Name : Sphinx AT-2000
AKA : The Improved CZ-75, The Swiss Block
Caliber : 9x21mm, 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 Smith & Wesson
Capacity : 15 Rounds (9mm), 11 Rounds (.40)
Weight : 36.25oz or 1030g (S Model)
Length : 8in or 204mm (S Model)
Action : Browning Cam Locking, Double Action Semi Automatic
Origin : Switzerland
Introduced in 1992, the Sphinx AT-2000 is a service / sport pistol manufactured in Switzerland. It originates from the model AT84 and AT88 pistols which were licensed copies of the CZ-75 pistol, they were made under the company name of ITM. ITM went out of business in 1990 and in 1991 the company was renamed Sphinx Systems Ltd, which went on to try and improve the CZ-75 design with a focus on tight tolerances and high quality workmanship. The resulting design was the model AT-2000S, a full sized pistol with an all steel construction making it somewhat indestructible.
The model AT-2000 has three main variants, the 'S' model which is the full sized pistol, the model 'P' standing for police with a compact slide and frame, the model 'PS' which has the shortened slide and barrel with the full sized model 'S' frame. All of these models have double action trigger systems and have a very precise and predicable trigger break. For anyone who is familiar with the CZ-75 a very notable difference found when handling the AT-2000 is the shape, the AT-2000 is very square and flat, neglecting the rounding and curve found on the Czech pistol. Also different from the CZ is the guide rod used in this design, it has a small bulge at the end of it that slots perfectly into the slide to ensure the side locks back firmly in the same position before the next shot to provide constancy. The controls of this pistol are often ambidextrous making the pistol compatible for left handed shooters or weak hand shooting.
The AT-2000 is well known for exceptional accuracy, and an all over pleasant pistol to shoot with its clean single action break of 1.5kg. Fitted by hand by master gunsmiths the slides are cut from solid steel as are most of the frames. CZ-75 magazines do work in the AT-2000S and 'PS' models though they do not lock the slide to the rear when empty, as the follower is different.
INTERESTING FACT : Almost never seen in films, most likely due to the significant cost of this pistol it was prominently shown in the movie "Mission Impossible 2" carried by the villain Sean Ambrose.
PRO's : Accurate, Beautiful trigger, Top Quality, Top notch heritage,
CON's : Price tag
COOL FACTOR : 9/10
AKA : The Improved CZ-75, The Swiss Block
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| AT-2000PS model shown |
Caliber : 9x21mm, 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 Smith & Wesson
Capacity : 15 Rounds (9mm), 11 Rounds (.40)
Weight : 36.25oz or 1030g (S Model)
Length : 8in or 204mm (S Model)
Action : Browning Cam Locking, Double Action Semi Automatic
Origin : Switzerland
Introduced in 1992, the Sphinx AT-2000 is a service / sport pistol manufactured in Switzerland. It originates from the model AT84 and AT88 pistols which were licensed copies of the CZ-75 pistol, they were made under the company name of ITM. ITM went out of business in 1990 and in 1991 the company was renamed Sphinx Systems Ltd, which went on to try and improve the CZ-75 design with a focus on tight tolerances and high quality workmanship. The resulting design was the model AT-2000S, a full sized pistol with an all steel construction making it somewhat indestructible.
The model AT-2000 has three main variants, the 'S' model which is the full sized pistol, the model 'P' standing for police with a compact slide and frame, the model 'PS' which has the shortened slide and barrel with the full sized model 'S' frame. All of these models have double action trigger systems and have a very precise and predicable trigger break. For anyone who is familiar with the CZ-75 a very notable difference found when handling the AT-2000 is the shape, the AT-2000 is very square and flat, neglecting the rounding and curve found on the Czech pistol. Also different from the CZ is the guide rod used in this design, it has a small bulge at the end of it that slots perfectly into the slide to ensure the side locks back firmly in the same position before the next shot to provide constancy. The controls of this pistol are often ambidextrous making the pistol compatible for left handed shooters or weak hand shooting.
The AT-2000 is well known for exceptional accuracy, and an all over pleasant pistol to shoot with its clean single action break of 1.5kg. Fitted by hand by master gunsmiths the slides are cut from solid steel as are most of the frames. CZ-75 magazines do work in the AT-2000S and 'PS' models though they do not lock the slide to the rear when empty, as the follower is different.
INTERESTING FACT : Almost never seen in films, most likely due to the significant cost of this pistol it was prominently shown in the movie "Mission Impossible 2" carried by the villain Sean Ambrose.
PRO's : Accurate, Beautiful trigger, Top Quality, Top notch heritage,
CON's : Price tag
COOL FACTOR : 9/10
All of the information is interesting but where do I find clips/magazines for this gun?
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TC
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the mags are the same as CZ75/85. Now the CZ SP01 mags who hold 18 rounds works also perfect with the gun.
ReplyDeleteMy AT2000S came with fixed rear sight. i would like to replace it with an adjustable rear sight. What brand and refence can be adapted? Same as CZ 75 or other CZ model?
ReplyDeleteJust picked up an AT2000S model in single action trigger form. Very nice well made pistol..
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