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ok, so this is slightly adrift of the the orginial topic but the last post just got me thinking ....
what's the Statute of Limitations on DQs?
the shooter commits a DQ offense ... no question but the RO doesn't see it when it happened but then the shooter tells the RO what he did .... now what?
I know 'Arnold' said that he couldn't 'self-terminate' but can a shooter 'self-DQ'?
Good question. Since there is no mention of statute of limitations, I would still say that unless the RO saw it, even if the competitor admitted to it or not, they should not issue a late DQ. Just about all sports are like that and this one isn't that much different. Also, I don't like the "self-DQ" thing since to me, that's impossible. You may quit and get a DNF or whatever but according to 8.3.5, the Stop has to be issued by the RO. If you are the competitor, you are obviously not the RO also. The next command is not asking a question (If you are finished...), it commanding you to do something (Unload and show clear) due to an issue. You have to be told this by the RO, not yourself. Again, my thought is if you stop yourself, it's technically a DNF. Also, under 7.1.1, the RO is the one who issues "penalties", a DQ is a type of penalty. I know people call it a "self-DQ" but I just don't buy it.
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Just to add a little more- I was the RO and had just taken over the timer from another RO. So maybe I didn't have my "RO brain" engaged fully. I did not notice the hammer back and I DEFINITELY would have issued a DQ if I had noticed the safety wasn't engaged. I'm not a new RO, just lack of attention to detail. Lesson learned.
My real point in replying was to call attention to D-Stiker's character. Imediately when the stage was finished, he let me know he started with the hammer back. It is shooter's with this type of integrity that is refreshing. FWIW, all of his remaining stages, started with hammer down!
Steve Pitt
Thanks Steve! Coming out to clarify it some speaks to the good character you have also. We all miss a call every now and then so we'll all just learn from it. Thanks to both of you.
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Nice box! Got any extras laying around?
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Brian here sells one, it's basically the GemPro I think and relabeled:
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A new bumper sticker I'm going to get made, "Have you hugged your MD today"
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I just received my box from Ben Stoeger on Tuesday. I've been on back order for a while, but he had at least one in stock last week.
It's pretty pricey, but I can work late and pay for it quicker than I can build one.
Did you happen to catch it in stock or did you put it on back order and then one magically appeared on your doorstep?
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I called EGW and they only did two runs and both for USPSA only. They don't have them in stock and have no plans to make them unless contacted by USPSA to get another batch.
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I really love my CFD comps. If you have ever searched and found any of my talks about comps, I have tried pretty much everything out there and a lot are just ok, some are terrible without conditions, and a few are really good. I'm no authority on them but I know a good feeling gun when I shoot it. The CFD was an instant hit when I put it on. The dot was more predictable and was more vertical as it should be. I didn't feel any difference in softness (powder makes a huge difference), most all feel the same to me in that department unless you are talking about AR comps - that's a totally different story. The one thing you want with your load development and the comp is make it where it always resets back to the same spot for follow up shots without unnecessary movement. The DP2 is a very good comp also but the biggest distraction from it is the weight. The CFD being Ti is very light and there is a very delicate balance between slide weight, comp weight and length, and a few other factors (see Gary Gans write up on it). The DP2 caused me some issues with the pistol I was shooting at the time and the CFD cleared that up and ran great. Believe me, I would back up both comps but if I had to pick one, it would be the CFD.
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I checked with them and didn't see it on their website. I know they were making for a while but maybe they did just a special run for USPSA and that was it. I will call them and see if they have it. And Ben is out of stock also.
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Did you glue it together or what?
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Yeah, that's about right, took me about 30 minutes. I tend to go slow and check a lot since I have screwed up so many parts - especially safeties (mostly 1911 type).
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There is a thread here in the CZ section on page two basically saying many people have broken adjustable sights and often just went back to a fixed rear. If you got a fixed rear/fiber front you might need to do a little tweaking to zero, but once done you are done provided you don't change up the load you shoot.
Yes, that was the HAJO sight everyone was complaining about. I was about to order one when I saw those posts and decided to stay with fixed for now. There was something from the vendor saying they were aware of the issues with the HAJO sight and they are correcting it. Not sure if, when or how but after the track record I was reading, I would wait to see if it really is fixed. Since I don't shoot IDPA anymore, I might just have the LPA/Kensight milled in.
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You would be fine with the SDB! My buddy has one and he loads about a 1K a month on it without any issues. He is only loading 9mm and .40SW so it's perfect for him. Like you said, the only drawback I see with it is the use of non-standard dies. Other than that, it's a great little press.
