I do carry my SAR in a shoulder rig and carry 2 extra mags. I have used it in heavy lifting situations. I trust my life to this pistol and it has never let me down. Good video. Thanks.
The SAR K2-45 is a great handgun! I've had one now for about 3 years and it's been accurate and reliable. Note that Dawson Magazine Extensions for the Para Ordnance P14 will work on the SAR K2-45, as will P14 Wolff Magazine Springs.
I just bought a SAR K2 45. I like the heft and weight of it. Polymer and aluminum is good but there is something reassuring about good old fashioned solid steel.
I own the SAR K2P and the B6P, my only handguns so far (I'm 21) and I fucking love them. Amazing guns. I've already decided that my next gun will be the K245 no doubt, I can't wait!
They are still making the K2. I thought they had stopped but Saturday (7-26-20) I walked into a local gun shop and they had a brand new stainless version and I had to have it, it comes with 2 Mags, fortunately. I've already been looking for more but can't find any yet.
I am very interested in the SAR K2-45. It appears as though it has as good, if not better machining than the P-227. It is a very good looking full size pistol, in my opinion. As far as night sights are concerned, Tooltech Gunsite may be able to drill out and install tritium vials in the factory K2-45 sights the same way they do with the Beretta M9/92FS.
my deciding factor to purchase the k2 is by this video. I would never thought the quality is similar to sig though never own a SIG but by watching this it seems to be real. I just ordered it and excited to meet this chunk of steel this coming Friday. To all CZ lovers out there our firearm is not a clone rather a variant to sometimes much higher standard. booooooyaaaaaahhh!!!!!
Yeah, the K2 is heavily CZ-75 inspired, but neither CZ, Tanfoglio, Canik55 or really anyone else make a gun like the K2. It is, as far as I know, the highest factory standard capacity big bore CZ type handgun on the market.
Thanks for your videos on the K2. I watched and bought one and am very happy with it. Crazy that they fit 14 rounds in this. I got mine on sale at CDNN sports. For you guys wanting night sights, you need to do some true defensive shooting and training. You will not be looking at sights I can tell you, you will be looking at the threat and better be able to hit it with instinctive or point type shooting. Thats all I got to say about that. Great Pistol.
Man, I got lucky. I bought my SAR K2 for $450 that came with 3 extra mags! I heard they are going up in value to. I was just gonna sell it for $500. But now, I'll just keep it.
You do not need night sights with the sar k2 just point at the intruder and shot and with 14 rounds of 45 acp you will be fine the sar k2 is a great home gun mine has night stand duty
My favorite part was when you "compared sizes" and you said the SAR had better "follow up sharts." Hahaha.. But seriously, awesome review.. Kind of brings light to companies like SigSaur, and the amount of profit they make off of a pistol. If Sarsilmaz can make a similar quality pistol for half the price, why does Sig charge so much? Branding?
Haha yeah I messed up a few times there. Sig is a well established firearms manufacturer and they have been selling here in the U.S. for a long time. Sarsimilaz is the new player on the market and they can't command the premium that Sig does. I think this is definitely the time to buy the SAR because once they catch on they will only increase in price.
Austin B I agree. I bought a sar k2 about 2 years back for 520, sold it, bought a p227, sold that, and now have another k2, and I got it for 398 shipped. Sarsilmaz makes great guns, no doubt. They are the best guns nobody knows about that I have found. I do wish they did a bit better with the grip panels, but besides that I also feel it is superior to the 227.
I own a sar K2 .45 .... Thay have "phosphorescent- glow in the dark" sites... They're just not tritium... If you shine a flashlight on them or hold it next to a lamp they glow pretty brightly for a while...
Thanks for putting this video out there. First off, yes, I'm a SIG fan, but not a fan boy. Trying multiple other platforms has led me to stick with SIG. Now, you say that the SIGs trigger breaks too far rearward, but both triggers seemed to have similar break points in the vid (maybe 1/16" diff) and end up at the same spot when fully depressed...touching the frame. The diff. is the SIG has almost no over travel and no creep once you hit the wall. The K2 also has a longer reach creating the feeling of a more forward break. Second, the K2 barrel is NOT higher quality, just because you shoot it better. The K2 just agrees with you more. SIGs pistol barrels are hammer forged 4150 cmv....it doesn't get any better. The accuracy issues you have with the P227 has nothing to do with the pistol. I respect your opinion and that you shoot the K2 better. Really I do. But opinions are just that, and we go with what works better for us. If I were you, I would sell the SIG if you're unhappy with it.
Fair enough. But, I didn't say the K2s trigger broke at the frame, just that it hits the frame after the trigger breaks just like the SIG. It appears that your finger position at the break has more to do with the trigger reach of the K2, which is quite a bit longer, than where the trigger breaks on each gun relative to the trigger guard. Again, I didn't say you said the SIG had a sub par barrel, but that the K2 has a better barrel, which is not the case. The term "match grade" simply means that someone picked a barrel from a bin that fit well into the slide. It isn't a magic formula for accuracy. (Springfield likes to throw this term around as well) FWIW, I don't know of any mass produced pistol that has a better fitted barrel than a SIG. A SS barrel is good for accuracy (but not better than any other barrel type at pistol shooting distances), but not nearly as good as CMV for longevity.
