I’ve never shot a Lionheart pistol, but lots of people I know really enjoy those firearms. After hearing how great they are for the umpteenth time, I marched down to their booth at SHOT and started peeking around. It turns out Lionheart had an entirely new handgun named the Vulcan coming out. It admittedly has nothing to do with Spock.
The Lionheart Vulcan – Get Onboard the Hype Train
The Vulcan is a DA/SA pistol with the Lionheart double-action plus trigger. This trigger system allows the user to lower the hammer by just pressing it forward. Once the hammer is done, the trigger pull has the same length of pull but is a helluva lot lighter than the initial double action pull.
The Vulcan comes in four different configurations. This includes the Combat with its threaded barrel, the Ember, the Shadow and the Anode. There are slight differences between the guns, but each of them is optics-ready, each has a rail and each has an ambidextrous safety.
Several of the Lionheart Vulcan series features a magazine with a base plate that houses a Multitasker Nano tool. This way, you can always adjust your optic. The Vulcan series features a built-in gas pedal-style grip system, too. The guns will be made for both right and left-handed shooters.
The sights use the same dovetail as P365 sights, which means there is a built-in market for replacements. The optics are set so low the normal sights included with the gun will have a lower 1/3rd co-witness with most optics. The footprints include the Shield RMSc and the Trijicon RMRcc.
The ergonomics are fantastic. Metal frame grips are just better, and it shows with the Vulcan series. The grips are heavily textured for a good grip. Overall, these are premium-tier pistols, and the price reflects it. With an MSRP of over $1,500 for each gun, they won’t be in everyone’s budget. Perosnally I love DA/SA guns so I might save up my lunch money.
Love me my DA/SA Sig’s.
This has potential. you didn’t include the available calibers…9 only?
A link to their site would be handy.
Thank you for your excellent SHOT coverage.
👌👍
Ditto³ — 9 only? Link? Great SHOT articles!
https://lionheartindustries.com/pistols/vulcan-series/
“The Vulcan is a DA/SA pistol with the Lionheart double-action plus trigger. This trigger system allows the user to lower the hammer by just pressing it forward.”
Sounds a lot like Daewoo’s DP-51 ‘Fast Action’ trigger from 30-odd years back.
What I didn’t like about such a setup was the pistol looks like the hammer is down, but really wasn’t, and that concerned me greatly… 🙁
Not only does it sound like the old DP-51, it IS the DP-51 in its latest iteration licensed by Daewoo to Lionheart for US manufacture as the Regulus. Even when the hammer is lowered, the manual safety prevents you from pulling through unintentionally. As an added bonus, when FN originally developed the design, they used easily obtained (at the time) S&W model 59 mags, which will still work even in the latest design I believe. And a replacement sear I got from Lionheart dropped right in my 90s Kimber imported DP, although parts are still available from SNT Motiv, the current overseas manufacturer of essentially the same model.
{It *is* a DP-51 design}
“Even when the hammer is lowered, the manual safety prevents you from pulling through unintentionally.”
Thanks for pointing out its heritage. Sold my DP-51 about 25 years back.
At that point, it requires the safety to be flipped off to make it go *Boom*. That’s another step that must be done.
I personally don’t prefer such an action. Right now my preferred mode of operation is SA/DA, with a de-cock lever. As long as there’s one in the pipe, the gun will fire when the trigger is pulled. I consider the long, heavy trigger pull to be my safety…
none of that is reall a downside. it means the design is proven and not something that will be a flash in the pan.
I bet Daewoo owners in need of parts are rejoicing too.
9 only. About a month ago the Anode was $1200 now it’s 15.
Bidenomics 🥰
Main drawback for those with anything left on their bidenomics credit card…You have to pay an arm and leg and stand in a waiting line. For me the angle of the trigger guard, etc. makes it a hands on purchase. Other than that nitpick it looks well made and feature appealing on the website. Nonetheless I can buy 3 more Sar9s, some ammo and fine dine in Dallas for less.
A not so new idea recycled. There is too much rinse and repeat in firearms.
… sounds more like a new hairstyle for Mom. (see above?)
This gun’s grip panels appear to double as side covers. Not a fan of the crudely done 3D printing. Replacements will be scarce and expensive. Also, extra magazines will probably be $50 apiece thanks to that handy little feature.
“Also, extra magazines will probably be $50 apiece thanks to that handy little feature.”
No, they won’t.
As pointed out above, it uses S&W model 59 mags, still very commonly available :
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=s%26w+model+59+magazine
Oh, so it’s just 50 bucks for the “special” baseplate.
The original Lion Hearts (Daewoo) had dismal accuracy lets hope this second time around they cured that serious problem.
The mechanism is an unnecessarily complicated one that was originally invented by FN and offered to the U.S. Military who knew that the FN gun would never be mastered by most recruits.
I have been told this pistol is used by the South Korean Military.
Everyone has been wondering if Daewoo will again import their 5.56mm assault rifle the K2 in semi-auto that is also used by the S. Korean Military but in full auto.
Yeah me too, I’m saving up my gunm money for a lunch.
Viva los Pe’pe
This is a manufacturer that’s better at naming things. I would pick a pistol called “Anode” over something called “Rapide” any day of the week. Calling a series of semiautos Vulcan will more likely get my money than the thing called Survival Rifle.
These actually look nice. I might have to give this a good look-see. Not exactly the cheapest out there though but could be worth it. Open since 2011 in Georgia, I wouldn’t expect that they would have millions of units out there so there should be some give and take. I’ll be watching this one with interest.
2nd attempt to post in 2 days
The original Lion Hearts (Daewoo) had dismal accuracy lets hope this second time around they cured that serious problem.
The mechanism is an unnecessarily complicated one that was originally invented by FN and offered to the U.S. Military who knew that the FN gun would never be mastered by most recruits.
I have been told this pistol is used by the South Korean Military.
Everyone has been wondering if Daewoo will again import their 5.56mm assault rifle the K2 in semi-auto that is also used by the S. Korean Military but in full auto.
Simply download it onto your PC, and you can effortlessly utilize the Kiddions Mod Menu for free in both online and offline modes. thank u for help
3rd attempt to post in 3 days
The original Lion Hearts (Daewoo) had dismal accuracy lets hope this second time around they cured that serious problem.
The mechanism is an unnecessarily complicated one that was originally invented by FN and offered to the U.S. Military who knew that the FN gun would never be mastered by most recruits.
I have been told this pistol is used by the South Korean Military.
Everyone has been wondering if Daewoo will again import their 5.56mm assault rifle the K2 in semi-auto that is also used by the S. Korean Military but in full auto.
Comments are closed.