Thinking of getting a...

Obsidious · 03-30-2008, 11:59 AM

Phoenix Arms HP 22 w/ the range-master kit. Anyone have any experience with these? The reviews I've read say they are acceptable firearms despite an unnecessarily complicated safety system. Anyone own one?

SwedeSteve · 03-30-2008, 05:03 PM

I looked one over in a gun shop. I liked the pistol, but the double safety is pretty wierd. I understand it can be removed, but I do not know that for sure.

Pumpkinheaver · 03-30-2008, 07:53 PM

The 2 I have had experiance with jammed quite freaquently.

Laserlips · 04-01-2008, 08:50 AM

I had one (including the extra longer target barrel).
It was a neat looking little sucker, but completely unreliable.
I will say Phoenix Arms warranty folks are nice to deal with and they'll send you free new recoil springs in a heartbeat.. (You'll be very appreciative of this..)
My old fart suggestion would be to save your money a buy a little better 22cal. pistol.
I had an early Taurus PT22 that was crap, but my Warden Buddy (and his Deputy) each bought one at the same time, (this was years ago), and they had no trouble whatsoever.
In fact for long time I think he used the little 22 as a last ditch b/u loaded with CCI Stingers.
For all I know the new Phoenix Arms pistols are better, but they weren't reliable enough at the time I had mine.
YMMV
Jesse

03-30-2008, 11:59 AM	#1
Obsidious Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Joplin, Missouri Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0)	Thinking of getting a... Phoenix Arms HP 22 w/ the range-master kit. Anyone have any experience with these? The reviews I've read say they are acceptable firearms despite an unnecessarily complicated safety system. Anyone own one? __________________ http://www.liberalswithguns.com

03-30-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 8,504 Trader Rating: (0)	I looked one over in a gun shop. I liked the pistol, but the double safety is pretty wierd. I understand it can be removed, but I do not know that for sure. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-30-2008, 07:53 PM	#3
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,291 Trader Rating: (0)	The 2 I have had experiance with jammed quite freaquently. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

04-01-2008, 08:50 AM	#4
Laserlips Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0)	I had one (including the extra longer target barrel). It was a neat looking little sucker, but completely unreliable. I will say Phoenix Arms warranty folks are nice to deal with and they'll send you free new recoil springs in a heartbeat.. (You'll be very appreciative of this..) My old fart suggestion would be to save your money a buy a little better 22cal. pistol. I had an early Taurus PT22 that was crap, but my Warden Buddy (and his Deputy) each bought one at the same time, (this was years ago), and they had no trouble whatsoever. In fact for long time I think he used the little 22 as a last ditch b/u loaded with CCI Stingers. For all I know the new Phoenix Arms pistols are better, but they weren't reliable enough at the time I had mine. YMMV Jesse __________________ "Laus Deo" (PX/PX15/Laserlips) all me

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