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Jim March · April 16, 2009, 11:46 AM

Italy. They're made by Armi Chiappa, an "up and coming" player that has a very good rep with Winchester '92s and other rifles.

Most of their products are not "extreme low budget" like this thing, although they do seem to be working on a line of .22LR trainers for a broad range of handguns.

The build quality on mine for what it is was surprisingly good. I found it at a gun show and made an "impulse buy" after running the checkout. (Actually, I traded my old Charter 38, as I was no longer carrying it after figuring out a good carry rig for the NewVaq.)

No regrets on the deal.

The fact that Cimarron was helping with customer support issues made a difference to me - they have a good rep as go-betweens for various Italian makers, mainly Uberti and Pietta.

April 16, 2009, 11:46 AM	#7
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	Italy. They're made by Armi Chiappa, an "up and coming" player that has a very good rep with Winchester '92s and other rifles. Most of their products are not "extreme low budget" like this thing, although they do seem to be working on a line of .22LR trainers for a broad range of handguns. The build quality on mine for what it is was surprisingly good. I found it at a gun show and made an "impulse buy" after running the checkout. (Actually, I traded my old Charter 38, as I was no longer carrying it after figuring out a good carry rig for the NewVaq.) No regrets on the deal. The fact that Cimarron was helping with customer support issues made a difference to me - they have a good rep as go-betweens for various Italian makers, mainly Uberti and Pietta. __________________ Jim March