Hammerli SP 20- Opinions wanted
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Opinions
SP20RRS in .22
I went to buy a Pardini, but put the Hammerli in my hand and could not put it down. All pistols in this class shoot the same. It is really a matter of personal preference. I really like my .22 SP20RRS. It shoots any ammunition, doesn't need to be clean (see below), and always puts the hole where I was aiming when the trigger broke.
I was initially a bit concerned about the composite grip, thinking that wood was better, but shooting it a while changed my opinion. I eventually added paste to the grip, and think that I could perhaps improve the fit marginally. The trigger is superb, the sights are excellent. Friends that have other pistols concur that it is a very fine pistol. Cleaning is easy and non critical, and although I only have about 2000 rounds through it, there have been no problems.
SP20RRS in .32
Based on my experience with the .22, I bought a .32. With the current configuration, I do not recommend buying a conversion kit. Besides the differences in trigger weight, there is a difference in the feed ramp, and the .22 needs light oil, while the .32 has a rubber c-ring that must be greased.
The .32 points and shoots extreemly well. It is more fussy. I have to clean it every 200-250 rounds, or it becomes a single shot pistol, failing to extract.
I had to rely on this list to solve some of the problems with reliability, and have heard of and experienced some quality issues that the factory should have caught.
Overall:
The .22 is an amazing gun that I aspire to shoot to its potential.
If you buy the .22 and shoot center fire, you should buy the .32, but you may have to send it back once.
I bought these with the intention that I would not need to buy another .22 or .32. I believe this will be the case. Mind you, I am not prepared to upgrade from my Steyr LP1 yet either. If the test target shows all five shots in one hole, who am I to argue.
SP20RRS in .22
I went to buy a Pardini, but put the Hammerli in my hand and could not put it down. All pistols in this class shoot the same. It is really a matter of personal preference. I really like my .22 SP20RRS. It shoots any ammunition, doesn't need to be clean (see below), and always puts the hole where I was aiming when the trigger broke.
I was initially a bit concerned about the composite grip, thinking that wood was better, but shooting it a while changed my opinion. I eventually added paste to the grip, and think that I could perhaps improve the fit marginally. The trigger is superb, the sights are excellent. Friends that have other pistols concur that it is a very fine pistol. Cleaning is easy and non critical, and although I only have about 2000 rounds through it, there have been no problems.
SP20RRS in .32
Based on my experience with the .22, I bought a .32. With the current configuration, I do not recommend buying a conversion kit. Besides the differences in trigger weight, there is a difference in the feed ramp, and the .22 needs light oil, while the .32 has a rubber c-ring that must be greased.
The .32 points and shoots extreemly well. It is more fussy. I have to clean it every 200-250 rounds, or it becomes a single shot pistol, failing to extract.
I had to rely on this list to solve some of the problems with reliability, and have heard of and experienced some quality issues that the factory should have caught.
Overall:
The .22 is an amazing gun that I aspire to shoot to its potential.
If you buy the .22 and shoot center fire, you should buy the .32, but you may have to send it back once.
I bought these with the intention that I would not need to buy another .22 or .32. I believe this will be the case. Mind you, I am not prepared to upgrade from my Steyr LP1 yet either. If the test target shows all five shots in one hole, who am I to argue.
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Spottet bird
Haemmerli SP 20 .22, opinions wanted
The first specimens of the SP 20 that left the factory obviously had some flaws. Flaws that the quality control should have picked up. I consider them prototypes. I have seen 1 split frame (ocurred during my countrys Nationals). And some prematurely broken springs. But that was in the beginning. The current manufacture is reasonably reliable, I am told, and some shoot it well.
It is difficult to explain, but I simply never liked it. It was top heavy, and I neer liked the plastic grips (well, wood is available as an option). Flashy colors; pink and metallic blue. Yes, but no, I grew up with Walther GSPs, Haemmerli 208s and Domino/FAS. In my country the Haemmerli SP 20 is fading out of favor, it seems.
Spotted Bird.
It is difficult to explain, but I simply never liked it. It was top heavy, and I neer liked the plastic grips (well, wood is available as an option). Flashy colors; pink and metallic blue. Yes, but no, I grew up with Walther GSPs, Haemmerli 208s and Domino/FAS. In my country the Haemmerli SP 20 is fading out of favor, it seems.
Spotted Bird.
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sonny
Hammerli SP20
I love my SP20, it's a .32 cal and can beat any other gun in its category
international center fire of bullseye, does not make different: unbeatable!
international center fire of bullseye, does not make different: unbeatable!
SP20
Definitely like mine..... It has not malfunctioned in over 8K rounds
I have both grips ( forward cant and upright) Like the upright the best.
Have been trying to get a better barrel for 50 yards. Just a quirk of mine,
I like to have the most accurate of whatever I am shooting and even
though I know it can shoot a clean target, I would like all to be X's and have the most accurate barrel available. I have the earlier model
w/o rrs .....Originally tried the 208 and could not shoot the two stage trigger. Now, I like and have learned to shoot the two stage and have my SP20 set up as two stage. Originally,I had it as single stage. It was not as good a trigger @ single stage as my High Standard. It is definitely more reliable than the High Standard. If anyone can get 8K round thru a High Standard without a malfunction, They need to gold plate and frame it.
I have both grips ( forward cant and upright) Like the upright the best.
Have been trying to get a better barrel for 50 yards. Just a quirk of mine,
I like to have the most accurate of whatever I am shooting and even
though I know it can shoot a clean target, I would like all to be X's and have the most accurate barrel available. I have the earlier model
w/o rrs .....Originally tried the 208 and could not shoot the two stage trigger. Now, I like and have learned to shoot the two stage and have my SP20 set up as two stage. Originally,I had it as single stage. It was not as good a trigger @ single stage as my High Standard. It is definitely more reliable than the High Standard. If anyone can get 8K round thru a High Standard without a malfunction, They need to gold plate and frame it.