Description
The SIG Sauer P226 X-Five SO represents a distinctive chapter in SIG Sauer’s German-built X-Series lineage, blending competition-grade engineering with a purposeful, understated aesthetic. Designed around the legendary P226 platform, the X-Five SO elevates the concept with precision machining, enhanced ergonomics, and a configuration intended for serious shooters and discerning collectors alike.
Chambered in 9mm, this example features the hallmark X-Series heavy stainless steel frame and slide, providing exceptional balance and recoil control. The extended dust cover, precision-cut slide serrations, and crisp single-action trigger all speak to its roots in high-level performance shooting, while the overall execution reflects the meticulous standards of SIG Sauer’s German production.
Visually, the pistol is defined by its striking contrast: a subdued, matte metallic finish paired with factory-correct light-colored grips that provide both tactile confidence and a distinctive visual signature. Every component fits with purpose, from the extended controls to the finely machined slide and frame contours.
All numbered components on this pistol match correctly, reinforcing its integrity and originality as a complete factory-built example. The overall presentation remains clean, cohesive, and true to its intended configuration.
The P226 X-Five SO occupies a unique space within the X-Series family, less common than standard X-Five variants, yet unmistakably part of SIG Sauer’s golden era of German performance pistols. It stands today not only as a capable precision handgun but as a collectible artifact from a period when SIG Sauer pushed the limits of what a production-based competition pistol could be.
A compelling addition to any serious SIG Sauer or modern European pistol collection.
