Review: Sig Sauer X6 X5 Supermatch - Not your dad's P226

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I've only had this gun for a couple months but it's quickly become a favorite. It's a handmade high-end target version of Sig Sauer's classic P226. Build quality is stellar and makes a regular P226 look like a Lorcin. Performance at the range is similarly outstanding, as it's capable of groups of 1-2" at 50 yards. The Supermatch has several nice features, like the adjustable SAO trigger, skeletonized hammer, Hogue G10 grips, and the straight match trigger.
The X6 and its sibling, the X5, are fantastic guns and are worth the high prices without a doubt.
This review is admittedly a bit long because I tried to cover some of the many varieties of the new X-Line that are available, and I discussed the box contents for potential purchasers. I also misspoke about magazine capacity - they are 19-rounders.

[@chickychowpow1]

You're not supposed to put porn on KZbin....

[@antolinzuniga5121]

How Sweet it is!!!!

[@toolthoughts]

Nice! I was a bit surprised how massive it looked in the range footage, even though I knew it was a big gun. I have to agree with you on the model recommendations. Thank you for another great video!

[@mikedee6173]

That's a beautiful Sig. I've been admiring that specific pistol since I saw it on Sig's German site. Congrats, and enjoy!

[@damon323]

Excellent quality review!! And what a beautiful pistol!

[@tangoalfa1970]

Tap it, tap it, flip it

[@LifeSizePotato]

+Kenneth Hildebrand I can email you a JPG to stare at for 20 minutes if that makes you more comfortable.

[@aaron4820]

Wouldn't you tap that too? I mean, look at it.

[@SonSolo]

Smack it up, flip it, rub it down...oh nooo!!

[@CastilloinaSpeedo]

It would be cool if you worked the action, removed and replaced the mag, anything other then tap it...tap it...flip it...

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@CastilloinaSpeedo It would be even cooler if people like yourself would learn to be grateful.

[@breezewood64]

Mr. LSP...Dude, Excellent video, very informative!! I own a 226 in 40 cal. (DA/SA) and love it (first handgun ever fired), but wanted to try the 9 mm category (less recoil yields better accuracy). Saw the new X-five on the net, checked the Sig website, but was not aware of all the various configurations available. Again, thanks, for the insight! Now, I'm forced to dig deeper and save a bit more for my next aquisition!!

[@SMOKEPOLETV]

This video was ahead of it's time. Great, accurate review. That trigger reset and undefined break are my two biggest criticisms. We'll see after its adjusted.

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

Seems like a solid investment into a higher end product for competition shooters. Sig makes some nice stuff

[@pwrplnt1975]

You've got some absolutely beautiful firearms!!

[@1957Shep]

Very slick looking pistol.

[@CoolGuyAtlas]

Its always a great day/night when I see a new LifeSizePotato video in my sub box. Keep it up!

[@FrumpyPumpkin]

That's an astonishing firearm.

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

Check out the Pardini GT9 to see something that is about equal (perhaps even better) Than this. truly a tough call. As well as the HK P7 which is, imo, the best carry 9mm compact ever designed, and certainly the toughest, safest, yet fastest-reloading and operating striker-fired (also metal-on-metal striker so you get a trigger that is high-end 1911 quality out te gate) My other is the HK Mark 23 or MK23, I operated that in the military a few times, rarely left the SOCOM Armory due to its size unless you were working a mission where a rifle was a no-no at the time. At which point you take that fuckin mk23 and you rock your shit if need be, you rock tehe shit out of that shit)

[@hardcore4476]

@@TheBoxingCannabyte Thank you for your service!

