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  1. Thank you for all the feedback. I am looking forward to getting out to try the X5. I have never even shot any Sig before. Going to be a little cool here in Ohio on Saturday for the match. In the uppers 20’s in the morning and warm up to 40.
  2. I picked up a new X5 Legion today. I have been out of shooting for about two years. I mainly shoot IDPA and primarily used Glocks. I don’t expect the X5 to magically make me a better shooter, but some of the enjoyment for me is trying different guns. This is my first experience with Sig, so I have a few questions before my match on Saturday. I plan on doing a lot of research to learn about the P320, but hoping for a few tips. I plan on shooting IDPA ESP and leave the magwell on. My gun weighed 42.5 ozs, so it is below the 43 oz IDPA limit. I will get out to the range once before the match to put rounds through it to adjust the sights if needed. Questions: Is it OK to dryfire without snap caps? I plan on using Blazer Brass 124gr. Should I go ahead and change to the 12lb recoil spring before I put any rounds through it? I have read that the 14lb spring has caused some failures with lower powered ammo. What would be the possible negative impact to switching to the 12lb spring? The mag release is a little difficult for me to get to. Probably about the same as Glock Gen3. Is an extended mag release available? Any other tips for someone new to the X5 would be appreciated. I am looking forward to learning about the X5 and starting shooting it.
  3. Jeff O, thank you very much for the detailed info. Seems like an excellent setup. Sorry, I have quite a few more questions. I wonder if the newest guns might come with the extended mag release. In the catalog, the two tone shows the extended one. What is different about the grips? Are they smaller? I have S/M hands and a little concerned about reach to the trigger mag release? I assume the reach to the trigger is longer than a Glock 34, especially to the DA pull? Which mag pouches work better, CZ or Beretta? I would order the dual mag pouch from Comptac and holster from Redhill. Have you had any functional problems, especially during matches? Are spare parts available? How “flat” does the Bersa shoot compared to a G34? Overall, how have you performed with the Bersa compared to polymer striker fired guns in IDPA? I think part of the fun of shooting is trying out different guns and this case a new platform. Thanks again for your help.
  4. I was considering buying one of these for SSP. Does not seem to be much info about the gun. I assume that is just because Bersa is not very popular. Other than the small mag release, are there any other concerns with the gun? Has it been reliable? Are extra parts available?
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    Glock 48

    I think the G48 grip will feel very good. Could be a nice gun for IDPA CCP also.
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    Shadow Orange

    Since the Shadow Orange has a tighter slide and barrel fit, is there a chance the gun would be more likely to have functional issues?
  7. I assume the Shadow 2 could be shot in the SPD division. Is that correct? I believe that is a division for guns that do not meet the requirements.
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    shadow 2 crack?

    Just checking to see if this discussion about a crack is a real concern or not? I might buy a Shadow 2 that was purchased new in November, so I am trying to see if there is a concern.
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    Glock Gen 5

    Does the flared magwell area on the Gen 5 make it easier to change mags for competition? Is the accuracy improved with the new barrel?
  10. Received my SS guiderod today that I ordered directly from them. Fast delivery and great service. I asked them to ship it to me without the spring installed. I installed a new 13lb IMSI Glock spring. I am concerned that it might be a little bit too light. If I do a press check even without a round in the barrel it returns slowly. If I try the Glock recoil test of holding trigger back with the muzzle pointing straight up, the slide does not always return to full battery. Not exactly sure if this test is also valid with a PPQ. I will order and try a 15lb spring. I noticed some are using a spring for a Wilson gun. Is there any reason this would perform different than the Glock spring?
  11. I just ordered the SS Guiderod and a 13lb Glock IMSI spring. Hopefully the Glock spring will work out OK.
  12. Shot my Q5 for the first time today. I tried Blazer and AE 124gr and I liked the AE better. Seem to have slightly less recoil and shooting was more consistent. Normally I run Blazer but think I will pick up a case of AE and see how it works. I think I will order a guide rod from ZR Tactical and try 13lb and 15lb springs. Liked the adjustable rear sight. Easy to get POA=POI. I would also like a little deeper notch on the rear sight like what I saw Memphis do, but stock is not too bad. Will be using the Q5 at the end of the month in an IDPA match.
  13. Thanks for the feedback. I did pick up some Blazer 124, AE 124 and AE 147 to try. All 3 passed the plunk test. Hopefully can hit the range tomorrow to try them out.
  14. Picked up a Q5 today. Looking forward to using it in IDPA and possibly try USPSA. Ordered a holster from Redhill. I have a question about factory ammo. I read on here that the PPQ has a short chamber. I typically use Blazer Brass 124 gr. Should this ammo run fine in the PPQ. I am out of ammo now and need to order a couple cases. My other thought is to try AE 124 gr. How does the AE compare to the Blazer in length and overall performance? Might also investigate options on running 13 or 15 lb recoil spring and get thinner Dawson front sight.
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