Arsenal Strike One

[enegue]

There is a lengthy discussion going on about this over in another forum if you aren't a part of it yet... lots of pictures here.

Congrats though, you guys are likely a couple of very very few CA owners of the Strike One. Will be great to hear what you think of it when you take delivery!

Ah, thanks. Will check it out.

I ordered one through AudioPhil2 here on calguns. He may have a couple available. Should be able to DROS it next week and will definitely post up a review.

[penguinofsleep]

is there a shop anywhere in OC where i can hold and handle one of these?

the grip angle/shape looks like it may not work for everyone... that and the all important trigger.

[scootle]

There was mention in another thread that a LGS in the SFBA has two or three Strike One pistols in stock... for a cool $1300 or something exorbitant. No thanks.

How much is AudioPhil shipping these for?

[static2126]

Talk to AudioPhil2. Great guy.

They are expensive pistols, but they are so rare it's worth it.

[lordres]

I had mine brought in at Gun Effects in Industry.

[jmf_tracy]

there are still 5 available on gunbroker from Sooner State Arsenal.
Can't believe that there are not more Calgunners gonna get in on this.
What better for your last SSE than an Arsenal Strike One?

[pc_load_letter]

Eh, maybe too many people remember the Caracal recall.

Maybe they don't like the price, or the inability to change the sights...or the inability to get mags, spare parts, etc etc.

Not surprising really.

At $600, I'd be in, but not at $900.

[lordres]

Not being able to replace the sights is a valid concern. The mags are available, as I bought 3 additional mags with my gun. Spare parts aren't available on many new guns, including the popular HK VP9, but that doesn't mean you can't send a gun back for repairs if something happens.

[static2126]

Eh, maybe too many people remember the Caracal recall.

Maybe they don't like the price, or the inability to change the sights...or the inability to get mags, spare parts, etc etc.

Not surprising really.

At $600, I'd be in, but not at $900.

Don't think these were ever going to retail for 600. Eventual price may be 800, currently know people paying 1k for one (before shipping)

[_TomT_]

I don't know, Arsenal Firearms' only other product is a $5600 double barreled 1911 that doesn't work.

[jmf_tracy]

yeah, those are some valid concerns.
However, i like the concept and engineering and i went ahead and bought one.
I doubt i will be disappointed, but we will see soon enough.

[pc_load_letter]

The big "feature" on these guns is the low bore access. I dunno, for $600ish, I could get a CZ P09 or P07 and have an excellent low bore access poly handgun. But for those that get one, congrats! I do like the colors they come in.

@Lordes, yeah, those came with your gun. What about in six months from now?

And regarding VP9 spare parts...something tells me there will be more spare parts and aftermarket support for the VP9 than the StrikeOne. Call me a realist I guess.

And to whom are you sending it back to for repairs, Italy? Have fun with that.

[scootle]

Not sure if others have seen this, but this is probably a big part of why people know about, and are interested in, this pistol:

[lordres]

The big "feature" on these guns is the low bore access. I dunno, for $600ish, I could get a CZ P09 or P07 and have an excellent low bore access poly handgun. But for those that get one, congrats! I do like the colors they come in.

@Lordes, yeah, those came with your gun. What about in six months from now?

And regarding VP9 spare parts...something tells me there will be more spare parts and aftermarket support for the VP9 than the StrikeOne. Call me a realist I guess.

And to whom are you sending it back to for repairs, Italy? Have fun with that.

If I should need repairs, I'd be sending it back all the way to Oklahoma. International Firearm Corporation. Already asked.

If spare parts and aftermarket is what you're looking for, why would you even be buying an HK? Just get a glock or cz.

[Captiontom]

Is the bore axis that much lower than a glock? Those rear sights are a big draw back