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  1. The same way it does on any open gun. Drill and tap the frame/dust cover by the trigger guard to bolt on an optic mount.
  2. This hasn't been discussed in 2-3 years so pardon my starting a new thread. Figured it was time for an update. I'm trying to decide on an optic for my SP01 Shadow. My main hangup is optics vs slide width. My mandatory requirements for this objective are that it be direct milled (I don't like plates), it must be a sealed emitter, and it must be as durable/solid as possible - this will be used for Run and Gun matches and is absolutely guaranteed to get bashed, fully submerged in water and mud, etc. I've been considering the Acro P2, MPS, and 509T primarily. I'm also loosely looking at the Sig Romeo 2. Most sealed emitter optics are wider than the SP-01 slide. Does anyone have an Acro or other "fat" optic on their SP-01 and experienced any issues with the overhang getting snagged on anything? Or being a sharp edge and being uncomfortable?
  3. I'm in the area. Not much IDPA that I'm aware of. The Big Salty range is right by the airport and hosts a match almost every single weekend, but they're more along the lines of USPSA, PCSL, 2 Gun, and Cowboy Action. Also some ICORE I believe.
  4. Yeah I realized that after I posted. I mean the base SP-01 with rail. I shoot a couple night matches every year so having a light attachment rail is important. I also found some old posts from Stuart/@eerw on the CZFirearms forum detailing the SAO conversion process and it seems like the juice may not be worth the squeeze. Removing the FPB as part of the conversion is optional, and i would want to retain it of course, but doing so really inhibits you from achieving a great trigger, which is what I'm hoping to accomplish here. I might abandon this project and start thinking about other options. Maybe a DWX and get a lighter firing pin or stronger FP spring for a little extra insurance? SP01 Shadow.
  5. Ah interesting. I knew there had to be one. I'll give CGW a call and see what's possible. Ideally I'd love to convert a SP-01 Tactical to SAO. Exactly, drops and impacts are pretty common. I've fallen running at full speed on my holstered (hot) pistol, I've been sprinting mid-stage and jumped over a wall and tripped and took a nasty spill (never lost control of pistol or broke 180, luckily), etc. It's a sport that definitely demands "combat" gear (whatever that means) rather than "race" gear. But can't stop a guy from trying to get as raced out as possible
  6. I compete in Run and Gun matches. They are messy, extremely rough on gear, slips and falls are common. I'm looking for an SAO steel frame pistol but it must have a firing pin block or otherwise be drop safe. I have a Shadow, but wouldn't consider it adequately safe for matches like these. I was thinking about a DWX but it's not clear that the DWX is any more drop safe than a Shadow. Only one I can think of so far would be the Sig 226 but not sure I want to go that direction. Anything in the CZ family?
  7. I can't speak to the Staccato platform, but the DPP shouldn't have any issues with accuracy. I've shot numerous 100s on 25 yard B8s with a stable of different DPPs over the years with just whatever random factory ammo I happened to be shooting that week.
  8. ProMag makes a big stick (30 rounds I think) but, like almost all their products, it's a jam-o-matic. Not good for anything other than plinking at the range for fun where the inevitable jams and double feeds aren't any consequence. The highest capacity options that run well are the factory 20 round mags with a +4 baseplate from Taylor Freelance, Armory Craft, etc and get 24 rounds reloadable. I've been doing research in advance of picking up my own P226 and I haven't seen anything larger as of yet. I think you might be able to get 25 with a Grams follower and spring but I haven't seen any confirmed reports of that so I'm just guessing. PS - What baseplates are those in the pictures above?
  9. Not sure. It was a while ago and I'm not sure whether it was ever mentioned. I would assume it was completely hammer down as that's the official condition needs to be in at Make Ready.
  10. Appreciate the insights! I think that reading through the lines, it may make more sense to lean towards the full size and just bite the bullet on needing to buy some extra mags. GLS won't work as I would plan on immediately sending out the slide to be milled for an optic so the 6xxx series Safariland would be my preferred choice. if you do happen to run into anyone with a DWX in a Safariland and have the presence of mind to ask which model they're using, that would certainly be appreciated!
