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These seem to be really great Pistols!

And so far the COMPACT and the SUBCOMPACT are available - In Stock Now.

(Just To Clarify -- In Stock Currently @ My Distributor --
Not In Stock @ D B Flanagan's -- Sorry for the confusion) Wink

The Standard is said to be available in a few weeks I understand.
Reviews are looking good!
Donna

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Thanks for the input Donna. Smile


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I have the SDP Compact, as a matter of fact I'm carrying it today ccw in a Milt Sparks VM2. I had contacted Kriss & got them to send a T&E gun to Milt Sparks. So Milt Sparks now has the mold for the Sphinx SDP Compact for anyone interested.

As everyone else has said, great gun, great trigger, great reset, great fit to finish. It's a tad heavy for ccw compared to my Walther PPQ that's my edc, but carriable, and it's one of my 3 on my ccw.
 
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There is no comparison between the CZ P07/P09 and the Sphinx SDP's.

Shooting the P09 back to back with a SDP compact, there is just no comparison. The P09 has more muzzle flip (for me at least), and while the Omega trigger is good it just doesn't compare to the Sphinx. The SDP's trigger, reset, everything, far superior to me.

During shooting you can really feel the difference when the slide cycles. The full length rails on the SDP are so smooth and slick they make the CZ feel crude. Was incrementally more effort to shoot the CZ in comparison. It took a better grip, more focus, while the SDP is effortless and gives much room for stance or grip error. The SDP also produces much tighter groups than the CZ can achieve.



I had the same experience shooting my SDP and my P-07 side-by-side. My P-07 has the CGW short reset and lighter springs along with the oversized roller, but the SDP is nicer IMHO. I have not put the CGW hammer in the P-07 yet though. SDP is much easier to shoot and is softer shooting to boot - due I believe to the built-in buffer and the undercut trigger for a higher grip.
 
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I have the SDP Compact, as a matter of fact I'm carrying it today ccw in a Milt Sparks VM2. I had contacted Kriss & got them to send a T&E gun to Milt Sparks. So Milt Sparks now has the mold for the Sphinx SDP Compact for anyone interested.

As everyone else has said, great gun, great trigger, great reset, great fit to finish. It's a tad heavy for ccw compared to my Walther PPQ that's my edc, but carriable, and it's one of my 3 on my ccw.


So it was you. Saw your post that you got Kriss to do that, either on calguns or Enos's forum, don't remember which but I think it was calguns. If we ever meet I'd like to buy you a beer for that as it saved me the hassle. I put in an order for a compact VMII about 3 weeks ago.

I'm currently trying to get MS to swap that compact out for a subcompact from Kriss to make the VMII mold for the subcompact. If you can lend your contact (My contact at Kriss is David K) or point me in the direction I'd like to get this sorted for myself, and everyone else as the VMII is my go to for any handgun.



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I had the same experience shooting my SDP and my P-07 side-by-side. My P-07 has the CGW short reset and lighter springs along with the oversized roller, but the SDP is nicer IMHO. I have not put the CGW hammer in the P-07 yet though. SDP is much easier to shoot and is softer shooting to boot - due I believe to the built-in buffer and the undercut trigger for a higher grip.


The thing that gets me, is if you let CGW or CZ's pro shop fuck with it and get it right....after you've paid for the gun, paid one or the other for the short reset and trigger work, you are basically at the price of a Sphinx and don't have as good as a handgun. Didn't make much sense to me and I put my P09 up for sale immediately.



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I had the same experience shooting my SDP and my P-07 side-by-side. My P-07 has the CGW short reset and lighter springs along with the oversized roller, but the SDP is nicer IMHO. I have not put the CGW hammer in the P-07 yet though. SDP is much easier to shoot and is softer shooting to boot - due I believe to the built-in buffer and the undercut trigger for a higher grip.


The thing that gets me, is if you let CGW or CZ's pro shop fuck with it and get it right....after you've paid for the gun, paid one or the other for the short reset and trigger work, you are basically at the price of a Sphinx and don't have as good as a handgun. Didn't make much sense to me and I put my P09 up for sale immediately.


I'm the kind of person who hates letting my guns go for any length of time once I buy them so besides the obvious cost factor, these make perfect sense to me. I know some folks don't mind, but I can't stand it. I've pondered buying an X5 in 40 and sending it off to BarSto for a 357 Sig barrel and fitting. Still haven't done that because I know it would be a couple months waiting for my brand new gun to get returned to me so I could finally shoot it. I struggle with that! Smile


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I just listed two of my H&K's for sale locally. I HAVE to have an SDP compact. Must!!! Dang you, SIGforum. Cool


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I just listed two of my H&K's for sale locally. I HAVE to have an SDP compact. Must!!! Dang you, SIGforum. Cool


That's serious,.. putting a couple of your HKs up for sale to buy a Sphinx. I think you'll be pleased. Make sure you post some pics. Wink


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After reading this post and watching some online vids and reviews, I've committed to it! It'll be a bit, but I'll be back. Smile


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Finally got the ball rolling on ordering a subcompact today. Went back and forth between the compact and the sub, but settled on the sub as I don't have any guns in that size range and it seems to be very well thought of. Also recently sold my nightstand gun, so considered a compact as well to replace that, but had a couple of thoughts that stopped me. The first was the availability of night sights on the Sphinx, and the second was the price combined with the fact that I have no experience with the platform yet. So I "settled" for an HK VP9 LE for that role for now. I love that there are still such great factory guns coming out for those of us that can appreciate the value.
 