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I have been looking at making one also. Ben's store has been out for a while now. I was thinking of using aluminum flat bar but plywood would work also.
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Rami safeties fix the accident safety problem and are legal is uspsa production and idpa sap
I just had mine done by aa
This, you can install yourself. It looks intimidating but really isn't.
They look identical to the SP-01 Shadow thins safeties.
First is Rami, second is SP-01 Shadow thin:
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No problem. I waited for CZC for a while and then got anxious, I started looking around and found a trove of them at CZ USA. When I ordered mine, they had something like 58 in stock. Today they have 7 so they go quick.
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When I shot 38Supers a long time ago, Blue Dot was my go-to powder. Now I've switched over to 9Major, I use HS6 mostly.
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Actually, pretty much all semi-autos head space on the extractor. One problem you may run into using a 9mm in a .38 Super barrel is the fouling that you'll get in the chamber with the shorter cartridge that will hamper if not prevent loading the longer Super if not cleaned out completely.
I've shot a few 9mm rounds from my 9X23 with no problems, but it is set up for low PF loads (125-130 PF) in a Bianchi gun. Accuracy was a bit off, but the rounds did run fine with no extraction or ejection problems.
If you decide to do that and want to run Supers later, be sure to do an extreme cleaning of the chamber area after the 9s are run through it.
Alan~^~
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HOA is the ONLY thing that matters.
Maybe it's the only thing that matters to YOU, but I would say except for 5-6 people in the world, the only time you'll ever get HOA is because no one good showed up. Seems pretty shallow to have the only thing that matters be something that depends almost entirely on other people.
To me, the only thing that matters is getting better. I'll never be HOA at an area or national match, but I can be a higher percentage of the winner than I was before, and a higher percentile in the HOA, and that depends almost entirely on me (if you're good at statistics).
I was only stating what matters to me. I have only been HOA at one major. That is what drives me to get better. IMO, it is short sighted to to think "the only time you'll ever get HOA is because no one good showed up". I prefer to think of it as I will only get HOA if I put in more work than those other guys.
Shady, I have to agree with you here. I know several other guys who are the same way and most of them are really good, like you. I would say whatever it is that motivates you, then that is what is most important. Lets face it, without motivation, a shooter tends to be just average barring any physical limitations and they start getting into the "I can't be competitive" mindset. I think you are spot on!
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If I was you BockerSV, I would get them at CZ USA. They delivered them very quick and coupled with the spring make it virtually impossible to activate the safety now.
http://shop.cz-usa.com/ProductDetail/10911224_Shadow-Thin-Safety-Set
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I one similar to that. I walked into a reputable local gunsmith shop and asked if they did trigger work. The guy told me yes and what did I have. I said an STI that needs to have the trigger reworked. He had this "deer in the headlights" kind of look and said, "STI? What is that?" I kind of understood that, not everyone knows of STI. However, if that wasn't enough, I told him it's a 2011 design so it takes most common parts. He then told me I was wrong, it's called a 1911. I said, "thank you" and walked out.
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Here is a follow-up to the safety issue. I would get the thin safety set and Perman springs, you never have to worry about accidently activating the safety. Got in the thin safety and fitted it last night. Wow - those things are thin!! It was strange, it took longer to fit the "D" end of the spindle to the RH safety lever than anything else. You would think they would be a close fit already but nada. I can see where it would be easy to screw up, you have to get the flat part of the "D" correct or your lever will be off. Anyway, it's all fitted and is running great! Loving this safety and the Perman springs!
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Here is a follow-up to the safety issue. Got in the thin safety and fitted it last night. Wow - those things are thin!! It was strange, it took longer to fit the "D" end of the spindle to the RH safety lever than anything else. You would think they would be a close fit already but nada. I can see where it would be easy to screw up, you have to get the flat part of the "D" correct or you lever will be off. Anyway, it's all fitted and is running great! Loving this safety and the Perman springs!
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And another follow-up. Got in the thin safety and fitted it last night. Wow - those things are thin!! It was strange, it took longer to fit the "D" end of the spindle to the RH safety lever than anything else. You would think they would be a close fit already but nada. I can see where it would be easy to screw up, you have to get the flat part of the "D" correct or you lever will be off. Anyway, it's all fitted and is running great! Loving this safety and the Perman springs!
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Here is my Accu Shadow with extended barrel, SSI Grips, I just fitted the thin "Rami" style safeties with Perman springs, put in the 8.5lb hammer spring and the trigger is even better which I didn't think that was possible. I am loving this setup: