Lionheart industries handguns
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lee n. field
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Reincarnation of the Daewoo pistols.
Their business is across Lake Washington from Seattle, and I've spoken to them a couple of times. I'm hoping to attract them as a sponsor for a match we're hosting at our club in August, and if they attend as a vendor, it will be interesting to get a look at a selection of what they offer. I'll report back if/when I have anything to tell.
tahunua001
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whatever they are that looks like horribly aggressive grip patterns.
meanmachine1961
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Here is a good youtube video by nutnfancy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qg2LwYSFU4s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qg2LwYSFU4s
My wife and I saw these at the NRA convention in Houston. They have two basic platforms, 3.6" and 4.1". The 4.1" comes with or without a rail. My wife really liked the pistol so I got one for her as a Mothers Day present. We don't have a lot of rounds through it yet, but so far it's been a reliable shooter and is solidly built. The grips are don't feel as aggressive as they appear. My wife doesn't like the VZ grips I have on several of my 1911s because they are too aggressive, but she like the feel of the Lionheart grips. The aluminum frame holds down the weight so they come in at 24-26 oz. As mentioned earlier they are an offshoot of Daewoo, which has been manufacturing weapons for the South Korean military. The biggest challenge for Lionheart will be the competition in their price range ($600-$700). For that money there you can look also look at XDs, M&Ps, and Glocks, all of whom are well established.
http://www.lionheartindustries.com/
http://www.lionheartindustries.com/
HistoryJunkie
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Those look exactly like a Daewoo knockoff. On the bright side, you can get the real thing slightly used from Sarco, for quite a bit less. $225-$250. http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/pistols-2.aspx
JHansenAK47
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I had one of the old Daewoo DP51s and it was a great pistol that got the snot shot out of it and ran like a champ until my brother got it and traded it off for some HK AR mags. My only gripe was it wasn't a super great shooter in the accuracy department. Hopefully the "Hard Chrome Match Grade Barrel" and "Carefully designed for a tighter barrel-to-slide lockup" as shown in the company literature means that the new pistols are more mechanically accurate than their predecessors.
http://www.lionheartindustries.com/lh9/
http://www.lionheartindustries.com/lh9/
Rugerismisticness
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Wait!? This isn't the ugliest pistol thread?
LockedBreech
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Man, I love the second and third gen Smiths, but when I can get a LNIB or 99% ACTUAL Smith & Wesson for $300-450, a decent one for $250-300, or a Daewoo for $250-350, I'm not paying $600+ for a copy.
Like RickB, I've spoken to the Lionheart guys, in my case at gun shows in the Seattle area.
It is a real Daewoo. The firearms part of the company has changed names but it is the same company that makes the pistols and rifles for the S. Korean military. I like the new versions and would like to own one.
It is not just a copy of an old S&W. This gun has the same interesting hammer system that the S. Koreans adopted. I've used it in the .40 version (years back, when it was called Daewoo) and it works.
1) Load the weapon, ending up with round in chamber, slide forward, and hammer cocked.
2) Push the hammer forward until it is almost fully down. The trigger is not in the fully cocked rearward position.
3) Carry it until needed, then draw, aim, and pull back though a very light but long trigger pull. While the trigger is being pulled, the hammer will snap back to full cock, then release when the trigger is fully back.
4) Fire rounds as desired with normal short and light single-action trigger pull.
5) When desiring to return pistol to holster, go back to Step (2).
Bart Noir
It is a real Daewoo. The firearms part of the company has changed names but it is the same company that makes the pistols and rifles for the S. Korean military. I like the new versions and would like to own one.
It is not just a copy of an old S&W. This gun has the same interesting hammer system that the S. Koreans adopted. I've used it in the .40 version (years back, when it was called Daewoo) and it works.
1) Load the weapon, ending up with round in chamber, slide forward, and hammer cocked.
2) Push the hammer forward until it is almost fully down. The trigger is not in the fully cocked rearward position.
3) Carry it until needed, then draw, aim, and pull back though a very light but long trigger pull. While the trigger is being pulled, the hammer will snap back to full cock, then release when the trigger is fully back.
4) Fire rounds as desired with normal short and light single-action trigger pull.
5) When desiring to return pistol to holster, go back to Step (2).
Bart Noir
SterlingtheBandit
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TheTruthAboutGuns.com Review
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/05/joe-grine/gun-review-lionheart-lh9-take-2/
Personally, I like it. I wouldn't pay $600 for it (I'd go for a CZ P-01 or Sig p250 first), but if I found one in the $450-500 range, I'd certainly consider it. I actually like the LH9's looks better than the S&W. But that's really subjective.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/05/joe-grine/gun-review-lionheart-lh9-take-2/
Personally, I like it. I wouldn't pay $600 for it (I'd go for a CZ P-01 or Sig p250 first), but if I found one in the $450-500 range, I'd certainly consider it. I actually like the LH9's looks better than the S&W. But that's really subjective.