The SAR K2 45 is a clone of a CZ97 but actually better: 1. 14rd mag vs 10rd CZ mag 2. Slide is 3oz lighter vs CZ 3. Slide is .15" lower vz CZ 4. SAR K2 45 available in stainless steel 5. 33% off the price of CZ97 6. Better machining and fitment 7. Trigger is perfect 👌
After years of searching local listings, I was able to find a brand new one. Mine did not come with a black barrel. Overall, my most proudest pick up without breaking the bank
evernhamanderson I have never seen a single mag for sale since I bought one in 2013. I’ve even gone through the trouble of contacting eaa and mecgar. They just won’t even respond. So the real story is great gun no magazine anywhere
Yes!!! This one of the best 45 ACP pistols made! After adjusting the sights for my 185 gr. J.H.P. reloads it put 4 round in the head of a siloete target at 25 yards. More accurate than my two 1911's. Adjustable sights. 14 round mag. Can't beat it for the price!!!
There are 2 witness dots, one on the slide and one on the frame, right at the rear of the left side cocking serrations. You line them up, then the pin comes out easily.
Yes. Our boy here says that there are no marks on that piece, but I'm guessing unfamiliarity with the CZ platform. Still, if there are no witness marks, place the hammer at half cock, and as the slide touches the hammer, you should be in registration to remove the takedown pin. Works on my CZ 75s, so there's a good chance it will work on the K2. Onward!
Thanks for the magazine trick for disassembly. Works like a charm! These still being made and pop up few times a year. I love how it feels in the hand, perfect feel. Though not a concealed carry gun for most, it is a perfect open carry pistol. Mine is new and will be shooting it this week along with a couple other . 45s. I break in my pistols with FMJ rounds to help with feeding. I'll see how it runs through about 100-150 rounds while getting it pretty hot.
This was my first handgun purchase back in 2012. Im surprised that people are just discovering this gun. Its a fantastic handgun. I still dont understand why some are calling this a "CZ clone"....
I recently got the K2 45c...things are a bit counterintuitive with the magazine capacity; box label says 13, website says 14, mags have witness holes marked with 14 (same mags as the K2 45 -- only difference between the 2 pistols is barrel & slide lengths...they share the same frame); I am struggling to get 13 inserted into the mags...not a total deal breaker; perhaps the springs need to relax a bit...
i have been looking for this since 2013 when i was 22 it was hard choice to make for me at that time being a poor college student between a Charles daly hi power for 350 and this k2 45 for 450 i got the Charles daly hi power but i wish i had the money to by both back then hopefully soon
Great video, I recently picked one of these up in stainless. Good tip on using the mag to push the pin. I wonder what the sight compatability is. I would really like to toss some night sights on it.
Thanks for the tip to use something to push the pin out, I was knocking my head against the wall trying to get it out even with the 2 marks aligned. Do not know if anyone else has had an experience with re-loads but mine does not like them. I get a good quality re-load from a company down here in FL and it is the only gun I have that jambs consistently with there's. I am going to stick to factory loads from now on. Any thanks again
John Elrod every bit as smooth as a full sized cz. The compact really isn’t that compact. It’s like a 4.2 inch compared to 4.7. Believe there’s an ounce or so in weight difference between the two.
That's why I also love my HK45 full size. Better now prices are down in $700's too rather than my initial purchase of HK of $1k. But indestructible and o ringed barrel. I just order a SAR K2 45, waiting on FFL transfer. Picked up a few guns too. Lol
The gun has two little dimples on the left rear, one on the slide and one on the frame. You pull the slide back enough to line those up and that tells you when you can push the pin out. Similar idea for reassembly.
You can get almost 44 magnum ballistics with buffalo bore plus p plus, hard cast ammunition and have 14 rounds as opposed to 6. Some polymer framed striker fired pistols won't withstand those pressures for long but this steel frame I believe would be good to go long term, making it worth the weight. Good for bear defense carried in a shoulder holster. Of course the best bear defense is respect the bear, plus situational awareness !
My SARS 45 purchased in 2018 has dots on the slide and frame to line up for disassembly. Two problems with mine. The slide staying open on last shot is unreliable. Beside the two mags that came with, two more purchased did not fix the slide staying open. It’s obviously not a magazine problem. The other problem out of the box. The mag release button was ridiculously stiff and hard to push. I fixed the mag release problem by continually pushing it in while watching tv. After about an hour or so of in and out it loosened up. 3-400 rds later the mag button is no longer a problem. Unfortunately the slide staying open is getting progressively worse. It is now failing more often than staying open. Despite the minor nuisance of counting the shots fired. It is my go-to home and car gun when my shotgun is not appropriate. My 1911, Turk 92 clone and Beretta PX are now vault queens. If I’m going to spend the big bucks on ammo, it’s my SAR K2 I’m taking to the range.
