I got to hold a Mateba today!

J

Justin

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Today I went to a gunstore in Colorado Springs.
While perusing the rather impressive display of hardware, I happened to ask the man behind the counter if he'd ever gotten any Matebas in.
He motioned for me to follow him to a case across the room.

And

there

they

were...

3 brand new Matebas in all of their glory, laying there like Thor's hammer.

After a moment of stunned silence, I asked if I could hold one.

I don't know that I can describe the experience...
The pistol fit my hand perfectly, it's deeply blued steel frame and walnut grip settling into my hand.
If John Moses Browning were God, then I suspect that would make Sergio Mateba a saint.

I stood there, holding the Mateba for a good minute, examining it, taking sight pictures, and doing my best not to get any drool or finger prints onto it.

Somewhere in the distance I thought I heard a chorus of angels softly singing...

And then I realized something.
I had to give the pistol back to the man behind the counter.
He casually took the pistol back from me and replaced it in the display case with it's brethren.

The chorus faded, the lights dimmed a little bit, and the world was back to normal. The mand behind the counter busily worked the top of the glass cabinet with a hankie, mopping up the drool that had accumulated.

Now all I can think about is how much I want a Mateba Unica 6 in .357 Magnum...

Today was a good day.
 
The only guy I know who has one says that his is pretty finicky.
He didn't elaborate.

Personally, I don't see the point to them.
 
I have also handled one in a gun shop. I have never shot one. It may be a good handgun, I really don't know. I do know that I have never seen a gun as ugly.:D
 
Ok, I admit it, I want a Mateba for no other reason than that it just pegs the coolometer at 11.
I can't justify it in any other way.
I can't look at it and say 'Well, with a Mateba, I think that I could compete better, or have a better carry gun, or that it does this thing that I need a gun to do.'

Because it doesn't.
Regardless, it doesn't change the fact that I have wanted one now for over a year.
 
caliban, did you happen to see the gun at Specialty Sports off of Drennan Road and Academy Blvd.?
DAL
 
Mataba

CDNN has them at clearance prices... they can't seem to get anyone to buy them...

A CDNN rep (who will remain nameless) says the kindest thing to be said is they are "butt ugly." He did add they will probably be valuable one day... and I expect he is right.

If you like ugly guns, you can get a good deal on a REALLY ugly Mateba from CDNN.

FWIW

Chuck
 
Mataba -- the condominium of handguns with all the disadvantages of a revolver combined with all those of a semi automatic.

Another big plus is their new level of ugly for the discriminating owner who appreciates the message they send -- ugly is what ugly does.
 
DAL-
Yep, that would be the place.
That has got to be the nicest gun store I have ever been in. I've only been to one other store that had more guns, but Specialty Sports definately has not only the best selection, but all the guys behind the counter seemed amicable and willing to help.

As for all you guys who are making fun of the Mateba, I only have one thing to say:

:p
 
If you want a .44 Mateba cheap...

Blythe's Sport Shop..Valparaiso, IN 219-462-4412...he will sell it at about cost (it's new)
 
Tamara, E, et al-

I definately want to buy one, and will do so just as soon as the situation warrants.
However, well...

Anyone want to hire a 3d animator/effects compositor so that I can support my gun-buying needs?
:D :D
 
AUTOREVOLVER
6 UNICA
DEFENCE
4" - CAL. 357 MAG.

found website, pretty cool, how they shoot?, and how much?
 
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