SIG-504 I'm not sure what happened to my reply but I agree, the trigger break definitely has a lot to do with the reach on the K2 and for my hands it feels more natural. I personally feel the stainless barrel in the SAR is of equal quality to the Sig and I only give it the nod because I shoot it better for now. Once I put another 2-3K rounds through the Sig I may definitely change my mind. I am actually interested to see how long the barrel lasts in the SAR as I have around 7K through it right now and it shoots just like it did day one. Will definitely be interested to see how it is shooting in another 7K rounds.
Wow, that's a decent round count. I like the K2 as well, so it's cool to see that someone has 7,000 rounds through it and is still going strong. I'm a fan of not spending tons of money, so quality inexpensive alternatives are always a good thing! The SIG barrel is made of the same material as a high quality hammer forged AR barrel. So it's safe to say that your SIG barrel will last for a very, very long time.
I thought he was very neutral in the video, and he didn't say the SAR had a better barrel than the Sig he just said the SAR definitely has a match grade barrel.
Ksxthemoney, reference 10:06 in the video. I won't knock this guy for owning a K2 bc it's a cool gun. But, opinions, unlike facts, are sometimes untrue. He has a preference for the K2 though, so I say "rock on with that K2 bro!" To each his own.
Jared Reviea. You lucked out. I've had my K2 45 for about 2 1/2 years, Love it to death! But prior to purchase I read that P14 mags fired but would not lock the slide back after the last round without changing out the follower. My buddies p14 mags behaved exactly that way. It didn't matter since I picked up an additional 7 Mec-gar K2 mags ( which are still available even though I just found out the K2 45 is no longer being Imported, and thats a Shame)!
I want to love the SAR, but I want night sights so badly because a 14+1 .45 is an awesome home defense gun, I just don't feel nearly as comfortable with a home defense gun without night sights, that being said I am very eager to pick up a K2 and your videos have been very helpful.
I'm glad they helped, night sights would be great. I wish the aftermarket support was as good as what currently exists for Sig or Glock with tons of choices for sights from various manufacturers but right now the options are definitely limited for the SAR.
canoeshoe I run a tlr 1 or 3 on any home defense gun i use, even then you can get on target much quicker and much more accurately if you use night sights, I put night sights on every non competition hand gun i own, assuming they make them.
for possession license it is not too hard to have but official process takes really long time. to carry its really difficult and both of them costs too expensive
If the SAR K245 is one of the best guns you've ever held, hold a CZ75, you won't be disappointed. SAR makes a great 75 clone, one of the few that makes this style in .45 ACP. Your only other real choice is the Tanfoglio Witness, also imported by EAA.
Don't forget the CZ-97, which gives up 4 rounds of capacity (along with the Tanfoglio Witness .45) to the SAR K2, as does the SIG 227 with flush fit magazines. True, the SIG you can get extended cap mags, but they do protrude quite a bit. For reference, I own a SAR K2 and 2 Tanfoglio Witness .45s, and have shot the 227 and CZ-97. I'd love to own the SIG and CZ-97, but economics and all that.
No, Canik is a different Turkish manufacturer. Though Canik does make a whole slew of CZ-75 clones, and Tristar Arms imports the same under their name as well.
Great review I picked up a Sar K2 45 But only one magazine Any ideas where I might find at least one more magazine. Online sites all say out of stock with no projected arrivals
Gunbroker may have some. If not then a phone call to EAA may be able to get you somewhere to see if they are importing anymore magazines. I have also heard the para p14 mags work but haven't confirmed that myself.
Thanks for the quick reply I hear the P-14 mags will not lock open after last round cause they're 3/16" too tall & different follower I'll have to keep looking for Mec-Gar mags & try to modify a P-14 mag.
I just picked up this firearm at a gun show for $350 very lightly used.First range trip was excellent. No problems after about 150 rounds. This thing is a tack driver!. But my 2nd range trip was a different story. I started to notice that both my mags were malfunctioning, the follower of the mag would jump and would push the round straight up, causing a odd failure to feed. I noticed that out of almost another 50 rounds I had 7 FTF. So I took the mags apart, cleaned/lubricated them both. Loaded them, and on inserting the 2nd round in the mag it would point the round straight up in the air. I've done a fair amount of shooting, and I've never seen anything like this. Is it possible that I have 2 faulty mecgar mags?? Is the ammo I'm using not to spec?? I'm going to order another mag, mark them all and see if this continues. Any advice?
+Austin B I'm not sure how to describe what your asking, I would say normal. If it helps I can email you pictures of the mags but they look exactly like yours in the video from what I can see.
An easy way to ensure they are working correctly is to load one round and gently press down on the nose of the round. The rear of the round should not move. Then complete the same test by pressing down gently on the rear of the round, again the nose should not move.
Sir how reliable this sar is? Can i trust my life on it? Because i intend to. Purchase one soon because of your review. Im thinking of purchasing a high cap 45 fns are too heavy hows the weight of the sar if its loaded? Thanks for the review sir its very enlightening
My Sar has been extremely reliable and I have no qualms about trusting my life to it. They are very heavy guns though, close to 45 oz or so loaded which is heavier than an FNX-45.
