In Switzerland , every thing is work of art... everything and I mean everything , watches , chocolates , crystals, bus drivers nuts and bold kitchen chef etc. you name it... every come and see how the garbage men work is ART as well and of course the beauty ….
Beautiful gun, many of those nice features are being carried over; again, I'm happy to see Sphinx is making a come back as Phoenix. Thank you for making this video and share your opinion, as well as the history of Sphinx and Phoenix.
Very nice looking firearm, it distinguishes itself differnt from CZ and Tangfolio. I like the part about taking a optic off with the plate attached and not losing zero when you put it back on. Very good information.
If you can, could you do a review of a different redback with the aluminum frame vs the partial aluminum frame for weight distribution (called light and ultralight) to get an idea how they feel and perhaps an optic ready version to showcase the damn cool mounting system. Also nice would be to see the new TS2 cause I think you had the TS Orange. I really like resting the thumb on the safety but sadly the DA/SA version of the S2 has the flat version on both sides. From the TS2 I miss the rail for a sensor or weighted lights since it's now possible in some divisions. Just in case, Merry Christmas.
LIKED& SUBSCRIBED! I live near Interlaken and shoot at the indoor range, which is in the same building as Phoenix. They have 4 Demo models on a Stand you can Finger...but not shoot. It's sad there are not more Reviews/Tests on the Phoenix models.
Interlaken is one of my favorite places in the world. Absolutely love it. I’m doing what I can to try and give more exposure to these fantastic pistols! Thank you very much for subscribing and for watching!
@@MDpolo also one note about the REDBACK variants The REDBACK Light has the steel slide, Steel Lower, Aluminium Grip Module and the Ultralight has a Aluminium Lower & Grip module
Hey MD! I once overheard a conversation between Armin and a potential Customer... The Lowers on the Aluminium Framed models (Ultralight Variants) should survive at least 70'000 shots.
man that's a beautiful gun. i would love to hear your opinion on the new sphinx version that b & t makes, the mk 2. i heard that b & t bought all the sphinx tooling from kriss usa, when they went out of business.
I don’t know what B & T. Is doing now, but I did hear that Phoenix AG in Switzerland was making all the MK2 frames for B&T. Thank you very much for watching!
does phoenix have any relation to phoenix trinity that makes the morph 1776? i am guessing not but the morph switch or 1776 models are pretty awesome. but at a 4300 price point, i will probably never have one.
I have no doubt this is a FANTASTIC gun, but I have a hard time beleiving that a Shadow 2 would be a ford in comparison to this being a rolls royce. I own multiple Shadow 2's, and Accushadow 2, and multiple TS2's custom built by CZC, and a Accu-TacSport2. I would put a ton of money on the fact that this gun will not outshoot those guns.
You have beautiful and great shooting guns. I either own the ones you mention as well or have had ample experience with them. I would strongly encourage you to shoot a Redback. Then you will see what I mean. It’s not just the accuracy, all mentioned are great. It is the overall shooting experience.
The slide locking surface, lack of barrel bushing and overall design as well as the barrel hood are oversimplified, so the locking is very Glock type, much less work than in 1911, 2011, CZ or Tanfoglio, for example. It does not look like a Rolls-Royce here. The nylon buffer in the frame also looks more like Daewoo. The outside is surely refined, but is it enough? With this design, I think, the accuracy can be high for a couple of thousand rounds or less, then it would drop. Just a superficial observation and a guess, which can be wrong, naturally (I hope so).
I do not because I have not carried this pistol. However, I reached out to the manufacture for holster suggestions. As soon as I get a response I will share it with you.
I have not shot the Atlas. I would like to get my hands on one, but I have not been able to as of now. For sure I will make a video of it. Thanks for watching.
If you had to pick between the Phoenix or a Staccato where would you lean? I have a CZ A01 LD . Would the Phoenix be a better add to the collection or a Staccato P Duo? I know they are very different.... If you could only have one........
I’m not trying to avoid your question, but it’s all so subjective. I don’t have the Duo, but I do have the original Ptaccato P ad really like it. Gosh, that’s a tough choice, but if you’re pressing me for an answer, I would go with the Phoenix. But I highly suggest that you hold them both and see which one fits your hand better. Then, if possible, shoot them both and see which one you shoot better. I have a video coming up soon about the Phoenix ST which might be a better comparison to the Staccato than the Redback. Thank you for watching.
