Sphinx pistols?

[mike56]

See some reviews and ads, but anyone actually handle/shoot one?

[brickboy240]

I actually got to hold and examine a full size 9mm about 2 years ago.

Seemed very well made, pretty heavy and reminded me of a very well finished Baby Desert Eagle or maybe the full size Witness/Tanfoglio guns. They're made in Switzerland and it shows.

The other thing I remembered was the price tag....around 3 grand.

That is all I know about them...don't know anyone that owns one and the dealer had never shot one either.

-brickboy240

Interesting but nothing I'd drop that kind of cash on...ever.

[montrala]

Handled them, shot them, friends use them. But never got around to spend so much money on CZ 75 clone. Original works good enough.

[Elkhound]

I am not presently in the market, but I sent them a message, sort of "tongue in cheek" asking them if they were really planning on bringing more models to market, as well as their Defiance fiber optic night sights. I was a bit surprised when they responded within about a day and said that "soon, very soon, they would have additional models here in the U.S." I think that translates into the fact that they will be offering green, sand and bi-tone in the compact soon, with larger models to come even later - whenever that may be.

Elkhound

[Todd762]

While I haven't shot, nor seen one in person, there are several CDP's on Gunbroker. Like you, I would be looking at a model that has the Defiance Fiber Optic Night Sights. I saw a few of them for sale months ago, I believe they were the krypton model or something. I believe there was also a pretty honest review of one of the new CDP's in Recoil magazine.

[halo2304]

I think I'd rather have two (or three) H&Ks.

[BocaDan]

I admit even though I know a lot of handgun manufacturers, I have not heard of Sphinx up until a few months ago - and that was via their ad in a magazine. Even though I live in a free state and have a lot of friends are firearms enthusiasts, I am yet to see one myself, or meet with someone who has seen/touched/fired one. Way too expensive for my taste.

I'd rather have a real CZ 75 instead of a clone for that much money plus a few cases of ammo for practice...

[Bigun]

I handled one at the rod and gun club in Munich in 1988. Comparing it side by side with with the pre B CZ 75 that I later bought. The quality, fit and finish were apparent but so was the price tag. $850 compared to the $275 I paid for the CZ NIB. Then as now my paycheck made the decision for me. Really wanted the Sphinx though.Looking at the current prices makes me wish I had bought the Sphinx.

[teutonicpolymer]

I would like to see a full size or long slide under $2k

fat chance though

[beschatten]

Isn't the SDP line retailing for around a 1,000 dollars?

Quite honestly, I think it's a better gun than Sig (reports say it has the best DA/SA trigger out of all production guns). I have no doubts it's finely engineered. I just hope magazines aren't ridiculously priced and the support from Kriss will be excellent. I've always been fond of DA/SA and I think it may be a winner. I would love to find one though and be able to fondle it. If I find one, it is definitely on my short list for purchase.