+Edwin Zambrona SAR is one of the major military manufactures for the Turkish government. As a rule, I do not buy firearms from manufactures who do not design for militaries. Militaries have strict field and reliability standards that the platform must pass to be considered and selected. Also, the SAR K2 is a CZ-75 platform (not sure if he mentioned that in the video), which they and the 1911's are considered the grandfathers of pistol designs.
Austin B I still can't believe the current price point on these things. They can be found for 400 bucks. It almost pisses me off because it highlights how much I got screwed with all my other pistols.
will The slide to frame fit is still very tight, definitely some wear on the frame rails but overall it is holding up very well. The trigger just seems to get better and better the more rounds I put through it. I will most likely have to change the hammer and recoil springs here soon though as I fear they may be at the end of their lifespan so I will have to figure out what springs will work with it.
+Tony Tyler Sorry it took me a while to get back to you. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with the PPQ45 but the SAR is definitely a lot of gun for the money.
+Tony Tyler PPQ is a polymer striker fired gun and the Sar is a SA/DA steel framed gun. Two very different types of firearms. PPQ will be lighter Sar is gonna have less recoil. I don't know what you prefer in the types of trigger but if its a carry gun I say PPQ. If its a range gun I say Sar, both are exellent weapons.
MrWicked98 yeah I got the ppq in 9mm but was curious about the ppq45 or the Sar45 just never shot the Sar before so was wondering how it compared from a guy that's shot both...but thx alot!!! But yeah I'm thinking for $369 I'll go with the Sar!!!
Sar is an exellent choice, its a lot of pistol for the money. Its very similar to my Sig 227 elite for way less then half the cost. And the Sar has more capacity.
MrFlores518 look for a holster in ebay that says sig p226. its going to be a very that fit. what make it very tight was the upper corner that hold the barrel and the front edge of the rail what I did was scrapped inside that area and that is where you focus only. by I'm done with it and put it. on ohhboy they meant to be with each other PERFECT FIT.
Thank you very much I actually found one on amazon, and the price was very reasonable, I use it as my EDC a little bulky and heavy but I feel confident with my SAR K2.
3-2024 the P227 is discontinued now, and prices are climbing. 14 Rd magazines hard to source and $$$. The P227 Elite gives you extended beaver tail, short reset trigger, night sights. Full length slide rails, Quality . Made in New Hampshire, not turkey🦃. 💥☮️🇺🇲
There are many that say the Para 14-45 mag will work but do not "hold open" the slide on last round. If I get one of these I'll report back since I have many Para mags.
I just felt, after more research, that I have my doubt about Turkey and their involvement with ISIS and turning their heads when ISIS wants to pass through. I feel they work both ends against the middle and I just cannot support them at this time. Nothing against the pistol, I really like it and think it's a great value. I wanted something like this in my "Go Bag".
Dig a bit further and you'll find that US involvement in the middle east had more to do with ISIS' creation than anything else. You really think Saddam would've allowed such a thing to exist? Because of this mess hundereds of people died in Turkey, millions of refugees marched into the country and the Turkish military started land operations against the ISIS. Tens of Turkish troops died in syria trying to clean this mess created by the US. If anything, It's the Turks who should be boycotting US brands, you pompous, self-righteous fool.
I own an IWI baby eagle, a CZ 40 P and about four Sigs. I see a lot of these pistols in the Turkish one, but $365 vs $399, for the P250 (compact and subcompact), $399 for the P2022 and the $450 CZ, I will chose the SAR last. Just my opinion.
Here is the problem. I bought some inexpensive guns. Some with lifetime warranty, but I pay for shipping. I shipped back some of them, they got fixed and were returned to me.Nothing. I finally bought a whole slide and my problems were fixed to the point I would carry this particular pistol, but I now have$400 for the gun, $75 for shipping twice and the slide $100, all together $575. None of my Sigs have ever malfunctioned, even with cheap ammo. I am talking about the P250, .45 and .40, the SP 2022 and the same goes for the Walther PPS .40 that set me back $399. As you see the cheap gun cost me more and I have at least three that I don't trust to carry. The only "cheap" gun that I would trust is the SCCY 9mm DA, only because I have not fired it enough. Over all I am done with inexpensive guns. They are not worth it in my opinion.
The best .45 acp in my opinion is the S&W 4566 TSW. Single stack, shoots well, SA/DA, 8+1. There are some small 1911s like the fat boy, but they are overpriced even in the used market.
i want to get that sar but what you just said scares me because i just bought the eea witness 9mm ps the cheapest gun i own called about a problem with a magazine issus they acted like i was lying so im kinda scared to buy another gun without a big name because no after market and parts support dam! i want it but im scared because i was gonna get a cz shadow custom but the sar is much cheaper like half the cost
ok thanks i wil look at it, but im kinda onto the da sa guns i like them better, i have only 1 striker a glock 26, but im gonna google that 4566 you were talking about thanks
The k2 is a good gun especially for the price but it’s not equal to the Sig. it’s not rated to shoot +p ammo like the sig p227 . So that tells you it’s not built as strong
If you have a K2 45 keep it! Sarsilmaz is not importing them to the US currently and they are going for around 550$+ if you can even find one. I was gonna but one and didn’t when it was only 350$!! Why!?!?
