Daewoo DP-51 Opinions

[sarge83]

I own the .40 caliber version and it is a fine accurate weapon. The only downsides are parts and mags. They are expensive and hard to find. Had a small part issue and a buddy of mine who works on guns made it for me and installed it.

I think I paid $260 for mine years ago. I do think some S&W auto mags work in the 9mm version.

 

[Quiet]

Last year, Lionheart Industries started importing versions of the Daewoo K-5 for the USA market.

9x19mm LH9
9x19mm LH9-MKII
9x19mm LH9N
9x19mm LH9N-MKII
9x19mm LH9NC

 

[LeftyTSGC]

It looks alot like a modern version of my STAR 30M. Breaksdown the same, just has the third action capability. The STAR is a DA/SA handgun.

 

[Quiet]

It looks alot like a modern version of my STAR 30M. Breaksdown the same, just has the third action capability. The STAR is a DA/SA handgun.

The Daewoo K-5 has more in common with the S&W Model 459 than with the STAR 30M.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

The Daewoo K-5 has more in common with the S&W Model 459 than with the STAR 30M...

I started to respond and say the same thing. I actually liked my DaeWoo BETTER than the Third Generation S&Ws I've owned. I've had two 9mms, and a .40; they LOOKED like a S&W gun, but felt as though they were built by SIG. It was an impressive combination.

An earlier responder noted some eccentricities of the design, and difficulty getting parts. I've not had a bad experience, but never shot one LONG ENOUGH to know if HIS problems were common. With Lionheart importing new guns, parts issues might be less of a concern.

I'd be sorely tempted by the new guns, if the prices are reasonable.

 

[Giterboosted]

I'll keep it goin here, I found one in my local pawn shop for about 300, don't know how many mags with it but I'll make do. I'm thinking about trading my kahr cm40 for it, it's just a bit on the rough side at the range. But does anyone think this is a fair trade? I mean I know the monetary values are off in their favor but quality and enjoyability is it a fair trade?

 

[Walt Sherrill]

If it's "just a bit on the rough side at the range" --no. $300-$350 seems to be the going price for the older ones, and for that price, it should be in pretty good shape, be a good shooting gun, and generally a very accurate one. You'll probably take a beating on the CM40.

If you're wanting to get rid of your CM40, you might do better selling it. Then wait until you can buy a DaeWoo that's in better shape.

 

[Giterboosted]

Not to get too sidetracked but the recoil on that little guy is comparable to my bfr in .500 mag.

And around where I am, there's not too many daewoos that come around, actually it's the first pistol I've seen period

 

[Walt Sherrill]

Sounds as though you REALLY want to get rid of the Kahr.

If the DaeWoo seems in reasonable shape, do it -- and forget about any $$ difference. Those little guns can be a real pain to use.