Well, bad news thus far concerning holster fit. She'll go in the holster fine, but the top strap will not reach to snap in place. Also, the extended mag release prevents the pistol from going any further into the holster.
Hmmm....makes me wonder if Alessi, really knows this model. Which is funny because its listed as X5 Competition on their website. One other thing, although trivial - I requested a single mag pouch, but was sent a double.
Furthermore, in the brochure I received, Alessi BodyGuard holster for Sig and Block have a top strap due to them having no external safties. The x5 comp has ambi thumb safety.
I'm guessing they just weren't paying attention.
I'll have to give them a call tomorrow.

 

Bummer! How tight is it? Close enough to stretch over a few days? Leather is very pliable.

 

Maybe, IF- I could get her in some more. BUT, 2 things.
1. She's pretty much all the way in.
2. The extended mag release prevents any further movement.
Thank you though......

 

Just curious if anyone else uses a shoulder rig for the X5 Competition and L1 X5 - basically any X5, other than the AllRound. Thanx.

 

Sorry to hear of your trouble with the Alessi sigke. I'm not fond of the extended mag release on my X5 Comp – I'd like to replace it with a standard P226 mag release. That change would solve one of your Alessi problems.

I have no experience with the Alessi "speed break" retention system, but I don't think I'd like it – maybe you're lucky to get a thumb break holster.

I don't see any disadvantage to having two mag pouches instead of one – they'd provide better counter-balance for the three-pound X5.

Carrying an X5 – awesome, dude!

 

Thanx pipesmoker, I, appreciate that.
Yeah, the dual mag pouch is actually better.
But, its actually a speed break + thumb strap.
This is all just my usual luck lol....
Its just sux so bad because the rig itself is seriously comfy! I mean very,very nice. Perfect balance and all.
Or at least it sure feels that way

 

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I'm puzzled. I'd have expected the "speed break" for guns with a safety and a thumb break for guns without. Why both? Sounds a bit cumbersome.

Regardless, I'm happy to hear that the Alessi is now working well for you sigke.

Yeah, get those photos up! Does the pistol dangle if you lean forward? And does the holster remain securely in place when you draw the X5?

P. S. I see that you do have the photos up now. Thanks! The rig looks great!

 

I'll speak with Tom directly about it.
But, if its gonna take another 10 weeks, I'll just ask for a refund. - The bad part about is, I spoke with Tom about it before it was made. - oh well...

 

*Up-Date*
Lol........I need to learn some PATIENCE.....after taking pics and calling Tom, the owner of Alessi, the darn thing fits perfectly! Tom, said it was perfectly natural, that the leather sweats in between transport from N.Y. to its destination. Basically, it just took it a couple days to loosen up. Man, I feel like a clown for not giving it enough time and posting this. But, alls well that ends well! Ill get some pics up very shortly.

 

I must also say, that Tom was super good to work with. Told me if there was ever a question about anything at all, to please not hesitate to call. - I appreciated that.
So, I would certainly and do recommend Alessi.

 

Alessi Body Guard Shoulder Rig

 

And, now that she fits properly, I'm almost positive it does not have the speed break. She just pulls right out.
Sorry for thinking it did have the speed break pipesmoker.

 

Well, I am truly enjoying this Shoulder Rig!
Standing up, sitting down, driving, whatever; its just very comfy. The X5 is not the smallest pistol, but certainly not the biggest either. At any rate, its not near as bad as you would think. I'm gonna have other holsters done for the Rig, when I squire other Sigs, or whatever.

 

So, sigke, after 3 months or so, how are you getting along with this holster? I'm tempted to get an Alessi shoulder holster for my P238. You have the Bodyguard model? Also, does the top strap of the harness show if your collar gaps a bit?

 

Its been wonderful. Driving its super nice.
Its just an Alessi man.....
Yes on the BodyGuard. And no on the top of the strap showing. It sets low enough I believe and doesnt move around if that makes sense. Just really nice and comfy. The holster was really tight when I got it. But i also discovered Mitch Rosens Leather Lightning. Works really good at making it easier to draw. Really slicks it up inside. And a gun will have plenty a hot spots inside the new holster - you know, where it will grab and scratch a little. But Rosens stuff takes care of that. Very good investment of 15 bucks imo. Sorry for the poor grammer. Mondays are just a busy time.....lemme know if I can help in any way.

 

Thanks for the info, sigke – sounds like good news, indeed. Very glad the holster is working out for you.

As it happens, I have a Mitch Rosen 5JR OWB holster on order for my P238. And that order included two bottles of Leather Lightning – one for the Rosen 5JR, and one for the (potential) Alessi Bodyguard, so I'm glad to hear of your endorsement of the L. L. product.

BTW – I'm thinking that the best way to apply the L. L. is to put it on the slide, then put the pistol into the holster. Is that the way you do it?

 

Thanks for the info, sigke — sounds like good news, indeed. Very glad the holster is working out for you.

As it happens, I have a Mitch Rosen 5JR OWB holster on order for my P238. And that order included two bottles of Leather Lightning — one for the Rosen 5JR, and one for the (potential) Alessi Bodyguard, so I'm glad to hear of your endorsement of the L. L. product.

Congratz!
That 5jr looks awesome.
I wanted one but they cant do x5s.
Lol, we had the same plan. Alessi Shoulder rig and a Rosen owb holster.

 

Thanks for sharing with us Sigke
I have been considering a Bodyguard for my 239 and then getting another holster for the rig of my 229. Your sharing has convinced me that it would be a good move on my part. Just may have to wait until after holidays abuse my wallet and my annual bonus comes in. Thanks again for sharing.

 

My pleasure. I really appreciate the help that Ive received here and whatever help I can return Im very glad to do so.

 

I have the same shoulder rig and am very happy. Also OWB and IWB holsters from Alessi. Tom and his team are very customer focused. Any issues and they are there for you. Alessi is my go to supplier for holsters. Family run business that delivers top quality, value and customer service.