Well I picked up my first Bobcat firearm, via Atlantic Firearms, last week and finally got around to shooting it. All I can say is WOW what a difference between the SW-5 I've seen and this one.
First off the finish on the it is amazing. Dont know what they used but it looks great. As for the welds, they also did a great job in finishing the rifle so you cant see the welds. Don't know about the US parts count but I think it is mostly US parts. Everything fit together nice and tight. As for the front forearm piece, it looks like they took a MP5K front grip and cut the grip off and filled in the hole and painted over it with a textured paint. Not to bad. Sights look to be G3 sights with the V notch for the 100 meters, Personally like that instead of the 25 meter big circle on the 94. But since 9mm over 100 yards is "hope I hit the barn" I dont care to much.
As for shooting I put 200rds through it and not one FTE or FTF. Since I was sighting other rifles that day I was at 100 yards and didn't what to move I kept shooting at a 30 gallon barrel. I was always hitting it or around it when trying to aim the 89. But only did this for 30/200 rds. Dont know about SP89 but BW89 have a small hole in back of the end cap where the recoil rod is and it lets gases/carbon fly back at the shooter face. Kinda like my P7, but this dosen't happen on my 94.
The insides of the pistol had some interesting finds. The recoil rod looks very different then "HK" rods. It looks like a rod with two allen bolts/screws on each end. It still works? The trigger pack is plastic, which is interesting. I dont know if a metal one will wear less or not. Since the pins are all metal and some plastics are very wear resistant. The bolt looks like BW made it, since I didn't see any markings on it. The carrier is a S/A carrier and looks forged as one peice. Barrel looks nice and bright.
As for the deal, Atlantic firearms are great people to deal with and with the arfcom discount it was about $1420 shipping included. Comes with a nice case and a 30rd mag. Dont know who made the mag.
Final thoughs, This is the first BW weapon I have ever owned, and was nervous about the SW/BW thing. Will I purchase again. Sure why not. Personally think it is of good quality. Also have a V53 pistol and there is a big difference. 89 has a better finish, better fit, and worked right out of the box. Never had dealings with BW, so cant say on the service, Vector has very good service, also . Had a friend with a SW-5 and you cant compare the two. This is just my opinion and you can take it of leave it. Just trying to add information on a new product to the arfcom hive mind. If you have anyother question ask. Also no pictures at this time. Mom barrowed my camera for a trip to Florida.