Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P226 X-Five is a competition-oriented full-size double-stack model featuring a 5-inch match-grade bull barrel and full stainless steel slide and frame construction. It includes fully adjustable target rear sights with a fiber optic front sight, a beavertail frame extension, and Hogue rubber grips. It was produced in 9 mm and .40 S&W.

Production

Limited production from 2005 through 2012.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,600 – $1,900. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $1,300 – $1,700.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The P226 X-Five was developed as a dedicated competition and target pistol on the P226 platform. The heavy 5-inch bull barrel and full stainless steel construction provided increased forward mass and stability for improved accuracy and reduced muzzle flip during rapid fire. Offered in 9 mm and .40 S&W, these models incorporated competition-focused features such as fully adjustable sights and a robust build while retaining the locked-breech short-recoil operating system. Produced in limited numbers as part of SIG Sauer’s Custom Shop / Mastershop program, the X-Five represents one of the most specialized precision variants of the P226 before the introduction of the later XFIVE Legion and other modern competition models.