For people's informational purposes. The SAR K2 is a licensed clone of the CZ. It is also made at a NATO SAMMI approved manufacturing shop, that makes military weapons for European countries. The fact it is made in Turkey don't be fooled, it is a solid very well made firearm. Under $500.00 it is a steal of a deal. The SAR K2 is actually a better upgrade to the CZ 97. The SAR K2 has a 14rd. capacity, and the CZ 97 has a 10rd. capacity.
Do people really comment about whether or not your guns are clear on the table on your videos? That has always seemed silly to me, telling someone else to clear their slide-open pistols in a video.
The SAR is a scaled up CZ75. The SAR can be carried cocked and locked, the SIG cannot. A big advantage for the SAR. As Colonel Jeff Cooper said. It is not a crunch and ticker. SAR reduced power spring kits available from Galloway Precision.
I give up on the K2 10mm being made. 45 super is a better choice for the k2 because all you need is a recoil spring upgrade. The K2 is plenty beefy for my money. Underwood extream penetrator ammo is a good choice for bear on the K2 with out spending all that money for a 10mm. I am sticking with the K2.
I bought the SAR from Bud's. That was a few years ago though. I have seen them recently from a few vendors (Cheaper than dirt if I remember correctly) for the same price.
For a while people are all shhhh let's keep SarArms a secret. There a good company like the cm9 gen2 an everygun guy on RUclips. *HOLLY JEBUS, YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT THESE BUDGET GUNS* it's good for us people on a budget. A lot of these places will be like well we have a Hi point for a budget price. It's a fucken brick, better chances just throwing the hunk of junk at the bad person an getting a headshot
I do carry my SAR in a shoulder rig and carry 2 extra mags. I have used it in heavy lifting situations. I trust my life to this pistol and it has never let me down. Good video. Thanks.
The SAR K2-45 is a great handgun! I've had one now for about 3 years and it's been accurate and reliable. Note that Dawson Magazine Extensions for the Para Ordnance P14 will work on the SAR K2-45, as will P14 Wolff Magazine Springs.
I just bought a SAR K2 45. I like the heft and weight of it. Polymer and aluminum is good but there is something reassuring about good old fashioned solid steel.
Private sale paid $300 out the door. Great price for that gun!!!
I have both and K2 is hands down the Best !
Looks like someone through a P227 Elite, an M9, and a CZ75 in a blender. I like it.
I own the SAR K2P and the B6P, my only handguns so far (I'm 21) and I fucking love them. Amazing guns. I've already decided that my next gun will be the K245 no doubt, I can't wait!
I absolutely love my sar k2 45...Great shooter and built like a Turkish Tank!...A winner.
Just picked one up love it
They are still making the K2. I thought they had stopped but Saturday (7-26-20) I walked into a local gun shop and they had a brand new stainless version and I had to have it, it comes with 2 Mags, fortunately. I've already been looking for more but can't find any yet.
I am very interested in the SAR K2-45. It appears as though it has as good, if not better machining than the P-227. It is a very good looking full size pistol, in my opinion. As far as night sights are concerned, Tooltech Gunsite may be able to drill out and install tritium vials in the factory K2-45 sights the same way they do with the Beretta M9/92FS.
the sig p227 was the first handgun i got when I was 21. I love that thing.
my deciding factor to purchase the k2 is by this video. I would never thought the quality is similar to sig though never own a SIG but by watching this it seems to be real. I just ordered it and excited to meet this chunk of steel this coming Friday. To all CZ lovers out there our firearm is not a clone rather a variant to sometimes much higher standard.
booooooyaaaaaahhh!!!!!
Glad the video helped, I don't think you will be disappointed. Congrats on the purchase!
Yeah, the K2 is heavily CZ-75 inspired, but neither CZ, Tanfoglio, Canik55 or really anyone else make a gun like the K2. It is, as far as I know, the highest factory standard capacity big bore CZ type handgun on the market.
Thanks for your videos on the K2. I watched and bought one and am very happy with it. Crazy that they fit 14 rounds in this. I got mine on sale at CDNN sports. For you guys wanting night sights, you need to do some true defensive shooting and training. You will not be looking at sights I can tell you, you will be looking at the threat and better be able to hit it with instinctive or point type shooting. Thats all I got to say about that. Great Pistol.
Glad the videos helped and I'm glad you like the pistol!
Man, I got lucky. I bought my SAR K2 for $450 that came with 3 extra mags! I heard they are going up in value to. I was just gonna sell it for $500. But now, I'll just keep it.
CDNN has 'em for $350 or so.
Your reviews and comparisons are without peer. Great video and very realistic aproach. Thank you for the videos. I pick my Sar k2 up in a few days.
+Andre Hessami I truly appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching. Congrats on the K2, I know you will enjoy it!
I love my SAR K2. Highly recommend it. I got its stainless parts cerakoted for field use
Turkish tank commanders and helicopter pilots uses this model ...
