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  1. Awesome info, thanks guys. What is everyone running for FCG pins? CMC? KNS? Factory?
  2. I'm looking to get back into steel challenge this summer. I built my kid a dedicated 10/22, but I've been shooting an older quad-railed 15-22, pretty much bone stock (different grip, stock, and a cheap Primary lower 1/3 red dot). I had bought a CMC 2.5# flat trigger to put in it, but was reading somewhere that the Geissele S3G / SD-3G are popular choices. I have a SD3G in my 3 gun lower and love it. And I happened to get a used SD3G recently. I was going to sell it, but am now torn. Do put one of the two aftermarket triggers in the gun (SD3G or CMC 2.5#), or do I leave the factory trigger in since I'm pretty much a C class shooter (with the factory trigger) at this point and don't see committing enough time to SC to improve much beyond a B class shooter? I guess I'm looking for feedback on those three trigger options in a 15-22: Factory trigger Geissele SD-3G CMC 2.5# Flat Thank you.
  3. Awesome, thank you for the information. I can try a 1911 and a glock and see what happens. I appreciate it!
  4. I recently traded for a stack of random stuff (mostly reloading equipment and components). At the bottom of the pile, there was a seemingly new in package, Safariland 014 holster in red. I can't find any information on the holster (nor a label on the packaging) to determine what the model / gun fit is. Is there a trick to this that I'm missing? How do I determine what model the holster fits (so I can sell it - I don't think I'll ever shoot open)?
  5. Since I owned both already, I put them both into lowers. I put the CMC into the Palmetto AR9 lower and the Rise into a PSA AR-V. I have dry-fired both at home but not actually run them on the range - and I acknowledge that sometimes triggers do feel different when actually shooting. But my initial impressions are this - I strongly dislike the little 90 degree "hook" at the bottom of the CMC trigger - it rubs on my finger to the point I'm now rethinking putting the 2.5lb CMC I have into the 15-22 I use for Steel Challenge sometimes. The CMC has a much longer reset. Like- over twice as long. It's gross. I'm going to run it for a bit and see how I actually like it, but as of right now, the heavy nod goes to the Rise PCC trigger.
  6. I have a pile of short PCCs (pistols w/ braces and one SBR [for now]). AR9, AR-V, AK-V, Scorpion, MP5 clone, etc. They're a ton of fun, but none will ever be my "go to" for a defensive use. I'd always rather have something in at least .223. Similar size platform but huge difference in terminal ballistics and barrier penetration (for a truck gun). Don't get me wrong - folding / collapsing stocks make them awfully handy, but to me, not enough of a difference that I'm not always going to grab one of my 11.5 ARs. That all said, I'm in the process of finally building a couple of 16" rifles for gaming. But that's all they'll ever be used for. I just don't see the benefits to a 16" PCC for anything else.
  7. I have a stack of PCCs, but they're all short and built for fun, not really for competition. AR9, AR-V, AK-Vs, AP5, Scorpion, etc. I'm planning on building two 16" guns to run in competitions (USPSA, 2 gun, Steel Challenge) and for fun. One is going to be a Palmetto AR-9. I bought a used upper off a forum and have the stripped lower to build out. I also have a second AR-V receiver set I can build as well. I tend to prefer the double feed Scorpion / Palmetto mags, so I'm thinking I'll run the AR-V and my kiddo can run the AR-9. I have a CMC PCC trigger and a RISE Rave PCC trigger. I'm trying to figure out which to put into which and am looking for anyone with experience with both. My scorpion has an HBI, My AK-V's have ALG triggers, my AR9 and AR-V have POF 3.5 pound flat triggers (I like those, especially the use of the urethane bumpers to tension them). And the majority of my AR's have Geissele or LaRue triggers. So I'm used to snobbish triggers. I also have some spare LaRue 2 stage triggers floating around but while I like them quite a bit, I prefer a quicker / shorter reset in a competition gun, but am open to listening to dissenting opinions there. I also have a take-out SD3G but my understanding is they're not great for PCC's. Thanks in advance.