[@tech-daddy]

Very good review, thank you! I am seriously considering of getting one of those :)

[@aserta]

When you zoomed in/zoomed out you could hear the scrapping inside the camera. If you have a barrel type zoom lends you might want to take a very lightly isopropyl dampened clean cloth to it a few times. Whilst it won't affect the performance, in time it might loosen the "seals" enough for dust to go inside the camera. Again, if it's a barrel type and doesn't use inside optics. If the later is the case, that kind of sucks. Awesome looking gun. Hope you will enjoy it for many years to come.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Man, what a GREAT review! What a GREAT pistol! I am jealous! :-) Out of curiosity why didn't you get one of the new P210 Legend Super Targets? Do you need the magazine capacity? I have an older West German P226 which shoots VERY well. I shoot 25m and 50m (standard Swiss distances for pistol - 300m for rifle). By the way (tongue in cheek bit coming) it's nice to hear an American talk about shooting further than 7 yards and wanting to get 1"-2" groups! Most guys on KZbin seem to be into rapid fire and landing anywhere on a yard-high paper target! Very nice work - subscribed! All the best, Rob

[@jeffm6273]

Just found this, good video. I've got a second gen X6 Scandic (no lower picatinny rail) and it's by far the most accurate pistol I have ever shot, comparable to my Pardini .32 wadcutter pistol.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

seems weird that there would even be THE POSSIBILITY of the trigger moving back far enough in its adjustment to become non-functional. That shouldn't even be within the adjustment range.

[@BACCHUS777]

That barrel weight will be really incredible, looks fantastic and I imagine it will go from hot .22's to low velocity loads once it's on!

[@DanBerglund]

Great video, always informative and always making me jealous of your gun collection. Regarding X-five Allround DA/SA, the main reason for getting that version would probably be so you can compete in IPSC Production division where the SAO versions are not allowed. BTW, are you thinking about getting more Sphinx pistols, apart from the AT380? Would be very interesting to hear you talk about a AT2000 or 3000. SDP is not interesting, IMO, until the competition versions are released.

[@MrPanda415]

i had the same problem on my x5 short with the trigger being too far back. It locked out after 200 rounds. I sent the gun back to sig to get it clean and examined. The gun is gorgeous

[@Hotdogger808]

Gorgeous handgun. We are currently trying to purchase one, but they are very rare and hard to get. You are a very lucky man.Enjoy Cheers

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui8540]

Very good review.Getting this gun myself :O)

[@kennethvalbjrnvanderschaaf283]

Great informational video 😊 I own a "standard" P226 and an XFIVE Supermatch. I know of the reputation of the Pardini, but I have not (yet) shot one. I agree with you on your shooting impressions and build quality impressions without a doubt. Also in comparison to the standard P226. I have not had the trigger position adjustment screw unscrew it self. I have even lubricated it, in order to always be able to unscrew it easily. I do not tighten it very hard. As you say: Go buy one of these 😊 My only critisism on this gun, is that it takes some effort to shoot onehanded because my hands are large. I'm going to build my own wooden grip for it to fix the problem. And by the way: It is the most popular and respected 9mm semiauto at my gun club at the moment.

[@FPSdaybreaK]

that is a good looking pistol

[@willis936]

As soon as I heard the price I was like "damn I can afford one" but then I checked. They're discontinued and sell for twice what they used to be.

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

the Pardini GT-9 is easily as good as this gun so maybe look into one of those? I know I am at this point. Or a Nighthawk Custom 1911 in 9mm or .45 acp (I love 9mm but my carry is a colt M1991 a1 compact, I got HKs, SIGs, had a few Glocks all in 9mm, .45 and .40 and just can't get over that Colt-love and my SIG 1911 Scorpion, wielding that and the Colt makes me feel pretty elite heheh....) The Pardini GT-9 I just keep seeing in top-5 "best 9mm ever made lists" and I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a better competition .22 pistol than what Pardini makes!

