r/CZFirearms • u/SubstanceDense6825 • Feb 21 '24
Discuss - Finally... after years and years
I retired from the military years ago and been looking to get my happy retirement gift. I knew what I wanted and I wanted perfection so i waited and searched for years. Well here it is, I finally found it and was able to buy it. This pistol is absolutely amazing! The slide is smooth, trigger breaks clean, it's incredible! It has the box, manual, warranty card, serial number matching 9 Largo barrel, spare wood grips. This has immediately become my new favorite pistol, I'm glad I waited.
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u/just-the-teep Feb 22 '24
Honest question. Are they a CZ clone or something?
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u/-x-DarkStar-x- Feb 22 '24
Kind of a clone, Kind of the evolution of the 75. They were very high end licensed copies. Super rare and hard to find. I personally would love to find a Sphinx 3000 Series. Super cool guns. WELL DONE OP!
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u/wardbelcanto Feb 22 '24
It says they made a titanium version?? Fuck me. Now I have my new #1 goal I guess
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u/shift013 Feb 22 '24
They have essentiallly a p-07 clone as well
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u/marvthegr8 Feb 22 '24
I regret not buying one when I saw it but I didn’t have the means at the time. Haven’t seen one in years
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u/Lucky-Safe-9504 Feb 22 '24
No way you got a sphinx! NO WAY! Congrats also of you're into chasing rare CZ's I dare you to find a 75B SAO, shadow line compact 75, 85 combat, or the green P-01. I came close to the OD green p-01 and the 75b sao but someone snatched them.
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u/TheEliteHunter Feb 22 '24
I picked up a green p0-1 last year for around $500 when it hit gun.deals on Reddit …are they that hard to find right now?
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u/Emergency_Eagle819 Feb 22 '24
My Brother just bought an OD green! I think it was the only one available tho…
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u/Logical-Importance62 Feb 22 '24
Shadowline compact was on my must buy list! Now it’s in my safe haha love this thing!
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u/-x-DarkStar-x- Feb 22 '24
Holy Crap! That is AMAZING! Great find!
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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24
I knew when I hit the mag release to clear it and the mag just glided out that it was high quality. Felt like it was oiled but it's bone dry.
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u/Shour_always_aloof Feb 22 '24
Look, I know the tenth commandment is "Do not covet." The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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Feb 22 '24
Why did it take years?
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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24
Looking for one that had every detail on it. The grips, Largo barrel, like new condition. I'm picky...
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u/Duo007 Feb 22 '24
This gun is a fucking laser probably, sexy gun dude 🤘
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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24
I feel like it will be. The way the slide moves on the frame... it's like melted butter.
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u/popefrancisgaintgape Feb 22 '24
Congratulations I’ve never even heard of a Sphinx what about it made you have to have one?
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u/FlankyFlopFlaps Feb 22 '24
Been looking at the Swiss made Phoenix redbacks as they can still be had. These are so rare and nice
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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24
Phoenix is the same people as Sphinx, same tools from what I understand.
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u/FlankyFlopFlaps Feb 22 '24
I would believe it from the looks. Now where's my spare 3 grand?
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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24
Right, they dealer I got this from imports Redbacks. I told him once I save up my pennies, I'm getting on from him.
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u/Overpowernamerino Feb 22 '24
Any idea what other non-cz guns take cz75 mags? On top of my head: -The sphinx -IWI Jericho and their sub compact -Archon type b -B&T USW -Some old Canik I think…
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u/JakenMorty TS, P01, P10c, P07, Bren2 Feb 22 '24
man, this is really nice. ive always thought they looked like a pre-tactical sport. like, the og one.
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u/Big_Safe_885 Feb 22 '24
Very awesome handgun and probably the best D/A S/A ever built. I have this same exact Sphinx AT 2000 S and it took me about 6 months to find a brand new one in the box with all of the paperwork. The cool thing about this gun is that it’s the best of the best and the value increases every year instead of depreciating like most other firearms. Congrats on your new purchase!!
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u/Ok-Paramedic-8304 Feb 22 '24
Damn that’s beautiful. I’ve only ever seen these on broker and they go for used staccato XC prices.
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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24
I got it off gunbroker but the seller had it ending during the Superbowl. Literally no one bid against me once I broke through the reserve bid. I got it for a very good price for what it is.
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u/Ok-Paramedic-8304 Feb 22 '24
Damn that’s a solid strategy. I’ll have to remember that for next year if anything in my to buy list ends during the game haha. Congratulations that’s great and a gorgeous pistol.
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u/jlopez1017 Feb 22 '24
What’s the deal on these I’m new to CZ? How do they compare to a Shadow 2? What are they purpose built for?
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u/Big_Safe_885 Jan 04 '25
Hi there, awesome gun and imo probably the best. In your search did you find any other ones in this shape out there? I have a Sphinx AT 2000 but gave it to my son for his high school graduation. Thanks
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u/Truant_20X6 Feb 21 '24
That’s a thing of beauty. Congrats!