Check out this ZIP gun - The Firearms Forum

rogertc1 · 11-07-2012, 05:09 AM

I like weird guns....I'd buy it.

http://www.guns.com/usfa-zip-zipfact...ear-11387.html

Maine04657 · 11-07-2012, 05:23 AM

Not really a "ZIP GUN" but neat.

armoredman · 11-07-2012, 09:06 AM

That's the weirdest 22lr pistol I've ever seen. What the heck are those two wings over the barrel supposed to do?

RJay · 11-07-2012, 02:57 PM

What is the intended market? I can't see it as a trail gun or pinker. Zombie killer? they require a heavier bullet. It sure isn't a concealed carry. I am interested in the Double Tap, but that thing, don't know, unless I just wanted a very odd gun to play with

jim brady · 11-07-2012, 03:39 PM

Kind of looks like a wierd cigarette lighter. Bet that would cure smoking. Pretty well made for a zip-gun.

RJay · 11-07-2012, 10:58 PM

From looking at it, the barrel is in line with wrist, recoil would be straight back, would it have less felt recoil?

WHSmithIV · 11-07-2012, 11:23 PM

I'd buy one just for the novelty of it

Donnie D · 11-08-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WHSmithIV

I'd buy one just for the novelty of it

Same here.
Donnie D

mjp28 · 11-08-2012, 07:12 PM

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Made by U.S. Firearms' Zipfactory in Hartford, Conn., the ZiP is far removed from the hand-made, case-hardened .45 Long Colt single action revolvers they've built their name on. The ZiP is a polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol that's compatible with Ruger 10/22 magazines. ......

.....Best of all is probably the price. This pistol, depending on whether they decide to include a mag or not, will have an MSRP of either $200 or $220. That's approaching stocking-stuffer territory, especially if the real-world prices are lower. ........

That's different unless I'm a novelty collector for $200-220 I'd probably pass and put the money toward a real gun, even used.

RJay · 11-08-2012, 08:45 PM

If it uses a 10-22 magazine then it is wider than it looks. Don't know, if it is accurate then it might be fun to play with, heck, it really isn't any weirder than a Russian Nagant pistol and I have one of those that I shoot once in while. I would have to hold one in my hands and see how it feels, I'm really spoiled by my Model 63 and 18. Bottom line, it would have to accurate to hold my attention.

11-07-2012, 05:09 AM	#1
rogertc1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ioea Posts: 237	Check out this ZIP gun I like weird guns....I'd buy it. http://www.guns.com/usfa-zip-zipfact...ear-11387.html -->

11-07-2012, 05:23 AM	#2
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: Check out this ZIP gun Not really a "ZIP GUN" but neat.

11-07-2012, 09:06 AM	#3
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: Check out this ZIP gun That's the weirdest 22lr pistol I've ever seen. What the heck are those two wings over the barrel supposed to do?

11-07-2012, 02:57 PM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Check out this ZIP gun What is the intended market? I can't see it as a trail gun or pinker. Zombie killer? they require a heavier bullet. It sure isn't a concealed carry. I am interested in the Double Tap, but that thing, don't know, unless I just wanted a very odd gun to play with __________________ RonJames

11-07-2012, 03:39 PM	#5
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,073	Re: Check out this ZIP gun Kind of looks like a wierd cigarette lighter. Bet that would cure smoking. Pretty well made for a zip-gun.

11-07-2012, 10:58 PM	#6
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Check out this ZIP gun From looking at it, the barrel is in line with wrist, recoil would be straight back, would it have less felt recoil? __________________ RonJames

11-07-2012, 11:23 PM	#7
WHSmithIV Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moore, Idaho contributor Posts: 2,615	Re: Check out this ZIP gun I'd buy one just for the novelty of it

11-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#9
mjp28 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: anytown, OHIO Contributor Posts: 3,065	Re: Check out this ZIP gun ....... Made by U.S. Firearms' Zipfactory in Hartford, Conn., the ZiP is far removed from the hand-made, case-hardened .45 Long Colt single action revolvers they've built their name on. The ZiP is a polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol that's compatible with Ruger 10/22 magazines. ...... .....Best of all is probably the price. This pistol, depending on whether they decide to include a mag or not, will have an MSRP of either $200 or $220. That's approaching stocking-stuffer territory, especially if the real-world prices are lower. ........ That's different unless I'm a novelty collector for $200-220 I'd probably pass and put the money toward a real gun, even used.

11-08-2012, 08:45 PM	#10
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Check out this ZIP gun If it uses a 10-22 magazine then it is wider than it looks. Don't know, if it is accurate then it might be fun to play with, heck, it really isn't any weirder than a Russian Nagant pistol and I have one of those that I shoot once in while. I would have to hold one in my hands and see how it feels, I'm really spoiled by my Model 63 and 18. Bottom line, it would have to accurate to hold my attention. __________________ RonJames