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Finally picked up my new shadow target on Friday. Got to put some rounds through it on saturday. I have to say, this thing shoots like a dream and has looks to match. I have a question though. I ordered it with the new srts (which is awesome), barrel bushing, and their competition trigger job. With the test target i recieved it stated that the double action pull was at 8 pounds and the single was at 3. This seems to be more in line with their "standard" trigger job. Im very impressed with the single action pull, but the double action pull still seems slightly rough and gritty. Being that this is a custom gun, i wouldnt think that it would need much break in to smooth out. Does it seem like someone goofed and only gave me the standard trigger job?

Just wondering why these have been so hard to find? Ive searched everywhere on the net and at local shops with no luck. If anyone has a source and could post a link that would be great. Thanks

Wow, this is crazy. I am experiencing a similar problem with them as well. I ordered and recently recieved a 3 gun rifle from them. However, the entire operating system was supposed to be nibx coated and it wasnt. The BCG was just the plain black phosphate coating. After several phone calls I finally got in contact with them. They told me to ship back the BCG and i would have a replacement coated BCG within a week NO PROBLEM. Well, that was 2 weeks ago and i cant get anyone to call me back for a status. Ive called Erik every day for the past week with no response. So now i have a inoperable rifle for a second straight weekend that i should be out enjoying, and these guys dont have the decency to return a phone call. You would think that waiting 3 months and paying almost two grand for a rifle would warrant better customer service. Im seriously starting to regret giving this company my hard earned money. Should have just bought a colt or stag.

How about the federal champion target ammo? I just found a deal on it 1000 rounds for 200.00 dollars.

Ok guys need some advice. I requested the competition trigger job on my pistol, so that means federal primers only. Im having alot more trouble finding them locally than i originally anticipated. Ive previously only used cci because they are always available and have proven to be reliable. Im even having trouble finding them online. Ive been able to find the federal gold medal match primers pretty consistantly online. Will these work or does it have to be the regular small pistol primers? I was also wondering about the reliabilaty of federal factory ammo with the competition trigger job. I usually pick up factory ammo if i find a good deal. So im wondering if i should just go with the regular trigger job and be able to run whatever is available or stick with the competition trigger job.

As the title suggests, I just ordered my first CZ from Rob at the custom shop. It is a 75 shadow T with the new barrel bushing and short reset trigger system. Has anyone used the new trigger system? If so, what is the initial impression? All i can say is that the next few weeks are going to go by agonizingly slow! Oh well, Merry Christmas to me!!

@gmg, by chance what was the cost of this gun by Akai. I saw it on there website a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. Also, would this gun be legal for Tac optics in 3 gun competition, or would the slide cuts put it into open division?

Well, I finally got out to my local gunshop. I got to handle almost all the models i was interested in. remington 1100 tac 4, benelli m2, winchester sx2/sx3, mossberg 930. By far my favorite was the FNH SLP mk1. The benelli had the smoothest action and felt pretty good. All the others felt just ok. However, I really couldnt find one thing i didnt like on the SLP. The length of pull felt perfect. the weapon shouldered well, front sight comes up clear and quick, and felt really balanced. As far as my 1100 goes. It is not threaded for chokes, so i would need to purchase a new barrel, ez loader, extended mag tube, and bolt handle. All for pa to say "what did you do to my baby" haha. Plus as ive stated, i really just dont want to modify the weapon or use it for competition. So at this point it looks like im going with the FNH and live by the "buy once, cry once" theory. haha. Thank you everyone for your advice. Hope to see you on the range. John

anyone here use power pistol powder? If so what have been your results?

Thanks for the replies guys. You all bring valid points and i appreciate your insight. @overwatcher: How competitive do I plan on being? As competitive as I can be of course...lol. Im under no illusion that im going to go to my first match and blow everyone away. But as long as im a better shooter at the end of the day versus the begining, all is well. Thats my dilemma with the benelli. Im not sure my skill level dictates such a gun at this time. I would think that at the club and amateur level it wouldnt give such an advantage. Plus it might look kind of bad if the least proficient shooter their had the most expensive gun...lol Like I said, Ive never done this before. So my concerns might be completely off base. Hopefully my trip to the dealer tomorrow will give me a better idea of the direction I want to head. You never know, if the benelli feels that good I might just bite the bullet and lay down the money. Thanks guys, John

Ive done a little reading on the 930. Seems like a good bargain on a decent gun. Ive also considered the cz712, ive always heard good things about there quality and it seems like their utility version is almost ready to go right out of the box. The only reason im drawn to the Tac 4 is that i have a 1100 already and really like it. Also, its been around forever and seems almost ready to go out of the box. I understand the quality of the Benelli. However, for the same price I could have a cz712, or a 930, and be able to put a decent low power optic on the mini. The next purchase goal will be a progressive reloader. I currently reload .223 and 9mm on a forester co-ax and its proving difficult to keep up with my own demand with a single stage press. Id like to spend more time practicing and less time at the press. The point being that im trying to spend my money as efficiently as possible and still have a setup thats fun to shoot and will be competitive. SO MANY DECISIONS TO MAKE, AND SO MANY THINGS TO BUY WITH SO LITTLE MONEY! LOL I will be making a trip to the gun store tomorrow to try and handle as many different models as possible. Hopefully this will narrow down my decision. Am I on the right track here? Or will I be spending my money twice because of disapointment?

Hey guys, new to the forum and look forward to hearing from you all. Im looking to start shooting some 3 gun competition at a local club near my home and need some advice on my setup. First, I will tell you what i have already. Then what im having trouble deciding on, and hopefully you can help me make a good decision. My current setup consists of a smith&wesson m&p pro 9mm, and a Ruger mini 14. I know the mini isnt the ideal platform, but I love that gun and dont see a reason to purchase a new platform unless i decide to go deeper then the club level, and feel that my skills have reached a point where it is holding my back. My dilemma lies with the shotgun. I have a Remington 1100, however it was passed down to me from my father. It is in good condition, and im not sure that i want to start modifying it and subjecting it to the tortures of 3 gun. I have a good amount of trigger time behind it and shoot it reasonably well for a beginner. The gun is cleaned extensively after each use and has ran without a hitch. I know that i want to purchase a new shotgun for competition and save the old 1100 for the occasional trap shoot with friends type of situation. So my problem is: Which shotgun do I buy? I know that remington has the 1100 tac 4 model out and I really like it. However, it seems to be scrutinized alot for reliabilaty issues. Is it really that bad to the point where it wont be competative or reliable at the club level? So do I purchase a gun that i know i like and shoot well; or do i live by the "buy once, cry once" philosopy and drop the extra money on a benelli, or FNH slp. Look forward to hearing from you. John

Hello from Chicago! Looking forward to learning alot here.