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I believe this is my first post here, although I have lurking for a while. I just had to take a minute to caution those considering a Skyy pistol for its compact form, nice finish, and low price.
My Skyy CPX-1 has had, I believe, all the known failures--and now one more I have not heard about before. I've had a broken firing pin, firing pin retaining screw that won't hold even with Loctite 271, and I've had a cracked frame. My latest failure seems to be related to the cracked frame "fix". That fix, incidentally, consists of cutting out that portion of the frame rail that cracked. Unfortunately, that rail is aluminum rather than steel that you normally see in two-part rails. Aluminum is just not rigid enough to hold its shape in this configuration. Result is that the rail has deformed and the front section of rail is higher than the rear, and the slide sticks as a result. Effect is failures to eject spent cartridge shells.
This gun has been sent to Skyy twice, and Skyy has sent parts to my dealer once. Between the two of us, my dealer and I have expended somewhere around 700-800 rounds testing before and after the various repairs. My dealer is sick of Skyy guns, and so am I. I bought this as a compact, nicely shaped concealed carry pistol alternative to my XD-9 Subcompact, which is heavier, clunkier, and bulkier--but also reliable.
I know one member here, Rock & Glock, has been reporting on his Skyy CPX-1 for some time. I would be surprised to hear him recommend this manufacturer. I think he has had most of the failures I have.
In fairness to Skyy, they have been cooperative in taking the pistol for repair, and reimbursing my dealer for shipping. However, I need more than cooperation. I need a working gun, and the Skyy is not it. If this is the best they can do, I'll be surprised if the company is still around a year from now. If you need a very compact and affordable pistol, I think the Kel-Tec is a better bet.
My Skyy CPX-1 has had, I believe, all the known failures--and now one more I have not heard about before. I've had a broken firing pin, firing pin retaining screw that won't hold even with Loctite 271, and I've had a cracked frame. My latest failure seems to be related to the cracked frame "fix". That fix, incidentally, consists of cutting out that portion of the frame rail that cracked. Unfortunately, that rail is aluminum rather than steel that you normally see in two-part rails. Aluminum is just not rigid enough to hold its shape in this configuration. Result is that the rail has deformed and the front section of rail is higher than the rear, and the slide sticks as a result. Effect is failures to eject spent cartridge shells.
This gun has been sent to Skyy twice, and Skyy has sent parts to my dealer once. Between the two of us, my dealer and I have expended somewhere around 700-800 rounds testing before and after the various repairs. My dealer is sick of Skyy guns, and so am I. I bought this as a compact, nicely shaped concealed carry pistol alternative to my XD-9 Subcompact, which is heavier, clunkier, and bulkier--but also reliable.
I know one member here, Rock & Glock, has been reporting on his Skyy CPX-1 for some time. I would be surprised to hear him recommend this manufacturer. I think he has had most of the failures I have.
In fairness to Skyy, they have been cooperative in taking the pistol for repair, and reimbursing my dealer for shipping. However, I need more than cooperation. I need a working gun, and the Skyy is not it. If this is the best they can do, I'll be surprised if the company is still around a year from now. If you need a very compact and affordable pistol, I think the Kel-Tec is a better bet.