by r.long32 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:22 am
I LOVE this gun! I was doing some online research after being severly dissapointed with a Beretta 84 and as some have stated, these guns are a well kept secret. There aren't a lot of dealers that seem to know Jack outside of 92s, 1911s or Glocks wich is sad because I believe a retailer should know their trade. I wanted an all steel full size 9mm and as I said the info on it was limited but I saw one in the store and loved the look and feel. So after some thought I reluctantly made the npurchase. I cannot believe how awsome this weapon is. A lot of experts complaine about all steel weapons because of the weight but we are honestly only talking about a few ounces and for a self defense weapon that, one that you intend to use to save your life, why make sacrifices?
I bought the stainless version with rubber grips and night sights. The gun is eye catching and it is slim enough for concealed carry in the waistband. Surprising! 16+1 cartridges goes a long way and my only complaint is that the mags don't drop free. The recoil is typical of a 9mm in my opinion and with self defense ammo it kicks more like a 40S&W. Still, this firearm is more accurate than any gun I have fired before. Target reaquisition seems automatic. I only go to the range about once a month and I am not a marksman by any means but this pistol sure makes me feel like one. I love how the slide sits completly in frame wich I think is the biggest reason for the accuracey. It has a 1911 style grip that seems natural to point. I can't say enough good things about this gun.
I have had a four jams but I attribute that to the shooter rather than the gun. I have fed it over a thousand rounds of UMC, Remmington HD, Extreme Shok, Lawman, Federal and numerous others FMJ and JHP ammo and this gun is both accurate and reliable. I have my eye on the SP-01 next tax season because a full length dust cover with rail and extended beaver tail seem to be the only way to improve upon this model. LOVE it! It's worth more than the MSRP.