Any experience with Armscor Model 200?

PCShogun · May 26, 2012

I've seen these incredibly cheap revolvers at some of the suppliers I buy from. Its a Colt Detective design.

While some folks I talked to said it will take +P ammo, the manufacturer does not advise it for long term shooting.

"We bought the design from Colt, It is a colt Detective special, It will
handle occasional +p Loads, The materials that we use are not as good as
Colt used hence the price.
Hope this helps
Thanks"

I know many prefer the shorter barrel, but I do not. I like the 3?" to 4" length.

Question is, has anyone owned one and is it worth the money for a range / Carry gun?

fordnut · May 26, 2012

I had a nephew that had one a few years ago...I looked it over closley....then told him not to fire it anywhere near me...I didn't want to get hit with flying debris....

It was loose...and...the timing was terrible and he said the guy he got it from only shot .357 Mag ammo from it...

I would look for something else to stake my life on...

Steve

PCShogun · May 26, 2012

Wow, not supposed to shoot .357 mag from them either. Not surprised the Alloy frame stretched on it. Could be the cause of the timing issue.

Still, this is the kind of advice I want. While I can get these for about $190 + transfer, if its crap, I'll save the money.

Gunfolks · Jun 30, 2012

I had a 206. It was a perfectly fine little gun functionally. I liked it alot except the colt style cylinder release and the finish scratches and surface rusts easily. I used it as a glove box gun, but I got tired of cleaning it up surface rust and sold it at a gunshow last year.

Tigerstripe · Jun 30, 2012

i got a deal from an outlaw relation, you know step inlaw, been in a drawer at his store since it was new.

a Rossi nickel snub nose 357 for $200.00.

got a stainless speed six 38 at a gun show for $200.00.

no they arent for sale but the deals are out there.