Sphinx Pistols

[Dacos]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for this announcement for a long time. Walther P99 - You Da Man!
Let us know what info you gather and if you're talking to them, inquire if one can order or special order a Sphinx 2000 DAO (P or S models). Also, I'm curious what finishes are available. I was going to spend my tax return on a S&W 686 PC in 38 Super, but that will have to wait. I wonder if the new distributor has or plans on having a website?

Dacos

 

[QB]

I received the same email from Manuel. I have already emailed the distributor with several questions and a request for info.

I really didn't plan on buying another one but now I am getting somewhat excited about the possibilities.

 

[Dacos]

I just checked out http://sphinx.weapons.be

That link has one of the coolest vids showing the 2000S being fired underwater and cycling succesfully. Though I'm not planning on doing that soon, it's still too cool...

 

[Walther P99]

Dacos - I caught your post before I sent my questions so I put your questions in as well. I'll let you know what I receive.

I wish I was getting a tax refund. For some reason my company's payroll dept. decided to take a lot less Fed tax out of my paycheck last year so I now owe almost $1,300 - I definitely wasn't expecting this... :banghead:

Hopefully, once I pay that in April, it won't be so bad and I'll then be able to set some money aside for my new gun.

 

[Dacos]

Any idea what the SA/DA sport trigger is like? I see the SA sport trigger on some of the competition models, but was wondering what the SA/DA sport trigger would be like for a 2000 S or P model...

 

[Walther P99]

Update

OK, I got this document from Rocky Mountain Armoury. It appears they're still in the process of getting set up...

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Rocky Mountain Armoury
591 Blue River Parkway
P.O. Box 1835
Silverthorne, Colorado 80498-1835 USA

Tel: 970 469-5001 Fax: 970 262-1499
email: [email protected]

Rocky Mountain Armoury is an importer and distributor of fine European firearms and accessories. We are located in Colorado Summit county USA, in the center of ski country, which is also the area of the finest hunting opportunities in Colorado.

The lines we presently have are:

 Sphinx Systems, Matten Switzerland. The complete line of firearms, parts and accessories*.
 Arme's de Mathelon, Switzerland. Custom drillings and double rifles hand crafted in the finest traditions.
 JTL, Janz, Germany. Unique revolvers that can change calibers without the use of tools. Manufactured to the highest German standards.

*The firearms have been approved for importation by the ATF (technical division) and the first shipments are expected within 6 weeks. Prices are not currently available, but I will forward them to you as soon as available.

Rocky Mountain Armoury is a distributor and invites all dealer inquiries, please send signed FFL. Dealer terms and prices will be available.

Due to demand for Sphinx parts and accessories, these will be handled through TEKARMS, Silverthorne Colorado, email: [email protected]. Each inquiry will be quoted for price and expected delivery date. Individual purchases will be forwarded to the dealer in your state, if one is not available you should locate a local dealer for an FFL Transfer.

Website www.rockymountainarmoury.us is presently under construction, you will be notified of its availability.

Best Regards,
Thank you,
Felix Lesmerises

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

This may be an old thread . . . . . . but here is new information.

I e-mailed Rocky Mountain to see what their current Sphinx stock is like...
Here is their reply:

First shipment due Feb 1 approx. Prices will be
calculated at that time. I will notify you.

It may be a non-glamorous response - but the message is clear . . . . . They're on the way. I'm just afraid to see the retail$$$. I like the 3000 Tactical and the Modified.

 

[QB]

I just Rocky Mountain yesterday about the Sphinx lineup. I've been waiting FOREVER. Glad to here that they are merely delayed versus not importing many of them in.

I MUST have another SPHINX or two. My only problem is what to sell to fund the SPHINX guns. Some of my duplicate guns/safe queens (HK Expert 9mm, SIG P226 Sport Stock, Beretta CX4 Storm) have got to go, that's for sure.

Unfortunately the longer I waited for these to arrive the more I found myself liking the 3000 model, especially the Tactical and Modified that you mentioned. I had all but given up on the Sphinx and was actually looking at a CZ Champion. Now I have to wait and see what shows up at Rocky Mountain.


Thanks so much for the update!!!!

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

Ooooooh. I get lightheaded just looking at her!

