Got my $89 pistol today, now with pictures.

[phatcyclist]

I decided I was done working on a failed workstation for a while today, so I called my FFL to see if my pistol had arrived yet. They said it had just came in, so I departed from my office. I got there and did all the standard stuff for the transfer and went home. De-cocker works, safety works, mag release works. The pistol functions in both double and single action, score.

I went to put it back in the box, and something was rattling around inside. Well I dumped the box over and a magazine came out! I had the one it came with, and the extra one I ordered, plus an additional one! They accidently threw in another magazine, sweet!

I haven't shot this thing yet, although I did buy a box of .32 from a local sporting goods store ($19.99 ), but I plan on reloading my play rounds anyway. All in all though, I think if it shoots alright it will be a fun little pistol.

I'm taking it to the range tomorrow, and I will have some pictures accompanying the details.

 

[carneyman]

How did you come by an $89 pistol??

 

[phatcyclist]

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1061

I saw this link on another forum. Truth be told, it was $127 shipped, plus the $15 FFL transfer, but still less than $150 all said and done. I am hopeful it will operate without any problems. I did have to replace the firing pin return spring with one I had. The firing pin wouldn't return quite back as far as it needed to, but I think it will work now. Some time I might buy a replacement spring (if I can ever find one), but I have a feeling this fix will work for what I plan on using the pistol for.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

but I have a feeling this fix will work for what I plan on using the pistol for.

Planting evidence?

Seriously, what do you use an $89 pistol for?

 

[phatcyclist]

Planting evidence?

Seriously, what do you use an $89 pistol for?

No, just a cheap to reload centerfire pistol. It's not really expensive, or meaningful, a perfect candidate for say a tackle-box gun.

 

[PhilR]

Back in the day we called em "throw down guns".

 

[308nato]

Let us know how it does ,been thinking of getting one but heard that they arn't that good. For just plinking what the heck..

 

[chevydeerhunter]

Back in the day we called em "throw down guns".

Nice! These days, that term has a different meaning.

 

[phatcyclist]

Well, I started with a box of 50 rounds, and I have none now. The gun was so fun to shoot, and quite accurate. I had no stoppages, no FTF or FTE the whole time. I was hitting clays on the backstop at 15 yards with no problem. I think it was a great way to spend $140 all said and done.

I'm going to get some pictures up shortly, but I am famished currently.

 

[phatcyclist]

Here are some of the pictures I took.

Here is the picture of all three magazines

The only injury of the day, I just looked down and my finger was like that.

My target of .32 ACP and .22 LR. This was at about 7 yards. By the end of the day I was hitting clay pigeons on the backstop about 15 yards out with the .32.

I am really impressed with how well this gun works. Not sure I will be trusting my life to a .32, but I think as a backup or a fun centerfire plinker, this is a good purchase.

 

[mac79912]

These are fun to shoot, when I run out of 223 and 45 I pull out mine and so far it has 600 rounds without a hiccup.

 

[phatcyclist]

These are fun to shoot, when I run out of 223 and 45 I pull out mine and so far it has 600 rounds without a hiccup.

That's good to hear. I forgot how easy blowback guns were to deal with. It's making me wish I hadn't gotten rid of my Sig P232, that gun was super accurate and never once had an issue. Some day I might buy another blowback .380 (P232, Bersa Thunder) For concealed carry. They work real well and a hot .380 would definitely work for a defense round.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Man, for basically $100, you really can't go wrong with one of those. I think I might have to buy one just for the heck of it. I mean $100 is just too darn cheap. I saw some people on Gunbroker and at Saxet trying to get $249 bucks for these things! lol

 

[stockFD3S]

I'm thinking I need to get one now. Goes great with my collection of inexpensive guns.

 

[phatcyclist]

I carried it all last night when I was down at a boat landing fishing. I just had it in my back pocket. A decent IWB holster would make it easer to carry.

 

[Enron Exec]

Planting evidence?

Seriously, what do you use an $89 pistol for?

OMG i LOL'd so hard!

 

[phatcyclist]

I have a new box of ammunition, and 500 brass cases on the way. I'm going to reload a lot of ammo for it and use it as a centerfire plinker.

 

[Army 1911]

$100 and its not .25 so it can't be a Saturday Night Special.
It must be a Midnight Magnum

 

[phatcyclist]

$100 and its not .25 so it can't be a Saturday Night Special.
It must be a Midnight Magnum