When filming a black gun, the backgrounds should be as light as possible as not to drown out any details. I showed this clip to a professional film maker who also mentioned this. The K2, however - is a great piece of which I'm a proud owner. I love the fact that it's a double stack and that the weight soaks up all recoil.
Needs a hammer-release feature and a captive take-down pin (See Astra A-100 45ACP). Did not mention price, probably a good thing. Only in production for a year? I can understand that...
Excellent review and thanks for showing the take down and reassembly. Ordered one of the C models from Classic Firearms before they sell out (currently still available). I cannot find any mags out there for them, everyone is sold out. Anyone know where to get some or if any other pistols use the same mags?
Absent a decocker, this is not a DA/SA pistol. It is a SA pistol with a second strike capability. The only way to fire DA would be to pull the trigger and thumb the hammer down.
The only negative is the trigger. The notch or where the curve of the trigger ends before the pin attachment with the frame, bites thick fingers. A common problem in a Sarsilmaz steel framed pistols. On the whole its a sweet gun
I didn't see any for ages, then last Saturday low and behold a local shop had 2 brand new stainless models. I know i paid more than what they used to go for but I got the stainless one with two mags for 520.oo. Maybe partly because of the timex we're in.
these are made to NATO "milspec" standards as defined by ISO 9000/9001 & are approved for NATO use right out of the box. it shoots 45 super right out of the box as well.
If you like 45 acp you have to own this pistol. This guy is terrible about explaining how to break down this gun. Align the dots on the slide and the frame and push out the slide release. Just like breaking down a CZ
The SAR K2 45 is a clone of a CZ97 but actually better:
1. 14rd mag vs 10rd CZ mag
2. Slide is 3oz lighter vs CZ
3. Slide is .15" lower vz CZ
4. SAR K2 45 available in stainless steel
5. 33% off the price of CZ97
6. Better machining and fitment
7. Trigger is perfect 👌
it's a cz 75b compact in 45, it has NOTHING to do with the 97
After years of searching local listings, I was able to find a brand new one. Mine did not come with a black barrel. Overall, my most proudest pick up without breaking the bank
May I ask what it ran you in 2020?
K245 is a great gun, an absolute joy to shoot. Wait till you see the K245C compact that will be available later this year.
We'er trying to get our hands on one!
evernhamanderson cant wait.
Had this fun since they first came into the USA. Why in the world they don’t bring in magazines I don’t know
@@shawn22stl They are now! Unfortunately, demand is so high, it doesn't matter. Probably be pretty hard to find extra mags for the time being.
evernhamanderson I have never seen a single mag for sale since I bought one in 2013. I’ve even gone through the trouble of contacting eaa and mecgar. They just won’t even respond. So the real story is great gun no magazine anywhere
Yes!!! This one of the best 45 ACP pistols made! After adjusting the sights for my 185 gr. J.H.P. reloads it put 4 round in the head of a siloete target at 25 yards. More accurate than my two 1911's. Adjustable sights. 14 round mag. Can't beat it for the price!!!
A friend has one. The safety will engage with the hammer down, something that I wish my CZ-75 would do!
I have one of these from the EAA era, and it an amazing gun. Pure please to shoot.
Yup. Cocoa beach fl .on the slide. Lol
There are 2 witness dots, one on the slide and one on the frame, right at the rear of the left side cocking serrations. You line them up, then the pin comes out easily.
Yes. Our boy here says that there are no marks on that piece, but I'm guessing unfamiliarity with the CZ platform. Still, if there are no witness marks, place the hammer at half cock, and as the slide touches the hammer, you should be in registration to remove the takedown pin. Works on my CZ 75s, so there's a good chance it will work on the K2. Onward!
Thanks for the magazine trick for disassembly. Works like a charm!
These still being made and pop up few times a year. I love how it feels in the hand, perfect feel. Though not a concealed carry gun for most, it is a perfect open carry pistol.
Mine is new and will be shooting it this week along with a couple other . 45s. I break in my pistols with FMJ rounds to help with feeding. I'll see how it runs through about 100-150 rounds while getting it pretty hot.
They make a compact version also
I have had one for a couple years now and is one of my favorites
They're awesome Pistols for sure!
Mine jams alot.
This was my first handgun purchase back in 2012. Im surprised that people are just discovering this gun. Its a fantastic handgun. I still dont understand why some are calling this a "CZ clone"....
