From threads I have read in the past they say it is a cheap imitation of the 39A. I have not seen one in person.

 

A friend of mine bought one in August. I saw him carrying it to trade off at show a couple weeks ago. He wouldn't say anything except it didn't fit him. Since he was trying to sell it I suspect other reasons.

 

I don't know anything about their rifles, but I bought one of their 1873 Colt revolvers in .17HMR when a local store had them for $125.00--new. I gambled and bought one. After just 50 rounds total, there is evidence of gas cutting on the front of the cylinder. Either they didn't ream the forcing cone correctly, the lockup is slightly off, it's a poor design and use of materials, or all of the above. I believe the cylinder is an alloy, with steel inserts for the chambers. Considering this, I am highly suspect of their engineering, production, and quality controls. Guess I should have known better.

As a result, I generally don't consider them for firearms purchases.

 

Thanks guys...that's the info I was wanting...I'm passing on that 22

 

There’s a 39A for sale on MO, you could always buy it. Just sayin’.

 

I'm not up on Chiappa brand guns. I don't care about them anyway and don't buy repros or and brand that sounds like it should come with a order of bread sticks. A couple years ago I did take a Chiappa 22 pistol on trade. Was a 1911 copy about 3/4 scale. Gun was like new but had been fired. I always shoot trading stock to make sure they function before offing them. It wouldn't put a full mag through without a jam. Wasn't in the mag as usual, just slop. No order to it from 1st round to last.