Sig sauer p226 x-five as carry gun - Page 2

BigJimP · March 15, 2013, 11:39 AM

Sig X-Five L-1 models .....are all stainless, and have the wood Nil grips.../ not the nitron finish or ivory grips.../ I think you might confused on the models...

http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...4&d=1359744729 --- this is a photo of my X-Five L-1 model.../ and as far as I know they're still shipping them the same way today ( a buddy just bought a new one in 9mm about 3 months ago, and his is identical to mine).

I'm not implying people in Montana are savages, I was born and raised there...I was just yanking your chain....

bac1023 · March 15, 2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by x-five

BigJimP,
The pistol I am talking about is a Sig Sauer p226 L-1. And by the way sometimes I do carry Smith & Wesson 500. People in Montana aren't savages. They are very friendly here. Even to a immigrant as me.

Is that how it came from the factory?

I guess I'm behind the times. I thought all X-Five L1 models were just matte stainless with Nill grips.

x-five · March 15, 2013, 12:23 PM

Mine is custom. I bought it all stainless with Karl Nill wood grips. I did the aftermarket titanium nitride plating, and replaced the nill grips with the ivory ones. Aisku?

x-five · March 15, 2013, 01:45 PM

Is it clear now?

bac1023 · March 15, 2013, 01:53 PM

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Is it clear now?

I guess. My answer still hasn't changed, but they are great shooting pistols-one of the most accurate ever built.

Since you aren't worried about concealment, go for it.

BigJimP · March 15, 2013, 02:01 PM

I wouldn't make those changes to my X-Five L-1 model either
Bac1023,....but to each his own / its his gun ....

I like the X-Five L-1 model a lot ....but I'm not sure it would make the top 5 guns in my safe these days .....behind :

a pair of 1911's from Wilson Combat
a nice Freedom Arms revolver
a nice model 27-2 4" S&W revolver
a nice model 29-3 S&W revolver......

( my X-Five sits in the safe a lot ) when those other 5 guns, get a lot of range time....

bac1023 · March 15, 2013, 02:15 PM

That looks like a very nice collection Jim

BigJimP · March 15, 2013, 02:24 PM

Thanks, I enjoy each of them a lot ( and the other 25 handguns / and about 20 shotguns and several rifles )....

I'm not just a one-trick pony ....

....or maybe I just have an attention deficit problem...( of course my wife thinks I'm nuts - but her opinion doesn't count unless she's listening...)...

bac1023 · March 15, 2013, 02:31 PM

Very cool

I've got quite a few myself.

Venom1956 · March 15, 2013, 04:28 PM

X-five in your other post u claimed you had not yet gotten your xfive plated or the ivory grips. Now u say its done? U have a s&w 500 but wants Taurus raging judge!?

U still trying to buy that RPG too?

Lol. I'm smelling some Gecko45 Here...

I'll believe a plated xfive with ivory when I see a picture.

Dragline45 · March 15, 2013, 05:39 PM

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I'll believe a plated xfive with ivory when I see a picture.

I share venom's consensus

Auto426 · March 15, 2013, 05:43 PM

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X-five in your other post u claimed you had not yet gotten your xfive plated or the ivory grips. Now u say its done? U have a s&w 500 but wants Taurus raging judge!?

U still trying to buy that RPG too?

Lol. I'm smelling some Gecko45 Here...

I'll believe a plated xfive with ivory when I see a picture.

Your not the only one. First it was wondering if he should buy a damascus steel framed, $20,000 x-five (something that doesn't exist) and rhodium plating. Now that has suddenly changed into owning a titanium nitride plated x-five with custom ivory grips, all in a little over a months time. A short look at the OP's history of posts shows that something is definitely off here.

I'm with you Venom. I'll believe it when I see it.

BigJimP · March 15, 2013, 05:59 PM

I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I'm a little curious as well....

bac1023 · March 15, 2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Auto426

Your not the only one. First it was wondering if he should buy a damascus steel framed, $20,000 x-five (something that doesn't exist) and rhodium plating. Now that has suddenly changed into owning a titanium nitride plated x-five with custom ivory grips, all in a little over a months time. A short look at the OP's history of posts shows that something is definitely off here.

I'm with you Venom. I'll believe it when I see it.

I didn't realize it was the same person. The $20,000 Damascus steel X-Five was total BS.

SauerGrapes · March 15, 2013, 07:15 PM

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I've got quite a few myself.

Your collection from what I've seen, is only eclipsed by your modesty.

There must be an X5 in there somewhere.

bac1023 · March 15, 2013, 07:31 PM

Thank you

Yes, I have an L1 model. Its outstanding.

k511 · March 15, 2013, 07:41 PM

I often carry a 5inch 1911 for ccw, usually in a shoulder rig, or in a custom made flat of the back holster with no problems....although i am 6'3" and about 230lbs and weather in my area doesnt really get above 60

stanislav · March 16, 2013, 06:38 AM

Yeah, something here is definetely not right. Maybe this guy has fantazies, or he is mentally ill?

x-five · March 16, 2013, 06:43 AM

What is wrong with you? I'm joking I didn't get the titanium nitride plating, nor damascus steel thing. That WAS THAT I WAS THINKING TO DO. The Tombstone grips are making me ivory grips on my L-1. Maybe I will post a photo when everything is done.

ScottRiqui · March 16, 2013, 07:34 AM

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I'm joking I didn't get the titanium nitride plating, nor damascus steel thing. That WAS THAT I WAS THINKING TO DO. The Tombstone grips are making me ivory grips on my L-1.

You'll have to forgive our confusion, considering this is what you posted earlier:

Quote:

Mine is custom. I bought it all stainless with Karl Nill wood grips. I did the aftermarket titanium nitride plating, and replaced the nill grips with the ivory ones. Aisku?

