First a plug for Kodiak Outpost. I paid for the gun on a Thursday, Transfer approved Friday in my mailbox Monday. They were very patient and provided a level of service that I personally feel is unsurpassed by any dealer online or in person. I wouldn't hesitate a second to purchase from Kodiak Outpost.
Ok. So the gun.
Here are a few pics of the gun as it came from K.O.
As you can see in this first pic in the middle of the case there is a key lock to lock the case
Cleaning accessories in the top half that come with the gun
This pic the the bottom of the magwell where a lock inserts rather than a trigger lock
In the range test I am going to compare the gun to my Browning BuckMark UDX 5.5" Rose wood grips.
Here is a pic of the browning and phoenix for size comparison
Here are a few pics of the gun
Ok for the report
I paid 229 plus taxes and shipping for a total of $278 to my door.
First impressions the gun seems to have more weight to it than I was initially expecting based on the size of the gun, which is nice.
The trigger has fairly long creep to draw in and then it firms up but still has a small distance under tension to pull in to break the shot, but it is easy to get used to.
Fit and finish seems to be quite good, I put a little oil on the slide and frame contact surfaces and after shooting it a bit it is quite smooth now.
The magazine is a bit of a PITA to load especially the last one or two but whatever.
The worst feature of the gun are the endless safties, which are a little difficult to explain but suffice it to say they were intially annoying but after a few rounds I am familar with the controls and it doesn't bother me.
I tested the gun with Federal Champion Bulk Pack ammo
It digested every round and didn't not jam or fail to feed once, I shot approx. 150 rounds through it. I rested the gun and adjusted the rear sight to bring it in to the center. Only adjusts right and left no up and down adjustment.
For the tests I shot the Phoenix 10 shots first at 10 meters and then at 20m. Two handed resting between shots.
I did the same with my buckmark.
I must say I was having an off afternoon, somedays I'm really steady others not soo much today was a pretty good day but I've done better with the Buckmark than what you'll see below.
Phoenix 10m
Phoenix 20m
Buck mark 10m
Buck mark 20m
In conclusion, the gun seems really reliable and the fit and finish is quite good, the gun even from a rest a 20m leaves somewhat to be desired but for 229 who cares it is a lot of fun. It rapid fires really well, meaning it doesn't jam not that it puts them all in a little raggedly hole in the center
And Kodiak Outpost is AWESOME
Ok. So the gun.
Here are a few pics of the gun as it came from K.O.
As you can see in this first pic in the middle of the case there is a key lock to lock the case
Cleaning accessories in the top half that come with the gun
This pic the the bottom of the magwell where a lock inserts rather than a trigger lock
In the range test I am going to compare the gun to my Browning BuckMark UDX 5.5" Rose wood grips.
Here is a pic of the browning and phoenix for size comparison
Here are a few pics of the gun
Ok for the report
I paid 229 plus taxes and shipping for a total of $278 to my door.
First impressions the gun seems to have more weight to it than I was initially expecting based on the size of the gun, which is nice.
The trigger has fairly long creep to draw in and then it firms up but still has a small distance under tension to pull in to break the shot, but it is easy to get used to.
Fit and finish seems to be quite good, I put a little oil on the slide and frame contact surfaces and after shooting it a bit it is quite smooth now.
The magazine is a bit of a PITA to load especially the last one or two but whatever.
The worst feature of the gun are the endless safties, which are a little difficult to explain but suffice it to say they were intially annoying but after a few rounds I am familar with the controls and it doesn't bother me.
I tested the gun with Federal Champion Bulk Pack ammo
It digested every round and didn't not jam or fail to feed once, I shot approx. 150 rounds through it. I rested the gun and adjusted the rear sight to bring it in to the center. Only adjusts right and left no up and down adjustment.
For the tests I shot the Phoenix 10 shots first at 10 meters and then at 20m. Two handed resting between shots.
I did the same with my buckmark.
I must say I was having an off afternoon, somedays I'm really steady others not soo much today was a pretty good day but I've done better with the Buckmark than what you'll see below.
Phoenix 10m
Phoenix 20m
Buck mark 10m
Buck mark 20m
In conclusion, the gun seems really reliable and the fit and finish is quite good, the gun even from a rest a 20m leaves somewhat to be desired but for 229 who cares it is a lot of fun. It rapid fires really well, meaning it doesn't jam not that it puts them all in a little raggedly hole in the center
And Kodiak Outpost is AWESOME
