The X-Five Entry is the way into SIG's competition line without paying for every extra. It is a P226 with the X-Five long-slide look, in 9mm, and it is new.

The Entry label signals a step down from the top Legion and Extreme pistols, which usually means a lower price. You still get the P226's steel build and its history in service and sport shooting. The X-Five style was developed for target and match shooting, with a longer sight radius and a clean trigger.

A first-time competitor can learn a lot from a pistol like this. It is heavy enough to hold steady, easy to shoot well and built to last. A seasoned shooter might use it as a practice gun or as a stepping stone to the higher-end models. Dry fire practice at home, with the pistol unloaded and ammunition in another room, builds trigger control cheaply.

The pistol ships to a licensed dealer you choose. You complete the background check there and pick up your gun. A fair pick for a shooter who wants an X-Five experience at a lower cost.