Any info on Alfa Proj LBR's?

[Mikaveli]

Does anyone on here own an Alfa Proj LBR?

Their LBR / carbine is a current model - and I've occasionally seen a few for sale over here.

Any opinions? Does anyone know if there's a UK importer?

If not, can I import one using the authority on my FAC?

[phaedra1106]

Had a look at a 44mag LBR a couple of years ago, the expression "Rough as a Badgers Ar$e" springs to mind
(No offence to any badgers that may be forum users of course!)

[Sim G]

Much as Jeff said..... Not the nicest of guns even compared with the limited choice....

[Mikaveli]

Fiddlesticks. On Gunstar there's some cheeky monkey's starting to ask nearly £800 for a Taurus, and crazy money for the Ruger's.

I want something reasonable for about £600 - 700 new and at least £100 cheaper used.

[Sim G]

What caliber? I know where there is a brand new .44 for 700, I think.

Got remember Taurus has dropped them from their catalog

[meles meles]

the expression "Rough as a Badgers Ar$e" springs to mind
(No offence to any badgers that may be forum users of course!)

Now you understands why we likes Mosin Nagants...

[Chapuis]

Mersey armoury are the importers and distributors. I had a .357 Alfa-proj up until recently and while not of the same standard as a S&W it certinly wasn't what I would call rough, in fact it was probably better made than most Taurus LBRs. Double action wasn't particularly good but once again probably just as good as a poor Taurus. When fired single action it was excellant and certainly shot the spots off every Taurus I have ever seen.
It's biggest fault was however that bloody long barrel sitting out front and that stupid bar stuck on the bottom of the frame, such a shame that we couldn't do away with these hinderances to good shooting. What does surprise me is the cost of all LBRs now. I only paid £350 for mine new about 5 years ago.

[Mikaveli]

Mersey armoury are the importers and distributors. I had a .357 Alfa-proj up until recently and while not of the same standard as a S&W it certinly wasn't what I would call rough, in fact it was probably better made than most Taurus LBRs. Double action wasn't particularly good but once again probably just as good as a poor Taurus. When fired single action it was excellant and certainly shot the spots off every Taurus I have ever seen.
It's biggest fault was however that bloody long barrel sitting out front and that stupid bar stuck on the bottom of the frame, such a shame that we couldn't do away with these hinderances to good shooting. What does surprise me is the cost of all LBRs now. I only paid £350 for mine new about 5 years ago.

Their website doesn't inspire much confidence - are they still trading / a reputable dealer?

[Chapuis]

If you are talking about Alfa-proj it's quite a comprehensive website and should supply all the information you require. If you are refering to Mersey Armoury I don't know because it's only a one man band as far as I know. The last time I spoke to the owner he was explaining the difficulties of transporting guns to the U.K. and of limited supply. Mersey Armoury appears to be a reputable company and has been around for quite a few years.

[Mikaveli]

One popped up on GT yesterday.

Two sets of grips, reloading dies, two speed loaders and 200 .357 rounds. All for less than £500.

Rang them up and someone's already beaten me to it. :(