Picked up a Mauser M2 :)

[bac1023]

For whatever reason, I've always wanted one of these for my collection. I like unusual pistols, so I broke my trend of buying classics earlier this year to pick it up for a mere $300. This is also my first gun purchase since buying a Ruger Blackhawk in March. Its in clean shape and came with the box and papers. Its chambered in 40S&W.

The Mauser M2 was built by Sigarms in the USA. Production started in 2001 and didn't continue very long. It uses a rotating locking barrel. What's interesting is the rear slide mounted safety, much like the HK P30. Like the Hi-Power, it can not be fired without the magazine in place. The M2 is a striker-fired pistol. Another interesting aspect of the M2 is the calibers it was chambered for. It came in 40S&W like this one, 357 Sig, and 45ACP. It was never chambered for 9mm.

The Mauser M2 is a compact sized, aluminum alloy framed pistol. Its not exactly pretty, but the Mauser logo looks great on a firearm, doesn't it? ;)

Anybody else have one?

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/de/mauser-m2-e.html

Enjoy the pics :cool:


http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc398/cutillo_2011/000_0002_1-10.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc398/cutillo_2011/000_0003_1-7.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc398/cutillo_2011/000_0009-4.jpg

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr97/briancut1023/000_0007_1-2.jpg

[countrygun]

Oh, tell me they are as wonderful as I was told before. I have had an eye out for one but I just filled one of the last slots on my "bucket list" a couple of days ago and I am already missing "the chase"

[skeeter7]

Congrats again! :thumbsup: Haha!

[jp3975]

Ive been curious about them for years but have never heard of anyone having one.

How does it shoot?

[bac1023]

Ive been curious about them for years but have never heard of anyone having one.

How does it shoot?

I've probably got quite a few pistols you've never heard of anyone owning. ;)

I haven't shot it yet, unfortunately.

[steve1911]

Congrats!



1911club#410

[jp3975]

I've probably got quite a few pistols you've never heard of anyone owning. ;)

I haven't shot it yet, unfortunately.

Oh, I know. You're pretty much the king here when it comes to who has the most pistols.

Be sure to let us know what you think of it after you shoot it.

[bac1023]

Be sure to let us know what you think of it after you shoot it.

Will do

[bac1023]

Oh, I know. You're pretty much the king here when it comes to who has the most pistols.



I've got a lot of weird stuff, actually. :embarassed:

[cciman]

I had one in 45ACP, once about 4-5 years ago. Interesting rotating barrel design.

It's a good conversation piece. I thought the trigger had too much pretravel in both single and double action. Long trigger pull too.

[NEOH212]

I've never heard of it until now! Nice gun! Now I'm interested in one.

Nice gun and congratulations! :cool:

[March817]

Congrats. Let us know if its rotating barrel sucks up recoil like the PX4.

[Glock40man]

Congrats on another interesting pistol Bac.:cool: That is only the second one I have seen.

[silversport]

nice...and as always...thanks for sharing...I am drawn to some of the different pistols as well...(i just can't indulge all of them ;) )

Bill

[bac1023]

Congrats. Let us know if its rotating barrel sucks up recoil like the PX4.

Thanks.

I was wondering that myself, actually.

[Bruce M]

Very nice - an interesting and unusual addition.

[Beanie-Bean]

Congrats on the M2, bac! I've never seen one in-person. Looks very SIG-y, except for that lever all the way to the rear and the slide lock/takedown lever.

Interesting piece, for sure. Enjoy!

[carloglock19]

Nice!

[bac1023]

Congrats on another interesting pistol Bac.:cool: That is only the second one I have seen.

Thanks

Yeah, they don't pop up all that often.

[raven11]

Wow, a single stack striker fired pistol in 40 S&W, 357Sig ,and 45ACP Made by a reputable company. Amazed sales didn't take off

[modestglock26]

Cool looking gun. I've seen a few floating around online and I've always wished I could find one locally to check out. Wish I could find a deal on one in .357 Sig.

[VBVAGUY]

If you search around on the internet there is a guy that recently within the last 2 years or so had his smith convert his 40 Mauser into a 10mm. I believe he was able to switch barrels so he can use the 40 and 10mm. God Bless :)

[Berto]

I don't remember them being especially expensive when they were introduced, either.
Somewhere I have an article on that gun in .45acp.

[SigFTW]

Congrats!
I think it looks good :).

[bac1023]

I don't remember them being especially expensive when they were introduced, either.
Somewhere I have an article on that gun in .45acp.

Yeah, they were never a whole lot of money, Berto.

[bac1023]

Wow, a single stack striker fired pistol in 40 S&W, 357Sig ,and 45ACP Made by a reputable company. Amazed sales didn't take off

Its a double stack.

[hogship]

This is just one more time, I'm seeing something I never knew existed.......:supergrin:

......and, it's usually you, bac, who is doing it! :shocked:

ooc

[bac1023]

This is just one more time, I'm seeing something I never knew existed.......:supergrin:

......and, it's usually you, bac, who is doing it! :shocked:

ooc

:animlol:

[Njanear]

If you need some spare mags for it....

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/mausm24010fa.html

[bac1023]

If you need some spare mags for it....

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/mausm24010fa.html

Thanks for the info.

[DPris]

One reason sales didn't take off was the safety on the rear end of the slide. Awkward to use & could be knocked either on or off accidentally.
Another reason is that it was a bastard child among the SIG lineup that didn't do anything any better than the SIG-branded pistols.
Denis

[dnuggett]

I thought the trigger had too much pretravel in both single and double action. Long trigger pull too.

You may be a bit confused. :dunno:

[Glockdude1]

Great looking pistol, except for the pregnant hump on the backstrap.

:cool:

[bac1023]

Great looking pistol, except for the pregnant hump on the backstrap.

:cool:

It fits my hands well though. :)