Question About Functional Pistol Reproductions

[komi]

Does anyone here have experience with one of the repro "Tanzutsu" manufactured by Arsa? I was browsing their catalogue but didn't see a price mentioned. I'm not in a position to buy one just yet but I'd like to get some idea of the price range of these, and whether folks here would recommend them or some other manufacturer? So far Arsa is the only company I've seen who does functional repro pistols, and they look pretty decent.

 

http://www.avancargas-arsa.com/paginas/armas/tanzutsu.htm

[Bugyotsuji]

It is interesting to see these, nomadic komi. Thanks for the link. (We are requested to disclose our first name and at least the initial of our last name here.) I see Mr Sugawa 'recommending' their models near the bottom of the page, in 2010 in Portugal.

 

Repros are not allowed in Japan, so the market throughout the rest of the world will be small. These on your site may be your only source if you want a modern one. Why not contact them and ask? Is it a question for you of safety, or more of price?

 

(Musket troops in Japan are forced to use real antique guns or none at all.) 

[komi]

Contacting the seller will help, but as a business I wouldn't expect them to tell me whether theirs is the only option or if there are alternative makers I should consider. They look pretty decent to me. I just thought there was a chance some enthusiasts here might have handled them before and could give me their own opinions, I like to do a bit of research on things like this before I shell out the cash.

 

That's unfortunate what you say about Japan. Running a charge of bp through an antique hundreds of years old is something I'd never do.