Sphinx AT2000S Bi-Tone

OzzyAussie · August 16, 2004, 12:10 AM

What can anyone tell me about the reliability of the Sphinx AT2000S Bi-Tone in 9mm. I'm researching it and have heard that the .40 has faults.

Handy · August 16, 2004, 11:13 AM

I've only heard of the Sphinx line here and there. Sounds like they're nice looking guns but no one sounds too impressed with their actual functioning. It sounds like they are Tanfoglio (Witness) guns, fitted in Switzerland, much like the IMI Baby Eagle.

For no-worry performance in an identical platform, I'd be more inclined to go with the original: CZ-75. The Sphinx line never seemed to live up to the promise and I believe the company is no more. You could also look at a fitted Witness Limited:
http://www.eaacorp.com/firearms/pist...limitede.shtml

Jiml3 · August 19, 2004, 11:09 AM

From what I have read, the Sphinx has a mixed record of performance but is given high marks on workmanship. Perhaps that means it's finicky on the ammo it uses. It is a clone of the CZ75 and I would suggest that you would do better with the CZ and it is a lot less expensive. I own the CZ 75 PCR and it
is my favorite carry gun. Take a look at the complete CZ line. Here is a link to their website www.czusa.com.

Jiml3

Heater · November 26, 2004, 09:42 PM

I have a .40 S&W Sphinx 2000P and had to spend some time re-calabrating the buffer spring, firing pin spring and extractor spring. It had tadpole primer indentations because it ejected with the firing pin extended. It also didn't feed well. The extractor, breach face, ramp all needed polishing.
BUT NOW....it seems to gobble everything I feed it. I like it alot, but I have to admit that I was originally disapointed by the lack of hand tuning in a handgun that expensive.

chameleon · November 28, 2004, 12:41 PM

I have a Sphinx .380 two tone, DAO. I like it a whole lot, except its time has come, and now sadly gone, as I have a Kimber Ultra Elite that is the same size.

I have had a few issues with the Sphinx, mostly soft primer hits. I never did find a good quality holster for it.
It now sits in the safe.

August 16, 2004, 12:10 AM	#1
OzzyAussie Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Posts: 1	Sphinx AT2000S Bi-Tone What can anyone tell me about the reliability of the Sphinx AT2000S Bi-Tone in 9mm. I'm researching it and have heard that the .40 has faults.

November 26, 2004, 09:42 PM	#4
Heater Junior Member Join Date: November 21, 2004 Posts: 1	Sphinx 2000 I have a .40 S&W Sphinx 2000P and had to spend some time re-calabrating the buffer spring, firing pin spring and extractor spring. It had tadpole primer indentations because it ejected with the firing pin extended. It also didn't feed well. The extractor, breach face, ramp all needed polishing. BUT NOW....it seems to gobble everything I feed it. I like it alot, but I have to admit that I was originally disapointed by the lack of hand tuning in a handgun that expensive.

August 16, 2004, 11:13 AM	#2
Handy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2001 Posts: 8,793	I've only heard of the Sphinx line here and there. Sounds like they're nice looking guns but no one sounds too impressed with their actual functioning. It sounds like they are Tanfoglio (Witness) guns, fitted in Switzerland, much like the IMI Baby Eagle. For no-worry performance in an identical platform, I'd be more inclined to go with the original: CZ-75. The Sphinx line never seemed to live up to the promise and I believe the company is no more. You could also look at a fitted Witness Limited: http://www.eaacorp.com/firearms/pist...limitede.shtml

August 19, 2004, 11:09 AM	#3
Jiml3 Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 176	From what I have read, the Sphinx has a mixed record of performance but is given high marks on workmanship. Perhaps that means it's finicky on the ammo it uses. It is a clone of the CZ75 and I would suggest that you would do better with the CZ and it is a lot less expensive. I own the CZ 75 PCR and it is my favorite carry gun. Take a look at the complete CZ line. Here is a link to their website www.czusa.com. Jiml3

November 28, 2004, 12:41 PM	#5
chameleon Member Join Date: August 18, 2004 Posts: 54	I have a Sphinx .380 two tone, DAO. I like it a whole lot, except its time has come, and now sadly gone, as I have a Kimber Ultra Elite that is the same size. I have had a few issues with the Sphinx, mostly soft primer hits. I never did find a good quality holster for it. It now sits in the safe.