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Can anyone do a comparison of a P239 9mm and either a Sphinx Compact or Sub-compact. I read the specs of all three, and the Compact seems a bit too large for a P239 carry guy. Is the sub-compact too small? The overall height is slightly less, which makes me ask if the pinky finger is on or under the grip.

The barrel is shorter, so is anything compromised there?

I am very happy with my P239 mm SAS 2nd gen, but all the current hype about the Sphinx has me looking.

Thanks for any feedback.

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Can anyone do a comparison of a P239 9mm and either a Sphinx Compact or Sub-compact. I read the specs of all three, and the Compact seems a bit too large for a P239 carry guy. Is the sub-compact too small? The overall height is slightly less, which makes me ask if the pinky finger is on or under the grip.

The barrel is shorter, so is anything compromised there?

I am very happy with my P239 mm SAS 2nd gen, but all the current hype about the Sphinx has me looking.

Thanks for any feedback.

MP


You're in luck....I grabbed my Wife's P239 9mm and took a few shots. If you love your P239, you'll love this Subcompact. IMO, the Sphinx is so much more ergonomic. My little finger is at the very edge of the slight pinky extension on the P239. On the Subcompact, there is 7/8ths of my little finger on the grip with about an 1/8th of an inch hanging just below the bottom of the mag. Because almost all of my little finger is on the grip, I don't even notice what very little is off it. Here is some pictures to illustrate things.

Also notice, that with both guns, fully loaded, in the last 2 pictures, there is only 2 ounces difference in weight. 9 rounds in the P239 and 14 in the Subcompact Sphinx. Winchester Ranger 127gn +P+ ammo in both. I haven't been able to pry that P239 away from my wife since she bought it. She's had it for right at 15 years, however, she sure has taken a liking to the Sphinx, especially with 5 extra rounds and little weight difference.

You had mentioned a shorter barrel on the Sphinx. Trust me on this,...it means nothing on this gun. Accuracy or otherwise. It has a polygonal barrel, which in my experiences has led to greater accuracy. A little more expensive to make, but hey, it fits in with the rest of the gun. Hope all this helps.

In this picture I laid the Sphinx on top of the P239. You should be able to see the differences.



Grip width, hardly any difference. 1.11 inches for the P239 and 1.17 inches for the Shpinx. Both measurements taken at the widest part of the grip.



Grip to Grip comparison



P239 weight fully loaded (9 rounds)



Sphinx Subcompact fully loaded (14 rounds)



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Interesting tundra, I would have sworn the Sphinx sub was lighter. Perhaps load the Sphinx mag with only 8 and see the difference.

Also regarding the 239, read the third paragraph of the first post.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...650017373#6650017373



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Interesting tundra, I would have sworn the Sphinx sub was lighter. Perhaps load the Sphinx mag with only 8 and see the difference.



Well, you made me dig things back out and look. The guns, by themselves with no mag, weigh as follows:

Sig P239: 1 lb 9.9 oz

Sphinx Subcompact: 1 lb 9.2 oz

Basically the same, but technically you're correct. Wink I figured it was the ammo that made the difference in the loaded weight, which I'd gladly take for the extra firepower.


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I know these are two very different pistols but...
Was wondering if any of the SDP owners have any experience with SIG's P320-Compact and could compare them... not so much in 'specs' but more in the areas of trigger, accuracy, 'feel', etc.
Thanks


A couple of SIGs and some others...
 
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I haven't handled a P320, so I couldn't comment on it. I'm not a striker fan. Have heard some good things though on the P320.


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You're in luck....


tundrav84wd, Wow!, I certainly was in luck.

Thank you for the ideal answer to my question. It was perfect!

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Interesting tundra, I would have sworn the Sphinx sub was lighter. Perhaps load the Sphinx mag with only 8 and see the difference.

Also regarding the 239, read the third paragraph of the first post.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...650017373#6650017373


Thanks, that 3rd paragraph didn't stick in my head, so rereading it was of great help.

MP
 
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Great News!

Tom and Dan -- Your Sphinx pistols have Shipped To Me --- and I should have HERE on Monday or Tuesday!

When I got the Shipping Notice / Invoice ---
I noticed these TWO Sphinx pistols had a little something FREE shipped with them. Eek

Not gonna blow the surprise -- but I did not know there was a FREE gift shipping with them -- when they were Ordered.

I will keep you posted!

This will be the first "SAND" I have Ordered. Big Grin

Have received Several E-mails regarding these Sphinx Pistols.


Seems reviews are really good!
(Please -- Don't Tell My Husband!) Roll Eyes

Thanks Guys! Wink
Donna
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