[@jamescampbell4334]

I "settled" on a slightly used Pardini GT9 6", was still over 2.5k. The 5 way adjustable trigger in the Pardini is superior to the Sig X series trigger in EVERY way. The GT9 will make you have to "recalibrate" your thoughts on what an exceptional trigger is. I've seen custom 1911 and old revolver guys go silent and wide eyed after breaking the trigger on my GT9. I have it set up to break at 2.2 lbs, absolutely ZERO creep, glass break, and around .005" overtravel. I've had several shooters state my Pardini has ruined them. It exposed how mediocre their once "favorite" handgun really is. 😄

[@hardcore4476]

Really there discontinued?

[@killacamp]

I just bought a P220 .45 acp x6 for $5300 and I felt like I walked away about $500 less than what it could have been

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

@@TheBoxingCannabyte You can't go wrong with a Nighthawk Custom. I would prefer a Nighthawk over the P226 Supermatch, but, I definitely still want one. But, I am not going to pay double the price for it though and right now, the prices on the Supermatches are surging.

[@StewartLucrative]

Cool gun, thanks for the video.

[@MrGunsplosion101]

Man, I love your videos.

[@St.Howard]

Great video man.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

THAT is a SHARP looking gun! i love Sig P-series pistols. i had a West German P-226 9mm and a 1st gen P-229 .357 sig back in the early '90s. i had to sell them during hard times in 2008 and regret it every day since! i agree with most of your assessments but i must say my P-226 was every bit a tackdriver and sent many $3,500 custom 1911s scurrying for their holsters at the range. it routinely fired sub 1.5" 5-rd groups at 25 yds from a supported rest and an expert shooter friend fired a couple of .9" and 1.0" groups with it. i fired several 2"- 2.5" groups at 50 yds and several sub 6.0" groups at 100 yds. those early West German Sigs could definetely shoot! im sure your X-6 would take it to task but the old warhorse would give it a good go. thats a handsome gun there! youve got my hackles up for one now. the lighting and camera work really did it justice. nice work. and thanks for possibly costing me a couple grand! happy shooting!

[@MeatVision]

Super beautiful gun. I'm in love

[@crimsonproductions]

Pretty cool gun, great video

[@85mackey1]

Beautiful pistol!

[@-tr0n]

beautiful. truly jealous of your collection.

[@Kodreanu23]

Fantastic gun. Thank you for the video.

[@cameronangel1013]

I own two of these they are absolutely by far my favorite pistols I own 78 guns 44 pistols and these are far better than my glocks my s&ws and when properly maintained as reliable as my revolvers

[@americansoldier7776]

A gorgeous masterpiece!!!

[@johnsmithfakename8422]

That is one mean looking peace of hardware, I like it.

[@tonyelum8145]

My X5 competition had the same issues with the grips coming loose. I swapped 'em out for Houge G10's and haven't had any issues since.

[@leewilson1577]

Great vid, didn't even know this line existed... also "this is a solid number 2" 😳😂😂

[@xxuncexx]

Thats one badass handgun

[@ronandron2010]

WOW! What an awesome piece of art! Do you know if the Sig 220 Elite March comes anywhere close to this? Thanks for sharing...

[@SuAside83]

I have an X-Five AL, so the alu lower you were talking about. The balance changes greatly compared to the steel lower versions. Preference on weigh & balance are personal but I like the AL just fine (slightly better than my Sphinx), it puts more proportional weight in front. Supposedly, the AL was born from the idea that (european) cops might like a match grade pistol (like the Sphinx or P210), but needed it to be lighter, since carrying dead weight on your belt all day is no fun. It never caught on for obvious reasons, but competition shooters shooting it fell in love with it due to the shifted balance. So Sig added the standard X-Five funnel back on and bam, they had another race gun in their line up. As for perfection, my X-Five has slight imperfections on top of the barrel, but that's purely visual and covered by the slide anyway. The only functional flaw I've observed is that when run long & hard (IPSC/BPSA), the slide does not always lock back when empty. I don't know if it's dirt build up or heat that causes that issue. Or potentially weakened mag springs. PS: MecGars cost significantly less than the Sig Branded ones and do the job just fine, if not better than the 'real' thing (which is also made by MecGar).