It’s my favorite out of their whole line.
It is a licensed CZ part too Sarslimaz, had one for a few years, regaling it and planning on buying another soon😎
I just learned how to do a functions check on a da/sa handgun, while admiring this beautiful handgun.
Looks very reminiscent of my old Smith 645, from the slide to the take down pin and spring / guide rod
I recently got the K2 45c...things are a bit counterintuitive with the magazine capacity; box label says 13, website says 14, mags have witness holes marked with 14 (same mags as the K2 45 -- only difference between the 2 pistols is barrel & slide lengths...they share the same frame); I am struggling to get 13 inserted into the mags...not a total deal breaker; perhaps the springs need to relax a bit...
thanks for the review, I've got one coming in this week and I'm really excited, cant wait to get it to the range
So a gun from turkey comes over here and is better than a smith Wesson. Also cheaper....... why can’t S&W do the same?
AMERICAN LABOR COSTS VS TURKISH LABOR COSTS. That alone is a 75% saving
i have been looking for this since 2013 when i was 22 it was hard choice to make for me at that time being a poor college student between a Charles daly hi power for 350 and this k2 45 for 450 i got the Charles daly hi power but i wish i had the money to by both back then hopefully soon
Took awhile but I finally found a stainless steel K245. Love it.
Great video, I recently picked one of these up in stainless. Good tip on using the mag to push the pin. I wonder what the sight compatability is. I would really like to toss some night sights on it.
Thanks for the tip to use something to push the pin out, I was knocking my head against the wall trying to get it out even with the 2 marks aligned. Do not know if anyone else has had an experience with re-loads but mine does not like them. I get a good quality re-load from a company down here in FL and it is the only gun I have that jambs consistently with there's. I am going to stick to factory loads from now on. Any thanks again
That’s a great nightstand gun if I ever saw one! Outstanding!
it's like a Jerico + a Sig Sauer. I love it
i guess there is some missinformation , at the back of the slide and frame there is 2 dots that you have to line up for the dissassembly.
Just picked up a K2c 45. Oh boy, it’s a beast of a compact. 14+1 of 45acp!! Now if I could find magazines for it...lol
P 14 mags will work from what i heard .
Wonder how they compare to the full-size as far as smooth shooting and recoil?
John Elrod every bit as smooth as a full sized cz. The compact really isn’t that compact. It’s like a 4.2 inch compared to 4.7. Believe there’s an ounce or so in weight difference between the two.
@@ccheeks74 they do, on last round fired slide will not lock-back with them though.
If Sar would manufacture their guns with a decocker, they would be perfect
That's why I also love my HK45 full size. Better now prices are down in $700's too rather than my initial purchase of HK of $1k. But indestructible and o ringed barrel.
I just order a SAR K2 45, waiting on FFL transfer. Picked up a few guns too. Lol
The gun has two little dimples on the left rear, one on the slide and one on the frame. You pull the slide back enough to line those up and that tells you when you can push the pin out. Similar idea for reassembly.
I never heard of this firearm before until I saw one at my local gun shop yesterday. The one I saw was in stainless. Love at first sight.
The k2 is really nice.
You can get almost 44 magnum ballistics with buffalo bore plus p plus, hard cast ammunition and have 14 rounds as opposed to 6. Some polymer framed striker fired pistols won't withstand those pressures for long but this steel frame I believe would be good to go long term, making it worth the weight. Good for bear defense carried in a shoulder holster.
Of course the best bear defense is respect the bear, plus situational awareness !
My SARS 45 purchased in 2018 has dots on the slide and frame to line up for disassembly. Two problems with mine. The slide staying open on last shot is unreliable. Beside the two mags that came with, two more purchased did not fix the slide staying open. It’s obviously not a magazine problem. The other problem out of the box. The mag release button was ridiculously stiff and hard to push. I fixed the mag release problem by continually pushing it in while watching tv. After about an hour or so of in and out it loosened up. 3-400 rds later the mag button is no longer a problem. Unfortunately the slide staying open is getting progressively worse. It is now failing more often than staying open. Despite the minor nuisance of counting the shots fired. It is my go-to home and car gun when my shotgun is not appropriate. My 1911, Turk 92 clone and Beretta PX are now vault queens. If I’m going to spend the big bucks on ammo, it’s my SAR K2 I’m taking to the range.
Install a 1911 poly buffer around the recoil spring and guide rod and you will be happy.
Nice!
Why would that make me happy?
I am discovering these too late
Is that a 1911 recoil spring?
