So what's actually wrong with Sccy?

I had one, it worked fine and I could hit what I pointed it at. The only complaint I had was the grip was a little big for my hand. I sold it to do what we do, put the money with a shade more and buy something more expensive.
 
Heck I've had quite a few guns like it. The only one I absolutely hated was a PF9. That thing was a trigger finger stinging something another. The grip was perfect for my hand but boy it was a stinger. That DAO system works and in my opinion is pretty dang safe. The little LCP max I carry now has a system kinda similar to that Kel Tec DAO type. I like it and I don't worry about blowing off the family plan when its in my shorts pocket.
 
Heck I've had quite a few guns like it. The only one I absolutely hated was a PF9. That thing was a trigger finger stinging something another. The grip was perfect for my hand but boy it was a stinger. That DAO system works and in my opinion is pretty dang safe. The little LCP max I carry now has a system kinda similar to that Kel Tec DAO type. I like it and I don't worry about blowing off the family plan when its in my shorts pocket.
The PF9 and LCP DAO is a bit different in that it is partially energized and doesn't have restrike capability.
 
When they first came out we sold a bunch. There were a few quality issues (most disturbing was the smooth bore one we got in a bunch of six) but the later years seemed to be trouble free. Interesting side note is that they were originally Skyy but the vodka people already had that trademarked.
 
I too bought mine as an experiment, new it's reputation so got it with davidson's replacement guarantee.

As long as you know what you are getting when you buy one and have no illusions about the quality, you'll be getting what you paid for. It is functional, sure. Durability? I kind of doubt it based on my one, admittedly 10-year-old sample. Mine works, to the tune of 280 rounds fired from new, with no problems. But accuracy is weak due to the very loose fit between barrel and frame. This may be improved in the newer generations.

Current manual says this in multiple places:

WARNING+P CARTRIDGES SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON A LIMITED BASIS IN THE MODEL CPX. This type of ammunition creates much higher chamber pressures than standard ammunition. Never fire more than 50 rounds of +P ammunition per session.

If you are expecting real quality you won't be getting it - and I beg pardon of anyone who believes it's a quality piece, they're not. Everything about is is low end. Doesn't mean they don't work, or that they can't serve a purpose. For a person with almost no money and a need for a pistol right now, its probably ok. If you have a little more money, buy a Ruger, or a Taurus. Those are a step up imo with less risk.

I keep mine because it has no resale value and because I bought it from a nice shop when I gained firearm freedom when I moved to Florida out of the northeast.
 
For the purpose of science, I purchased a Sccy CPX-2 9mm at Sportsman's Warehouse for something like $169. The gun is black on black, has no finger grooves, and included two 10-round mags. The non-manual safety, true DAO action is smooth with positive trigger reset. After given it a quick once over clean and lube, I have put a bit over 100 rounds of Federal Champion 115 gr FMJ through it over three or so range sessions, leaving the mags fully loaded in between.

The results- 100% reliable and it shoots extremely well, dropping the hits just on top of the sights at the 7 and 15 yard stations with a nice grouping comparable to my other platforms.

Thoughts?
I will still keep my KelTec's (P-11, PF-9 and P32) But if ever they cease to function, SCCY is definitely on my list.
(My P-11 was one of the first out in '95)
 
I too bought mine as an experiment, new it's reputation so got it with davidson's replacement guarantee.

As long as you know what you are getting when you buy one and have no illusions about the quality, you'll be getting what you paid for. It is functional, sure. Durability? I kind of doubt it based on my one, admittedly 10-year-old sample. Mine works, to the tune of 280 rounds fired from new, with no problems. But accuracy is weak due to the very loose fit between barrel and frame. This may be improved in the newer generations.

Current manual says this in multiple places:

WARNING+P CARTRIDGES SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON A LIMITED BASIS IN THE MODEL CPX. This type of ammunition creates much higher chamber pressures than standard ammunition. Never fire more than 50 rounds of +P ammunition per session.

If you are expecting real quality you won't be getting it - and I beg pardon of anyone who believes it's a quality piece, they're not. Everything about is is low end. Doesn't mean they don't work, or that they can't serve a purpose. For a person with almost no money and a need for a pistol right now, its probably ok. If you have a little more money, buy a Ruger, or a Taurus. Those are a step up imo with less risk.

I keep mine because it has no resale value and because I bought it from a nice shop when I gained firearm freedom when I moved to Florida out of the northeast.
KelTec's P-11 had similar concerns about durability when they first came out. Mine's had 29 years of service and about 3,000 rounds thru it (yes you read that right 3,000).
 