[@Jay-du3tp]

I love this handgun. I can't wait for the new X version, p320 Vtac. I doubt it'll be as good as this Pistol though.

[@gino3286]

Hi and thanks a lot for the very interesting review of this amazing handgun. At 7:45 you say that the group is obtained shooting without a rest. Why they do not use a rest ? it is the only reliable test for accuracy. If i had to buy it i would be interested in the accuracy of the handgun not that of the shooter.

[@aaron4820]

I find it crazy that a p226 is $700-800, and this super high end completely built from scratch full steel match gun is 2k, the difference is less than 3x. Yet a Glock can get some bits milled out, some bits coated, trigger redone and the frame stippled and dremeled, then a $500 gun becomes a 2k+ gun... I don't really understand that..

[@DocMitchell69]

+aaron4820 It's a Glock though? You're paying for the name and the mythical reliability!

[@aaron4820]

rambokicksass77 Well, the name Glock only costs $500, it's Salient Arms that seem to adds the extra 2k..

[@cgr88m]

+aaron4820 difference is that the sig is well worth 2k, the salient is worth 800 at best

[@aaron4820]

cgr88m When you say "worth" do you mean second hand resell?

[@zerofire3172]

The entire gun industry from the guns themselves is very overpriced from the guns to accessories. The houge grips in the video cost 200$ alone. The ridiculous prices make the getting into guns very unaccessible. I just bought a sig mpx carbine for 1600$ i paid 1400$ for a hk 45ct. At least sigs are actually worth a $1000+ where as H&Ks are only worth 500-600$. XDMs are more accurate and more reliable than H&K and they are half the price. Optics and viridian lasers and suppressors are not worth the prices either (all three of these things cost as much as 1-3 guns alone)

[@mpow3r972]

Hey Potato, I just recently discovered your channel and I just have to say wow... I'm so jealous of your collection, and your videos are absolutely epic. Great job brother. I have a question though, is that polygonal rifling in that barrel? I ask because I'm a big HK shooter (in fact out of my 5 guns only one isn't an HK lol) and from the quick angle you showed down the barrel, it looked to be polygonal rifling like my HK, rather than the lands and groove style in most handguns. Thanks man!

[@jeanleon1637]

*sees pistol for the first time* I think i'm in love.

[@sentinel8711]

My gosh what a Beautiful firearm

[@michelangelo644]

is it top of the line?

[@ryderjames6870]

Can you help me find one? I spoke with Sig and they claim they haven't imported them for years. Thanks, great guns and videos

[@mehrangerami187]

Good detailed information (pros/con). My second time watching your videos. Last one was on the Wildey. What size was the length of the barrel on the Wildey you demoed? Do you know what size was the length of the barrel on the Wildey used in Death wish lll? Well done.

[@Dogemite]

Minor correction: 55oz is nowhere near Desert Eagle weight.

[@tomstmoblg1]

i like that you use the term "design language." you never hear anyone say that anymore.

[@xlasvegan7x]

Heavy beefy guns are the sht..this one is amazing..very nice.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

The sound of the slide coming of the frame sounded pretty awesome, dirty or not. Thanks!

[@glockerbob]

Very nice looking pistol.

[@o0EpicScavenger0o]

Agreed not a fan of the trigger but good god it takes what I like from the p226 and the AREX Zero 1 and puts it into one hell of a gun.

[@ChG85]

I love this gun ;-)

[@aaronlaundry718]

I like it, good quality. Looks nice.

[@djmanageddemocracy6388]

Your Beretta looks pretty cool too. Looks awesome, if a bit too fancy for me. If it came in 10mm and they changed up the look a bit, maybe.

[@KylesCustoms]

Just looked over my knife collection and noticed how high end it is. They're all covered in fancy g10

[@riflemann14]

Beautiful pistol. Was it between this and any other guns for you, before you went with the X6? Like the competition Sphinx pistols? That's the only other thing I can think of that compares.