Where did u get this information?
thinking about buying the sar i know its been a few years do you still own or recomend this gun? great video
You didn't really show the reset very well on the trigger but it didn't look too good from what I noticed. I know the reset on the Sig is excellent.
ne mutlu TÜRK üm diyene
You do not need night sights with the sar k2 just point at the intruder and shot and with 14 rounds of 45 acp you will be fine the sar k2 is a great home gun mine has night stand duty
My favorite part was when you "compared sizes" and you said the SAR had better "follow up sharts." Hahaha.. But seriously, awesome review.. Kind of brings light to companies like SigSaur, and the amount of profit they make off of a pistol. If Sarsilmaz can make a similar quality pistol for half the price, why does Sig charge so much? Branding?
Haha yeah I messed up a few times there. Sig is a well established firearms manufacturer and they have been selling here in the U.S. for a long time. Sarsimilaz is the new player on the market and they can't command the premium that Sig does. I think this is definitely the time to buy the SAR because once they catch on they will only increase in price.
Austin B I agree. I bought a sar k2 about 2 years back for 520, sold it, bought a p227, sold that, and now have another k2, and I got it for 398 shipped. Sarsilmaz makes great guns, no doubt. They are the best guns nobody knows about that I have found. I do wish they did a bit better with the grip panels, but besides that I also feel it is superior to the 227.
I own a sar K2 .45 ....
Thay have "phosphorescent- glow in the dark" sites... They're just not tritium...
If you shine a flashlight on them or hold it next to a lamp they glow pretty brightly for a while...
I just bought one tonight, definitely took me awhile to find it.
mags are $24.99 at CDNN
Thanks for putting this video out there. First off, yes, I'm a SIG fan, but not a fan boy. Trying multiple other platforms has led me to stick with SIG. Now, you say that the SIGs trigger breaks too far rearward, but both triggers seemed to have similar break points in the vid (maybe 1/16" diff) and end up at the same spot when fully depressed...touching the frame. The diff. is the SIG has almost no over travel and no creep once you hit the wall. The K2 also has a longer reach creating the feeling of a more forward break. Second, the K2 barrel is NOT higher quality, just because you shoot it better. The K2 just agrees with you more. SIGs pistol barrels are hammer forged 4150 cmv....it doesn't get any better. The accuracy issues you have with the P227 has nothing to do with the pistol. I respect your opinion and that you shoot the K2 better. Really I do. But opinions are just that, and we go with what works better for us. If I were you, I would sell the SIG if you're unhappy with it.
Fair enough. But, I didn't say the K2s trigger broke at the frame, just that it hits the frame after the trigger breaks just like the SIG. It appears that your finger position at the break has more to do with the trigger reach of the K2, which is quite a bit longer, than where the trigger breaks on each gun relative to the trigger guard. Again, I didn't say you said the SIG had a sub par barrel, but that the K2 has a better barrel, which is not the case. The term "match grade" simply means that someone picked a barrel from a bin that fit well into the slide. It isn't a magic formula for accuracy. (Springfield likes to throw this term around as well) FWIW, I don't know of any mass produced pistol that has a better fitted barrel than a SIG. A SS barrel is good for accuracy (but not better than any other barrel type at pistol shooting distances), but not nearly as good as CMV for longevity.
SIG-504 I'm not sure what happened to my reply but I agree, the trigger break definitely has a lot to do with the reach on the K2 and for my hands it feels more natural. I personally feel the stainless barrel in the SAR is of equal quality to the Sig and I only give it the nod because I shoot it better for now. Once I put another 2-3K rounds through the Sig I may definitely change my mind. I am actually interested to see how long the barrel lasts in the SAR as I have around 7K through it right now and it shoots just like it did day one. Will definitely be interested to see how it is shooting in another 7K rounds.
Wow, that's a decent round count. I like the K2 as well, so it's cool to see that someone has 7,000 rounds through it and is still going strong. I'm a fan of not spending tons of money, so quality inexpensive alternatives are always a good thing! The SIG barrel is made of the same material as a high quality hammer forged AR barrel. So it's safe to say that your SIG barrel will last for a very, very long time.
I thought he was very neutral in the video, and he didn't say the SAR had a better barrel than the Sig he just said the SAR definitely has a match grade barrel.
Ksxthemoney, reference 10:06 in the video. I won't knock this guy for owning a K2 bc it's a cool gun. But, opinions, unlike facts, are sometimes untrue. He has a preference for the K2 though, so I say "rock on with that K2 bro!" To each his own.
I have a total of 10 mags for my K2. Para Ordnance P14 45 mags are identical.
Jared Reviea. You lucked out. I've had my K2 45 for about 2 1/2 years, Love it to death! But prior to purchase I read that P14 mags fired but would not lock the slide back after the last round without changing out the follower. My buddies p14 mags behaved exactly that way. It didn't matter since I picked up an additional 7 Mec-gar K2 mags ( which are still available even though I just found out the K2 45 is no longer being Imported, and thats a Shame)!
I want to love the SAR, but I want night sights so badly because a 14+1 .45 is an awesome home defense gun, I just don't feel nearly as comfortable with a home defense gun without night sights, that being said I am very eager to pick up a K2 and your videos have been very helpful.
