New Gun: Am I the only one!?

[ryan3030]

Nice looking gun, OP. Interested to hear how it shoots for you.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/371081-new-gun-am-i-only-one-2.html#post5616900

 

[djhuckle]

Is the Sphinx a better quality gun than the CZ? I know its a newbie question still have to ask.

Gun Review: SPHINX SDP Compact VS. CZ P-07 - TTAG

 

[FlatSixShooter]

I'm sorry to revive an older thread, but I am new to IN and the forum, and I've been a Sphinx fan for years. I still own a few early (or earlier) guns, inc an AT2000s, one "predecessor" model (also made in Solothurn) and I still have at least two of their 380s ( one two tone and one in "Palladium"). There were very well made firearms, back in the day, with all SS frames and great out of the box triggers. I've yet to get my hand on their new current models, but they are on my list.


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[STFU]

Interesting. I will plead ignorance on this one.
I have been around firearms most of my life and I have lived overseas (Europe,) but I had never heard of Sphinx fire arms until you revived this.
Always something new to learn...

 

[zaxXxon]

Interesting. I will plead ignorance on this one.
I have been around firearms most of my life and I have lived overseas (Europe,) but I had never heard of Sphinx fire arms until you revived this.
Always something new to learn...

This discovery is at an advantageous time since the all the difficulties Sphinx has had in the market. Hopefully KRISS USA keeps it alive. The SDP Compact is a great shooter and a very well built. It's an interesting design that's like a pistol parfait. Steel slide and barrel, alloy upper frame, with a poly lower frame/grip. There were some crazy Christmas deals this year (some as still available) for these in some awesome colors and configs (alpine white with TB and night sights), wish I could have jumped on one.

 

[FlatSixShooter]

Interesting. I will plead ignorance on this one.
I have been around firearms most of my life and I have lived overseas (Europe,) but I had never heard of Sphinx fire arms until you revived this.
Always something new to learn...

I'm learning every day too. I'll see if I can snap a couple pics of my 'vintage' Swisstols and post them here tomorrow.



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[FlatSixShooter]

I'm learning every day too. I'll see if I can snap a couple pics of my 'vintage' Swisstols and post them here tomorrow.



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As mentioned, here are two of my older Sphinx AT380's.....a two tone and a "Palladium" finish . They both have an LEM /DAO type trigger.

These are all SS frames/slides and built like little tanks. Almost pocket sized, but a bit heavy unless you have big ( and deep) pockets.

 

[FlatSixShooter]

Anyone know of any Indy area dealers stocking the newer Kriss/Sphinx products? I'd sure like to get a first hand look and them.

Thanks.

 

[STFU]

Nice! Thank you for posting those FlatSixShooter.

 

[FlatSixShooter]

Nice! Thank you for posting those FlatSixShooter.

You bet ! I try to get a pic or two of my full size 2000s guns. And a better pic of one of the above. They are stinkin well-built firearms.



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[Hohn]

Is the Sphinx a better quality gun than the CZ? I know its a newbie question still have to ask.

It's built to tighter tolerances, if that means quality to you. You can tell when you rack the slide and dry fire it that it is VERY well fitted. Like a nice 1911 almost.

And the grip in my hand feels better than a P-07.

But I'd still chose the P-07s, spending my own scarce funds. Someone else's money? SPHINX.

 

[Kevinslaterjr]

Is there a reason they arent as widely available? Ive never seen them in my neck of the woods