0.22 IOF Revolver 2012 batch

[DVShevare]

I am in process of purchasing new IOF 0.22 revolver as a personal weapon ,a dealer in Gwalior has confirmed he has one and its a 2012 batch one does any member of this forum has same batch weapon ?please share its picture and reviews.I am a government officer involved in Anti smuggling and narcotics operations I have 9 mm browning as a service weapon but want to purchase 0.22 as a personal weapon .please do guide and share your info.Thank you.

[veeveeaar]

Bro, Please do not buy IOF .22Revolver. It has some technical problems . Please go for .32 IOF revolver Mark III from FGF kanpur. .32 has more stopping power.

[DVShevare]

thank you for your reply veeveeaar

[DVShevare]

veeveeaar ji do you know anybody who (individual or dealer)wants to sale his .33FGF ?

[StampMaster]

DVShevare, visit one of the popular arms dealers in your area. Search in google and IFG website, you might probably get the pictures.

I dont think IFG has ever changed the design or look, batch is just the year of manufacture. You can in fact buy directly from the factory (waiting time will be 2-4 months or more, contact the factory) or contact other dealers in your area.

IFG .32 revolver is a good choice.

[DVShevare]

thank you StampMaster,just checked both weapons you are right .22 looks very cheap and low quality just by holding 0.33 MKlll felt very nice .I am going for it now

[veeveeaar]

veeveeaar ji do you know anybody who (individual or dealer)wants to sale his .33FGF ?

Dealers quote astronomical prices. best is direct buy from the factory .Please go to the inividual websites of FGF,SAF and all the IOF factories making .32 Revolver. each one is different . The latest is an TITANIUM alloy . Reasearch and buy directly.Very easy if you have all India validity.

[dev]

Some revolvers have very hard to squeeze triggers, some have cylinders which fly open. So inspect your revolver well before buying.
If you can get the ashani pistol but even those have their own unique problems.

[DVShevare]

Thank u veeveeaaar ji and Dev...one dealer is qouating 1 lakh for january 2018 made mark 3 FGF revolver with changed dark walnut wood handgrips and bluing is done

[veeveeaar]

Blueing and Wooden grips just add only to appearance. Actually the powder coating is more durable than blueing. If well acquainted in arms , Ok check it thoroughly, test fire and buy. Otherwise take the help of a armorer. Good luck and post your experiences.Jai Hind

[nikhilshri]

Dear Devshri,

Greetings of the day !!

if you are a government officer and you already carried a 9mm service pistol than why you go with .22 revolver , dear I must suggested you 0.32 long barrel revolver revolver (Anmol) which is made by Indian ordinance factory its approx. 1.12 lakh which is very soft operated and very good and effective range you must try it.

Thanks
Nikhil Shrivastava
Certified firearms Expert.

[DVShevare]

Blueing and Wooden grips just add only to appearance. Actually the powder coating is more durable than blueing. If well acquainted in arms , Ok check it thoroughly, test fire and buy. Otherwise take the help of a armorer. Good luck and post your experiences.Jai Hind

thank you so much for the info and reply,will share my experience soon

[DVShevare]

Dear Devshri,

Greetings of the day !!

if you are a government officer and you already carried a 9mm service pistol than why you go with .22 revolver , dear I must suggested you 0.32 long barrel revolver revolver (Anmol) which is made by Indian ordinance factory its approx. 1.12 lakh which is very soft operated and very good and effective range you must try it.

Thanks
Nikhil Shrivastava
Certified firearms Expert.

hello nikhil ji thank you for the advice ,i have decided to go for 0.32 mark 3 revolver manufactured in jn 2018 i handled the weapon but did not test fire it .it was the price i was cncerned about now in IOF price is around 94K and waiting period of 2-3 months while one dealer in my jurisdiction is giving me the revolver at 1 lakh 5k and saying that he has very less margin but still giving it to me at tht price to maintain relation ,"I want to know from senior and experienced members of the forum that is it a good deal?what should i ask him ti give along with weapon as accessoeries ?or should i ask for something more?

[veeveeaar]

Check everything for proper function and Yes go for it.

[nikhilshri]

Dear Mr. Shevare

Greetings of the day
which weapon you talking about 0.32 mark 3 revolver manufactured in jan 2018 is total cost is 87k inclusive of all taxes, and its a factory rate , if you going with the dealer price its max 93k with dealer margin , so my dear friend dealer asking so much money from you which is not right he asking for 15k additional and saying he doing favour so I am suggesting you please check with other dealers to we no need to pay unnecessary additional money for no reason, as a accessories you can ask him holster with band grip I want to suggest you chest holster and bullet case , and if dealer have bullet speed loader than you can buy it its very useful, this is my only suggestion if you need any help you can call me as well.