  11. I shoot a wide variety of "field matches" - everything from Run N Gun to Brutality to multi-day sniper matches. The common theme is usually lots of mud, sand, grit, rain, and overall VERY rough treatment. I've been thinking about a new steel, SAO pistol (because this is America, that's why) and been toying with a DWX since I'm not loving the Staccatos. Couple questions: Does the DWX have an FPB or other mech to make it drop safe? This is mandatory. Would you regret having the Compact as a match gun? (I'm leaning towards the Compact since I already have a whole stack of CZ 75 pattern mags). Does the DWX have a mag catch/overinsertion stop that will prevent hard reloads with long mags from bending the ejector? Anyone found a Safariland RDS holster that adequately retains the DWX? Maybe the 6360RDS for Staccato.
  12. Yeah, as everyone else has said, a Shadow for carry is really a poor idea. Cool gun, but doesn't really make sense. I used to occasionally carry my Shadow until that poor RO got killed at a match last year from one being dropped and discharging when it hit the ground.
  13. Thanks for the info. I'm assuming you've got a Full Size. I'm asking about the Compact but I think it's a pretty safe bet that they'll both have the same vulnerability of the ejector bending from a hard reload when using any magazine that's longer than the grip and insertion is not stopped by the mag baseplate.
  14. No, you're backwards. The DWX Compact uses CZ75 pattern mags (like the P-01, PCR, Shadow, SP01, etc). Only the DWX full size uses P10 magazines.
  15. Anyone able to post a pic of the Compact with a full length mag? Either the OEM 19 round, or even better, a 140mm mag? Thanks! Also, does the DWX have an over insertion stop or do the mag lips slam up into the ejector?
  16. Happy to help. I *think* yours will come with the UBL (Universal Belt Loop) Mid Ride which is the correct height for 90% of people. You probably won't need to order anything else. The UBL will have to slide on to your belt (rather than quick release like a Tek Lok) but it should be a full package of everything you need. You can always continue to modify of course, but it won't be specifically necessary. One important warning - if you do decide to swap parts out, make sure to properly degrease the screws then apply a fresh, small dab of Loctite 242. Without threadlocker the screws will eventually back out and your holster will fall to the ground earning you a nice DQ if it's during a stage. Maybe even pull one screw when it's brand new and check for factory threadlocker. I've gotten at least one holster from them that must have been assembled at 4:55pm on a Friday cause the screws were clean and dry.
  17. Highly recommend going with Safariland ALS whenever that option is available for your platform. I've seen so many people get DQ'ed at 3 gun matches due to having holsters with friction retention only. The rifle sling snags the grip and yanks the whole pistol right out of the holster. I consider Safariland ALS to be the gold standard for that. It's the fastest and most secure. You can also order the "ALS Nub" from OTD Defense to make the release button even bigger so you can hit it more consistently. Safariland also makes the GLS line of holsters which will also fit your M&P. The GLS has the retention release button right under the trigger guard, but these are susceptible to the same DQ risk as a non-retention holster because the sling will also depress the release. Check this video out for more detail. The whole video is worth watching, but the part I'm referring to starts at 3:00: FYI, the Safariland Holster Finder is kind of a hot mess. There are MANY permutations/combinations of lights/optics/whatever that will fit a holster perfectly, but since they haven't coded in every possible combination, the website will tell you "NOPE, DOESN'T FIT!" but it will fit perfectly. You want the Safariland 6390RDS Level 1 (yes Level 1) holster for the M&P Core in your specific barrel length. It will fit. Even if you have an Acro or MPS. (But you might have to do a very minor mod). You'll probably want to attach a light though. It's not specifically mandatory, but will make it more stable inside the holster and not bounce around while you run. And you'll have the added benefit of more weight at the muzzle reducing muzzle flip a little bit. Don't stress about Bladetech compatibility. You'll want some drop with the holster. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend using TekLok to direct mount the holster to your belt anyway. You could put a BOSS hanger on aTekLok and then mount the holster to the BOSS. (Or any other hanger). That would work well, perfect compatibility, and give you the option to quick detach your entire holster. You could also put the holster itself on an ELS clip so you could hot swap holsters. That's another option but starts to get bulky and wider.
