If the X3's shoot anything like my 2 X2's they are really nice weapons. I have a WF version, Shadow Grass and 28" barrel and then the black synthetic and 26" barrel. Both shoot 3-1/2" and I maintain them everytime I take them out. Just me and my training. Worth every penny you pay for them. And yes, they are the same as Browning Golds, for I can trade the barrels, triggers and forearms, except the receivers are different, the Golds have the magazine cut off.