I'm a CZ cool-aid guzzler, and I have some great handguns, including two Shadows I converted to SAO. Both have light, crisp triggers. I own several other CZ pistols and I am fully committed to the design and the company. I love the work CZ Custom does, and I've spent my share of money at Cajun Gun Works.
Then I encountered Sphinx. I fell in love with the compact, which is basically a higher quality P01. I'll own one of those one day. What I've been seeking for a long time is the perfect EDC handgun. I've tried various 380s, and while the Ruger LCP custom is a fine pistol, I just can't get behind that round. I've tried small 9mm's like the Kel Tec version, which is also fine, but so hard to shoot well. My latest go-to concealable EDC has been a Walther PPS in 40, which is very, very good, but still the low capacity issue.
Today I bought the Sphinx subcompact. It will fit in my pocket - one of my requirements, it's 14+1, and I can use my CZ 18 round magazine as my second mag.
First inspection: Everything you can read online about the quality. The level of finish on the INSIDE rivals the outside finish on many pistols. The ergonomics are impeccable.
Then I took it to the range. 150 rounds today. Accuracy - better than a stock P01. Rapid fire - the same. The double action pull is beyond my trigger pull scale - smooth, a bit of stacking at the end - nothing to write home about. Get this, though. The single action pull is the best I've ever felt. That includes custom 1911s and the two CZ Shadows I converted myself, which break crisply at around three pounds. The Sphinx has a 3 lb take-up, then breaks at 2.5 lbs after that, and the break is nothing less than spectacular. Best trigger I've ever felt on a handgun, period. Comes scary close to the Kidd trigger on my custom 10/22, and the American Gold trigger I have on my customized crazy accurate AR. Beats my two Shadows in crispness and glass-rod breakability.
I am in love with this handgun. It's my new best friend. I don't have pictures, but here is a link to the site with pictures and specs:
Alpha 9mm DA/SA
Then I encountered Sphinx. I fell in love with the compact, which is basically a higher quality P01. I'll own one of those one day. What I've been seeking for a long time is the perfect EDC handgun. I've tried various 380s, and while the Ruger LCP custom is a fine pistol, I just can't get behind that round. I've tried small 9mm's like the Kel Tec version, which is also fine, but so hard to shoot well. My latest go-to concealable EDC has been a Walther PPS in 40, which is very, very good, but still the low capacity issue.
Today I bought the Sphinx subcompact. It will fit in my pocket - one of my requirements, it's 14+1, and I can use my CZ 18 round magazine as my second mag.
First inspection: Everything you can read online about the quality. The level of finish on the INSIDE rivals the outside finish on many pistols. The ergonomics are impeccable.
Then I took it to the range. 150 rounds today. Accuracy - better than a stock P01. Rapid fire - the same. The double action pull is beyond my trigger pull scale - smooth, a bit of stacking at the end - nothing to write home about. Get this, though. The single action pull is the best I've ever felt. That includes custom 1911s and the two CZ Shadows I converted myself, which break crisply at around three pounds. The Sphinx has a 3 lb take-up, then breaks at 2.5 lbs after that, and the break is nothing less than spectacular. Best trigger I've ever felt on a handgun, period. Comes scary close to the Kidd trigger on my custom 10/22, and the American Gold trigger I have on my customized crazy accurate AR. Beats my two Shadows in crispness and glass-rod breakability.
I am in love with this handgun. It's my new best friend. I don't have pictures, but here is a link to the site with pictures and specs:
Alpha 9mm DA/SA
