Besides me, does anyone here know about the Sphinx .380?

the ringo kid · Oct 10, 2013

I saw one of these fine handguns at a local GS here about 14 years ago, tried to buy it but it had been promised to another customer. I tried to see if other GS's could order one so I could have it. I love the darned thing. Fit perfectly in my beefy right hand, was perfect in weight, and all around-nice-looking gun.

The problem is--I have never been able to find someone who even knew of this handgun-let alone could fine one to order for me. They I think?? are made in Switzerland.

Does anyone have any info on these? an inquiring mind would like to know.

BearBio · Oct 10, 2013

Try Mozilla/firefox. There are many listings, non current. Several discussion threads. I'm sure Google results would be the same.

sipowicz · Oct 10, 2013

I would imagine since they have been around over 700 years that there would be a ton of info on them.

wildenout · Oct 10, 2013

Found you a website! They look pretty sweet...
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rwsmith · Oct 10, 2013

I'm afraid to ask....

How much do these cost????

They are darn good looking.

the ringo kid · Oct 11, 2013

Thanks Gents. Also, I think the one I was looking at was about $400.00 at the time-which was about 15 years ago. I want one--badly want one.

the ringo kid · Oct 11, 2013

I like the duo tones and the dark green soon to be released.

The one I saw had a dark blue top to it and this pictured below looks a lot like it but seems to be more "modernized."

Maze 686 · Oct 11, 2013

We called them the STINKS .380 whenever an officer showed up to qualify with one for off duty.

I've never seen one make it past three rounds before having a feeding problem. They were great for not letting the slide go fully into battery.

the ringo kid · Oct 11, 2013

sipowicz said:
I would imagine since they have been around over 700 years that there would be a ton of info on them.

For as little as ive ever seen or heard on them as well as GS owners knowing little or nothing--that I was beginning to think it was either a figment of my imagination--or a Swiss State Secret.

Dave_n · Oct 11, 2013

If I remember correctly these were CZ75 "imitations originally" then Sphinx "Swissified them" using "gold Swiss Francs" for their metal components. As mentioned, sometimes they would shoot four rounds without a misfeed!! Dave_n

jag312 · Oct 11, 2013

I saw one many years ago. It was used in a suicide. Most suicides are every tragic. This one was no exception.

the ringo kid · Oct 11, 2013

Maze 686 said:
We called them the STINKS .380 whenever an officer showed up to qualify with one for off duty.

I've never seen one make it past three rounds before having a feeding problem. They were great for not letting the slide go fully into battery.

Hopefully problem fixed by the time I get or look at one. I found a few GS in TX that sells or has sold them.

Besides me, does anyone here know about the Sphinx .380?

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