I'm glad they helped, night sights would be great. I wish the aftermarket support was as good as what currently exists for Sig or Glock with tons of choices for sights from various manufacturers but right now the options are definitely limited for the SAR.
dont get night sights. If you need night sights to shoot someone then you don't know who you're shooting at. Get a light for the rail instead.
canoeshoe I agree canoeshoe, if you can't see or make out your target, you shouldn't be shooting at it.
canoeshoe I run a tlr 1 or 3 on any home defense gun i use, even then you can get on target much quicker and much more accurately if you use night sights, I put night sights on every non competition hand gun i own, assuming they make them.
If you only using it at home you could hang a SUREFIRE, or Streamlight on the end of it. (?) Just a thought.
Do you still have the SAR K2 45? How have you been using it ?!
Will you make a new video updating your experience?
I'm Turkish you pronounced good enough. very close
Thank you!
How are the gun laws in Türkiye? Can all turks just buy a gun or do you have restrictions?
for possession license it is not too hard to have but official process takes really long time. to carry its really difficult and both of them costs too expensive
ja jeder turke kan haben wıe ıch sar B6P
Great review, lots of good info.
There are aftermarket grips available on Ebay for the Sar.
If the SAR K245 is one of the best guns you've ever held, hold a CZ75, you won't be disappointed. SAR makes a great 75 clone, one of the few that makes this style in .45 ACP. Your only other real choice is the Tanfoglio Witness, also imported by EAA.
Check out my other videos, I am huge CZ fan :-). Thanks for watching!
CANIK?
Venting Show
I own a TP9SA, great gun too!
Don't forget the CZ-97, which gives up 4 rounds of capacity (along with the Tanfoglio Witness .45) to the SAR K2, as does the SIG 227 with flush fit magazines. True, the SIG you can get extended cap mags, but they do protrude quite a bit.
For reference, I own a SAR K2 and 2 Tanfoglio Witness .45s, and have shot the 227 and CZ-97. I'd love to own the SIG and CZ-97, but economics and all that.
No, Canik is a different Turkish manufacturer. Though Canik does make a whole slew of CZ-75 clones, and Tristar Arms imports the same under their name as well.
Great review
I picked up a Sar K2 45
But only one magazine
Any ideas where I might find at least one more magazine.
Online sites all say out of stock with no projected arrivals
Gunbroker may have some. If not then a phone call to EAA may be able to get you somewhere to see if they are importing anymore magazines. I have also heard the para p14 mags work but haven't confirmed that myself.
Thanks for the quick reply
I hear the P-14 mags will not lock open after last round cause they're 3/16" too tall & different follower
I'll have to keep looking for Mec-Gar mags
& try to modify a P-14 mag.
I just bought a Sar K2 45C a few weeks ago, what's a good IWB holster for it?
I just picked up this firearm at a gun show for $350 very lightly used.First range trip was excellent. No problems after about 150 rounds. This thing is a tack driver!. But my 2nd range trip was a different story. I started to notice that both my mags were malfunctioning, the follower of the mag would jump and would push the round straight up, causing a odd failure to feed. I noticed that out of almost another 50 rounds I had 7 FTF. So I took the mags apart, cleaned/lubricated them both. Loaded them, and on inserting the 2nd round in the mag it would point the round straight up in the air. I've done a fair amount of shooting, and I've never seen anything like this. Is it possible that I have 2 faulty mecgar mags?? Is the ammo I'm using not to spec?? I'm going to order another mag, mark them all and see if this continues. Any advice?
What do your feed lips on the magazines look like? It sounds like that would the cause what you are describing.
+Austin B I'm not sure how to describe what your asking, I would say normal. If it helps I can email you pictures of the mags but they look exactly like yours in the video from what I can see.
An easy way to ensure they are working correctly is to load one round and gently press down on the nose of the round. The rear of the round should not move. Then complete the same test by pressing down gently on the rear of the round, again the nose should not move.
+Austin B I'm literally sitting here and just did that, and when pressing down on the rear of one round in the mag the front of the round lifts up.
I would try to bend the front of the feed lips in just a bit and see if that helps correct it.
Mags look like Para 14 round mags - wonder if they will fit and function
Sir how reliable this sar is? Can i trust my life on it? Because i intend to. Purchase one soon because of your review. Im thinking of purchasing a high cap 45 fns are too heavy hows the weight of the sar if its loaded? Thanks for the review sir its very enlightening
My Sar has been extremely reliable and I have no qualms about trusting my life to it. They are very heavy guns though, close to 45 oz or so loaded which is heavier than an FNX-45.
+Edwin Zambrona SAR is one of the major military manufactures for the Turkish government. As a rule, I do not buy firearms from manufactures who do not design for militaries. Militaries have strict field and reliability standards that the platform must pass to be considered and selected. Also, the SAR K2 is a CZ-75 platform (not sure if he mentioned that in the video), which they and the 1911's are considered the grandfathers of pistol designs.
For the SAR, is there an option to convert the safety to a decocker only?
What about 14rd kimber 10 or 10 II mags? Will the work in the SARK2?
thanks! seems the k245 isn't available if you know where I can get one lmk
I want to shoot 45 super . What recoil spring do you recommend?