When filming a black gun, the backgrounds should be as light as possible as not to drown out any details. I showed this clip to a professional film maker who also mentioned this.
The K2, however - is a great piece of which I'm a proud owner. I love the fact that it's a double stack and that the weight soaks up all recoil.
Nice vid, subbed for the clean content. Btw unable to find one anywhere online; who's selling them?
Just ordered one from Grab a Gun. 8 bucks for shipping.
@@olddirtbiker5088 cool, missed this round as they were out of stock! :/
We should have then soon.
Classic firearms had some in on 06/13/20, but sold out in one day.
Had to pick one up love it. Nice videos
Needs a hammer-release feature and a captive take-down pin (See Astra A-100 45ACP). Did not mention price, probably a good thing.
Only in production for a year? I can understand that...
There is dots on the slide for referance to disamable. you can see if you look at the left side of the gun
CZ75 in 45acp. Perfection..
Stumbled upon this gun while scrolling through all the handguns on the handgunhero website. Now I just need to find one to look at in person 🤣🤣
Love CZ clones
Excellent review and thanks for showing the take down and reassembly. Ordered one of the C models from Classic Firearms before they sell out
(currently still available). I cannot find any mags out there for them, everyone is sold out. Anyone know where to get some or if any other pistols use the same mags?
Try the Para 14-45 mags
Beautiful gun to shoot
I know I'm pretty late but the frame and slide have dots on the left side that line up for takedown just like czs
i just bought one of those and i noticed that i can pull the trigger slow and put it on half cock and put the safety on ,whats up with that
What kind of groups are you shooting?
Nice! Semper Fi
Semper Fi Brother.
Absent a decocker, this is not a DA/SA pistol. It is a SA pistol with a second strike capability. The only way to fire DA would be to pull the trigger and thumb the hammer down.
The only negative is the trigger. The notch or where the curve of the trigger ends before the pin attachment with the frame, bites thick fingers. A common problem in a Sarsilmaz steel framed pistols. On the whole its a sweet gun
Trigger is fine The light 2 pound pull makes it amazing
Para 14 mags work according to everything ive read. They wont lock back without minimal modification with a dremmel.
hmmmm how'd I miss this one? gotta pick one up...
I’ve got one they are great!
Gotta line the 2 dots up at the rear of the slide n frame.
Beside that check window on barrel and slide everything else is ok.
Very good 👍👍👍👏
Which has a softer recoil, this sar k2-45 or a glock 21 gen4?
The Sar lol it has a integrated barrel and is heavier
Can't find one anywhere in my area 😔
I didn't see any for ages, then last Saturday low and behold a local shop had 2 brand new stainless models. I know i paid more than what they used to go for but I got the stainless one with two mags for 520.oo. Maybe partly because of the timex we're in.
these are made to NATO "milspec" standards as defined by ISO 9000/9001 & are approved for NATO use right out of the box. it shoots 45 super right out of the box as well.
Did you have any issues on hollow points ?
I haven't.
🇹🇷
line the marks up on the slide and frame.
Still waiting on them to bring over their revolver line.
It.s this a copy of cz?
It is a licensed CZ design. In fact the only company that has a license to do so from CZ
damn turks
cz97+p220?
I wish the safety was more tactile. Its very squishy.
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That beaver-tail **can** break a rib if you have it holstered and slip & fall the wrong way -- personal experience...
But it "looks" so cool...
@@thomasunger9485 -- Ever had a broken rib? It is definitely NOT fun if you sneeze or cough when you have one...
@@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire Sarcasm much?
This gun has a decocker also from what I hear.
Not unless they just started making them with one. It has safety only -- not decocker.
No De-cocker.
The single action only striker fired plastic frame SARS 45 has a de-cocker, not this all steel S/A D/A hammer fired version.
If you like 45 acp you have to own this pistol. This guy is terrible about explaining how to break down this gun. Align the dots on the slide and the frame and push out the slide release. Just like breaking down a CZ
I own 2 of these and am dissepointed to learn they do not accept +P Ammo.
Who told you that
@@norman6694 The owners manual has it in bold print. It was my fault for not doing better research.
@@joemichaels4231 I have the SAR ST45 a striker version of the K2, I will have to see if mine can fire +P
@@norman6694 Both of mine were Hammer fired. Mine might be older versions. On the plus side, they do have chrome lined bbl's.
I shot plus p out of mine no problem. Plus p will just wear it down faster.. Which is fine because Who has money to blow on hollows lol
Truly the ugliest gun ever made.
Never seen a Hi-Point then? 😁