Safari .45?

[BigMike]

Any thoughts or experience with the Olympic Arms Safari series? I am curious as I may be looking for a .45 soon, and they are a local company(I live in WA). Thanks, Mike

 

[Robert the41MagFan]

Think that you are too late. Read somewhere that Olympic was no longer going to sell their Safari line in the US. Exported to Europe only.

Robert

 

[yorec]

Yep, as of March 1. Go to thier web page for more info. http://www.olyarms.com/usa.html
Scroll partway down to "Changes for Safarie Arms"

Guess it may still be possible to get one through the custom shop or something though.......

 

[Mike A]

BigMike,
I have a Safari Arms Matchmaster two-tone, and it is a very reliable tackdriver! I own several 1911 series .45s, and short of my custom versions, it is the most accurate. I thought that the grip configuration would be a shortcoming, but it turns out to be quite nice in controlling recoil. My hand falls into perfect position every time. If you get an opportunity, get ahold of one. I'm sure you'll like it.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[NJW]

Big Mike, I always liked the SA frame for both looks and feel. Most people don't seem to like ti but I do. Back in 89 I got a pair of consecutive serial # frames with fitted slides and built them up. I have been extremely happy with them. I am sorry to hear that they are no longer redialy available. I fitted a 70's era Colt Ace .22 LR conversion to one of the frames and shoot it all the time. Shoots great and i like the two tone look allot.

NJW in AZ




[This message has been edited by NJW (edited March 04, 2000).]

 

[aztec777]

BigMike-I have a Matchmaster and love it. I happen to know where a Safari Arms Enforcer (Officer size) is right now very inexpensively. Just send me an email.

Steve

 

[Aqil]

If BigMike doesn't want it, I'm interested. I have always wanted one.