I have been interested in one of these since they were announced. I'll be following this thread.

 

Had to look one up to see about it.

https://www.armscor.com/firearms/ria-imports/revolver-series/al9.0-revolver/

 

I was also interested when they first were unveiled. Where are they made again? My search didn't work well at all.

 

These are the Alfa Proj revolvers from the Czech Republic that some other importer was previously bringing in. I looked one over in a shop some time ago, and I can't say that I was at all impressed.

Neither were these folks with theirs: https://www.gun-tests.com/handguns/revolvers/357-magnum-revolvers-sw-easily-outdoes-czech-import-2/

 

Marikina Philippines which is near Manila.

 

NO, these are made in the Czech Republic.

 

Cannot say anything on that model but the M206 is solid. I had one for about 2 years found a 357 snubbie so I sold the revolver and have regretted it since about a day after the sell LOL.

 

Maybe they have improved in the past 13 years.

" The design of the cartridge cylinder mounted in the tilting console plus the shock transition control from the console all the way to the frame will maintain the firearm's minimum limits as much as possible. The cylinder rotation design also enables the cylinder to turn by the exact spacing distance, ensuring a safely adjusted barrel. Shooters are the guaranteed safety even if the cartridge is off the barrel, or if the cylinder are braked with impurities from shooting lead, coatless ammunition."

Seems like they would have gotten somebody to rewrite the ad with English gun terminology.

 

My motto is “if I like - Buy it.”

Keep in mind, it's probably a fine $500.00 revolver. But go into the purchase, knowing that you get what you pay for. Personally, I’d save a few more snickeis and seek out a quality used S&W K Frame. Far better quality, and some of the best DA trigger pull out there.

The 9mm attatction is just that, an affordable round that can be a compatible bug. Best of luck with your decision!

 

Thanks for the input so far. The shop I see these in is also a range. If they use one as a rental gun and it holds up, that would impress me. By that same reasoning I bought a Taurus TX-22 semiauto pistol from the shop: Their range rental had several thousand rounds through it, flawlessly. (I'm far from a Taurus fan the last three decades, by the way, so it still wasn't a quick decision.)

Anyhow, feel free to chime in here if you have trigger time with the AL-9.0.

 

One of the first gifts my then wife-to-be Gave me was a Taurus 5 shot 9mm revolver When they first came out. The full moon clips are great IMHO. The price and availability of said clips can be an issue. I would factor about 10 or 15 clips From the manufacturer into the purchase just to be safe, in less you can source them, reliably, elsewhere. I am not a “gun snob“ Rock Island Armory guns are pretty good price point guns. This model reminds me of the S&W CS-1 U.S. Customs Service special, albeit now blued and in 9mm. If it is a square butt, more a belt gun, a round butt, perhaps a little more concealable? I like those kind of adjustable rear sights, and the front ramp is a concealment plus. Having said that, I would like to bring to your attention the Taurus Model 692. .357/9mm convertible 7shot revolver. We bought one recently and keep it at our cabin. 3” (ours) and 6.5” are available. love to hear more about this promising gun.

 

It would appeal to me more IF it was an N frame S&W 1917 clone. When Ruger came out with the speed six in 9mm - I thought I could eventually find an affordable one on the used market - WRONG.

 

I am picking up my nib AL-9.0 today. I will post a range report next week.

 

Fantastic! Looking forward to the report!

 

I got to handle one at Rural King yesterday. It felt cheap, looked cheap and.....well, it didn't surprise me after reading that print add. It reminded me of the printed instructions you get with a Chinese made...anything. Revolvers are still plentiful in most locations. A good used serviceable S&W or Ruger could be had for about the same or a tiny bit more.

 

I picked up my new RIA AL9.0 revolver via Gunbroker today. I took it home, cleaned it and loaded the 2 moon clips that came with it a 5 more from moon clip depot. All loaded very easy without tool and slipped into cylinder with ease. Will take to club Friday for a test run. The fit of the components looks very good and all is tight. If it shoots as well as it looks, I will be very happy with the purchase. I will update after test run.

 

I had all steel one with un-fluted cylinder from Czech Point. I put about 600 rounds through one before trading it for something else. No problems. I used three shot half clips with mine (from S&W 547 I think). Worked except I had to poke them out manually because ejector would not pick them out.
The gun came with: plastic box, manual, target, cleaning brushes, moon clips and moon clip loader/unloader. Removing empties from clips was real PIA. The worst gun I ever used was S&W .22 Jet shooting .22lr through chamber inserts that came with the gun. 😤🤬🤢🤮
I traded Alfa Proj for old NIB G26.
The Alfa Proj is good choice if you like to conserve ammo and save brass for reloading. I like to put at least 200 rounds per range session meaning this revolver was not for me.

 

I have one. Great gun, very smooth operation. Trigger pull is adjustable. I lightened mine and it's great. Does have some weight, but little recoil because of that. Nice comfortable grip.