Isn't she Beautiful ?!!?

 

[QB]

That's CRUEL!!! Now you have put me over the edge. I have to sell even more guns in order to purchase one of those. Man oh man......I'm drooling.

 

[Okiecruffler]

I can't wait

I sure hope there are to be some AT380's.

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

uhhh - Could you be referring to this:

 

[Okiecruffler]

That's it, but I'm pretty sure mine was prettier and smelled like spring when it fired.

 

[Walther P99]

I called Felix several months ago and tried to get a general price range for the 2000 Series and basically the response was 'well over $1000'.

Unfortunately, this was well out of my range, so I broke... I bought a S&W CS45 that I think is a great gun for about $630 out the door. However, I still think the Sphinxes are excellent guns and hopefully, one of these years, I'll have the money to buy one.

For those of you who do get one, let us know how it you like it and POST PICS!!!

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

Hey Walther 99, How's the trigger pull on that CS45 (length of pull and weight)? They're nice firearms.

 

[George Hill]

*cough*uglyguns*cough*


CZ's are better looking

 

[Sean Smith]

Actually, the 3000 series guns look like a major departure from the CZ in some respects. They look like they lockup in the ejection port like a Sig or Glock instead of using BHP-style lugs forward of the ejection port.

 

[Walther P99]

Gary

I find the CS45 to have a great trigger pull, not heavy or too long. Actually, the entire gun is super, definitely exceeded my expectations. It's very controllable for its size, even for double-taps (I think the .45 helps here). I did dry-fire a Sphinx AT380 and I found the trigger pull to be quite heavy, much heavier than the CS45.

The only caveat is you'll have best results with 230gr ammo - lighter and the slide tends to cycle too fast leading to misfeeds, at least that's the way I understand it. I tried lighter ammo and I did have some misfeeds. When I shot the 230gr ammo (of different brands) I had no problems whatsoever.

 

[Dacos]

Spoke to Rocky Mountain Armory today. They have AT2000S and PS models in all black, 9mm or .40, for $1600. Other models or the same in Duo-tone or DAO only can be special ordered, however the wait is 6-8 weeks. The high price is a combination of the high quality/price of these swiss firearms and the weak U.S. dollar vs. Franc.

Now I have to decide if the price is worth it or if I should order a SIG P210-6S (the sport model with extended tang and American-type mag release).

- Dacos

 

[QB]

And I thought that my AT2000 Police Special (in all palladium finish) was outrageous at $950. But $1600....no way, absolutely NO way. You're sure it was a quote for the AT2000 and not the 3000?

 

[Dacos]

Yes, the AT-3000 costs $2200. There's cheaper sources out there (A-1 Firearms for instance) but I can't seem to find an AT-2000S. Nice pistol, is that with the all Paladium finish?

 

[Dacos]

Duh, it must be that finish (I re-read your message).

 

[QB]

Yes, it's all palladium. The gun doesn't really look two-tone, it's just the way the flash hit it. It is absolutely pristine with all orginal equipment, box, etc. The baseplates on the two factory 15 round mags are palladium also. I use other 15 round Sphinx mags, not the palladium ones.

I was told by Manual (the COO for Sphinx) that they no longer offered palladium. Rather it was two tone and the color was a Titanium finish....sort of pearl grey. Different than the palladium. Maybe they changed their minds, I don't know. But he told me their guy that did the palladium was no longer their and that if I special ordered a palladium that they could not warranty how the finish would hold up.

I don't think A-1 firearms has any Sphinx although they have them listed on their website (at least I think that's the company I emailed and they said they don't and won't have any). I'll go check them out.

 

[QB]

Dacos - are you looking for an AT2000P in 9mm or 40 caliber? I have seen one once as well as an AT2000H. The ones I run across are usually two-tone. I've never seen an all palladium (except for a .380 caliber) other than the one I purchased. I'll keep my eyes open for ya!!!!!

 

[Dacos]

QB, thx for keeping an eye out. I'm looking for two potential Sphinx purchases: a 2000P (all black and DAO) and a 2000S (all black and SA/DA). Both in 9mm. I just e-mailed Manual to inquire about the AT3000 Titanium, which I believe will have an all Ti frame and slide, and when it will be available in .45. To me that would be worth $2200.