PA_USPSA

The following factory ammo did not pass the plunk test in my Accushadow 2: Eley Minor 9 124 grain Federal Syntech PCC 130 grain Precision One 135 grain competition Federal American Eagle 147 grain The following factory ammo did pass the plunk test in my Accushadow 2: Blazer Brass 124 grain Freedom Munitions 124 grain RN Precision One 124 grain competition I'm currently using the Precision One 124 grain competition ammo for USPSA matches and haven't tested any additional factory ammo.

Have you plunked the ammo you're using? My Accushadow 2 will not properly chamber 147 grain. The bullet is hitting the rifling. Even some 124 grain (like the Eley 124 grain competition) has the bullet hitting the rifling. Check out the following to better understand the importance of using the correct ammo in a CZ ( Understanding Ammunition Shape and Dimension Issues (czfirearms.us) ).

Any reason why you want to shoot 147 grain? The Shadow 2 was designed for 124 grain and I've never had any problems knocking down steel with 124 grain. I use Precision One 124 grain competition ammo ( 9mm 124gr FMJ (REMANUFACTURED) COMPETITION - Precision ONe Ammunition ). It's not on the approved list but will pass chrono.

The Eley 124 grain RN were just slightly too long for my Accushadow 2. My guess would be that the Eley 147 grain would be too long.

I voted for 10. Since most of my competitions are in New Jersey and New Jersey limits magazines to 10 rounds, it would put me at a disadvantage with some classifiers if the limit was 15.

I have a CZC 13 lb. hammer spring with a stock firing pin and reduced power firing pin spring. The trigger pulls are 7.5 lbs. DA and 3.25 lbs. SA. I had 100% ignition with multiple makes of primer. All of the primers were domestic (CCI, Winchester, etc.)

What brand did you get that was a disaster?

I typically shoot 400 rounds per month. I typically purchase a case (20 boxes of 50) and then purchase another case when I only have 10 boxes remaining. I therefore will have anywhere from 10 boxes to 30 boxes on hand at any given time.

Using my Accushadow 2 with 13 pound hammer spring, stock firing pin, and Rami firing pin spring I shot 100 rounds using Winchester primers and 100 rounds using CCI primers. There were no failures or malfunctions of any kind. The indentation in the primers was not as deep as when I used the extended firing pin, but still pretty deep. Attached is a picture with the Winchester primer on the left and the CCI primer on the right. I did not notice any significant difference between the two.

I tried the Eley Minor 9mm 124 grain competition ammo in my Accushadow 2 but it didn't pass the plunk test (barely). It would make the plunk sound when I dropped it into the chamber but would not fall freely when I inverted the barrel. The bullet was just barely touching the rifling. I shot the 100 rounds I purchased with no issues but didn't buy anymore. I'm now using Precision One 9mm 124 grain competition ammo ( 9mm 124gr FMJ (REMANUFACTURED) COMPETITION - Precision ONe Ammunition ). It plunks and freely falls when the barrel is inverted.

Just received the stock firing pin from CZ Custom and installed it in my Accushadow 2. Doing the pencil test I can hit an 8 foot high ceiling with the pistol at waist height. I'll be going to the range this Saturday to test out my gun (13# hammer spring, stock firing pin, and Rami firing pin spring) with Winchester and CCI primers. I'll report back my results.

Ben Stoeger Pro Shop has them available ( https://benstoegerproshop.com/cz-shadow-2-rami-flat-low-profile-slide-stop/ ).

My draw is the same whether it's hands relaxed at side or wrists above shoulders.

My draw is 1.0 seconds and my reload is 1.5 seconds.

I make an L with my weak hand with the four fingers touching each other and the thumb out at 90 degrees to the fingers. Place your weak hand thumb between the hammer and the gun and slowly rotate your fingers forward while pressing the trigger with your strong hand. This will slowly roll your weak hand thumb out of the way of the hammer and gently lower it to the firing pin. Practice this many times in dry fire until you are comfortable with it. Then try it with live fire.

I let my ejected round fall to the ground. If I can spot it quickly I will pick it up. If not I just ignore it and move on to the scoring. Since I'm currently using remanufactured ammunition with mixed brass, I put a black dot on each primer to let me know the ammunition I picked up was mine. The last thing I want to do is accidently pick up a 9mm major round and try to shoot it through my gun.

Thanks for the confirmation. If the classifier requires ammo from the table/shelf I don't put any mags on my belt. Too much of a risk with no return.

142.5 PF is pretty hot for USPSA. The Precision One 124 grain competition ammo is around 132 PF out of my Shadow 2 (4.89 inch barrel) and always knocks down the steel if I hit it.

USPSA classifier 13-05 states "perform a mandatory reload using the magazines/ammo on the table" and USPSA classifier 99-21 states "make a mandatory reload with a magazine taken from the shelf". Is it within the rules to pickup the reload magazine when the gun is first picked up, put the magazine on a magnet, and then take the magazine off the magnet to reload? I would think it would be, but I want to make sure.

I signed up for a match in Old Bridge, NJ this morning. The match was full (105 shooters) 30 seconds after registration opened.

The Precision One 9mm 124 grain competition ammo has an OAL of 1.130 and fits in the chamber of my Shadow 2. I shot 100 rounds so far with no malfunctions.

The matches I shot in PA/NJ fill up within minutes. Typically 15 shooters per squad. The number of squads is dependent upon the number of bays the club has. I've always been able to register, but I've always registered as soon as registration opened.

I'm using the DAA Max holster for my Accushadow 2. Other than the handle of the gun sitting a little higher than I would like, it works well.

I shoot USPSA 2/3 size targets ( https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Eze-Scorer-Practice-Target-18-Inch/dp/B00HQQSASU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2226DADD3UZMF&keywords=birchwood+casey+eze-scorer+ipsc+practice+target&qid=1678658854&sprefix=birchwood+casey+ipsc%2Caps%2C642&sr=8-3 ) and 8 inch round targets ( https://www.amazon.com/Casey-Dirty-Bird-Target-inch/dp/B000STNWB2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QQ5EHI0BVC2C&keywords=dirty%2Bbird%2Btargets&qid=1678658948&sprefix=dirty%2Bbird%2Btar%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-2&th=1 ) when I practice. The 8 inch round targets are equal to a mini popper or 2/3 full size popper. For the 2/3 size targets and poppers, 5 yards is equal to 7 1/2 yards, 7 yards is equal to 10 1/2 yards, and 10 yards is equal to 15 yards. It really helps me practice where to aim on the target while I'm shooting. It also allows me to simulate various classifiers by using a black sharpie and drawing lines on the target to represent hard cover/no shoots. It's not exactly the same as the classifier, but allows me to get valuable practice time during my training at an indoor range.

I shot 100 rounds of the Precision One Competition 9mm 124 grain RN today. There were no malfunctions and they were the softest shooting rounds I've tried. The PF out of a 4.5 inch barrel will probably be around 130. Out of my 4.89 inch barrel the PF is 132.