I've had mine for nine years but with only about 150 rounds through it, ball and hp. I was attracted to the light weight, 10 rd mag, DAO (no safety), and double strike capability. It has been reliable, but is sensitive to limp wristing, probably due to its light weight, and manual racking. I keep it as my car gun and for hiking.

Once I screwed up reassembling it and it jammed (my bad). Nevertheless, SCCY repaired it for free. Excellent customer service.
 
I bought mine because I occasionally went into places like government buildings or others that firearms can't be carried. I wanted something inexpensive to leave in my trunk or glovebox and not be worried if my car got broken into that I'd lose one of my valuable S&W or Kahr pistols.
I had no misconceptions that I was somehow getting a high quality handgun at a price under $200, and still don't. I am pleased with how reliable it's been as reliability is #1 concern for a carry gun to me. If I'd had any failures at all with it I would have sold it quickly.
 
I have never held one. If it’s a Kel-Tec P11 clone I have shot those and owned a P32 for years.
What I am hearing is about the same as Hi-point, gun snobs say bad things about them just because they’re inexpensive. I might have to look in to one many years ago hi-point was all I could afford. I’ve out shot a lot of people with guns costing 5 to 10 times as much as the $99 C9
 
I cannot agree. The one I posted about fired ever round that the trigger was pulled on. It was just that none of us enjoyed pulling the trigger with that particular gun.
You got a good one. Celebrate
 
Not near as primitive as a HiPoint. Maybe not as reliable either. I was a little ashamed that we carried them but I wasn’t the owner. Wouldn’t and couldn’t anyway carry. Hi point handguns. Illinois bogus melting point law. Sold a ton of the carbines.
 
I've actually owned a couple of Sccy pistols. One came with a red dot sight, the others were just run of the mill 9mm's. I buy and try guns a lot. Just because I sold one doesn't mean I won't buy another one in a few weeks, months or years.

The Sccy's I owned I don't remember them giving any trouble really. One would jam with one magazine. I called Sccy and they sent me a new one. No more problems with that. I didn't mind the trigger, being an old revolver guy. It wasn't great but it wasn't awful either. They just worked. No they weren't anything else, they were just a Sccy, which was about all I expected of them. Line the sights, pull the trigger, gun goes bang. Hits about where I expected it too.

They were very much like the Kel-Tec P-11 I had that was my first real "carry gun." I wouldn't mind having another Sccy now, but I've got several others that fit that job description now, so I doubt I'll get one, unless someone is just giving them away.
 
What's wrong with Sccy?

They can't even spell "Sky". What makes you think they can make a good gun?

When I first saw the spelling "Sccy" I thought it meant "Sissy". Who wants to carry around a sissy gun?

Just jesting in good fun.
 
I think much of the derogatory statements about SCCY handguns come simply because they are priced so much lower and many guys just assume they're junk. And of course we will always have gun snobs who wont buy any gun that's low priced. Then there's the internet where guys quote someone's reply as if they knew the person, and somehow knew everything they say is gospel.
I personally will make my own opinions until a reputable source does a thorough test and tells me I bought a junk gun. Until then mine is working great.
 
I have never owned a Scyy. I did own a Kel Tec P-11. It's had a long heavy, catchy trigger. Once I got used to the trigger it was decently accurate. I liked it for what it was & carried it for a few years before I moved on to something else.
My sister got a Scyy. I found a 200 round class for us to take together. Her pistol malfunctioned on the first drill they had us do. One of the instructors came over & asked to look at the pistol. He looked it over then sprayed some lube on the slide rails. It ran like a top the rest of the day. I had foolishly assumed her husband would clean & lubricate it for her before the class. They may not be the nicest pistol ever made but I would expect them to work. If it didn't I would expect Scyy to make it good. I wonder if the triggers are better/smoother than the old P-11 triggers.
 
Not near as primitive as a HiPoint. Maybe not as reliable either. I was a little ashamed that we carried them but I wasn’t the owner. Wouldn’t and couldn’t anyway carry. Hi point handguns. Illinois bogus melting point law. Sold a ton of the carbines.
Hi Point is actually better in a way. More durable for sure
 
Hi Point is actually better in a way.
As a bludgeon, door stop, or anchor, absolutely. 😀

I tried a couple at my local shooting range at the request of the owner, one hammer fired, the other striker fired. The trigger on the hammer gun was horrible. The striker gun wasn't bad, shot reliably and accurately with the one magazine I ran through it. Of course I have no idea how long a Sccy would hold up. There are probably better choices for similar prices.
 
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