Iggy42 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 So is anyone doing "off the shelf" Open guns anymore. When CK was around they where, but looks like no one is doing it since MPA acquired them. The Tanfo/CZ open guns seem interesting, I would have to replace too much gear that I can't afford to do. At least with 2011s I can run my MBX mags - sadly they are not compatible with BUL (no idea how available they are, just know they are out there) Trying to see what options are out there without having to wait months to receive besides used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I thought MPA was doing an open gun?? I'm FB friends with several of the old CKA shooters who are now with MPA. One of them is promoting an open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, RangerTrace said: I thought MPA was doing an open gun?? I'm FB friends with several of the old CKA shooters who are now with MPA. One of them is promoting an open gun. They are, and I am looking at one. I'm just trying to see if there is anyone has something that is in stock and ready to ship like the CK ones used to be at Shooters Connection. I think MPA is saying 12 weeks on their website. While I am waiting for something to happen so I can place an order I figured I would dig around a bit since I haven't been paying attention to the Open world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 50 minutes ago, Iggy42 said: So is anyone doing "off the shelf" Open guns anymore. When CK was around they where, but looks like no one is doing it since MPA acquired them. The Tanfo/CZ open guns seem interesting, I would have to replace too much gear that I can't afford to do. At least with 2011s I can run my MBX mags - sadly they are not compatible with BUL (no idea how available they are, just know they are out there) Trying to see what options are out there without having to wait months to receive besides used https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Complete-Firearms/2011-Pistols/2011-9mm-Open-Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, Sarge said: https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Complete-Firearms/2011-Pistols/2011-9mm-Open-Gun Yeah I saw that, but sadly when you go to the listing is says out of stock and you can't order. Hopefully they will have some soon and I will keep an eye on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I would call Chuck at Shooters Connection. He gets those in pretty regularly, based on watching the website, but they go quickly. Perhaps he could put you in-line for one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Brazos would be worth a look too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I would check out Brazos semi custom line, they are ready to ship and are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, sauza45 said: I would check out Brazos semi custom line, they are ready to ship and are top notch. agree on the 'top notch' part but mine ordered last summer took roughly 6 months. still waiting to do my first match with it! but it wouldn't hurt to call them, mpa, etc from time to time as surely they have cancels here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 59 minutes ago, sauza45 said: I would check out Brazos semi custom line, they are ready to ship and are top notch. 41 minutes ago, davsco said: agree on the 'top notch' part but mine ordered last summer took roughly 6 months. still waiting to do my first match with it! but it wouldn't hurt to call them, mpa, etc from time to time as surely they have cancels here and there. There is also a significant price difference that I have to take into account - MPA at 4500 is pretty much the top of my budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandflea316 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, sauza45 said: I would check out Brazos semi custom line, they are ready to ship and are top notch. Not ready to ship. I ordered one a few weeks ago and was quoted middle of May ship date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandflea316 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Iggy42 said: There is also a significant price difference that I have to take into account - MPA at 4500 is pretty much the top of my budget Well that's your best bet for a new open gun. My Brazos SC was 6400. I think their base price was 5200. Edited February 7, 2023 by sandflea316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 2 hours ago, sandflea316 said: Well that's your best bet for a new open gun. My Brazos SC was 6400. I think their base price was 5200. Looking that way from what I am able to find searching around, but I'm hoping the brain trust here has some other options I can look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Iggy42 said: There is also a significant price difference that I have to take into account - MPA at 4500 is pretty much the top of my budget tell you what, carry optics is a pretty cool division as well, less than half the price if not a third or quarter, esp when you take into account mags. and if you don't reload, ammo will be way cheaper also. also easier on the ears. but yeah, open is pretty cool/fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandflea316 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Based on his first post, the mags and holsters are already covered so basically a gun and ammo would be all his needs. I also have aCO guns and if LO happens I have that too. Once you go optics it's hard to go back. If OP is not adversed to buying used, watch the sell ads. I picked up a used open gun for cheaper than the MPA gun. If you don't mind a short wait maybe Defions Arms. Its similarly priced as the MPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lroy Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 You can try keeping an eye on Atlas' site. Think they just make them in batches and toss them up on the site when they're available. but youre going to have a hard time finding a quality, low cost, brand new gun, with no wait time. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrb Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I bought my Open Gun used out of Classifieds here. Low round count confirmed with builder prior to buying with 5 mags cheaper than MPA or Atlas. You can get some good deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riden Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Anyone shooting a BUL Armory open blaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestGuy Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Training with the open UR now. Not competing yet. love the look and capability of the gun. No issues to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 19 hours ago, riden said: Anyone shooting a BUL Armory open blaster? I’ve heard good things - I bypassed them since I can’t use the 140mm MBXs I already have. Bul is their own pattern and while MBX makes some in that pattern, it meant everything I had was null and void Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 MPA definitely is. Mine was delivered last week. Extremely nice quality and a very flat shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordManHammer Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 6:34 PM, riden said: Anyone shooting a BUL Armory open blaster? I shoot a Bullesteros as my match open gun and a UR-F as my backup. The Bullesteros has been rock solid. Both are the steel grips. I recently heard BUL is only offering polymer grips in their open guns moving forward in 2023. That’s disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubi351 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Bul URF-R here as well, very happy with the gun. Had one issue where the medium flat trigger shoe was loose fitting but one call and a new one was sent and issue resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefVanHauwe Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Primary match gun: Bul Armory SAS 2 Bullesteros, primary training gun/back up match gun: Bul Armory SAS 2 Bullesteros, back up training gun: Bul Armory SAS 2 Ultimate Racer. All in 9 mm major. Overall very satisfied with price/quality out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 2/7/2023 at 7:32 AM, sauza45 said: I would check out Brazos semi custom line, they are ready to ship and are top notch. they are not ready to ship. we ordered in oct-nov and are expecting the gun next month. They do have a great reputation however, and the guns appear to be an excellent value as long as the specs are what you want (for us it's almost exactly what we needed), and bob is very knowledgeable and helpful. We are excited to get the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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