@@MDpolo I have held the red back in my hand and it’s fantastic. Sadly I don’t think I can find a place where I can get a staccato in my hand but I do love the 2011. As for shooting either I am pretty sure that’s going to be impossible. I think the only difference between the P and the duo is the duo is cut for optic. I love the heavy all steel of the red back but it’s very similar to the A01 LD. I wonder what the staccato with the poly grip would feel like weight wise. Ugh decisions. Does the staccato P feel really light compared to the Phoenix?
It is gorgeous. You may want to take a look at the video that I posted not long ago on the Redback Ultralight Single Action Only. Thank you very much for watching!
It sure is beautiful. I have a video comparing it ti the Shadow TSO which is what the one that I own. Cost is $3,500 and up depending on configuration. Thanks for watching.
@@MDpolo I owned the CZ S2 with the Cajun 10X bushing and the S2 Orange with the Accubushing. Also, trigger jobs with Cajun parts, etc. To be honest I prefer my regular S2 over the Orange and it shoots deads balls more accurately than the S2 Orange, the fitting of the 10X bushing is a lot tighter than the Acccubushing~ But perform exceptionally well!
The slide is all stainless steel that has been machine to perfection. As far as the mags are concerned, it takes CZ Shadow 2 mags. Thank you very much for watching!
@@MDpolo thank you for getting back to me but I'm asking about the finish not material it is made of. Is it chrome, NP3, etc. I couldn't find the info online
I own a Redback SAO. I have to say, the Trigger is even smoother in that configuration. Abolsutely Zero Creep. You hit the wall and it brakes like glass. Not even the slightest bit of movement like you've had at 21:27 And thank you for the Video. I learned a lot more about it today alone than i have over the 2 Months i've owned it.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I actually have a Redback SAO on the way. I will make a video on it as soon as I get it and have some trigger time behind it.
first sphinx than phoenix... looks like swiss "elites" chasing another bankruptcy under "alternate false protector god names".. Great build quality, i had AT-2000 series back in the days..
I love my cz’s but I am ready to move up to something hand fitted like this redback I live in central il Does anyone own one close by? I would like to see one before buying.
If you want to turn this into an adventure, make a road trip to North Dakota for the US importer is. You can see many Redback configurations there. If you end up doing something like that, I can put you in touch with them. Thank you very much for watching.
Very informative tabletop on a high-quality pistol. I am anxiously awaiting the range review, as I will only enjoy this gun vicariously - way too expensive for me.
Perfect Tabletop! Awesome details, awesome gun, thanks With my little experience, my favorites are the Pardini GT9 and Bul SAS but the quality of the details is a lower level than this Phoenix.
Its the Rolex under the Pistols..also the Price...🤣👍🇨🇭its obvious they just needed the US Capital to build up that Gunfactory,but craftmannship on Gunsmithing its best overthere.🤔
Rolex is cheap compared to luxury watches like Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. Rolex is the Honda Accord of Luxury watches. I need one of those guns in my life and may have to sell one of my Patek to get it. Lol. 🤣🤣🤣
@@PierreKerbage Yes,then Rolex is the Glock.....Rolex is famous worldwide to everybody like Mercedes Benz or Coca Cola..other Brands are unkown ,even if they more luxurious....or more expensive.People buy that what they know..and Trust...In Germany we say..A Farmer eat only that ,what he knows...🤣🤣👍🇩🇪
It’s inspired by it, but it is certainly not a copy. I have a couple of videos comparing it to the CZs where you can clearly see the differences. Thank you for watching.
In Switzerland , every thing is work of art... everything and I mean everything , watches , chocolates , crystals, bus drivers nuts and bold kitchen chef etc. you name it... every come and see how the garbage men work is ART as well and of course the beauty ….
Phoenix is a perfect new name. Both Sphinx and Phoenix are mythical creatures from antiquity.
Correct and both have deep meaning for the gentleman that began both companies. Thanks for watching.
Exquisite! Ohhh, polygonal rifling too.
Such a beauitiful gun. Nice video. Thanks for showing us the details.
You are welcome and thank you for watching. It is a spectacular pistol.
I have a few CZ75 and clones and one of the last Swiss made Sphinx. I also have an AT 2000 P, great compact. Thanks for your informative video.
