already had, plus I already had a bunch of P320 mags and a holster that would work, it was a piece of cake.
I threw on the Springer Precision Extended Mag Release I already had and pulled the Romeo 1 Pro from my other P320 and went for my turn. The optic only needs minimal adjustment to be dead on. I put 150 rounds of 115gr Winchester through it with no problem. As expected, recoil is greatly reduced by the weight of the frame. The closest thing I can compare it to is a steel shot P229 - very controllable, and while I never let it rip on this first range, I can see how you'd want to take it as fast as you could.
The trigger is noticeably better than the standard P320 trigger. Rewind is clean and short, with a sharp pause and minimal reset travel. The standard P320 trigger does not have the slight fluffiness I experienced. Average trigger weight 2 lbs 12 oz. I understand that some may find it too light for a "carry" pistol, but I'd say it's largely a matter of personal preference.
These tungsten-filled X-frames are really quite interesting, and if you're a traditional metal gun but interested in using a polymer striker, this might be the one for you – it's a truly unique beast. You don't feel comfortable handling a plastic gun. While I wouldn't pick the X-Carry Legion as my CCW choice, I definitely see it as an open carry/duty pistol. It's not light, but it's not so heavy that it's a pain to carry with a good holster/belt combo. And of course, the beauty of the P320 system is that you can have an extra module without the tungsten grip and swap out the module in seconds when you plan to carry it for extended periods of time.
Sig P320 X Carry Legion
So far I'm really impressed with X-Carry Legion, although I'm worried it might not really 'take off' as a lot of people see it and jump to the same conclusions as me. I'm of a completely different mind now, and think that if you want a ripper racing pistol that isn't so specialized that it loses its practicality as a carry/defense option, this one might be really hard to beat. It can excel at both equally.
I also like to hear others experiences and will continue to post updates as I spend more time with this gun.
Thanks for the review - I'm considering one of these as a staple for muffler fun. I held one on an LGS the other day and loved the crisp short shot of the flat trigger setup. The heft is good and the wide magwell bore feels like it will be great for competition and range. It seems that opening the magwell will make it harder for the CCW to avoid printing...
SurplusM17 said: Opening the magwell seems like it would make it harder for the CCW to avoid printing... Click to expand... Yeah, I'd remove the magwell if it's going to be a dedicated CCW. But it's held in place with just one hex screw and can be easily removed in seconds. Or, as I mentioned above, you can have a second, normal grip module for the CCW. It's literally a 30 second exchange.
Sig P320 X Carry Holster
My question is does the P320 X Carry Legion also have a longer bull barrel like the X5-Legion.
Jeffjaze said: My question is if the P320 X Carry Legion also has a bull barrel like the long X5-Legion. Click to expand... It doesn't - it has a standard P320 4.6" barrel. Which I'm personally happy with because I don't think there's any need to add weight to this gun. If this was a really specialized comp gun, that would make more sense. Yes, but again, that's what the X-5 Legion is for.
• I have read several reviews that it is surprisingly effective for its size with a high energy load
I wanted to try some high pressure loads as I didn't expect the standard pressure 115gr FMJ to be able to demonstrate the performance of this little comp. So I grabbed a box of NATO 124 gr +P rounds from the armory and tried them out:
Sig P320 X5 Legion Holster
The shots were landing a little higher, which could be because I dialed the red dot last week with a standard pressure load of 115 grams and/or the +P rounds just had a higher POI. Anyway, I'm happy with the group, a gun I'm shooting for the second time and still getting used to.
So was the mini comp effective? I haven't shot the X-Carry Legion with the 124 +P load without a comp before to make a true comparison, but I can say that these cartridges felt exceptionally soft on the +P and had almost no muzzle lift. No, it could be the TXG doing a great job of mitigating frame recoil, or the mini comp doing its job, but I think it was a combination of both.
Regardless, I am seriously impressed with this gun. It's a real pleasure to shoot and very "solid" feeling. I had just shot my VP9 OR before, and while I really enjoyed the VP9, there was no comparison. This X-Carry Legion is possibly the nicest assault pistol I've ever shot.
Thanks for writing this. I didn't know about the micro comp. I will look at it. I've only fired the X-Carry Legion twice so far, but compared to other pistols I've owned for a while, I'm doing pretty well. I prefer my pistols hammer operated, but I do just as well or better with this section and my Canick TP9SFX.
Sig Sauer P320 Magwell For X5 And X Carry Grip Modules
We must be brothers from another mother...I have both X-Carry legion and VP9 OR. Thinking of buying the Griffin Micro Comp for both as they are a relative bargain. I'm wearing a Herrington Arms comp mated to a full size TXG grip module and love it. Micro comp was thinking of using a porting configuration. Is it implied? My initial thought is how does it work when the gases are pushed from all directions if they are not indexed?
I have an X-Five Legion with optics and a TLR-1 and I think an X-Carry with a comp and no optics, no light is flatter than the X-Five. Follow-up shots are much easier.
ND007 said: We must be brothers from another mother...I have both X-Carry legion and VP9 OR. Thinking of buying the Griffin Micro Comp for both as they are a relative bargain. I am wearing a Herrington Arms comp mated to a full size TXG grip module and
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