Indians For Guns

First let me tahnk you all for letting me join your forum.

Secondly, does anyone know if IOF exports either of their two revolvers or their semiautomatic pistols to the United States?

I'd definitely be interested in picking one or all three up for my collection.

Charlie

SARGE7402 wrote: does anyone know if IOF exports either of their two revolvers or their semiautomatic pistols to the United States?

As per my knowledge IOF doesn't .

SARGE7402 wrote:I'd definitely be interested in picking one or all three up for my collection.

Not for the deadly fire power and accuracy I hope .

best,

RP.

hi
i do not understand why you would want 3rd rate junk? but a collectors heart, no one knows how it works.
never heard of any in the states. sorry

Thanks, for the replies. Many years ago, I served in a country where an Erma .25 Automatic was the only pistol I could find to carry on a daily basis.

And yes, I collect a number of different weapons.

Officially India does not export any firearms, in fact considering this policy it is mighty strange how a whole bunch of old Ishapore rifles seem to have landed up in USA...

Anyhow, even if the IOFB chappies were to export their new wares I doubt they would find many takers at the sort of prices they demand (in India) - close to US$ 1,500 for both their civilian model pistol & revolver... the cost of manufacture is approx US$ 180 or thereabouts, so who knows, they may decide to sell overseas at more realistic prices...

Cheers!
Abhijeet

SARGE7402 wrote: Many years ago, I served in a country where an Erma .25 Automatic was the only pistol I could find to carry on a daily basis.

Wow , Brave man SARGE7402 !! I wouldn't want to compare the Erma quality with the IOF handgun's quality because I wouldn't know which one would win . I recently handled a IOF .22 revolver and was really disappointed with the quality of manufacture and members please hold your breath now ...... The dealer said , the IOF has really improved this .22 revolver Sir Jee, you see the barrel sleeve is "Korean" !!!!! . I had a feeling that if I dropped that .22 revolver on the floor , its frame might crack .

nagarifle wrote: but a collectors heart, no one knows how it works.

I agree . I know a guy who collects fans which run on kerosene oil.

By the way SARGE, how about posting a few pics of your collection ?

best,

RP.

Actually not that brave a person. When I got the chance I quickly picked up a .38 Charter Arms. However, the only problem the old Erma had was a firing pin that broke. Will try and post some pictures of my collection.

I do have one great advantage here in the USA and that is the quality of the ammunition, which I hear can be a problem with some of the local stuff and Imported is expensive as all get out.

mundaire wrote:cost of manufacture is approx US$ 180 or thereabouts

They really need to do something about that first. I read once that mfg cost of a Glock (any) is around $75.

Regarding there being a "market" or buyers for IOF products, you'd be surprised at some of the stuff that sells at the gun shows here.

HSharief wrote:Regarding there being a "market" or buyers for IOF products, you'd be surprised at some of the stuff that sells at the gun shows here.

Now this is very interesting. How about giving a few examples ?

best,

RP.

Hopefully this will work alright. the Springfield 1911, KelTec PF-9 and the Walther PPK/s are the weapons I carry while on duty (no not all at once).

http://s597.photobucket.com/albums/tt53/SARGE7402/

Nice collection Sarge!

Best,
Ram

Thanks. Most of these are my day to day working guns. Although the little Erma is the one that goes on field trips with me when I don't plan on having to take one or more of the bad guys or gals in.

Hello
I think somebody had posted a link in this forum under iof 9mm in which a person had seen iof 9mm in U.S
Cherian

Hello,
I know for sure the IOF 9mm pistol Mk I (I think thats what its called) a copy of the Inglis Hi Power was definitely exported (perhaps not directly) to the U.S. in 2004/2005.I had seen pictures of the IOF .32" Revolver a long time ago but have never seen one in personin the U.S. Most gun people in the U.S had never even heard of it.

I think Gander Mountain stocked the 9mm pistol for a while, may retail between $350 & $400 I am guessing.
Regards,
Anand