  18. BLUF: The 2022 Run For Your Life Zombie Run N Gun, presented by Lucas Oil Cattle Company in conjunction with Protect the Harvest, is a team based center fire, 2 gun biathlon. Competitors will complete a 10k run combined with a shooting competition. We will also host a rimfire event on Sunday that will be a single-competitor 5K. The competition is designed to challenge participants’ shooting and gear effectiveness under the duress of field conditions (extreme temperature, exhaustion, etc). This event is not intended for inexperienced shooters; all participants are expected to be familiar with the operation of their firearms and to observe basic principles of firearm safety at all times. With the exception of emergencies, Range Officers (ROs) are not allowed to help participants in any way. Good attitudes are a must. This event requires adaptability and flexible thinking. Basics: Participants will receive both a score for their run (based on how long it took them to complete the course), and a score for their shooting (based on how long it took them to clear each course of fire.) The run score and shooting score will be equally weighted in determining the participant’s final score. This is true “run-what-you-brung,” field-style shooting, with no equipment divisions. Equipment/Guns: For the most part, if you want to carry it for 10 clicks, by all means, do so. Shooters are expected to have all their firearms sighted in and all their gear ready to go on the morning of the shoot. There will be no zeroing at the event. Think of this as a test of how you and your equipment would perform in a Second Amendment situation if you had to go take care of business at your current state of readiness, whatever that is. This particular run's "inspiration is the famed "Zombie Apocalypse." Imagine all the ghosts, ghouls, zombies, and vampires from everybody's favorite horror movie are real and decide to wipe out humans. Run order will be more or less random. We will try to be accommodating to participants who wish to share firearms or equipment (we can have one team run in the morning and the other in the afternoon). Multiple teams will not be able to step off together. Equipment: The only equipment that is strictly required to participate is a safe center fire rifle, a safe center fire pistol, enough ammo to clear the course (at least twice the minimum round count from the Course of Fire is recommended), eye protection, and ear protection. Everything else is up to the participant; however, water, a stopwatch, and a pen and notepad are highly recommended. Shooters may use any type of gear they want to carry their equipment with, the only requirement being that pistols must be carried in a secure holster that covers the trigger. Rifles may be carried any way you like, as long as they remain pointed in a safe direction. You may not use tracers or armor piercing bullets that have a hardened penetrator core ("Green Tip" M855/SS109 and anything a magnet sticks to will NOT be allowed). Your pistol must fire a pistol cartridge. Pistol Caliber Carbines can be carried as your rifle if you want. Rules: First and foremost, all participants will be expected to comply with basic firearms safety at all times. If you demonstrate inability or unwillingness to follow basic firearm safety, you will be asked to leave, with no refund and no apology. Muzzles must be pointed in a safe direction at all times, and fingers must be off the trigger unless the firearm is pointed at a target. Rifles shall only be loaded when a shooter is at a rifle stage, after the RO has given the “fire” command. Shooters may leave their handguns loaded at all times. However, loaded handguns must remain securely in a holster unless the shooter has been given the “fire” command on a shooting stage. Some stages will be active, involving moving and shooting. Firearms may remain loaded during movement, but strict muzzle discipline must be maintained. Procedures: When a runner approaches a shooting station, he will be required to show the RO an empty magwell and empty chamber on his rifle. If another shooter is currently on the stage when he arrives, the one who just arrived will be instructed by a RO to start his stopwatch to keep track of his wait time (this will be subtracted off the participant’s run time when his run score is calculated). It is purely the shooter’s responsibility to keep track of his wait time. The ROs have no responsibility whatsoever to help you do this. Even if a RO offers to help you keep track of your time, you have no one but yourself to blame if this is not done. When the shooter is ready to shoot the stage, the RO will record his wait time if any. The shooter will be given a quick summary of the course of fire, as well as the commands to load and make ready. The RO will ask if the shooter understands the course of fire. If the answer is yes, the shooter will be given the “fire” command, at which time he may begin shooting the stage. Each stage will have a definitive start position and all stages will have a zone where the shooter must fire from -- either a particular hole in a barricade that you must shoot through, or a marked zone on the ground, in which every part of your body or equipment which touches the ground must remain inside of when you fire. Hits made from outside the designated area will not count toward completion of the course of fire. Every shooting stage will have a time limit. This is to keep the runners moving and to prevent large backups of shooters waiting to shoot a stage. If a shooter does not complete the stage under the time limit, he will receive a score of 0 for that stage, with one exception described in the stage brief. If, for any reason, the “cease fire” command is given, you will immediately cease fire, holster your handgun, and unload your rifle. You will do likewise when you complete a stage, or time out. The RO should tell you your time for the stage. The