Haven't read all the comments and I might be redundant. CDNN has mags, they are the same Mecgar I got with the K2
Y'know, the K2 is awful pretty to be a "budget" gun.
I couldn't agree more Jason. The quality on them is just outstanding and that it why the value is so high.
Austin B I still can't believe the current price point on these things. They can be found for 400 bucks. It almost pisses me off because it highlights how much I got screwed with all my other pistols.
I know Will. I'm not sure how long it will last. Still in my opinion the best value on the market right now.
Austin B how is the slide to frame fit after 7k? How is the trigger?
will The slide to frame fit is still very tight, definitely some wear on the frame rails but overall it is holding up very well. The trigger just seems to get better and better the more rounds I put through it. I will most likely have to change the hammer and recoil springs here soon though as I fear they may be at the end of their lifespan so I will have to figure out what springs will work with it.
My carry is a Bersa 380. Yes it has a decoker for under $400 .
CANIK's are supposed to be good, but the secret's out and they're hiking in price.
Too bad the SAR doesn't have a decocker. That kind of kills my interest in it.
I'm thinking of getting a PPQ45 or the SAR....which one should i go with in your opinion??? Just looking for a good 45
+Tony Tyler Sorry it took me a while to get back to you. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with the PPQ45 but the SAR is definitely a lot of gun for the money.
Awesome..Kool thx
+Tony Tyler PPQ is a polymer striker fired gun and the Sar is a SA/DA steel framed gun. Two very different types of firearms. PPQ will be lighter Sar is gonna have less recoil. I don't know what you prefer in the types of trigger but if its a carry gun I say PPQ. If its a range gun I say Sar, both are exellent weapons.
MrWicked98 yeah I got the ppq in 9mm but was curious about the ppq45 or the Sar45 just never shot the Sar before so was wondering how it compared from a guy that's shot both...but thx alot!!! But yeah I'm thinking for $369 I'll go with the Sar!!!
Sar is an exellent choice, its a lot of pistol for the money. Its very similar to my Sig 227 elite for way less then half the cost. And the Sar has more capacity.
Just bought my k2 tonight cant wait to get it and take it out. $368 on cheaper than dirt.com
Of those 7,000 rounds were they all the same ammo or different ammo?
A mix of Federal, PPU and Winchester.
Don’t know much about the SAR but my P227 is awesome. Reliable, soft shooting .45! Got mine for under $675 brand new
I like a decocker but I give that up for K2 price and pleasure.
Can you use the sig 229 holster for the K2?
I own a SAR K2 .45, It's an awesome gun, does anyone what kind of holster will fit this gun? Options online seem pretty scarce.
MrFlores518
look for a holster in ebay that says sig p226. its going to be a very that fit. what make it very tight was the upper corner that hold the barrel and the front edge of the rail what I did was scrapped inside that area and that is where you focus only. by I'm done with it and put it. on ohhboy they meant to be with each other PERFECT FIT.
Thank you very much I actually found one on amazon, and the price was very reasonable, I use it as my EDC a little bulky and heavy but I feel confident with my SAR K2.
MrFlores518
As long as your comfortable my friend that what matter most. keep in mind that zombies are everywhere. stay safe.
Indeed, and you as well.
Daha bu başlangıç daha büyük modelerdede en iyisini en kalitelisini ucuza yapacağız
3-2024 the P227 is discontinued now, and prices are climbing. 14 Rd magazines hard to source and $$$. The P227 Elite gives you extended beaver tail, short reset trigger, night sights. Full length slide rails, Quality . Made in New Hampshire, not turkey🦃. 💥☮️🇺🇲
There are many that say the Para 14-45 mag will work but do not "hold open" the slide on last round. If I get one of these I'll report back since I have many Para mags.
Jim S any update on the Para mags working?
No, I though I was going to get an SAR K2-45 but backed off. Sorry
Jim S any thoughts you care to share on why you didn't purchase the SAR?
I just felt, after more research, that I have my doubt about Turkey and their involvement with ISIS and turning their heads when ISIS wants to pass through. I feel they work both ends against the middle and I just cannot support them at this time. Nothing against the pistol, I really like it and think it's a great value. I wanted something like this in my "Go Bag".
Dig a bit further and you'll find that US involvement in the middle east had more to do with ISIS' creation than anything else. You really think Saddam would've allowed such a thing to exist? Because of this mess hundereds of people died in Turkey, millions of refugees marched into the country and the Turkish military started land operations against the ISIS. Tens of Turkish troops died in syria trying to clean this mess created by the US. If anything, It's the Turks who should be boycotting US brands, you pompous, self-righteous fool.
I own an IWI baby eagle, a CZ 40 P and about four Sigs. I see a lot of these pistols in the Turkish one, but $365 vs $399, for the P250 (compact and subcompact), $399 for the P2022 and the $450 CZ, I will chose the SAR last. Just my opinion.
