FALAR
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5 hours ago, 1911vm said:
I honestly have never shot S2 . how much bigger is the grip on S2 vs S1
Trigger reach wise it'll be the same, it just has the "dogleg" that some people hate and others love. I like it, like an arched mainspring housing on a 1911, standard Beretta grip instead of Vertec, or SVI/Infinity Signature grip. I think it fills the hand better.
I agree with the poster above, I'd prefer the standard S2 safety on the compact also, I need a thumb shelf.
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Man a steel frame version would be even better. With the way CZ seems to import in "batches" I wonder if/when we'll see a flood of these?
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I settled on CZC 12lb.
It brings the DA to 5.5-6.25lbs and with extended firing pin and reduced power firing pin spring I've tested it with the hardest primers I know of----IMI and M882 and have had 100% ignition.
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On 8/25/2023 at 2:37 PM, 45 Raven said:
Some of those "lawyers" doing that "training" are "internet lawyers". The hysteria regarding lack of a FPB on a pistol amazes me!
Yep. I refuse to own a CZ WITH a FPB so am pretty excited about this offering. I don't care what anyone says even when both have been worked on the FPB equipped guns just don't have triggers that are as good.
And in my eyes the FPB achieves nothing.
I've been using a customized Shadow 1 for carry (overall it is a bit smaller than a S2) but this could change that.
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1 hour ago, RJH said:
I'm not an expert in mim parts, but I've had a couple of their 1911s with trigger jobs on the factory parts and put over 10,000 rounds through them. One might have been closer to 20.
I think a lot of the mim worry is unwarranted
Have you personally seen many of their mim parts break? I don't think I have
In person, no.
Pics of broken extractors on forums, yes.
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With Springfield's reputation for low quality low cost MIM parts with shallow heat treating, I wonder how long a gun with a trigger job could be expected to last?
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17 hours ago, Sarge said:
What will that do the the loctite on threads?
Threads? I thought the XC comp was integral.
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On 6/17/2022 at 11:44 PM, thh425 said:
That's hilariously true, no hard rocket science behind 9mm
But yet of the common 2011 chamberings it introduces the most problems with its short length and tapered case.
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Weird, guess it can vary a lot or that's an expensive magwell.
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On 11/6/2021 at 2:42 PM, ltdmstr said:
Prices are up significantly, just like for everything else. $7k isn't uncommon for an SV Limited gun now. Atlas has Limited guns that are $5500 and $6300. Some of the other big names are probably $5-6k as well.
I know this is a bit old now but I just got the last guns I ordered exactly a year ago and am working on another build and it is within 100 bucks of last year's orders at 5600. This is for a coated limited style gun I'm sure to get it to 7k there would have to be accessories involved or maybe some really above and beyond type of options.
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10 hours ago, cbrussell said:
Thanks for posting. I think both guns look classy. I am contemplating an island barrel gun and would be interested in knowing which one you like best, the 5 or 5.4 inch? Which grip texture did you get and how do you like it?
Thanks again.
Well I can't comment too much on the most important things (shooting characteristics) since I only got them Friday and I'm still kind of laid up with 2 herniated discs (was confined to a chair April 7th through about the 22nd). But I can say just handling it and doing drawing/presentation side by side here in house as I try to see what I'm capable of the 5" definitely feels much better balance wise in the hand despite the difference only being 1.6oz.
I went with the medium of the micropocket textures--- they have standard, tactical, and aggressive and I went with the tactical and it does seem pretty grippy. I love the grip shape, so much better than other 2011s with the straight back. It reminds me of a Shadow 2 or Tanfoglio grip. I'm really pleased with the slide serrations I chose they look pretty traditional but man, they can shave your skin they're so aggressive. Very well done and funcitonal.
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Everyone says they are the most plain SVIs they've seen---but that's the way I like it. Both are sight trackers, the 5" CrN coated gun weighs 49.2oz (it does have a tungsten guide rod) and the 5.4" DLC coated gun weighs 50.8. The trigger pulls came in at 1.75lb and 1.375lb respectively.
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On 3/17/2022 at 6:03 PM, cbrussell said:
I look forward to the pictures.
Thanks.
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I guess I can order one to try. It isn't like the MBX mags don't "work", they just don't drop free most of the time without a wiggle or pull.
When mags cost 90-130 each it would be nice to have one that works in all my 2011s though to the point where if I found one that works just as well across all of them I'll consolidate to that.
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How old is it? SVI didn't always use the higher mag catch they now use.
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Looks like my dream of a universal mag will continue to be just that.
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I'd like to find one 2011 magazine that works in all of my guns so I don't have to have several kinds, each for a specific brand.
SVI mags are great but won't work in STI/Staccato (or Nighthawk, looks like Staccato mag catches there).
MBX mags technically work in everything, they just won't drop free from my SVIs.
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19 hours ago, cbrussell said:
Why did you go the DLC route? What color did you get? Do you have to “oil” them a bit to keep them from looking dull?
Thanks for the info.
I should have 2 guns in hand soon I ordered a while back to post comparisons of. Both will be coated one is black DLC the other CrN.
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3 hours ago, RangerTrace said:
two weeks ago
Oh, I bet that's it then as I ordered 2 guns in May that I'm about to get. Looks like my next 2 are going to cost significantly more.
When I was chatting with Brandon we discussed the insane increase in copper (I sell it) and he told me that they consume a lot in the EDM process.
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10 hours ago, RangerTrace said:
Somewhere in this thread, the price of an Infinity was mentioned. Just to confirm, I did a gunbuilder with SV on a fairly plain IDPA pistol with DLC. I was quoted $6,600 with one magazine. I've bought several in my Team days at $3400.
Is that recent? Maybe they just had a big price hike. I know when I placed the orders I referenced above they mentioned material pricing was skyrocketing.
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5 hours ago, RangerTrace said:
Like any of these pistols, magazine springs are a key point in making the guns run. I replace all of my STI mag springs with 11 coil ISMI mag springs and I never have issues whether using them in a Staccato, Cheely or Atlas.
When I compared STI, MBX, and SVI mags I notice that only STI mags have the unusual large gap between round 1 and round 2 that's supposed to be indicative of potential issues. This is with the latest STI mags and all stock components.
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I also have 2 SVIs on order, both sight trackers with nothing flashy and paid mid 5s. I was told if I went with bluing vs the fancy coatings I would have saved 7 or 800.
Single side safety, iron sights, more traditional serrations, rail, full dust cover, etc.
I hear you on the Staccatos, was referencing them for price only because clearly in that range just get an SVI.
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18 hours ago, ltdmstr said:
Doubt he wants to spend $6k+ on a service weapon.
Depending on how he built it it would come in considerably less than that. Other people are recommending guns just as expensive. (Like the Staccato XC).
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On 1/10/2022 at 11:05 PM, Scottristow said:
Does anyone have any feedback on the 2013 STI tactical in 45 caliber ?
ed brown or STI ?
If I wanted a .45 I'd go with an SVI.
Armanov Spidergo Gen2 Grips
in CZ
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Weird, I buy from them without issue.
Surprisingly the stuff I buy from there gets here very fast.