American Precision Firearms APF-R1 series of revolvers

[Miami_JBT]

I'm getting two APF-R1s. These are Alfa Proj made guns, specifically the Model 3530 (Stainless 3" Fixed Sight) and Model 3561 (Blued 6" Adjustable Sight). American Precision Firearms out of Miami, FL is importing them into the country (along with some other very nice things from Europe). Should have them in my grubby paws soon. When they come in, I'll post pictures of 'em and a review soon.

Here's an example of the 3" model from APF's website.

 

[nofendertom]

Look nice. Where are they made ? Price point ?

 

[Miami_JBT]

Look nice. Where are they made ? Price point ?

Czech Republic by Alfa Proj. Price is about $1,200-$1,400. Barrels to my knowledge are made by Lothar Walther in Germany.

 

[nofendertom]

I have a AL22 revolver in 22lr. It looks just like your APF-R!s. Sold by RIA but made in the Czech Republic also.
Fit and finish is excellent, shoots great. I've got approx 3500 rds through it. Some people will complain about the trigger, but my trigger has smoothed up some
to the point of being fine for me.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I have a AL22 revolver in 22lr. It looks just like your APF-R!s. Sold by RIA but made in the Czech Republic also.
Fit and finish is excellent, shoots great. I've got approx 3500 rds through it. Some people will complain about the trigger, but my trigger has smoothed up some
to the point of being fine for me.

Same manufacturer.

RIA has the contract to import the .22s, the 9mm, and 2" .357 Mag.

APF has the contract for the 3", 4", and 6" blued and stainless. 357 Mags. Also, the finishes are different. The APF guns are a nicer polish, etc....

As for the triggers, they're adjustable.

 

[silicosys4]

Those look nice,
With the exception of the crane, at that price point I'd like to see them take the time to mill a crane that blends with the frame like everyone else.
Hope the OP does a follow up range report.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

I'm not saying AP is copying the ole Rohm GMBH plans or anything (they are using a side plate so it's clearly not a copy) but the crane is definitely a familiar shape...

 

[Miami_JBT]

I'm not saying AP is copying the ole Rohm GMBH plans or anything (they are using a side plate so it's clearly not a copy) but the crane is definitely a familiar shape...

APF is importing them from Alfa Proj of the Czech Republic. The gun is quality from my experience handling it at the Palm Beach NSSF show. Word is the barrels are made by Lothar Walther of Germany.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Hey @Targa, Alfa Proj made a package target gun set in .357 Magnum and .32 S&W Long. Maybe we can get APF to import one of these, but in .327 Magnum!

 

[Miami_JBT]

 

[Walkalong]

Mighty fine looking revolver. Looking forward to the range report.

 

[Jim Watson]

American Precision made by Czechs, how droll.

 

[Miami_JBT]

American Precision made by Czechs, how droll.

The Czechs purchased Colt.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Did some researching price wise. Prices are about what you're paying across the pond once you remove import costs to the US (shipping, customs fees, etc).

1.023,00 Euros comes out to 1,110.67 in US Dollars.

1.055,00 Euros comes out to about 1,145.00 in US Dollars.

 

[Jim Watson]

The Czechs purchased Colt.

Yeah, but they haven't moved the factory. Have they brought in immigrant workers?

 

[Miami_JBT]

Yeah, but they haven't moved the factory. Have they brought in immigrant workers?

These guns are made in Europe. APF is an importer. They import guns from Europe, Alfa Proj is in the Czech Republic. Just like Beretta is in Italy. APF brings in a Beretta that Beretta USA doesn't even bring in.

As for Colt and CZ. CZ is basically laying off some of their staff in Kansas City, MO and having Colt take over US operations for them in West Hartford, CT.

 

[Jim Watson]

I understand the corporate jiggery pokery, it is the clash in nomenclature that gets me.

 

[lee n. field]

The Czechs purchased Colt.

Other Czechs.

 

[Mark_Mark]

These guns are made in Europe. APF is an importer. They import guns from Europe, Alfa Proj is in the Czech Republic. Just like Beretta is in Italy. APF brings in a Beretta that Beretta USA doesn't even bring in.

As for Colt and CZ. CZ is basically laying off some of their staff in Kansas City, MO and having Colt take over US operations for them in West Hartford, CT.

Looks like a 2001 Honda Civil from the Fast & Furious

 

[Miami_JBT]

Other Czechs.

I'm well aware.... the Czech Republic has a number of gun companies.

 

[357 Terms]

For that kind of $. That crane looks weak.

Seriously, that's a magnum revolver.

For that kind of money I would expect something better.
Charter arms vibes.... definitely

 

[Miami_JBT]

They're here!

USPS finally delivered the guns to the FFL.


These are the ones I handled down in Miami originally. I'm looking forward to getting some trigger time behind them. APF was nice to also send me a set of rubber stocks too.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Interesting that they retain the 4th screw on the sideplate.

 

[Jim Watson]

But not the cylinder stop screw.

At those prices they better be as good as any name brand US make.
Or better.

 

[Miami_JBT]