BelRiose Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I recently got a 3 MOA Vortex Venom at a price way too good to pass up. I've never had an MRDS, but I'm toying with the idea of setting my up my P320 X5 up for CO. What solutions exist for marrying the Venom with the X5? So far the only thing I've been able to find is a Springer Precision baseplate, but some other forums mention that it may be possible to mount it directly to the slide. What mounting solutions are out there, and what works best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Think Springer precision make adapter plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 The Romeo 1 mounts directly to the X5. The Leupold Deltapoint Pro will also with some filing on the slide. Anything else will have to use an adapter plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hello: I am using a Springer adapter plate for my Holosun 507C. It fits very well so far and seems to work with no fitting required. It puts the dot in about the same place as the Romeo 1 that I had on it. More testing to come this week. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawDog324 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have a Vortex Razor mounted on a springer adaptor plate, works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Looks like the Springer adapter is the way to go, then. I was tempted to try to file the back edge of the optic cut, because it almost fits, but I guess it would be dumb to do something irreversible when I can spend 50 bucks and have a better solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellino19 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Not to hijack any part of the thread but those of you who want a DPP or an RMR without an adapter plate, send it out to L&M Precision Gunworks https://www.landmprecisiongunworks.com/product-category/red-dot-optics/ My X5 slide comes back today, I'll post photos assembled when it's all together. Otherwise, for Vortex I'd say Springer is the way to go as the Venom matches a Burris FastFire mount. Or just go Romeo 1 for the least invasive method possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 I ended up getting the Springer Plate and putting it on last night. After some slight modifications to my RHT holster, it looks like I'm good to go. I'm planning to sight it in this weekend and hopefully see what all the fuss is about dots on pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Follow-on question, does anyone know whether it's possible to buy an X5 (or any full-size 320) slide by itself? I'd like to keep one around with the original sights on it for convenience in case I get the urge to shoot Production or a 3 Gun division that doesn't allow dots. I know I can always pull off the Springer adapter and reinstall the sights, but it would be nice if I could just swap slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellino19 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, BelRiose said: Follow-on question, does anyone know whether it's possible to buy an X5 (or any full-size 320) slide by itself? I'd like to keep one around with the original sights on it for convenience in case I get the urge to shoot Production or a 3 Gun division that doesn't allow dots. I know I can always pull off the Springer adapter and reinstall the sights, but it would be nice if I could just swap slides. They're all over gun broker and I think even ebay; only problem is they cost almost as much as the gun, well $500+ because they're usually completely uppers, not stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, mellino19 said: They're all over gun broker and I think even ebay; only problem is they cost almost as much as the gun, well $500+ because they're usually completely uppers, not stripped. Yep I've seen a few slides but don't remember the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 For an infinitely customizable gun, the 320 is actually fairly hard to customize at a decent price (minus the grip modules). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Hello: Look on Sigs website or give them a call about the X5 slide. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: Look on Sigs website or give them a call about the X5 slide. Thanks, Eric Thanks, Eric. I think calling is my next step. Unless I'm missing something with my searches, I don't think there's an X5 slide available on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellino19 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 14 hours ago, BelRiose said: Thanks, Eric. I think calling is my next step. Unless I'm missing something with my searches, I don't think there's an X5 slide available on the website. Some things you have to call them direct; like I want a magwell for my X5 and it isn't on the website alone but I managed to e-mail Sig and they said they can sell me one over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Unfortunately, they said they don’t sell X5 slides separately at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 https://www.preppergunshop.com/sig-p320-sig-p320-x-series-5-adj-sight-21-sh-black-polymer New X-five for 679.00, Hard to figure if a new 320 slide assy (not X-five) is 400.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Just checked your link, they’re $749 & out of stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 The more I look into it, the weirder it seems. The gun is advertised as a mix-n-match lego gun (maybe slightly exaggerated). However, you can't actually buy very many of the components separately, and those that you can are weirdly expensive. Caliber X-Change kits are only about $100 dollars less than the full gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S391 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 8:08 PM, BelRiose said: The more I look into it, the weirder it seems. .... Caliber X-Change kits are only about $100 dollars less than the full gun. True, but for people who live in places with restrictions on what you can own / how many you can own / how many guns can guy in a specific period of time the X-change kits could be a great answer as they are not classified as a firearm... Blaser has been doing this with their rifles and that is part of why they have had the success they have..... That said, for folks in places with none of those restrictions, your observations are spot on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdawg Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Check out Top Gun Supply, they have lots of Sig parts and modules, I've ordered two trips from them and it was good transactions,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 I’ve finally managed to spend some time at the range with my X5 w/Springer Precision plate and Vortex Venom, and I’m generally liking it except that my slide doesn’t lock to the rear on an empty mag consistently anymore. I’m still running the factory springs, and I suspect the fix is to go with a lighter one, however I thought I’d see if anyone here has experienced similar issues before I go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 If your thumbs are touching the ambi slide release levers at all, you’ll get inconsistent slide lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 They’re not. I played around with my grip, and even locked my arms out just to make sure I wasn’t limp wristing. No joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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