New Scoop
I've been more patient regarding these pistols than practically anything else I can recall... now here's the latest: I contacted Sphinx regarding the possibility of purchasing a Sphinx AT-2000S, which is notoriously difficult to find and Sabre Defence (the new U.S. importer) denied any possibility of ordering one. I have a Sphinx AT-2000P which is damn accurate and probably has the best DA/SA trigger I've ever felt. Here's Manuel Wipf's response to my e-mail:
Thank you for your inquiry.
Generally, our US Distributor Sabre is right, as we don't have the series 2000 in our acitve selling programm anymore. Our website will be adjusted accordingly soon as it still lists this model.
But, as the models 2000 as well as the 3000's are considered "Swiss Ordonance Pistol" we have to keep up service and parts for the next years anyway. So if you really want to, we could produce your requested 2000-S. Beginning this September we will distribute our models 3000 in the US on a limited base. The following models will be available for US on regular basis:
- 3000 Tactical, 9mm, steel / steel, with decocking lever and fixed sights, all stainless or two tone
- 3000 Standard, 9mm, steel / steel, with decocking lever and fixed sights, all stainless or two tone
- 3000 Tactical, 9mm, Alumnium, with decocking lever, fixed sights, all black
- 3000 Standard, 9mm, Steel / Alumnium, with decocking lever, fixed sights, all black
Any other requested models, like your 2000, will be upon special request only and based upon individual pricing accordingly to our export price philosophy.
But, I would recommend to you to consider the 3000 Standard, Steel / Alu all black which you will eventually appreciate more than our model 2000.
Don't hesitate to contact me anytime.
Best regards,
SPHINX SYSTEMS LTD.
No I haven't tried their 3000 model (I think it's damn ugly) and I really like an all steel firearm so his suggestion, though nice, will be declined. Not sure if it's worth the hassle but I'll probably ask what the going rate is for the 2000-S. Hell, I've only waited a few years... Dacos