The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: Jonny Gib on November 06, 2009, 10:01:45 AM
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Just wandering if anybody has any opinions good or bad about the mauser hsc .380? The 70s interarms models. Would appriciate some input.
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It was originally manufactured in the 30's and still in production 40 years later. While I have no experience with the pistol I think there may be some hints there.
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Bought my Boss one he likes it ,but it replaced a 1914 Mauser.More recoil than I thought snappy.
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If you come across a Broomhandle grab it..
Not familiar with that particular model.
Pics?
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http://www.mauserguns.com/gungalleryModelHSC.asp
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Hello. In the early '70's, my best friend bought one. I shot it quite a bit. If fed ball as well as the JHP's available back then. If memory serves, the slide would (by design) slide forward into battery when a loaded magazine replaced an empty one if the slide was locked open. The DA trigger-pull was pretty heavy and it had a very abbreviated hammer spur. Field-stripping is not difficult. I do remember that the checkered wooden grip plates seemed to wiggle even when the grip screws were tight; don't know if that is common of if his gun just happened to be that way. The fixed sights were quite small but well-regulated such that POA matched POI.
He didn't own the pistol over a year. During that time, it was shot perhaps 500 times or so. I do not recall any issues.
Best.
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Thank you for the input. much appriciated.
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Jonny,
Any EXCELLENT handgun..get one if you have the chance, accurate and reliable.
Andy
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Anybody make aftermarket grips for them?