Arcus 98DA, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?

[David the Gnome]

I keep looking through my J&G catalog and this Arcus keeps popping out to me. The original Arcus 98 was a Browning HP clone, this 98DA is a DA/SA variant of that gun (as so many BHP-clones eventually become). It's made in Bulgaria and apparently is used by their military and police. For a little over $300 for a brand new gun, it's mighty temping. Unfortunately there is very little information out there on this model. Does anyone own one or have any experiences with this model?

http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/p/arcus-98da-9mm-full-size-new/products_id/2376

 

[hemiram]

I knew someone who had an Arcus 94, the older single action version, and it was a decent gun, no problems with it. He traded it on a Beretta 92 a while back.

 

[wnycollector]

My only experience has been with a arcus 94. I picked up a used compact model for $250 last year. The fit and finish were 1st class. If I had kept it longer I would have removed the mag safety and lowered the trigger pull weight.

 

[railroader]

With the arcus 94 you can use FN hi power parts for replacements for most things. With the Arcus 98 where can you get parts and does it have a warranty? If you have a problem can it be fixed or will you have a paperweight. I had an Arcus 94 and it was a good gun. It needed an extractor because I had a reloaded case let go which blew the extractor out never to be found. I called up Browning and ordered a hi power extractor which dropped right in. Things break. (Edit) I just did a search and the importer looks to be Century Arms and has a 2 year warranty. Mark

 

[Te Anau]

I love my 94 and just shot it several weeks ago.All Arcus guns I've seen are well built and reliable.I would not hesitate in getting the 98.