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Spider
17-07-2003, 21:39
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Sphinx, or shall I say quality pistols made in Switzerland? Manufactures pistols for law enforcement agencies, for IPSC sport, ...
Here is a trailer of the Sphinx PS 2000 being tested for under water shooting!!! (http://www.sphinx-systems.ch/videos/2000S-1.wmv)

They expect to introduce their version of the Sphinx 3000 in caliber .45 ACP in the spring or summer of 2004! Lets hope they hurry!!

Here is some piece of information concerning the developments! The Sphinx 3000 Titanium handguns are in production as from November 2000 and are being used buy law enforcement agents in Switzerland, ....

Sphinx 3000, a New Generation of Titanium Handguns


Sphinx Systems Ltd. is the last remaining gun manufacturer in Switzerland.
Embedded in the world famous mountain scenery of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Sphinx is successfully producing high-precision handguns for the Law Enforcement Community as well for the IPSC sport scene for many years. Now, Sphinx is introducing the new Series 3000, its first titanium model .

The new pistol is based on a modular system and features details such as full size checkering, raised Beaver tail for a better and firmer grip, long dust cover with a universal rail, ergonomically optimised grip angel, different calibre possibilities and last but not least, a CNC-machined solid titanium frame.

The Sphinx titanium gun is a seamless transition from the successful Series 2000, which remains in the program. The goal of developing a modular weapon that meets the needs for Law Enforcement as well for sports, has been successfully achieved by introducing the Sphinx 3000.

As Armin Landolt, CEO of Sphinx Systems Ltd., says: “The Sphinx 3000 is made by professionals for professionals. It’s not that we invented the wheel again, but definitely added an important spoke to it.”

In Switzerland, Sphinx is a so called “Swiss ordonance weapon”. In order to supply the Law Enforcement and Military Community, one has to pass a special test by the Swiss Government to achieve the “Swiss ordonance” approval. Only Sphinx and SIG have obtained the “Swiss ordonance” certification. Several Police corps worldwide are already carrying Sphinx handguns.

Sphinx Systems Ltd. is not mass-producing their guns. Like you may expect from a Swiss precisions manufacturer, Sphinx pistols are the products of knowledge, competence and many years of experience. Behind every gun stand professional craftsmen who practice their handicraft with extraordinary diligence and passion.

If you guys enjoyed the trailer, if you guys are interested in the new Sphinx 3000 or if you want to know more about sphinx you should visit their site! Sphinx Arms (http://www.sphinx-systems.ch/e/home_e.htm)

Murphy
21-08-2003, 23:41
Well guy's, what can I say.
The guns are great, the people from Sphinx are great...
The only real additional comment I can give is this: shoot one and you'll know why I'm addicted.
I hear some remarks of Sphinx being expensive.
So? A Lada is a car, so is a Mercedes. Your choice...right :-)
I had the opportunity to grab the entire family of the 3000 series at IWA last year and I had to be dragged away from them.

All this adrenaline over a gun?
Hey, ever dreamed of having a toy you wouldn't loose interest in?
Found one...

If you folks should have questions, remarks or whatever on Sphinx, please don't hesitate to mail info@sphinxarms.com or
send me a PM (or better yet, mail me if you want to this in Dutch sphinxadmin@pandora.be)

Unofficial site: http://sphinx.weapons.be