New .45 I want

[willis68]

I have found a new High End .45 that I am thinking of getting and it is not a 1911. Saber Defense imports these from Switzerland Sphinx .45

Edited May 10, 2009 by willis68

[Garufa]

Never heard of 'em. Obviously a CZ clone which indicates fine accuracy to me.

[BryanP]

Yep. So Switzerland is now making a copy of the CZ-97? I'm sure it's nice, but why not just get the original?

[willis68]

They have been making them for several years, I just learned about the .45 version last week, Sphinx Systems Ltd. while there is definitely nothing wrong with the original CZ pistols,they are the only manufacturer good enough to make Swiss Ordnance Pistols and they are put together like a swiss watch which is something I am quite fond of

Edited May 10, 2009 by willis68

[Guest JHatmaker]

I like it, now the question, where to get them? At dealers that carry Sabre AR's? Or from the company?

[willis68]

I like it, now the question, where to get them? At dealers that carry Sabre AR's? Or from the company?

I emailed Sabre today with that question, I think any Sabre dealer can get them, not sure here is one of their tests that I have never seen done before

http://www.sphinx-systems.ch/downloads/videos/2000S-1.wmv

Edited May 10, 2009 by willis68

[Guest JHatmaker]

Pretty cool, underwater thugs beware! I shot an email as well. Always interested in new firearms. Thanks for the information and heads up.

[Garufa]

They have been making them for several years, I just learned about the .45 version last week, Sphinx Systems Ltd. while there is definitely nothing wrong with the original CZ pistols,they are the only manufacturer good enough to make Swiss Ordnance Pistols and they are put together like a swiss watch which is something I am quite fond of

The Sphinx 3000! Why didn't you say so! I like it just for the name.

[willis68]

The Sphinx 3000! Why didn't you say so! I like it just for the name.

LOL.. I love your avatar!

I was not even sure it was the 3000. I actually saw a few models of these in 9 millimeter like 7 years ago. They are hard to source out I am hoping to find out something from Sabre on Monday

Edited May 10, 2009 by willis68

[willis68]

Pretty cool, underwater thugs beware! I shot an email as well. Always interested in new firearms. Thanks for the information and heads up.

No problem. I was told a while back that their pistols are tested more throughly than Glocks That is pretty impressive to me

[VERO1]

That would be a blast in the bath tub. Any idea of what selling price will be on them?

[willis68]

That would be a blast in the bath tub. Any idea of what selling price will be on them?

I figure they will be quite expensive, I am not sure of the price yet

[hkusp40cal]

There is a review of the Sphinx .45 in the May 09 Combat handguns. The MSRP is $2990. It received a very good review. "The Sphinix's quality is in line with a high end custom pistol, making it worth its hefty price tag. Looks like they got a little over 1 inch groups at 25 yrds with it from a free standing position.

[willis68]

There is a review of the Sphinx .45 in the May 09 Combat handguns. The MSRP is $2990. It received a very good review. "The Sphinix's quality is in line with a high end custom pistol, making it worth its hefty price tag. Looks like they got a little over 1 inch groups at 25 yrds with it from a free standing position.

I figured it would be, as usual everything I like is expensive I just need to win the Power ball.... I am looking around to see what I can get one for, I know in the future I will have to get one it keeps calling my name, here is a portion of that review http://www.tactical-life.com/online/combat-handguns/sabre-defence-sphinx-45acp/

Edited May 10, 2009 by willis68

[Guest JHatmaker]

Well, looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer to grab one of these. I heard back from both Sabre here in Nashville and Sphinx. Here are their responses:

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Sabre Defense:

Dear Jason,

Thank you for contacting Sabre Defence. We are no longer importing or distributing Sphinx pistols.

Please contact Sphinx directly for more information. Sphinx Systems Ltd.

Kind Regards,

Michael Curlett

Director of Sales and Marketing

Sabre Defence Industries

450 Allied Drive

and Sphinx Industries:

Dear Jason

Thank you for your inquiry!

You are right, we are very sorry, current we have no importer for USA - but

it seems, that we will have good solution and soon a new distributor - then

I let you know.

Best regards

Susanne Brunner

SPHINX Systems Ltd.

Gsteigstrasse 12, CH-3800 Matten

Fon +41 33 821 10 05 / Fax +41 33 821 10 06

susanne.brunner@sphinxarms.com

Sphinx Systems Ltd.

Best regards

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At least I got a response, and in less than 24 hours from each. That's good customer service. Thanks for making us aware of this pistol willis, I will be following it's development into the U.S.

Edited May 12, 2009 by JHatmaker

[nightrunner]

wow 16+1 in a .45acp! i like that, maybe they can get someone to import them...

[willis68]

Well, looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer to grab one of these. I heard back from both Sabre here in Nashville and Sphinx. Here are their responses:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sabre Defense:

Dear Jason,

Thank you for contacting Sabre Defence. We are no longer importing or distributing Sphinx pistols.

Please contact Sphinx directly for more information. Sphinx Systems Ltd.

Kind Regards,

Michael Curlett

Director of Sales and Marketing

Sabre Defence Industries

450 Allied Drive

and Sphinx Industries:

Dear Jason

Thank you for your inquiry!

You are right, we are very sorry, current we have no importer for USA - but

it seems, that we will have good solution and soon a new distributor - then

I let you know.

Best regards

Susanne Brunner

SPHINX Systems Ltd.

Gsteigstrasse 12, CH-3800 Matten

Fon +41 33 821 10 05 / Fax +41 33 821 10 06

susanne.brunner@sphinxarms.com

Sphinx Systems Ltd.

Best regards

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

At least I got a response, and in less than 24 hours from each. That's good customer service. Thanks for making us aware of this pistol willis, I will be following it's development into the U.S.

That sucks, just my luck

[Guest flyfishtn]

Very cool! I like it. Hopefully somebody will pick it up soon.

[Metalhead]

I can always call my Sabre guy tomorrow and ask if they have any still laying around for those that are curious.

[Guest 70below]

For that price every one should come with a compact .380 called the Sphinx Sphincter and blows bubbles when fired under water

[willis68]

I can always call my Sabre guy tomorrow and ask if they have any still laying around for those that are curious.

Please do

[Metalhead]

Called em this morning, all but one sales person are gone to the NRA show until next week. The one that was left said she didnt know if they did or not, and to talk to another person when he got back.

I'll keep you posted....

Edited May 14, 2009 by Metalhead

[Guest JHatmaker]

Called em this morning, all but one sales person are gone to the NRA show until next week. The one that was left said she didnt know if they did or not, and to talk to another person then he got back.

I'll keep you posted....

Thanks for the update!

[~Emily~]

Called em this morning, all but one sales person are gone to the NRA show until next week. The one that was left said she didnt know if they did or not, and to talk to another person when he got back.

So what did you find out? I've been looking for a Sphinx AT 380 M for quite a while.

[mk19]

That is a really nice gun, it is imported by Saber defense which i believe is in Nashville, they are made to some very high standards. the gun is capable of 1.5 inch groups at 25 yards off hand. pretty much a super nice CZ 97 going for about $2200.