ChuckS Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Quick Sight? Click da pic... Later, chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Interesting. I can see the logic behind the sights. At the encounter ranges they assume most subcompacts are used at, sights are probably not used much anyway. The safety is a strange setup. Has anyone shot one and can comment on the design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They skinned up the sub-compact to 23.5mm = 0.925 inches. That is right there with the Kahr ( 0.9in wide), but with a double stack (13 rounds) ? Glock is 30mm = 1.2 inches wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Any more info on this anybody? I've been digging around. The Caracal is desinged by Wilhelm Bubits. He is the same guy that designed the Steyr M (and before that, apparently worked for Glock). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Note: merged threads - Admin. Here they come, I am testing a few of them for weeks. Edited November 26, 2010 by Flexmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Looks Cool. What's the gun weight, trigger pull weight and mag capacity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 look a bit like an XD to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Interesting. That's an impressively low bore axis. Looks as low as an H&K P7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Interesting. That's an impressively low bore axis. Looks as low as an H&K P7. That's what I was thinking...the slide and top part of the frame look a lot like the P7. Curious, but the mags look a lot like Smith M&P mags. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Note: Merged threads. - Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Seems they already have BATF approval and all the import licenses taken care of....very interesting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal_pistol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 (edited) This is where you want to look if you're considering buying one. Several models are shipping as of 10-15 days ago. One of the threads says that the introductory price, for members of the Styer Forum, is $550. They also said these were the first 250 pistols imported to the U.S. I wonder if they've made 2,000 and will consider certifying them for USPSA Production? http://www.steyrclub.com/vb/forums/91-Caracal-USA-amp-Waffen-Werks Edit to add: I sent a note to find out if they intend to certify for USPSA Production. Edited November 27, 2010 by G-ManBart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Product of the UAE. US importer based in Knoxville, TN. Retail street price will probably be similar to Glock Gen 3 or XD. Got the info on my desk at the office... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I got to handle, but not shoot, both the F and C models today. The C had the Quick Sight setup on it. The trigger was surprisingly good on both....about 4.5lbs give or take, pretty short pre-travel, nice reset (not quite as heavy a click as a Glock, but more than an M&P). The F has a bit of a hump/ridge in the grip that I wasn't too thrilled with, but it was less noticeable on the C. The F also indexed a lot like a Glock to me...a little nose high. The C indexed much closer to what I get with a 1911 or 2011. I found that the Quick Sight was actually pretty decent; to the point I'm sure it would be fine at most reasonable distances. The grip was closer to the boreline at the rear of the frame, and nearly identical to a Glock at the trigger. I'd really like to give one a try, if only for gee whiz factor. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjl Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I have shot both the full size (F) version and the compact size with the quick sights. We actually used one as a prop gun at our Toys for Tots match last month-that gun was given away in a drawing. Over 80 shooters of various experience each shot 6 rounds through it, no problems or hiccups. I just started shooting mine in IDPA and so far have been very impressed with it. It does have a low bore axis like a P7, no chance of slide bite, and the trigger feels to me, better than a glock. It has a positive but not "forceful" reset. Funny thing about the grips, guys with big hands like the feel, while my wife with small hands also likes the feel. As I understand, a sample will be sent to USPSA for their approval process in the near future. Regarding the compact with the quick sights, I really like that gun. It is amazing how fast the sights seemed to come up on target. Even with the short sight radius, one could still hit 8 inch steel plates at 20 yards without much difficulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Admin. note: thread merged. (hit the search page) jj racaza is apparently shooting production with a caracal. Anyone ever hear of or seen this gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Shooter's Connection had some in stock at one point. Hit the search page to see their thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Admin. note: thread merged. (hit the search page) jj racaza is apparently shooting production with a caracal. Anyone ever hear of or seen this gun? Sorry didn't find the two year old thread...(darn, no roll eyes icon from phone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Admin. note: thread merged. (hit the search page) jj racaza is apparently shooting production with a caracal. Anyone ever hear of or seen this gun? There are no Caracals on the Production approved list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Admin. note: thread merged. (hit the search page) jj racaza is apparently shooting production with a caracal. Anyone ever hear of or seen this gun? There are no Caracals on the Production approved list. Exactly, not sure how he plans to shoot it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leas327 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 There are no Caracals on the Production approved list. Exactly, not sure how he plans to shoot it There is a process to get a gun on the production list. If the gun meets the rules why wouldn't USPSA let it in. I am sure Caracal and or JJ have looked into it. I am happy to see guys get production deals and factory rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I posted this elsewhere too so sorry if redundant (mods remove if so). I borrowed one to T&E and it's pretty cool. I wound up taking the non-QS 2 dot version. http://www.recoilsports.com/2012/06/review-of-the-caracal-f-part-1-initial-thoughts/ I'll be adding more reviews as time permits, but overall I think it'll be a contender once on the Production list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 For what it's worth I saw JJ shooting this gun at Steel Challenge. He was shooting Open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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