stinger 327
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If so what is you input on it? What do you like and don't like about it?
No they should know and be able to give a good evaluation after having shot it many times.What about people who picked up a few, tried the 80 lb trigger pull, thought it was the worst gun they ever handled in their life and then put it down again?
I mean, if you only want input from owners that means they liked it enough to buy it right?
It's DAO which I am not fond of. I prefer the initial shot to be double action then after that semi-auto for trigger pull. I have heard others complain about the recoil.I have a friend that has one says its to heavy, trigger is terrible, and kicks like a mule. I remind him he got all this for almost 2 times the price of a 380 KelTec, Then I head for door . He has no sense of humor
Maybe so if you are refering to the DAO feature of the trigger being too hard. This is of Czech. design? It's made in Minneapolis, USA. The grips aren't the ones I saw as the ones I saw blended with the gun better.View attachment 485530
DAO trigger pull and recoil are fine for me.
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You won't notice either of them if you have to use it.
It's another wonderful example of Czech design and function.
Marschal grips (for sale) and hot Double Tap Ammo make it even better.
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I'm going to try to paint the front sight ramp.
I only wish I had the funds to buy a blued version.
More pics:
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/czrami/GUNS2/MDE/Marschal Grips/
I've had one for a year.Anyone out there own a Desert Micro .380 Eagle?
This is positive. Now correct me if I'm wrong there are six rounds in the clip and you can have one in the chamber? If it is possible to have one in the chamber is it safe without accidential discharge should it fall on hammer or whatever?I've had one for several months and I really like it.
Size: A little larger than a Seecamp, it's still smaller than any other .380 on the market. It may be a little thicker than some but it's shorter in both directions.
Weight: It's all metal, alloy frame, steel slide, but it still only weighs 15oz loaded. In a pocket it disappears.
Trigger guard: Some complain about the trigger guard. Well, it's big enough to actually get a finger in there, even with a glove on. The trigger guard looks big because the gun is small.
Trigger pull: DAO with second strike capability. It's smooth. It seems heavier than it really is because you only have a finger and a half on the grip. Shoot it with two hands until you get used to it. It's no heavier or longer than a Smith J-frame.
Sights: You can actually see them. My only gripe with the gun is the front sight ramp needs serrations, it's too reflective.
Accuracy: If you can shoot, the gun is as accurate as any service sized gun with ammo it likes.
Recoil: Shoot one of the flyweight revolvers and then shoot the MDE. Recoil is just not a problem unless you have limited hand strength due to a medical condition.
Cleaning: Easy to field strip, easy to clean, easy to put back together, once you know the drill.
A little blue locktite on the grip screws is in order. The mag catch spring is a flat spring under the right grip. If the screw gets loose the mag catch gets touchy.
IIRC, the slide and frame are made in the U.S. and the small parts come from CZ, courtesy of the GCA68 'point' system.
Some say it's ugly, but I think it looks kinda 'P7ish'. It is well made and has a quality feel to it, much like the Seecamp and Kahr.
Speaking of full sized if this is the case I still feel more comfortable with a Ruger SP-101 in .357 as that is also a very nice solid package that can shoot full loads.Having shot them, I'm not a fan. I prefer the ergonomics of the Kahr P380... it's like shooting a full sized handgun, it's so comfy. I see no reason to buy a pistol I can barely get one finger comfortably around the grip that's heavy and awkward.
Too bad it isn't like the Beretta with one in the chamber DA then each shot after that it is cocked which a lighter trigger pull.I shot the MDE yesterday to try out a few different loads.
Because of this thread I paid particular attention to the trigger and kick.
Personally I do not like DAO in any gun, including the MDE. The MDE's trigger isn't too bad. A little hard but not too bad for the type gun.
The kick is uncomfortable and I don't take pleasure in shooting more than 25-30 rounds in practice. Since I probably won't be shooting but a few rounds if I had to use the gun, the kick and trigger isn't really much of a issue.
It was interesting that the first six rounds (aimed slow fire) were centered in a one inch bullseye (7 yards). The rest of the practice rounds, (fired fast), were all COM.
I like the P238 better than my Kel Tec .32, P3AT, MDE and Diamond Back.I have shot the Sig P238. I prefer it over the MDE except that the MDE is much smaller and easier to pocket carry.
Typical uniformed comment since the pistol is American made.
Typical Czech made Junk.
I could be wrong, but I thought they were just imported here, and not made in the US.Typical uniformed comment since the pistol is American made.
This is from Magnum Research website.I could be wrong, but I thought they were just imported here, and not made in the US.