BadShot
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I like mine. I use the 3 plastic trays and the aluminum for .380. Kind of noisy and dusty.
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Just curious. If you are shooting IDPA, where you have to retain unfired rounds/moon clips, can you keep the revolver in your right hand to do the reloads?
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On 2/2/2019 at 3:05 PM, Moto_wrench said:
Looking to make the move to open, and think I have settled on STI DVC Open. Seems to be a good value for a new open shooter.
Has anyone handled the new design grip, or have any comments on RECENT quality and reliability from STI?
Considering 9major if that sways your opinion.
Link to new model:
https://stiguns.com/product-lineup/dvc-o/
Thanks!
OP,
I've been looking at them, too. It looks like the 2019 has a different slide racker (maybe it can still swap sides), 3 less slots on the top of the slide, and the less aggressive grip that you mentioned. Also, the color combinations are different. The hard chrome with the gold barrel is no longer offered. Everyone else, if you could get one for $3400, does that change you opinion of the DVC?
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I had much the same problem. I found out that my calves were getting way too tight, causing the problem in my feet. I did tons of stretching before and after. Made a huge difference.
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This is from the VigLink page.
Scroll halfway down the page to find the Insert panel:
To tone Insert down, click the slider and drag it to the left:
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I started in revolver, then production, single stack, limited, carry optics and now moving to open. I'm a B in all but open...
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Craig,
I have the mounting plate from CZ custom on my CZ85, it work great.
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So, if one was to start shooting around the 60 year old range, what division would be a good choice? I'm thinking optics are pretty much mandatory. I shoot CO now, but am considering a move to open. I don't like the idea of PCC, but that's just me.
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Thanks, I already have a RTS2 and a Delta Point Pro, just trying to keep costs down. Would the Tactical Sport frame hold up to 9mm major loads?
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If a guy already had a 9mm Tactical Sport Orange:
- Installed a red dot frame mount for an RTS2
- Had a gunsmith fit a threaded barrel(not sure where to get this) and comp
- Get some higher capacity mags
- Load up a 9mm major load
Would this make a reasonable open gun?
Sorry, I didn't notice that was a year old thread
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Zomby,
Just curious, what kind of open gun are you shooting? What are you using for optics on it? Is it a big difference between a frame mounted sight and a slide mounted?
The range has installed lights on the ranges. They want to extend to shooting into the evening hours. I'm thinking optics will be mandatory for me.
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Okay, now a slightly different view. We have a nice bunch of super seniors at our club. Since we are all in different divisions, how we finish in the overall standings is how we determine bragging rights. Not exactly fair, but it works fine. I'm guessing that switching from CO to Open would produce about 10% improvement in the overall standings. Does that seem reasonable? It looks like buying a nice used Open gun would the route that I would go....
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40 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said:
Everyone is glossing over something. You specifically listed a lack of speed as your biggest issue with improving.
Open is the speed demon division.
Hammering hits into the targets with the agression of someone who knows that charlies don’t hurt if you shoot fast enough, and shooting as many targets on the move as you can? These are Open division expectations for A class.
It’s the “go like a bat out of hell” division. And the classifier hit factors reflect that.
In addition, if you shoot with the same level of (non) agression toward the targets, you will finish lower in Open than in Carry Optics against the other shooters.
Very good point, thanks. I was ready to make the jump a few months ago, but hesitated after reflecting on my past shooting experiences. I have a lot of revolver and single stack shooting history. The low capacity divisions made me very accuracy minded. Part of attraction of open is allowing me to shoot with less emphasis on accuracy. If I ever made B in open, I'd be really happy....
Thanks for all of the replies everyone..
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I'm currently shooting carry optics with a CZ Accu-Shadow. I have a low B classification. I generally hit about 90% A's, but I'm somewhat slow(I'm 67). How much of an improvement would I see by switching to open? I'm sure mag capacity and major will be a help. I just wonder if the difference between a frame mounted optic and one on the slide would be a big advantage.
Thanks
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I blew a disc out in my back 7 years ago. I had injections in my spine, took dilaudids, gabapentin, etc. After a year, I could walk without a cane. Since then I started working on building up my core. Huge difference. I'm 67 now and all I need is a couple of Tylenol before a match and I'm good to go. Try doing some planks everyday(start slow) and see if that helps. Good luck...
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I have the one from CZC, it works great, although I went to the RDS plate. It's way better. Did you call CZC and check on the dove tail? It seems like the inventory on the website is not always accurate...
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Never mind, I just found a beat up RTS2 that still works(it doesn't hold zero very well) for a nice price....Only took 5 minutes!
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I have a CZ 85 that I want to use for dry fire practice this winter. I have a CZ custom multi optic red dot mount to use with it. I was thinking of getting a red dot knockoff to use for my dry firing. Anybody found one that works and can be mounted using this mount?
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Just got my Accu-Shadow back with the RDS cut for my red dot. Way early and the work was perfect. Great company to deal with....
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I had 2 Delta Point Pros go bad at about 5000 rounds. Sent them in and got them back in about 5 weeks. They have been fine ever since(about 3500 rounds).
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I really had no idea that my Dillon presses (550 and XL650) were such awful products until I found this thread. I'm thinking that I might just pick up a used 1050. These presses seem to be pretty nice stuff, just more than I need at this point. Just curious, how much money does everyone have invested in their new press by the time they have it running?
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One is used when you have one of the aftermarket bearing kits, the other is without.
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Can you use the frame weight and the micro dot frame mounted optic at the same time?
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Messed around with this for quite a while. I got one of these and haven't had a problem since:
2019 DVC Open?
in Open Pistols
Posted · Edited by BadShot
Is this one of the newest ones with slide racker milled in to the slide? Did it have the new grip? If so, how did it feel to you?