[New_comer]

Saw one at auction for $120. May make for a good HD back-up or toolbox gun...

http://www.kaddb.com/pictures/1232003183134518.jpg
http://kaddb.com/pictures/34200335418125.JPG

8 rds of 38super or 9mm. I think there's a barrel change option...

Anybody with experience with this? Most probably those who've been assigned in the Mid-east one time or another...


Wud appreciate your inputs ;)

[New_comer]

I just noticed... :scrutiny:


The rear sight is missing!!! Look at the second pic!! :eek:


Something tells me this gun would be a BAD idea... :rolleyes:

[Tropical Z]

For $120.00 id give it a chance.It cant be any worse than the helwan i once had the misfortune of owning.Just get a workable rear sight.Looks kinda cool.

[Mikul]

They don't make very good pets, either:

http://www.gifte.de/images/Echis%20coloratus2.jpg

[10-Ring]

WOW, they make th Tauri look good :D :scrutiny:

[Marko Kloos]

If Arab gunmaking skill is like Arab warfighting skill, I wouldn't touch that thing with a ten foot pole.

[arinvolvo]

I am the arabian Viper,

I am here to Vash and Vipe your Vindows!



:rolleyes:

[New_comer]

But....


Look at 'em grips. The second pic, I mean...


Cool, huh? :cool:

[firestar]

For $120, you can't go too far wrong. Buy it and tell us about it. No one here seems to have ever heard about it so you could have the only one.

[arinvolvo]

Firestar, I disagree...You can definitley go wrong with 120 dollars....In fact, I can think of a couple particular guns that arent worth 120. It may be the most expensive paper weight you ever buy.

And expecially when you can take that 120 bucks and get some nice guns, like the CZ 50 or 52, or a tokarev, or a mak....

[WonderNine]

I disagree with the contention that a tokarev is a "nice" gun. :D

[Marko Kloos]

I disagree with the contention that a tokarev is a "nice" gun.

Compared to that thing, it's a Commie Gold Cup. :D

[WonderNine]

I don't think the gun looks that bad. For $120, I might consider buying one if I new they were reliable and semi-accurate. Of course I could get a new Hungarian Hi-Power clone (PJK-P9M) for $199, so maybe not....

[Tamara]

It looks like the love-child of a Ruger and a Hi-Point. :scrutiny:

I think a tackle-box gun would be its best use, as a layer of fish guts could only improve its appearance. :uhoh:

[WonderNine]

I hope this doesn't become the new High Road fascination gun A.K.A. the next RAP 401. :rolleyes: :)

[New_comer]

A lot of "Ummm's" and "Hmmm's", I sense...


For the culprit, read here : http://www.kaddb.com/default.asp


The one being sold is a blued, 38Super. Ugly and worn as heck... :barf:


Hey, for $120, it really got me thinking...


But if I add costs for licensing, ammo and stuff, & loss of income attending to those--- not a pretty good deal. :(


Besides, my beloved USP won't allow it! :D

[WonderNine]

Oh yuck. From the pics I assumed it was NIB.

[New_comer]

But looking at it objectively:

It's got ambidextrous slide mounted safety, I suppose it has a decocker ala Bersa, it's single stack (good for smallish hands) and has that 3-taper slide design ala BHP, and snag-free Novak rear sight, all for ease in IWB carry. It's DA/SA with C&L capability.

Looking at the trigger, it seems the SA stroke is very shortish, aiding in accurate shooting, While the long DA trigger position promotes cond# 2 carry.

What else... the barrel has got a single locking lug up top, but no links! Hmmm...

No ramp, so this may only be good for ball ammo. And there's that generously extended slide release lever, solid, not stamped metal. The machining looks fair to good.

I think it merits some attention... emphasis on some :D:D:D

[WonderNine]

Thinking it over, and from your observations I'd definately pass. I wouldn't even buy one NIB for $120.

[firestar]

I didn't even know Jordan made pistols.:what:
I still think you should buy it. $120 isn't much money to have the only Viper on the block.:D
It looks good from the pics, much better than a Jennings Nine or a Hi-Point. For $120, I would give it some thought if I could see it first hand. It may be better or worse in person.

I am not too sure about Arab engineering though.:neener:

[New_comer]

They even make tanks!:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Andrew Wyatt]

the jordanians are pretty squared away, as far as middle eastern countries go.

pick it up. it might be neato.

[George Hill]

Its not a bad looking gun.
I'd chance it. If anything it will be a collection piece... and how many people here can say they ever fired a pistol from Jordan?

Most squared away Country in the Middle East? That means exactly Jack Squat. Earlier today I observed a fellow that slit all the skin between his fingers and toes... he was afraid that he was turning into a Frog. He would squeeze his eyes shut as hard as he could every time he swallowed... like how frogs swallow with their eyes. You see, a Witch cast a spell on him because he wronged her in some way... and well, you get the picture. Anyways, the Hospital Staff said he was the most normal of all the patients in the Mental Ward.

[Tamara]

What does it say about the pistol and the company when the gun in the advertising photo on their website is missing its rear sight? There's some attention to detail for you. :scrutiny:

[New_comer]

My point exactly... :D

[arinvolvo]

http://www.wildeyguns.com/

Apparently it was designed by WIldey....Im not sure if that is good or bad.

It sure looks big.

http://www.kaddb.com/arabic/images/viper.jpg

[Tamara]

Is it just me or does it have a rotating barrel?

If so, that's a feature used on guns from the okay (Cougar) to the tolerable ("Mauser" M2) to the truly abysmal (AA2000). :scrutiny:

[New_comer]

It claims the ff features:

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Key Features




Double action with minimum dwell time and smooth let-off.

Crisp single action.

Enclosed mechanism.

Tool-free field disassembly for calibre conversion or maintenance.

Common slide and frame for a range of calibres.

Dual firing pin safety block coupled with a hammer drop.

Interchangeable alternative sized hand grips.

Frame with combat hold trigger guard.

Frame slotted to accept laser pointers, torch and silencer.

Lowest possible relationship of center line of trigger to center
line of bore achievable for second shot recovery.

Minimum logistic load for maintenance and support.

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Glock, Walther, etc... LOOK OUT!!! :D:evil: :neener: