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rivieraranch · 06-10-2011, 09:01 AM

I took the pistol to the range yesterday. I used the Mauser magazine, an unmarked satin nickel one and 2 Mec Gars that I had bought for my Vopo.

I ran around 65 rounds through it. The pistol functioned very well. One time the hold open was a little frisky; it held the toggle open after the seventh shot, must have been recoil-generated. Another time a new round failed to close all the way. The spring in the Mauser marked magazine was a lot stiffer and thus it was harder to load.

The pistol was dead-on balls accurate. I find it hard to sight because I use bifocals but with some patience it was possible to place shots within the center of the target. It is just difficult to sight against a black target. I am considering marking the sights with something to make sighting easier, but which could be removed.

I am impressed with the workmanship of the pistol, on taking it apart; everything fits as it should and is very tight.

06-10-2011, 09:01 AM	#5
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I took the pistol to the range yesterday. I used the Mauser magazine, an unmarked satin nickel one and 2 Mec Gars that I had bought for my Vopo. I ran around 65 rounds through it. The pistol functioned very well. One time the hold open was a little frisky; it held the toggle open after the seventh shot, must have been recoil-generated. Another time a new round failed to close all the way. The spring in the Mauser marked magazine was a lot stiffer and thus it was harder to load. The pistol was dead-on balls accurate. I find it hard to sight because I use bifocals but with some patience it was possible to place shots within the center of the target. It is just difficult to sight against a black target. I am considering marking the sights with something to make sighting easier, but which could be removed. I am impressed with the workmanship of the pistol, on taking it apart; everything fits as it should and is very tight.