  8. As far as comb height, like has been said, you need to bring the gun to your eye, not your eye to the gun. The optic should line up when you mount the gun. Try doing it eyes closed several times. When you open your eye, the dot should be centered, more or less. You can adjust optic riser height or cheek risers accordingly. As far as LOP, find what's comfortable for you. If shooting fairly static, I usually go one click in from full extension as that gives me the most stability. But if I know I'm going to be doing a lot of positional shooting / contorting, I'll run two or three clicks in. I don't feel it messes with my cheek weld / sight alignment too much and gives me more maneuverability.
  9. This is a thing I first experienced when I was into martial arts as a young person and it's carried over into shooting as an old man. My favorite students are the ones that ask "why" a lot - and sometimes I stop and scratch my head and don't have a good answer other than "because that's the way I was taught / have always done it," which we all know is a crap reason. So I'm forced to reevaluate.
  10. That’s a thought. When I started pricing upgrades, that put me at the price of an entry level “decent” 1911 (that would still need work). I’ve been checking the classifieds of various forums for a used one that works for me to no avail.
  11. Three dot (white) sights. Not my preference but not awful. If I left then, I’d at least black out the rears. I believe they are Novak cuts so was going to throw some FO front / black rear on there (most likely trijicon).
  12. Thank you. That's part of why I went with the IPSC well and not the Ice. I'm leaning toward the Brownell's 9mm mags, as the Tripp's would be worth more than the pistol by the time I got done buying them. Ed brown has a cool upgrade program and I have some crappy Korean .45 1911 mags I could trade in, but his 9mm mags are 9 rounders. The Brownell 9mm mags have pads and I believe they'll work with the IPSC well.
  13. I've taken the last year (or two) off from shooting competitions. I'm planning on jumping back in to USPSA and Steel Challenge this year. I generally run either Ltd or CO with a Glock or M&P. Well, I had the bright idea to try Single Stack just for funsies for at least a match or two. So I picked up a 9mm and a .45 Tisas Duty 5" (roast away). I had googled what the absolute cheapest, semi-reliable 1911 was (I don't want to dive that hard into SS as I suspect I'll stick with striker guns long term). But... I recognize I probably ought to put at least a few dollars into the gun and I'm wondering what everyone thinks are necessary upgrades, and how I might go about keeping this a "budget project". I'm thinking a magwell, grips, oversized mag release, a single side thumb safety, and sights. My hands are wide, but my fingers are short otherwise I'd skip the mag release, but I have to turn the pistol (most of them, actually) significantly to reach the release. Is the single side safety that important or should I keep the ambi safety? I'm leaning toward the Dawnson IPSC magwell. Pretty open on grips - G10 of some variety, I'm guessing. And probably the Trijicon FO front / black rear sights. Last note - I think I'm going to shoot the 9mm and sell the .45 unless I can figure out what makes this particular .45 "punchier" than all the other 1911's I've shot over the years. It smacks the web of my hand pretty aggressively, and several other shooters agreed. TLDR: Help me dump money into my $350 budget 1911...
  14. I ended up going with a Magpul again. I liked it well enough on my first one that I'll run it for a while on this one until I get a chance to play with the Yeti or Paske or Apex on someone elses' guns. Thank you for doing what my lazy butt should have done in the first place...
  15. There's a used Scorpion I won on Gunbroker waiting for me to pick up at my LGS. It will be my second (sold the first one then regretted the decision). The new (to me) one has a factory grip on it. I'm not a fan of the grip angle as I prefer a more vertical grip (I run mostly BCM and B5 on my AR's and Magpul K2's on my AK's). I swapped my first Scorpion to a Magpul grip and was very happy with it. That said, the Yeti looks interesting, but I haven't had a chance to touch one, let alone run one. Anyone tried both the Magpul and YetiWurks and have a preference? Any other suggestions for a more vertical aftermarket grip? TLDR: Looking for aftermarket grip suggestions for CZ Scorpion (preferably more vertical).
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