You are welcome. Congratulations on a nice collection. Thanks for watching!
Very nice review !!!! Awesome pistol
Beautiful gun, many of those nice features are being carried over; again, I'm happy to see Sphinx is making a come back as Phoenix.
Thank you for making this video and share your opinion, as well as the history of Sphinx and Phoenix.
+JDM RICER KING My pleasure. Thank you very much for watching my presentation on this spectacular pistol.
Awesome tour of an awesome pistol. Thanks!
It truly is. Thank you very much for watching.
@@MDpolo You're welcome. My pleasure.
Very nice looking firearm, it distinguishes itself differnt from CZ and Tangfolio. I like the part about taking a optic off with the plate attached and not losing zero when you put it back on. Very good information.
+Keanon Gilliam thank you and thanks for watching. This pistol has so many clever details and obvious obsession to details.
I shot one today- I have a large hand, Very precise and solid piece of machinery. All steel version.
They are pretty awesome. Thank you very much for watching.
If you can, could you do a review of a different redback with the aluminum frame vs the partial aluminum frame for weight distribution (called light and ultralight) to get an idea how they feel and perhaps an optic ready version to showcase the damn cool mounting system. Also nice would be to see the new TS2 cause I think you had the TS Orange.
I really like resting the thumb on the safety but sadly the DA/SA version of the S2 has the flat version on both sides. From the TS2 I miss the rail for a sensor or weighted lights since it's now possible in some divisions. Just in case, Merry Christmas.
It just so happens that I got the Ultra Light SAO the other day. Video on it should be coming shortly as well as comparison videos. Stay tuned…
@@MDpolo
Will do. The more I looked at the Redbacks, the more I want them to polish the connection line to the grip so I won't see it anymore.
everything based on the cz75 design is pure pistol excellence
This is a truly awesome handgun. Thank you very much for stopping by!
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I live near Interlaken and shoot at the indoor range, which is in the same building as Phoenix.
They have 4 Demo models on a Stand you can Finger...but not shoot.
It's sad there are not more Reviews/Tests on the Phoenix models.
Interlaken is one of my favorite places in the world. Absolutely love it. I’m doing what I can to try and give more exposure to these fantastic pistols! Thank you very much for subscribing and for watching!
@@MDpolo also one note about the REDBACK variants
The REDBACK Light has the steel slide, Steel Lower, Aluminium Grip Module and the Ultralight has a Aluminium Lower & Grip module
Yes, that is correct. I have the spec sheets for all models. Thank you for sharing and for taking the time to watch and comment!
Thanks for these great videos. Me owning one of these fine pistols is inevitable.
You’re very welcome. Please let me know what you end up with.
Hey MD!
I once overheard a conversation between Armin and a potential Customer...
The Lowers on the Aluminium Framed models (Ultralight Variants) should survive at least 70'000 shots.
Wow. That is amazing! Love these pistols. Thank you for sharing.
How do you think this compares to custom 9mm 1911's like wilson, nighthawk, etc?
A true work of art!
+Harry's Holsters it truly is Harry. You need one!
How does this compare to the Sphinx Grand Master?
Regrettably I don’t have any experience with the Grand Master. Thank you very much for watching.
@@MDpolo Pity. Thanks for the quick reply. I will ask around locally in Switzerland.
man that's a beautiful gun. i would love to hear your opinion on the new sphinx version that b & t makes, the mk 2. i heard that b & t bought all the sphinx tooling from kriss usa, when they went out of business.
I don’t know what B & T. Is doing now, but I did hear that Phoenix AG in Switzerland was making all the MK2 frames for B&T. Thank you very much for watching!
does phoenix have any relation to phoenix trinity that makes the morph 1776? i am guessing not but the morph switch or 1776 models are pretty awesome. but at a 4300 price point, i will probably never have one.
No relationship at all. Thank you very much for watching.
I have no doubt this is a FANTASTIC gun, but I have a hard time beleiving that a Shadow 2 would be a ford in comparison to this being a rolls royce. I own multiple Shadow 2's, and Accushadow 2, and multiple TS2's custom built by CZC, and a Accu-TacSport2. I would put a ton of money on the fact that this gun will not outshoot those guns.
