trailblazer02
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does anyone here know anything about Sphinx pistols?
thanx,
trailblazer
thanx,
trailblazer
Sphinx pistols??
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They are a Swiss built CZ variant. they were distributed by Sabre Defence. I tried to purchase one a year ago, but was told that they now longer dealing in them. I got an email from Sphinx saying they were looking for a new distributor. They are very well built, but bulky and short barreled. They are kind of like buying a high end 1911, you would do it because you want one. You could buy a CZ pistol from the CZ custom shop at CZ-USA, and add some extras. But you could not get a titanium frame, or the distinct looks of the Sphinx. There is some internet info, and Combat Handguns tested one about a year and a half ago.
What sar4937 said. I was lucky to find the AT380 one day while "browsing" the gun shop. It is DA only and a really, really well designed, built pistol. Their large 45's are very pricey. Excellent company to communicate with. I had some weak magazines springs and they sent me 2 from Switzerland no charge!.
These are built like a alloy Swiss watch.
These are built like a alloy Swiss watch.
ridewv
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Sphinx handguns are made with very high quality Swiss materials. The machining and fitting are a good notch above CZ (as they should be). On my P2000 the DA/SA trigger is nice and the slide operates so smoothly. Even the little AT380 has a smooth, if rather long, DA trigger.
AT2000 Police Special 3.66" barrell, 15 round.
AT380
AT2000 Police Special 3.66" barrell, 15 round.
AT380
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trailblazer02
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i did notice on GB that they are a little on the pricy side,
i may consider one if they find a US distributor.
thanx for the info, that's exactly what i was looking for.
t'blazer
i may consider one if they find a US distributor.
thanx for the info, that's exactly what i was looking for.
t'blazer
I'm thinking at least some of the price is because of the exchange rate. If you go to the Sphinx site you can email them and they will answer.
ridewv
Member
I'm sure your correct.
[email protected] claims to be able to import direct from Sphinx, until Sphinx finds a new US distributor. I have a couple magazines on order through him.
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trailblazer02
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did you eventually get the mags & is he still in a working relationship with sphinx?
thanx,
TB
Krull
Member
I recall them when I was a kid in the 80's,and they were $$$$$$!!!! 
back then.
So they're still around? I have to go check this out
back then.So they're still around? I have to go check this out
Thuer
Member
The Sphinx is a nice pistol but I have some critic.
I have see one with an ripped frame. The rail was ripped due the material is to hard. Go for a good CZ 85.
I have see one with an ripped frame. The rail was ripped due the material is to hard. Go for a good CZ 85.
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trailblazer02
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i like the sphinx because they are somewhat rare, plus i wanted to add to my .380 collection.
i'm still in the fact finding stage, i haven't pulled the trigger just yet.
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trailblazer02
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KRISS-TDI.com
is going to be the distributor for the 9mm & .45. they should have them in a few weeks.
i have emailed them a few times & they have answered promptly.
TB
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