Back from SHOT Show in Vegas & yes- this is what USFA has become.
The traditional USFA operation is on hold "for a couple years" while they concentrate on the new zipper.
After which, they'll open it up again. IF the zipper sells well enough.
I didn't make it to the range shoot, but I did stop by & talk to a rep on the floor. The boss was about five feet away talking to other people, so I didn't try to bust in & talk to him directly.
I was told 35,000 orders had been taken by the third day of the Show.
I hefted one of the zippers & found it the most uncomfortable & ungainly handgun I've ever touched.
There may be novelty appeal, but to my mind the only thing going for it as a standalone pistol is that it can burn through a 25-round magazine in a hurry.
If that's all you're looking for, it'll do it.
I doubt thousands of buyers will spend the time & money to SBR it, but I could be wrong.
I'm all for new designs & new ideas in the Industry, but I'm just not seeing it on this one.
Denis