Rinspeed · March 16, 2013, 08:43 AM

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What is wrong with you? I'm joking I didn't get the titanium nitride plating, nor damascus steel thing

I remember now, you were thinking of buying the damascus 226 X-five, that nobody had ever heard of, for $20,000.

bac1023 · March 16, 2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by x-five

What is wrong with you? I'm joking I didn't get the titanium nitride plating, nor damascus steel thing. That WAS THAT I WAS THINKING TO DO. The Tombstone grips are making me ivory grips on my L-1. Maybe I will post a photo when everything is done.

Really?

You just told me a few posts before that you did get it done.

Quit the nonsense if you want people to take you seriously.

Venom1956 · March 16, 2013, 01:45 PM

im still skeptical, me thinks u got caught up in to much BS and got burned.

post a pic with a S&W 500 and a whatever xfive pistol with some note paper with X-five TFL written on it. Then ill buy it.

I don't mind crazy questions but lying about what you own in an online gun forum... that's just pointless.

BigJimP · March 16, 2013, 02:38 PM

Ok, no more benefit of the doubt from me either...

Take care guys - have a good weekend - I'm done with this thread. ( I might take my X-Five to the range this afternoon - since I've been neglecting it ...) ...

**Tom Servo** · March 16, 2013, 09:58 PM

We don't succumb to bickering or name-calling, and that's what this thread has done. It's not going anywhere entertaining or productive.

March 15, 2013, 04:28 PM	#35
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	X-five in your other post u claimed you had not yet gotten your xfive plated or the ivory grips. Now u say its done? U have a s&w 500 but wants Taurus raging judge!? U still trying to buy that RPG too? Lol. I'm smelling some Gecko45 Here... I'll believe a plated xfive with ivory when I see a picture. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

March 16, 2013, 01:45 PM	#48
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	im still skeptical, me thinks u got caught up in to much BS and got burned. post a pic with a S&W 500 and a whatever xfive pistol with some note paper with X-five TFL written on it. Then ill buy it. I don't mind crazy questions but lying about what you own in an online gun forum... that's just pointless. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug Last edited by Venom1956; March 16, 2013 at 03:22 PM.

March 16, 2013, 09:58 PM	#50
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	We don't succumb to bickering or name-calling, and that's what this thread has done. It's not going anywhere entertaining or productive. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

March 15, 2013, 11:39 AM	#26
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Sig X-Five L-1 models .....are all stainless, and have the wood Nil grips.../ not the nitron finish or ivory grips.../ I think you might confused on the models... http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...4&d=1359744729 --- this is a photo of my X-Five L-1 model.../ and as far as I know they're still shipping them the same way today ( a buddy just bought a new one in 9mm about 3 months ago, and his is identical to mine). I'm not implying people in Montana are savages, I was born and raised there...I was just yanking your chain....

March 15, 2013, 12:23 PM	#28
x-five Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Location: Custer county, Montana Posts: 55	Mine is custom. I bought it all stainless with Karl Nill wood grips. I did the aftermarket titanium nitride plating, and replaced the nill grips with the ivory ones. Aisku?

March 15, 2013, 01:45 PM	#29
x-five Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Location: Custer county, Montana Posts: 55	Is it clear now?

March 15, 2013, 02:01 PM	#31
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I wouldn't make those changes to my X-Five L-1 model either Bac1023,....but to each his own / its his gun .... I like the X-Five L-1 model a lot ....but I'm not sure it would make the top 5 guns in my safe these days .....behind : a pair of 1911's from Wilson Combat a nice Freedom Arms revolver a nice model 27-2 4" S&W revolver a nice model 29-3 S&W revolver...... ( my X-Five sits in the safe a lot ) when those other 5 guns, get a lot of range time....

March 15, 2013, 02:15 PM	#32
bac1023 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 1,107	That looks like a very nice collection Jim

March 15, 2013, 02:24 PM	#33
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Thanks, I enjoy each of them a lot ( and the other 25 handguns / and about 20 shotguns and several rifles ).... I'm not just a one-trick pony .... ....or maybe I just have an attention deficit problem...( of course my wife thinks I'm nuts - but her opinion doesn't count unless she's listening...)...

March 15, 2013, 02:31 PM	#34
bac1023 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 1,107	Very cool I've got quite a few myself.

March 15, 2013, 05:59 PM	#38
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I'm a little curious as well....

March 15, 2013, 07:31 PM	#41
bac1023 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 1,107	Thank you Yes, I have an L1 model. Its outstanding.

March 15, 2013, 07:41 PM	#42
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	I often carry a 5inch 1911 for ccw, usually in a shoulder rig, or in a custom made flat of the back holster with no problems....although i am 6'3" and about 230lbs and weather in my area doesnt really get above 60

March 16, 2013, 06:38 AM	#43
stanislav Member Join Date: March 13, 2013 Location: Fargo, North Dakota Posts: 19	Yeah, something here is definetely not right. Maybe this guy has fantazies, or he is mentally ill?

March 16, 2013, 06:43 AM	#44
x-five Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Location: Custer county, Montana Posts: 55	What is wrong with you? I'm joking I didn't get the titanium nitride plating, nor damascus steel thing. That WAS THAT I WAS THINKING TO DO. The Tombstone grips are making me ivory grips on my L-1. Maybe I will post a photo when everything is done.

March 16, 2013, 02:38 PM	#49
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Ok, no more benefit of the doubt from me either... Take care guys - have a good weekend - I'm done with this thread. ( I might take my X-Five to the range this afternoon - since I've been neglecting it ...) ...