You have beautiful and great shooting guns. I either own the ones you mention as well or have had ample experience with them. I would strongly encourage you to shoot a Redback. Then you will see what I mean. It’s not just the accuracy, all mentioned are great. It is the overall shooting experience.
The slide locking surface, lack of barrel bushing and overall design as well as the barrel hood are oversimplified, so the locking is very Glock type, much less work than in 1911, 2011, CZ or Tanfoglio, for example. It does not look like a Rolls-Royce here. The nylon buffer in the frame also looks more like Daewoo. The outside is surely refined, but is it enough? With this design, I think, the accuracy can be high for a couple of thousand rounds or less, then it would drop. Just a superficial observation and a guess, which can be wrong, naturally (I hope so).
Do you have a holster that you can refer me for this Redback? Was thinking it would fit my cz shadow holster but it doesn’t. Thanks
I do not because I have not carried this pistol. However, I reached out to the manufacture for holster suggestions. As soon as I get a response I will share it with you.
Great review of a gorgeous handgun. Do you think it’s worth the extra $1300 over the CZC A01-LD?
+blechmaier without a doubt. Thank you for your kind comment and for watching.
Have you shot the Atlas Titan 2011? If so just curious if you were to have one would it be Phoenix or Titan ? Thanks.
I have not shot the Atlas. I would like to get my hands on one, but I have not been able to as of now. For sure I will make a video of it. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely gorgeous!
It sure is. Thank you for watching.
If you had to pick between the Phoenix or a Staccato where would you lean? I have a CZ A01 LD . Would the Phoenix be a better add to the collection or a Staccato P Duo? I know they are very different.... If you could only have one........
I’m not trying to avoid your question, but it’s all so subjective. I don’t have the Duo, but I do have the original Ptaccato P ad really like it. Gosh, that’s a tough choice, but if you’re pressing me for an answer, I would go with the Phoenix. But I highly suggest that you hold them both and see which one fits your hand better. Then, if possible, shoot them both and see which one you shoot better. I have a video coming up soon about the Phoenix ST which might be a better comparison to the Staccato than the Redback. Thank you for watching.
@@MDpolo I have held the red back in my hand and it’s fantastic. Sadly I don’t think I can find a place where I can get a staccato in my hand but I do love the 2011. As for shooting either I am pretty sure that’s going to be impossible. I think the only difference between the P and the duo is the duo is cut for optic. I love the heavy all steel of the red back but it’s very similar to the A01 LD. I wonder what the staccato with the poly grip would feel like weight wise. Ugh decisions. Does the staccato P feel really light compared to the Phoenix?
Comparing it to the Phoenix Redback- yes. Comparing it to the Phoenix Fusion ST - about the same for me.
How long was the wait time to get it?
A week. That’s because I got it when they were just being imported so there were a few at the US importer. Now they’re all gone.
That’s a beautiful pistol. I wish I could afford it…..
It is gorgeous. You may want to take a look at the video that I posted not long ago on the Redback Ultralight Single Action Only. Thank you very much for watching!
May I ask the price ?
Roughly $4000. Thank you very much for stopping by.
Beautiful piece of work~ How does it compare to the CZ Shadow 2? and lastly, whats the cost?
It sure is beautiful. I have a video comparing it ti the Shadow TSO which is what the one that I own. Cost is $3,500 and up depending on configuration. Thanks for watching.
@@MDpolo I owned the CZ S2 with the Cajun 10X bushing and the S2 Orange with the Accubushing. Also, trigger jobs with Cajun parts, etc. To be honest I prefer my regular S2 over the Orange and it shoots deads balls more accurately than the S2 Orange, the fitting of the 10X bushing is a lot tighter than the Acccubushing~ But perform exceptionally well!
You know I’ve never been a big fan of the TSO. I completely agree with your assessment and prefer the Shadow 2.
MDpolo Gun Channel yes, while the TSO is nice the S2 can perform just as equal or better for less $
What's the finish? And what magazines does it take, cz75?
The slide is all stainless steel that has been machine to perfection. As far as the mags are concerned, it takes CZ Shadow 2 mags. Thank you very much for watching!
@@MDpolo thank you for getting back to me but I'm asking about the finish not material it is made of. Is it chrome, NP3, etc. I couldn't find the info online
Another handsome gun that Massachusetts residents can’t own.
