I am quite familiar with the Triace, having shot one when they came out in the mid 1980s.
They were very nice pistols in their day. They were probably the best all steel match pistol that could be converted between 22 lr, 22 short, and 32 wadcutter.
But, that was then....
I bet I know the seller where you are looking at these. Watch out!
Be VERY careful. Most sellers are extremely ignorant about the Sako target pistols.
There is a Sako Triace and there is a Sako 23-32. They look almost identical. The Triace was sold cased, usually with a 22 LR unit and a 32 Wadcutter unit, and often with a 22 short (rapid fire) unit ...hence the name "Triace", plus tools, extra mags, and spare parts. These sets are often broken up!
The Sako 22-32 looks almost identical, but did not ship as a cased kit. Beware the 22-32! The frames are prone to cracking, especially if used as a 32!!!
There are a few ways to spot the 22-32:
- bottom of trigger guard is sloped. On the Triace it is straight and parallel to the bore.
-The Triace has a long extension past the front of the trigger guard to reinforce the area around the takedown lever. The 22-32 has a shorter frame extension.
-The front of the grip frame is plain on the 22-32, and serrated on the Triace.
Many parts do not interchange between the two pistols. The Triace is slightly easier (but still difficult) to find parts for.
The locking lug under the barrel can sometimes crack...watch out!
I wouldn't buy one unless it was a complete cased Triace, in excellent+ to mint condition, complete with all spare parts, etc.
Berretta now owns Sako. They have completely memory-holed the Triace and 22-32. They even removed the pdf of the owner's manual.
Oh, I tried to contact the seller in question, as they have several "Triaces" (not!) in stock. I gave them the information cited here and suggested they update their listings.
They did not!
Good Luck, and Caveat Emptor!