RO will record your time on your score card. You may want to carry a pen and notepad to keep track of your score in case there is a mix-up with the scoring. Every shooter must show a RO an empty mag well and chamber on his rifle before leaving each stage. A RO will give directions on where to go to continue down the trail. Shooters are NOT required to leave their rifle’s bolt open during the run… this is actually discouraged, as it will allow lots of dirt, debris, small animals, and other assorted goodies inside the action. There will be ample opportunity for this to happen on the course. The Run: The path for participants to follow will be marked with brightly colored flags and/or tape. Shooters must stay close to the marked path. Do not cut corners. Failure to follow the marked trail may take you into the impact area of a hot range!!! If the trail takes you through some difficult terrain, this is on purpose! Parts of the trail will be down a county road. Keep to the left edge of the road and watch for traffic. Certain obstacles and other challenges may be encountered along the way. These must be completed, or you will receive a run score of 0. Your Fitness: This event is in a remote area, and you need to be aware of over-exertion. We should have some folks with medical skills on hand, but your health is your responsibility. If you start having problems, slow down... drink some water... listen to your body! There is no shame in walking the course... know yourself and your limitations. Accommodations: Camping is allowed on site. Campers are allowed, but no water or electric hookups are available. If you want to have water/electric hookups, you can camp about 20 minutes up the road at Lucas Oil Speedway for a small fee. The nearest hotel is roughly a 35-45 minute drive away. More details will be released as we get closer to the match. How to Sign Up: The registration fee for the 2022 Run For Your Life Zombie Run N Gun is $196 per team. Fee for the 5k rimfire match is $41 per individual. Registration is limited to 70 teams for the centerfire and 50 participants for the rimfire. Registration will be handled through Practiscore, and payment is required before your registration will be approved. Make sure you are familiar with all of our rules and procedures before signing up. All participants must register under their true names. Tickets are non-transferable. Pre-registration is mandatory. Location: Lucas Oil Cattle Company is located in Cross Timbers, Missouri.The address is 26511 County Road 50 Cross Timbers Missouri 65634.
  19. If you've ever wanted to try out a Run and Gun match, there are still some slots for the upcoming "Run For Your Life" Run and Gun next month at the incredible Lucas Oil Ranch in Cross Timbers, MO. This is one of the best matches of the year, hands down. It is halloween themed with all the shenanigans and fun targets that you would expect and a costume contest! There is a 10km TEAM centerfire match on Saturday and a 5km individual rimfire match on Sunday. Note: There is NO requirement that you actually run the entire thing, or even any part of it. Roughly half of all participants just hike from start to finish. The Saturday 10k will be a full value match with rifle shots from 5 yards out to ~800 yards. A .223 rifle will be adequate to make hits. The Sunday 5k is a rimfire event and family friendly. Kids as young as 10 have run this event in the past (with parental supervision, of course). To register: Saturday 10km 2-gun TEAM match: https://www.practiscore.com/2022-run-for-your-life-zombie-10k/register Sunday 5km rimfire INDIVIDUAL match: https://www.practiscore.com/run-for-your-life-zombie-5k-rimfire/register More discussion on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2791826007774081 There is also a costume contest!
  20. Yep, tie down rigs are illegal under USPSA rules unless exempt under 5.2.8. This was known in advance and handled appropriately. Not even remotely close, but thank you for your observation.
  21. Yep. Illegal holster in USPSA. I knew someone would spot it
  22. This is for registration, not scoring data. This is likely the route I will take if there is no import function. Just have to build out the formulas. Only reason to use practiscore is to save me the 15-20 minutes it will take to build the formulas and debug. I'm not an Excel whiz, but I can muddle my way through it.
  23. It was definitely just for fun but I do think it saved about a half second. Otherwise, when you approached the port you had to knock it open and wait for it to fall before acquiring sights.
  24. I've been asked to help run the scoring for a Time Plus outlaw match that is being held as part of larger multi-day field training operation. I'm the only person with any meaningful amount of Practiscore experience so I've been voluntold as the Practiscore "expert" even though I've never been a MD and actually done this before. Just assisted. The match is being held in a remote location with no cell service, power, or digital infrastructure. The stages themselves are 1+ miles apart from each other over rugged terrain. ROs will be recording scores on paper and then I will have to manually enter them into a digital format. Luckily, it's only 3 stages with 18 shooters, so the task will be fairly simple. Also, since it's Time Plus and all targets are steel, I don't need to log anything besides name and total stage time in seconds. There are no divisions, classes, categories, etc. I would prefer not to have to load them manually shooter by shooter on the single iPad. That will take forever. Instead, I'd like to just create an Excel sheet with columns for Name, Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 and then import that directly into Practiscore at the conclusion of the match once I get all the score sheets back. Is this possible? Is there a better way that I'm not aware of?
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