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AZ123456

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  1. How's the recoil impulse compared to the factory slide? I'm curious because the GG slide doesn't have the windows on the top of the slide. It looks like it'd be heavier but I know they take weight out elsewhere so that could make up the difference.
  2. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    Please post your personal accuracy results when you get a chance. Thank you in advance.
  3. I would tend to agree but if you grind off material from the optic body and Sig decides not to warranty because of this you're basically out $500. Given the fact that I've personally sent optics from Sig, Trijicon, Holosun and Leopold in for warranty repair/replacement I know it's just a matter of time before it breaks. At $500 a pop for a non warranty situation one would be far better off using a different optic or starting with a standard slide and having it milled for a Romeo 3 max. I've got an OR shadow 2 that I was able to get a great deal on used so I run an SRO on it. My backup is a standard Shadow 2 milled for the Romeo 3 Max as I already had the optic from a previous pistol. This doesn't help current owners of the OR version but if someone is reading this thread considering what gun to buy it's definitely something to consider.
  4. Any report of how they treat the optic when it's ultimately sent in for warranty replacement(that seems to be how Sig deals with optic issues from my experience)?
  5. Honestly not as much of a difference as I expected. Seemed to have slightly less muzzle rise and dip but I'm coming from a heavy Shadow 2 and still shooting 130 PF 125 grain ammo. I'm trying 147's now and that combo seems to be the ticket but only 100 rounds or so into them so time will tell. Without the 29 Newton striker spring the 13lb recoil sorting doesn't hold the slide in battery very well. The weight from the guide rod seemed to make the most difference in shooting feel but once again I'm coming from a very nose heavy platform so that might play into it for me.
  6. I've recently been experimenting with a 4.5 FS PDP in carry optics. Here is the guide rod and spring setup I've had good luck with over approx 2500 rounds: -Jentra Tungsten guide rod for Gen 3 G17 from NZD performance -Wolf 13lb G17 recoil spring -Springco 29 Newton striker spring -Ace hardware copper washer (3/16 I believe) opened up with a rat tail file to allow guide rod to fit. With little modification it works great and fits perfectly into the stock plastic spacer in the slide.
  7. I'm sure you tried this by now but I'm running a 4.5" and G17 uncaptured guide rod and spring with the plastic spacer. About 250 rounds on it but so far it's working great. 15lb wolf spring.
  8. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    That's pretty much what I ended up with for accuracy as well. I played around with OAL and PF a bit but nothing else really improved it noticeably.
  9. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    I preferred the recoil impulse of the 125's especially with the weight of the Legion. I never measured actual group size but it cut the group size roughly in half for me. After switching I could consistently put hits in the head box at 25 yards. Not the A but the whole head. This is shooting at a decent pace when the dot settled back onto the target. Definitely acceptable for 95% if what you'd see in a match. I'd try loading up some of the 125 if you already have them.
  10. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    I switched to .356 125 RN Blues at about 135 PF. This combo was noticeably better that 147's but still not great.
  11. AZ123456

    Romeo 1 Pro

    Glad to hear yours is working well. I had two that both lost zero so i sold them after Sig replaced under warranty. I've moved to the Romeo 3 max unit and have had much better luck with it in terms of durability. What type of gun is your romeo 1 pro mounted on?
  12. I've shot an X5 Legion in CO for a little over a year but recently switched to a Tanfo Stock Master. I chose the Tanfo over the Shadow 2 due to grip size as I have large hands. I find I shoot the Tanfo much more accurately and the index is more natural to me over the X5. As others have stated, try shooting the guns you're interested in buying if you can. Sounds like it's Shadow 2 vs X5 and both these guns are prevalent at most clubs so getting your hands on them shouldn't be too hard.
  13. If you purchase it from Patroit Defense they'll ream the barrel to accept longer loads.
  14. I've been through multiple units of all the majo optics shooting CO and the Romeo 3 max/XL has proven the most durable. I had mixed luck with SRO's but the warranty service was excellent. If I couldn't run a Romeo 3 I'd be using the SRO.
  15. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    I've switched from 147 grain .355 blue bullets to 125 grain .356. Running these at 135ish PF seemed to help considerably but I still find myself struggling with consistent accuracy. I'm by no means a bullseye shooter but I just don't seem to be able to shoot my Legion as accurately as other pistols I've tried in the same division (CO). It's a shame because I love the ergonomics of the gun. It looks like your issue was slide related, I guess that could be another option. Possibly a non Legion one (X5 or full size p320).
  16. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    This would not surprise me but I'm trying one last option before I switch platforms.
  17. AZ123456

    X5 Legion accuracy

    I'm currently having a Barsto barrel fitted to my backup Legion for similar accuracy issues. I'll report back as soon as I get it back and test it.
  18. I appreciate the info. I've managed to kill pretty much every major optic out there in the last year or so. The SRO seemed to be one of the more durable options but so far I'm having better luck with the Romeo 3 max (although they've been replaced under warranty too). I take it you're sticking with the RTS2 on the stock master since it's milled for it. I currently shoot an X5 Legion in CO but recently picked up a stock master with a dovetail optic mount to experiment with before taking the plunge of having it milled and changing platforms. So far I really like the gun(after a few trigger improvements thanks to memphis mechanic's posts).
  19. Are you running a shock buff? Curious about this as it might relate to dot longevity. How many rounds do you currently have on that optic?
  20. I have had 2 R1 pro's replaced by Sig but it was about 6 months ago and nobody had them in stock including Sig. Both of my R1pro's failed in the exact same manner you describe. It took them several months to replace them. In my experience Trijicon (2 SRO's repaired) and holosun(2 507c replaced) have the fastest turn around time on warranty work. I've heard vortex is even faster but I've never owned one so can't personally attest to this. I would definitely purchase a replacement immediately if I were in your shoes.
  21. Definitely possible. I know they are "manufactured" in Japan but who knows about the smaller electrical components they use to make them.
  22. Mine says Japan on the bottom of it (3 max xl).
  23. 3.1 grain clean shot 147 blue bullet 1.12 OAL Makes 130-132 PF out of my X5.
  24. Is that the "standard" (not aggressive) texture on the LSI?
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