[CZ TS2 Reloads - Looking for suggestions]

Thank you very much for the help. I give this a shot. 

[CZ TS2 Reloads - Looking for suggestions]

I have a ts2 and was wondering if anyone has some good loads to try out. 

 

I have titegroup and cfe pistol and a whole bunch of brass. Any info would be Appreciated. 

 

Thanks

[Old vs new 2011 - opinions]

47 minutes ago, zzt said:

moe, a couple of things.  Akai makes good guns.  As long as it is not worn badly and the price is right, it is a good buy.

 

The notion that the amount of money spent on a new gun determines how good it is, is daft.  I'll not name names, but the $3500 semi-custom gun from one firm is exactly as good and well fit as a $5500 gun from another.  Quality of fit and parts used determines whether or not it is a 'good' gun, not price paid.

 

If the Akai has a poly grip, you may not be able to use a steel grip without fitting.  In some cases that could mean eight hours with a file and stones.

 

A sight block barrel is a fad, not a necessity.

 

.Turning the Akai into an Open gun is doable with a barrel change and some slide modification.  I did just that for my second Open gun.  40 Open is much more forgiving that 9mm major.  You fit three fewer rounds in a mag.  No big deal.

Thank you so much. This was great information.

 

I figured the comparison between the 3500 and 5500 guns both being quality guns was valid. That doesn't say that buying the best gun that you can isn't another good methodology or even practical methodology. They just hate buying something at the top of the market if I don't know I'm going to love it. It always makes it harder to get what you got into it out of it. 

 

When I first saw site block and hybrid barrels I thought they were the cat's meow but in doing more research I realized that some people enjoy them and some people don't. Which leads me to believe that it really comes down to your preference and the practice you put into your craft. 

 

I was unaware that if a polygrip came on the firearm it would be difficult to put a steel grip. I was coming from a steel master which had a polygrip so I don't know if I would notice the difference immediately. 

 

Hey also understand the differences between the 9mm major and the 40 caliber. Was just referencing that the caliber doesn't change the work that could be done on the gun like the comparison to the 1911s that I made.

 

Thanks so much for the insight. I really appreciate it. 

[Old vs new 2011 - opinions]

1 hour ago, Baynewrady said:

As J-Allen said, the approach of buying an old used gun to start with isn't bad idea if you've never run the 2011 platform before. 

My $0.02 though is this is a buy once cry once sport. I'd say save your coin and buy the best gun you can. Better to have the best thing possible and learn on it, than learn on an old/cheaper gun and end up buying the best gun later anyway. Depending on the previous owner you might have a pretty bad experience starting off too (replacing parts etc...). 

Thank you. 

 

I think I was just trying to determine about technology and advancements. 

 

From what I can tell, if I buy a steel grip and a barrel with a sight block on it. Then I'm right up there with the new guys as far as advancements. I could even mill the side for an optic or lever and have the frame tapped for a mount and make it an open gun. 

 

I guess at the end of the day it's like a high end 1911 vs a custom 1911 from 30 years ago. If the person took their time building the thing, there's nothing earth shattering that I wouldn't be able to have done to this frame should I choose to. 

 

I guess it's like the Atlas Rev 1 vs rev 2 didn't all of a sudden suck because they put a new version out. 

 

Is the cost delta worth the difference wear and maintenance out of the equation? 

 

Another comparison is a 90s sw revolver vs a 2010 revolver. I know they're production guns with minor variations like MIM parts and firing pin location but if you shot both at the same time would you be able to tell the difference? 

 

Sorry for the long winded response. 

 

[Old vs new 2011 - opinions]

5 minutes ago, motosapiens said:

most new guns have a steel grip, which most people find to be an improvement for most situations. Other than that, I would recommend saving some $$ as long as the gun is reliable, while you figure everything out. After a year or two you may well be ok with spending $4k for a gun, and if you want to go full custom, you'll have a better idea of what features you want.

Thanks. This was my feelings exactly. 

 

Wait till I know what to spend my money on. 

 

 

[Old vs new 2011 - opinions]

Yes

[Old vs new 2011 - opinions]

Had a chance to buy a used 2011 from 2013. Made by Shay Akai. 

 

Has there been any major advancements in limited guns that would hinder a b-class shooter for his first limited gun? 

 

I almost bought a $4,700 limcat And I just couldn't pull the trigger on it.