NickinTN

I think it was $399, might have been $349. I didn't pay much attention after holding it.

Held one in the shop a few days ago. Not impressed. Might be a good option for those that don't/can't spend more to get something that feels a little better.

Held both at my local shop today, the G43X is not for me but man I really liked the 48, and I'm not Glock fan. I may break down and get one of these, but would prefer all black. $449 for either at my local shop

Thanks for the detailed report!

oh man that looks good. Talked to my LGS and he wasn't sure if he was going to get one or not. Lots of people wanting to hold one (me included) but nobody committed to buying. He usually doesn't carry a lot of higher end stuff

It does not look like that, it's not recessed back

Looked like a standard barrel to me, but then again I'm no Beretta expert. (or any expert really)

I'll check when I get home and let you know

Rather than store mine away in a safe I bought a stand and have it on display in the living room. My wife may or may not be happy about this.....

I imagine the gun is the one getting the short end of the stick when it comes to the accuracy equation (I know this is true when I'm behind the trigger)

Interested in what you think about it. I have a 509T and really like it.

Too big for my hands, just didn't feel right. For me there are better options in the polymer "target/competition category, mainly the Walther Q5 Match. Better ergos, better trigger - IMO

I read your original post as you not wanting to use a Romeo.

P365 is my current EDC so that would be my first choice... And just to expand the list I'll throw in a Dan Wesson ECO

The X-carry would be the choice if you are going to carry it at all. The X5 is a big gun. As far as co-witness goes I don't thing either will, the rear sight is part of the plate that you take off to mount the optic... I think, would need to research that one.

Checked and Springer Precision does make and adapter plate, $35

I had one but traded it shortly after picking it up. From what I remember it only took the Romeo, and no not all reflex sights use the same spacing/location of their mounting screws. There might be someone who makes a plate to mount other brand optics to the X5 though.

The way I look at it the more options I have the better. Something about it I may like that drives me to buy one, if not then I leave it on the shelf. Good competition breeds continuous improvement and lower prices, or at least can. I mean really, who needs a car in a color other than black....

Ruger 10/22 (pictured) Marlin that was my first 22 as a kid (many years ago)

I took the WC out as soon as I got home yesterday, ridiculous how soft it shoots. The still haven't broken down and shot the Vol ed.

Picked her up a playmate today...

This sums it up for me (well except for the 19 being my chosen platform). Carried a 43 for a long time and then the P365 came out and bye bye went the 43. 19s have never worked for me because the grip is a terrible fit for me. If I want to carry something 19 sized it's one of my CZs, either the P01 or P10. The P365 fills the role of "leave it in the car, wear it everywhere but work" for me so I probably won't get one but I'll wait and see how it feels in hand to decide for sure.

I thought they might be, he does great work! The one's on the Rami were my first set, the Christmas present will go on my matte stainless 75. Cajun goodness will make that Rami oh so sweet!

Oh man, my favorite guns those CZs. My favorite being a fully Cajunized SP-01 Tactical Those 75 grips look great, who made them? Have a set of Hakan Pek's to open Christmas morning. Selling this on tomorrow...

Just to throw something different out there - Sig P320 X5. Weighted magwell, 21 rounds of flat trigger goodness. But like someone else said I wouldn't go plastic, I'd go either CZ SP-01 or Shadow 2, depending on what kind of money you wanted to spend.