My understanding, from the talks I have had, is that the 5" is only for the .44 magnum.
.44 ='s 5" - 8"
The .357 had snubby barrels in the past, but ran up to 6" and 8"
No 5" for that model.
I would prefer a .454 (or .460, seeing as one of the Mateba guy's thought that sounded like a blast for the American market: ie, hunting capable and spring swap down to .454 and 45 long colt...) but, with the language barrier again - I cannot guarantee it as a future option. Therefore, I may be forced to downgrade to a lesser model.
Hey Tactical Imports, you might want to hold off the deadline not only to get more info, but perhaps renegotiate the pricing. If one creates an account on their website, the price for all items drops about 20% (or ~ $2500 CAD for a 6 Unica) - and I'm assuming you guys can match/beat what they're offering due to quantites. Here is a pic of the 6 Unica prices:
At least their website is working again, and they added two additional 6 Unica spare parts on there.
They've had 3 - 9" (not counting the grifone lengths of up to 20") for the .357, including 5", which was originally called the "dynamic sportiva". Plenty on google over the years, typically with the compensator. Mateba just copied from Matebafan's site and he didn't list the 5" for whatever reason. Hence why I'm questioning the limitation.
Edit 2: The longer .357 lengths (over 6") I don't believe made it to North America, but there were some oddities in Europe directly from the factory.
I too would prefer the .454.
Edit: Did you phone them as well? I couldn't make heads or tails out of what the person on the other end was saying lol!
Last edited by Bracketman; 06-17-2018 at 12:52 AM.
Unfortunately due to the limited nature of this production and the MOQ requirements from the manufacturer, we won't be able to offer additionally available spare parts/accessories. Parts for warranty will still be available however.
We will try and get the recoil spring for .38spl/44spl but no further info at this time
Definitely in the mood for a fun .44MAG blaster. Hmmm...the 8" Nickle Mateba or a Desert Eagle???
Lets see some pics of what we're getting. Internet images are quite varied
Wherever you go, there you are.
Here is another look:
https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/....php?t=1436110
From my understanding, the small mounting block(?) with the 3 holes, below the frame, belongs to .44 magnum and up.
Those void of the features are .357 models.
Cheers!
~ Thomas H.