Jeff Matzka

Thanks for the tip, Jim. I'll do that.

Does anyone know what the new Springfield Echelon's factory recoil spring weight is? Just shot mine for the first time yesterday, and wouldn't mind a bit lighter weight spring.

The dust cover fits in the holster just fine. The problem is the holster can’t be shortened enough for the barrel plug (which holds the gun in place on this model holster) to even touch the gun. If I had a CZ-75, it would still be too short for this holster.

I bought a Safariland 014 Holster a couple of years ago, model #014-853-121. I used it for awhile with a ParaOrdnance P14-45, a1911-type pistol. I saw on the package it came in that it would also fit a CZ-75 pistol. I have a CZ SP-01 Shadow, which of course is based on the CZ-75, and I tried to adjust the holster length to fit it, but at its shortest length, the holster is still about 1/4" too long. Am I doing something wrong? Or will this holster in fact not fit the CZ-75 pistol? If not do they make an 014 that fits?

........"crickets"........

Would like to know this as well. Back when Remington announced this gun, there were rumors circulating that they'd be coming out with tactical and competition versions. I haven't heard any more about those versions since. Has anyone?

Having the same issue with mine (SP-01 Shadow). I don't want mine to EVER move...so I used JB Weld. That ought to do it.

I also have a .308 bolt gun - Remington 700 with a 20" barrel. My barrel has a 1:12" twist rate. So far, I've shot Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 gr., Nosler 155 gr. Custom Comp., and Nosler 175 gr. Custom Comp. bullets. They've all flown great. I'm getting sub-MOA groups out to 200 yards. For powders, so far I've used Varget, and really like it - but it's become rather scarce. So, I was able to get my hands on a good quantity of IMR 4064 and worked up some loads for it, and it's running great. I hope to be able to shoot it at longer distances, but for right now 200 yds. is all I have access to on a regular basis.

I don't have any first-hand experience with AR Comp in a .308, but the folks at Alliant think it's just dandy: http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/powderlist.aspx?page=/reloaders/powderlist.aspx&type=1&powderid=35&cartridge=80

There is actually a separate leaf of the sear spring that returns the trigger to its forward position, as well as resets the disconnetor. It's the center leaf. You may be able to adjust the bend on it enough to give you the return you want without compromising the lightened trigger pull weight. It's a delicate balance.

If you're not comfortable with disassembling your 1911 down to the sear spring and other fire control parts, you could call Springfield Armory's customer service department. I've heard nothing but good things about their customer service. My bet is they'll want to have a look at one of their guns that's misbehaving like that. 1-800-680-6866 http://www.springfield-armory.com/customer-service/

I use my everyday trifocals, with the stick-on diopter at the top edge of my dominant-eye lens like zzt says. It works surprisingly well. One day I'd like to get a prescription with the right lens ground for perfect front-sight clarity. But until that happens, the stick-on works. http://optx2020.com/p-38-hydrotac-stick-on-bifocal-2-pair-offer-available-for-consumer-purchase-only.aspx As for sights - I use the stock rear sight (Shadow) with a .100" Dawson black front sight. The combo works nice for me. The gun came with a fiber optic front sight, but I didn't care for it. I found it distracting and went to the old-school black front sight.

I ordered a slide stop for my Shadow this morning and it shipped this afternoon.

Been running a 10 lb. Wolff spring in my Shadow since 2010, 128-130 PF. Runs nice. Early on I had a couple of failures to go fully into battry, but discovered my lead rounds were loaded a tad too long. Easily fixed and no probs since.

I had the Dlask for a season, and it did feel gritty. It was fit well, but I found there to be a bit of flex in the bow that caused the outside of the bow to expand slightly and rub against the frame. Too bad because I really like the shape of the trigger. Put a stiffer bow on it and it would be a winner for me. Running the Guncraft in it now.