achalmersman Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Gun forums exist for the explicit purpose of spending other people’s money on things they didn’t know they needed.I know what you're getting at, but I have been wanting to try a thumb rest for a while and didn't know there was one out there for the X5. Since I use my X5 for all my shooting and don't have several different multi-thousand dollar guns I can afford to spend $60 on my pistol and play around with it as I see fit.Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, achalmersman said: I know what you're getting at, but I have been wanting to try a thumb rest for a while and didn't know there was one out there for the X5. Since I use my X5 for all my shooting and don't have several different multi-thousand dollar guns I can afford to spend $60 on my pistol and play around with it as I see fit. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk $60? Pfft. I spent $3,200 once because I walked into the wrong Enos thread! Amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achalmersman Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 $60? Pfft. I spent $3,200 once because I walked into the wrong Enos thread! Amateur. [emoji3] Haha. I'm new around here but I've seen some of those threads. Luckily my bank account won't allow me to make those decisions [emoji23]Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 3 hours ago, MemphisMechanic said: $60? Pfft. I spent $3,200 once because I walked into the wrong Enos thread! Amateur. I think this thread cost me pretty close to that. But I had to get a pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I bought the X-5 snake oil!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSigCZ Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 JMLeenz, thank you for the photos, a pic is with 1000 words. Can anyone tell me if this is legal in IDPA SSP? Thanks in Advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmleenz Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 2 hours ago, DCSigCZ said: JMLeenz, thank you for the photos, a pic is with 1000 words. Can anyone tell me if this is legal in IDPA SSP? Thanks in Advance. Not sure about IDPA but I know it wouldnt be production or CO legal in USPSA. Thumb rests are restricted to limited and open in USPSA. Good thing is you can swap it out in 60 seconds without tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f2benny Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 JMLeenz, thank you for the photos, a pic is with 1000 words. Can anyone tell me if this is legal in IDPA SSP? Thanks in Advance.No way Jose. No external mods permitted in ssp. Ok in esp.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSigCZ Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 4 hours ago, f2benny said: No way Jose. No external mods permitted in ssp. Ok in esp. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Yep. I literally just read Page 27 sections 8.2.1.2 and 8.2.1.3 that address that question. (Citation included for legal eagles ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Successfully added almost 6oz to an XCarry grip without spending a fortuneSent from my iPhone using TapatalkFollow up on my heavy grip project. I am no longer using it. I can’t tell a difference after the buzzer goes off. I sure am glad I didn’t spend $400 buying one. Spend your money on ammo and lessons instead. Just my opinion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 7 hours ago, rocket99 said: Follow up on my heavy grip project. I am no longer using it. I can’t tell a difference after the buzzer goes off. I sure am glad I didn’t spend $400 buying one. Spend your money on ammo and lessons instead. Just my opinion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk On the clock i shoot my Rx and X5 with Romeo 1 the same. But really like the sil carb grip I did on the x5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarokTactical Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 7:03 PM, rocket99 said: Follow up on my heavy grip project. I am no longer using it. I can’t tell a difference after the buzzer goes off. I sure am glad I didn’t spend $400 buying one. Spend your money on ammo and lessons instead. Just my opinion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I also ditched my DIY heavy tungsten grip because I can't tell the difference shooting it from my non weighted grip. But the silicon carbide grip makes a major difference and I do like the tungsten recoil rod as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Absolutely, silicone carbide is the way to goSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedevil008 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Anyone know where to get a rear sight plate for the X5? Or assuming the RX one works too. Reason, I have a Vortex Venom sitting on the Springer Precision plate on my X5, and the sight is maxed out to the right and I'm still needing to adjust the POI. I need to put other sights on there to see if it's the gun or the optic, and I can't find where I put the sight plate that came with it. Haven't had any luck finding one and surprised it's not on sigsauer's shop that I can see. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSigCZ Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 There was one listed for sale recently on the SigTalk website, in the classified section. If you can't find it, private message me and I will do my best to help you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarokTactical Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 37 minutes ago, bluedevil008 said: Anyone know where to get a rear sight plate for the X5? I have one I can sell you. I'll send you a PM to discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenault Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Is anyone else having the paint chip off of their Romeo 1? I'm not rough with mine, but it's chipping off on the edges of the hard edges where no bras hits. It doesn't affect performance, nor do I really mind, I just think it's interesting because other than shooting it I can't think how it would be happening. Edited October 30, 2018 by chenault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 11 hours ago, chenault said: Is anyone else having the paint chip off of their Romeo 1? I'm not rough with mine, but it's chipping off on the edges of the hard edges where no bras hits. It doesn't affect performance, nor do I really mind, I just think it's interesting because other than shooting it I can't think how it would be happening. Yeah, around the front edge where the cover goes over the lens housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/28/2018 at 8:26 PM, AmarokTactical said: I also ditched my DIY heavy tungsten grip because I can't tell the difference shooting it from my non weighted grip. But the silicon carbide grip makes a major difference and I do like the tungsten recoil rod as well. I can sure as heck tell a difference in this one. Like it's a totally different gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 57 minutes ago, Shadyscott999 said: I can sure as heck tell a difference in this one. Like it's a totally different gun. Any vids of you shooting it Shady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 3 hours ago, titandriver said: Any vids of you shooting it Shady? I will try to get some this weekend. I know Max was running this grip at Nats. Sonny Morton too. I think there were several more. There is a big difference between the homemade versions that "got almost 6 oz added" and this one that adds right at 11 oz. It's the same weight added as adding a steel grip to a 2011 over a plastic grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 50 minutes ago, Shadyscott999 said: I will try to get some this weekend. I know Max was running this grip at Nats. Sonny Morton too. I think there were several more. There is a big difference between the homemade versions that "got almost 6 oz added" and this one that adds right at 11 oz. It's the same weight added as adding a steel grip to a 2011 over a plastic grip Thank you sir - looking forward to seeing a video. Been going back and forth about spending the coin for the grip & weight, you've got me definitely leaning hard in that direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gviz Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 43 minutes ago, titandriver said: Thank you sir - looking forward to seeing a video. Been going back and forth about spending the coin for the grip & weight, you've got me definitely leaning hard in that direction! You won’t be disappointed with the weighted grips! Paired with the tungsten grip plug and a tungsten guide rod from springer it’s a totally different animal. I love shooting my xfive after putting all these mods. It’s amazing! Hahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, Gviz said: You won’t be disappointed with the weighted grips! Paired with the tungsten grip plug and a tungsten guide rod from springer it’s a totally different animal. I love shooting my xfive after putting all these mods. It’s amazing! Hahahaha! Thanks for seconding Shady Scotts' experience Gviz - well, except for the fact it's gonna lighten up my wallet considerably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarokTactical Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Pfft my "homemade" grip had me at 44oz as well with the tungsten guide rod. It's really a negligible difference, I had hoped it would be significant but it's more placebo than anything. To each their own but the $800 you're suggesting someone spend on an $850 gun will not be a significant improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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