IWAC
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Is there any hard information about the quality of EAA Girsan handguns compared to Taurus, FEG, Canik or Charter Arms, also regarding after purchase customer service?
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Have had several Taurus semi-autos; all of them worked okay but I could not get use to their long, uneven trigger pulls. I also owned a Charter Arms Undercover, purchased new in the mid '70s but had problems with frame pins walking out and with the cylinder crane screw working loose.
A good friend of mine had an FEG Hi-Power Copy and it not only worked just fine, it looked great with a nice two-tone blued finish slide and brushed chrome frame.
No experience with Girsan and Canik.
Probably this is the best place to find such data.Is there any hard information about the quality
To add on to my comment, that Rock Island is a bit rough compared to more expensive pistols. I had some liquid bandage on my hands that week because 1000+ rounds on a pistol with some rough edges might cause some ouchies.I think compared to “olden days” metallurgy, the Turkish handguns are excellent and hold their own just fine. I’d challenge anyone to shoot one enough to wear it out. The real problem with them is, if you shoot enough that this is a realistic consideration, you’re also probably something of a snob for other little details, and the Turk sights, trigger, lack of aftermarket, etc would make you opt for a different choice. This is why everyone thinks they’re pretty good but yet there aren’t a lot of high round count tales on forums.
I haven't really messed with the Taurus G3's or G4's so can't comment on them. But the older Taurus pistols all had super long trigger pulls. Like I said earlier, my Taurus 24/7 Pro C was very accurate but I just could not get use to the long trigger pull.
The FEG Hi Power's are excellent pistols and very well made. Too bad we weren't allowed to bring any of them back from Iraq after Desert Storm. We had found crates of brand new FEG Hi Power's in more than a few bunkers. I also have a FEG PA63 that is accurate and reliable even though recoil is stout since it is a 9x18.
The only Canik I don't care for is the METE MC9 subcompact, it has a horrible trigger compared to the rest of Canik's lineup. I really like my Canik Elite SC9 and carry it most of the time.
@IWAC I can definitely recommend Taurus revolvers, Canik pistols, and FEG pistols. I would avoid Charter Arms though.
Ascot500. Are you sure it's rust and not an oil or grease. All the Girsan barrels iv seen are chrome lined. Dont disbelieve you, just curious.My eperience with the Girsan MC P35:
I picked a brand new one up this August. I like the BHP but am not willing (or able) to shell out genuine BHP money
Apperance and functionally, I think the Girsan is first rate
So before shooting it, I stripped it down and lubed it
I was surprised to find rust in the bore - especially considering that the rest of the gun is perfect
So I scrubbed it as best I could and off to the range I went
I figured if it shot well enough, I can overlook the rust
Rested at 15 yards, all of my shots stayed on an 8.5x11 paper - barely
My much, much smaller Ruger LCP can do as well
And just to show that it's not me, I have several other guns that can shoot sub 1" groups at 15 yards
So I sent a note to EAA and got this reply: "The MC P35 may be sent to our service department for evaluation at any time."
Which means I'll have to cough up at least $40 to have them evaluate it
So now I have to figure out what next....