[@thallium200]

Just an FYI. Hand fitted match grade pistols cannot swap slides and barrel combos. They are built one at a time, by one person. Internals may be interchangeable. But NEVER slides and barrels. That isn't a hand built custom pistol.

[@LifeSizePotato]

The parts that are mated are the barrel and the slide. This is obviously not a custom pistol.

[@OneBadHammer21]

I am sure you are talking about a Wilson or Nighthawk. They have problems too. I have 6 sig x5's. All of them are more reliable than my Wilson's

[@TheDaedalx]

+LifeSizePotato Have you tried torquing it instead of over twerking it?

[@hammercrg]

Why would you buy 6 X5's? Why not one or two and then add different configurations of slides etc.? That's like saying I bought 6 Ferrari's...all the same. And if they're not its like saying I bought the same car but put different tires on each one?.... makes zero sense IMO.

[@dietermueller6469]

which commercial pistof is better built?

[@leilighet205]

Got mine a few days ago. Sweet

[@gerryk3114]

Beautiful Gun !!!!!

[@disturbthpce]

Just to throw this out there; the X series (P226 X-6 PPC) MasterShop range is the top of the line X series. Otherwise great review. I just got the PPC.

[@thedude8182]

Perfekt gun! I bought the new Laugo Arms "Alien" now i can't deside which is better 🤣. I love both! The Alien has really nice technical innovations!! Lg DUDE

[@LukasDubeda]

Regular, Exeter, P226s cost around $2000 USD (incl. taxes etc...) here in the CZE, this beauty runs for about $5000 USD here.

[@enryuxzero]

i love the looks of the high end target pistols and its realy not shocking most iconic pistols in films are target pistols

[@paulschena8493]

Where did you get this gun? I’ve been looking for 2 years.

[@user-qe7qp6vd4w]

hand grip look very comfortable~!

[@Pumpestok]

Since you have both guns - How would you compare this gun to your Pardini GT9 in terms of quality, accuracy and value for money?

[@MrNiceKnife]

Sweet piece, not a huge Sig fan but lately they've been more appealing.

[@csu111]

Had a couple Sig Match and Sport pistols, and was waay disappointed. Their basic stock models are great. Good luck with yours.

[@abyss1232]

If these pistols disappoint you, I'm curious to know which ones don't? I'm somewhat new to the firearms and am looking to expand my knowledge!

[@badrmarrouk575]

abyss1232 Im also new but there is something i understand now, you cant choose a gun based on peoples comments. A pistols role is to make you feel confortable not to snipe your target instead of you so just take something that make you feel confortable while shooting all new firearms are equal in terms of capacities ( if we talk about same caliber same barrel lenge same etc.....) the only noticable difference is the person shooting. Also people tend to take the following example:"what would happen if we take to people with the same level and give them differents guns etc etc etc..." and im just like No. The one who feel more confortable will win the competition, people with exact same level dont exist.

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

Also the STI 2011 Combat Master in 9mm Major featured in John Wick 3 has me VERY interested as a combat/competition piece I could do-it-all with.

[@HandelOp6No5]

did you shoot the dolly shots yourself, or is that some stock footage b-roll from sig? looks good

[@crazyivan1015]

Just wondering, but what is your opinion on the new production Sig P210 Lengend?

[@spacepope87]

This seems like another version of their 1911's. Was interested in the X5 Tactical but the price is outrageous!

[@wrightconnection1731]

How does this compare to a High Point?

[@LifeSizePotato]

Well I mean, the Hi-Point has that no-questions-asked lifetime warranty, so that's pretty hard to beat.

[@gunchief0811]

wrightconnection thats like aaking how does an F-18 hornet compare with a cesna...

[@cemalgan]

Where the X6 has that “thin glass rod breaking” feel of a trigger with no over travel, the Highpoint has that crisp world famous of a “Coors light bottle breaking behind your head in a bar fight” feel, with generous amounts of unpredictable over travel included with no extra charge.

[@barneyfife5777]

outstanding presentation.. you are great

[@future_phonk]

I never thought I'd hear G10 as a fancy material. But I guess being in the knife hobby spoils you.

[@georgechronakis4135]

Are you able to buy a conversion kit for a stainless match .357 sig?

[@jamescampbell4334]

I really like the "2k+ for a 226" in the vid. Here we are a few years later, and these X6s are selling for around 6k. Time marches on.........

[@Jeremiahfull]

I have reviewed the entry version (X-Press) of the new X - series on my channel as I own one in .40 S&W. Pretty good competition sports pistol if you aks me but they don't do better than the CZ TS or TS Czechmate. Those are actually cheaper and the czechmate is Open Class out of the box...Here you'll have to add an X mount,C-More and Comp and other Sig made stuff that will empty your bank account ...Anyway,nice video and narrations ! Thanks for sharing buddy.Best Regards. J

[@reel2reeltv944]

Have you experienced any more issues with the trigger since that happened?

[@feffe4036]

Owned one once and its a tower! Never got used with the size of it so i had to pass it on. :)

[@donwolfberg8419]

How does the out of the box version of this compare to a custom G34?

[@jonahpatton8879]

33 round g18 mags. not even comparable

[@irmamedina8450]

Goog god how many times do you have to flip it mr ADD.

[@shootingstarshs4124]

very nice as a weapons this p226 x5 and x6 also as is finished

[@jackomalley3687]

I have the sig p226 SAO and the one thing i do not like about these pistols everytime the hammer drops it comes into contact with the safety cross bar eventually causing it to come loose and mae the hole the safety lever sits rattle

[@Redmist-se7ld]

Is it like the sig p226 sport

[@jhammonds36]

Was your trigger stop screw for your over travel hard to turn and did you back your trigger pull weight screw all the way out?

[@g-mc4507]

Pure Art

[@D3M0NMA5T3R]

Do you know if it is a limited edition gun? or are they continuously manufacturing them? because if so this is definately my next gun. Awesome review btw

[@LifeSizePotato]

They are continuously manufacturing them, but in low numbers. Demand isn't anything near what it is for other Sigs purely because of the price. You might want to get one soon, though, because Sig Sauer is moving production to the USA so these German-built guns will probably be collectible some day. Future USA-made guns might not be as good, either. And it should definitely be your next gun, it is fantastic.

[@D3M0NMA5T3R]

***** I just called and put in an order for it, Definately looks like its worth the price. FYI I called Gander Mountain and they said it was probably like $3100 now but I saw it online for about $2800. Im looking for the .40 cal though.

[@marshallgiuffria366]

Thank you for the review. The gun cost five grand now? The German built X6 That’s what I saw in a magazine?

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

Really wanting this for competiton, if not thus the cz shadow or checkmate

[@happyal27]

Wow really nice gun. Can you compare it a cz75 tactical sport as I think they are the same idea.

[@SuAside83]

I'd say both the Sig X-line and the Sphinx 3000 (not SDP) are ahead of the CZ75 TS. But the TS is still very good value for the money.

[@doomtomb3]

How would a Springfield XDM fair against this?

[@wristofkings]

That is some amazing craftsmanship but it better be for that kind of money. How would you say this compares to your P210-1 in terms of accuracy? I'm not much of a SIG fan but I love the P210 and have considered scrounging up the money for a Legend once I get the hell out of NY.

[@johndeere1951a]

Loosening trigger? That comes under the heading of routine maintenance. Dont locktite ! Just check every 100 rounds. Beautiful pistol. Watching this from New Hampshire 2-2024, home state for Sig now. The price you paid 9 years ago must seem like free by todays collector prices . Do you still own it ❓ 👍👍