+Mark S Delaney I’m sorry and I very much appreciate you watching.
I own a Redback SAO. I have to say, the Trigger is even smoother in that configuration. Abolsutely Zero Creep. You hit the wall and it brakes like glass. Not even the slightest bit of movement like you've had at 21:27 And thank you for the Video. I learned a lot more about it today alone than i have over the 2 Months i've owned it.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I actually have a Redback SAO on the way. I will make a video on it as soon as I get it and have some trigger time behind it.
@@MDpolo I hope you enjoy it as much as I am. It sure is a unique experience.
I’m loving every minute with it! It is a superb pistol.
The gun is so beautiful,
If I buy one, I may never shoot it!
They are spectacular to shoot. Thank you for watching!
I don’t like to shoot my Colt Python much, I don’t know if I’d shoot this ever. Sad haha. It’s jus so nice looking.
I understand exactly what you mean. Thank you for watching!
first sphinx than phoenix... looks like swiss "elites" chasing another bankruptcy under "alternate false protector god names".. Great build quality, i had AT-2000 series back in the days..
+Manubrium Manubrium I don’t know about all that. What I do know is that the Phoenix Redback is an spectacular pistol. Thank you for watching.
@@MDpolo Well, I know about that, thats why i wrote, this is the 4Th Banckruptcy which they experienced in last 15 years.
Thanks for the review.
+Manubrium Manubrium you are welcome and thanks for the info!
Thank your fine American company Kriss for the Sphinx bankrupcy, the rest is BS
I love my cz’s but I am ready to move up to something hand fitted like this redback
I live in central il Does anyone own one close by? I would like to see one before buying.
If you want to turn this into an adventure, make a road trip to North Dakota for the US importer is. You can see many Redback configurations there. If you end up doing something like that, I can put you in touch with them. Thank you very much for watching.
You like this better then the A01?
Absolutely.
@@MDpolo oh boy....now I need to see this thing.
Very nice but the magazine base looks very cheap compare to every thing els they have to put nice polished one
Yeah, it’s a regular CZ mag.
Thanks.
+Ode thank you for watching.
Very informative tabletop on a high-quality pistol. I am anxiously awaiting the range review, as I will only enjoy this gun vicariously - way too expensive for me.
+Rider’s-Range it is a spectacular pistol. Thank you very much for watching sir.
On the grip its not cauld surration it's called stippling
You are correct. I miss spoke. Thanks for pointing out.
Perfect Tabletop! Awesome details, awesome gun, thanks
With my little experience, my favorites are the Pardini GT9 and Bul SAS but the quality of the details is a lower level than this Phoenix.
+Ernesto geek thank you for your comment. This Redback is truly amazing.
This is like watching a review of a Ferrari.
Good analogy! Thank you very much for watching.
Its the Rolex under the Pistols..also the Price...🤣👍🇨🇭its obvious they just needed the US Capital to build up that Gunfactory,but craftmannship on Gunsmithing its best overthere.🤔
Rolex is cheap compared to luxury watches like Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin. Rolex is the Honda Accord of Luxury watches. I need one of those guns in my life and may have to sell one of my Patek to get it. Lol. 🤣🤣🤣
@@PierreKerbage Yes,then Rolex is the Glock.....Rolex is famous worldwide to everybody like Mercedes Benz or Coca Cola..other
Brands are unkown ,even if they more luxurious....or more expensive.People buy that what they know..and Trust...In Germany we say..A Farmer eat only that ,what he knows...🤣🤣👍🇩🇪
@@ricksworlddereaux2397 So true! Rolex is well known. So is Walmart. Rolex has done a great marketing job! But seriously, I am considering this gun.
I thing such expensive ones are more built for competive shooters,or collectors,not for the John Redneck daily carrier.🤔
@@ricksworlddereaux2397 no doubt. My competition gun is a Staccato XC with the Trijicon SRO. Over 5k.
I fired one in Zurich. Glock/Sig do not come close.
I have carried
This is a copy of CZ Shadow 2.
It’s inspired by it, but it is certainly not a copy. I have a couple of videos comparing it to the CZs where you can clearly see the differences. Thank you for watching.
If this is the best 9mm you have shot, you obviously have not shot many 9mm handguns
Wrong sir. Thanks for watching.
And you clearly haven’t ever shot a Phoenix...