Glock, H&K, Sig, Beretta... You know them, you use them, you love them. And why shouldn't you? They're some of the best pistols available today. I however took a little different approach and bought a Jericho 941 (also known as the Baby Eagle) mainly because I wanted a pistol that felt comfortable, I knew the design had been based on the CZ-75, and I also have small hands which the Jericho seemed to fit. I wanted a new pistol that was cheaper than a Sig or H&K but I'm not fond of Glock or Beretta. The Jericho was my answer. I know there's been a few reviews of the Jericho 941 before but those are about previous models and of polymer furniture.
**I own the Jericho 941 R steel frame mid-size model in .40 S&W so all information provided below pertains to this particular handgun. Just because I own a Jericho 941 doesn't mean I think it's the best pistol. It has it's flaws and I feel that anyone who's thinking about laying the cash on the table should know what they're buying.**
1) The Good: The pistol is very, very comfortable to hold and that's an understatement. Anyone who holds the Jericho will instantly fall in love with the way it fits the hand. There is also no slide movement or shaking like there is on some firearms. The pistol is very solid. It's also very thin for a firearm that holds 12 rounds (plus another in the chamber) of .40 S&W. IWI (formerly IMI) has a history and reputation of building sturdy firearms and the Jericho is no exception. The newer models like mine come with tactical rails for those people who like adding goodies under their pistols. The trigger is also amazing and feels great to pull. The pistol is also very accurate.
2) The Bad: The Jericho is quite heavy (again, I have the steel frame). The polymer model I held didn't sit as well in my hand so it felt like I had the choice of a heavy pistol that fit in my hands or a lighter pistol that didn't feel comfortable. I've yet to find a holster that fits my Jericho and even if i do, the pistol is still heavy which makes it a little more uncomfortable. This pistol (the steel model) isn't a concealed carry model, that's for sure. Magazines are also pretty expensive so prepare to dish out the money if you want a few spare ones.
3) The Ugly: The Jericho isn't a pretty pistol like the 1911's or Sig's. It looks fearsome and tactical. It's been designed to survive in a harsh environment and it doesn't have the appealing qualities some collectors or shooters desire. But this area doesn't determine the quality of the firearm of course.
Summary: I'm satisfied with my Jericho but it isn't suitable for carry if you can even find a proper holster for it. It's a solid, comfortable, accurate, and reliable firearm.
Take care and stay safe and I hope this information was useful to anyone thinking about purchasing a Jericho 941.
**I own the Jericho 941 R steel frame mid-size model in .40 S&W so all information provided below pertains to this particular handgun. Just because I own a Jericho 941 doesn't mean I think it's the best pistol. It has it's flaws and I feel that anyone who's thinking about laying the cash on the table should know what they're buying.**
1) The Good: The pistol is very, very comfortable to hold and that's an understatement. Anyone who holds the Jericho will instantly fall in love with the way it fits the hand. There is also no slide movement or shaking like there is on some firearms. The pistol is very solid. It's also very thin for a firearm that holds 12 rounds (plus another in the chamber) of .40 S&W. IWI (formerly IMI) has a history and reputation of building sturdy firearms and the Jericho is no exception. The newer models like mine come with tactical rails for those people who like adding goodies under their pistols. The trigger is also amazing and feels great to pull. The pistol is also very accurate.
2) The Bad: The Jericho is quite heavy (again, I have the steel frame). The polymer model I held didn't sit as well in my hand so it felt like I had the choice of a heavy pistol that fit in my hands or a lighter pistol that didn't feel comfortable. I've yet to find a holster that fits my Jericho and even if i do, the pistol is still heavy which makes it a little more uncomfortable. This pistol (the steel model) isn't a concealed carry model, that's for sure. Magazines are also pretty expensive so prepare to dish out the money if you want a few spare ones.
3) The Ugly: The Jericho isn't a pretty pistol like the 1911's or Sig's. It looks fearsome and tactical. It's been designed to survive in a harsh environment and it doesn't have the appealing qualities some collectors or shooters desire. But this area doesn't determine the quality of the firearm of course.
Summary: I'm satisfied with my Jericho but it isn't suitable for carry if you can even find a proper holster for it. It's a solid, comfortable, accurate, and reliable firearm.
Take care and stay safe and I hope this information was useful to anyone thinking about purchasing a Jericho 941.