Here is the problem. I bought some inexpensive guns. Some with lifetime warranty, but I pay for shipping. I shipped back some of them, they got fixed and were returned to me.Nothing. I finally bought a whole slide and my problems were fixed to the point I would carry this particular pistol, but I now have$400 for the gun, $75 for shipping twice and the slide $100, all together $575. None of my Sigs have ever malfunctioned, even with cheap ammo. I am talking about the P250, .45 and .40, the SP 2022 and the same goes for the Walther PPS .40 that set me back $399. As you see the cheap gun cost me more and I have at least three that I don't trust to carry. The only "cheap" gun that I would trust is the SCCY 9mm DA, only because I have not fired it enough. Over all I am done with inexpensive guns. They are not worth it in my opinion.
The best .45 acp in my opinion is the S&W 4566 TSW. Single stack, shoots well, SA/DA, 8+1. There are some small 1911s like the fat boy, but they are overpriced even in the used market.
i want to get that sar but what you just said scares me because i just bought the eea witness 9mm ps the cheapest gun i own called about a problem with a magazine issus they acted like i was lying so im kinda scared to buy another gun without a big name because no after market and parts support dam! i want it but im scared because i was gonna get a cz shadow custom but the sar is much cheaper like half the cost
Check out the S&W pistols on gun.deals/ . You get lifetime warranty and now till June a M&P shield 9mm will set you back $250.00
ok thanks i wil look at it, but im kinda onto the da sa guns i like them better, i have only 1 striker a glock 26, but im gonna google that 4566 you were talking about thanks
The k2 is a good gun especially for the price but it’s not equal to the Sig. it’s not rated to shoot +p ammo like the sig p227 . So that tells you it’s not built as strong
You can shoot plus-P out of the K2 all day long that gun is built so good its not gonna be hurt a bit
If you have a K2 45 keep it! Sarsilmaz is not importing them to the US currently and they are going for around 550$+ if you can even find one. I was gonna but one and didn’t when it was only 350$!! Why!?!?
I grabbed one of the very last ones that was about $350. One of my favorite pistols
Can the K2 45 handle 450 smc?
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Sar K2 45 ❤️❤️❤️
k2 45 alcam inşallah.
I realize this video is a few years old but I got some real nice wood grips for my SAR from Turkey via eBay.
I’ve heard Sar K2 aren’t rated to shoot .45 plus p
hey I got two mec-gar sarsilmaz 14 round mags from lanbo's armory online. $27.00
For people's informational purposes.
The SAR K2 is a licensed clone of the CZ. It is also made at a NATO SAMMI approved manufacturing shop, that makes military weapons for European countries. The fact it is made in Turkey don't be fooled, it is a solid very well made firearm. Under $500.00 it is a steal of a deal.
The SAR K2 is actually a better upgrade to the CZ 97. The SAR K2 has a 14rd. capacity, and the CZ 97 has a 10rd. capacity.
Sar k2 45 acp very good 👍👍👍👏
Do people really comment about whether or not your guns are clear on the table on your videos? That has always seemed silly to me, telling someone else to clear their slide-open pistols in a video.
The SAR is a scaled up CZ75. The SAR can be carried cocked and locked, the SIG cannot. A big advantage for the SAR. As Colonel Jeff Cooper said. It is not a crunch and ticker. SAR reduced power spring kits available from Galloway Precision.
I'm looking for a fiber optic front site for my K2. Can anyone help me?
k2 both cheap and good quality
SAR K2 should be made in 10mm .
I give up on the K2 10mm being made. 45 super is a better choice for the k2 because all you need is a recoil spring upgrade. The K2 is plenty beefy for my money. Underwood extream penetrator ammo is a good choice for bear on the K2 with out spending all that money for a 10mm. I am sticking with the K2.
Sarsılmaz K2 45 is best 45 acp.Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene
Sar, because _double stack_
Can never have enough .45ACP
Has anyone else read EAA is going to stop importing the K2?
+2ndA_Dad Source? I'm picking up a K2 this Thursday, it'd be a shame if mags and parts dried up...
Read it on a forum thread somewhere. It's still listed on Sarsimilaz website.
careful of those follow-up shafts.
Where did you find it for that price?
I bought the SAR from Bud's. That was a few years ago though. I have seen them recently from a few vendors (Cheaper than dirt if I remember correctly) for the same price.
Does anyone know if this pistol accepts Para-Ordnance 14 rd. 45ACP mags?
I believe I read or saw this on a video.
I'm a SIG fan boy. I have the 227,226, 229,320 vtac, but I'm sorry, the SAR K2 will outshoot them all. No kidding.
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For a while people are all shhhh let's keep SarArms a secret. There a good company like the cm9 gen2 an everygun guy on RUclips. *HOLLY JEBUS, YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT THESE BUDGET GUNS* it's good for us people on a budget. A lot of these places will be like well we have a Hi point for a budget price. It's a fucken brick, better chances just throwing the hunk of junk at the bad person an getting a headshot
Sig always been overpriced
I found 8 mags. 10 bucks apiece. Like new.
Gunsquawk 44 where? I'm looking for mags?
i don't care how pronounce it only gonna shoot it I never announce what I am shooting with i shoot that is how i announce what I shoot
I am from Turkey ı am proud of our qualıty, but you shouldn't compare with Sİg and Sarsılmaz :)
sig sux, sar rox, end vid
Sigs are nothing special, except for the price