Carlos

Thanks AZ gunnut! Look forward to it. BTW - the Turks have a history w/ the CZ-75 going back to ancient times - almost back to the original intro of the gun in 1975 (in the Communist/non-NATO world). They have issued it to various forces in a variety of climates, and now they are building their own gun - albeit more a copy of the Tanfoglio than the CZ. Looks like a high quality gun.

And there's only really a couple of guys still doing that, relatively speaking (one of them happens to be the World Champion, of course....) You mean World Champion Adam Tyc?

That almost gets there: -problem is that the only other current maker of a .45 ACP revolver is Taurus and they port almost everything. I would like to see Dan Wesson, Taurus, and Ruger all market a .40 or .45 non-ported gun. How many guys would give revolver a try from time to time if they could use the same .40 ammo they use in L-10 or L? Brand competition would be a good thing IMHO.

Only difference these days seems to be whether the weak hand index finger wraps around the front of the triggergaurd or not. Top dogs are divided on that one.

More photo and discussion over on www.czforum.com Price is about $525. A rep at last year's SHOT show claimed the slide was forged in contrast to the old Tanfoglio casting method. But, I never hear about tanfoglios or cz cracking slides. And they are the only other platform besides the 1911 with a long track record of holding up to constant Major PF (both new and old) ammo. Still, welcome Armalite!

I think the difference is that a mag release is not a "safety device". But do we really believe that the magazine disconnect makes the weapon any more "safe" ?? Apparently, the California DOJ thinks so - though I would not want to agree w/ them on any gun-related issue. However - what if we view the M&P's magazine disconnect not as a "safety" but rather as a "security" device that is OUTSIDE the rule? No one questions the S&W internal key lock that comes on every new S&W revolver. Take that thing out and you would be OK - because its not a "SAFETY" device. Same w/ the 1911 ILS or lock-able mainspring housing. Change that internal kiddie loch and all is well. I think that IDPA should look at the magazine disconnect NOT as a safety, but as a SECURITY feature like an internal lock. That solves the problem.

There was nothing quite as small as the Steyr m-9 until: -the S&W M&P 9mm. Grip is tiny and bore axis is low (less recoil "flip"). And 9mm can be loaded way way down w/ 147s. I still love Steyr, but the M&P is a lot more likely to show up at the local shop. But please get the one W/O the stupid magazine disconect. Its not good for new shooters (or ROs). Also, a friend's fiancee shot an all-steel CZ until the switch to glock 17; apparently the actual weight of the gun mattered to her quite a bit. ANother plus for the M&P.

"All I know is these are based on the TZ (ACT) mags. " The feed lips on these mimic the very latest design of World Champ, Eric Graufel's magazines that are made for Tanfoglio by Mec Gar. Older designs had a sort of rounded feed lip (think of the AR-15 magazine) while the newer magazines for the top of the line Tanfoglio guns have an angle and a flat for feed lips. They also increased the thickness and strength of these mags in the last few years. This is an excellent and reliable design. Should prove very reliable in a well built Caspian. Glad to see that they are getting back into the Limited arena.

Calamity Jane - another big plus for many who want to go the "40 open" route is that you never have to reload your own ammo. Almost all commercial factory 40 makes major. There are virtually no sources of factory .38 super or equiv. For those who are not yet ready to jump into reloading, 40 is a good option. BTW, SJC is working on a .40 for factory ammo.

Easy enough to verify thanks to wall street. Seems that China has been expanding production of many goods including cars that use lead batteries (as do ours) water heaters, refrigerators, A/C units, etc - which all use copper. And ammo deliveries require the use of petroleum (oil/gas) - we all know about those price increases.

This is one area where a lighter DA trigger can really help. Fighting a heavy stock DA trigger pull while also keeping the sights aligned - well, thats easy until you have to do it really fast. Technique is 90% of it - no doubt. For the other 10%, improve the trigger. First, switch to the most reliable brand of primer: Federal. Then, buy a pair of Wolf 15 lb hammer springs and cut 1 full coil off of one, test, and possibly take a little more until it will not off. Then modify the 2nd for reliability. Or just send it to Matt.

Loaded out long (1.200+) it is apparently viable in major .40 - and I believe TGO has his load data from when he used it ob his site. Its on the edge (pressure wise) though so be particularly careful w/ it. I just use N320 instead.

This is the concept for He-Man, Heavy Metal. What it will be is in the hands of match directors and I hope class/division PARTICIPANTS!!! It is NOT about WW2 gear or playing Army. From my perspective it is about dealing with with TORQUE AND RECOIL generated by full power factory ammunition. Not how close I can (need???) cut DOWN my loads to squeek into major PF. Heavy Metal places an emphasis on techniques required to manage torque and recoil at speed. It makes a whole different game out of 3 gun. Patrick You shoot a lot more 3gun than I do. But, to me, any sort of optic should never be allowed in he-man (especially rifle), nor should it allow any kind of semi-auto shotgun. And why the barrel length restriction for shotguns? Lots of 870s, winchesters and Mossbergs are sitting in closets w/ longer barrels than that - why exclude them? And the pistol should be a .45 ACP, 10mm, or similar (i.e. .44 mag). The .40 has a plcae. It should not be in heavy metal.

Rules is rules. but . . -would there be any competitive advantage to the shooter who took out the stupid mag disconnect? -are the M&Ps the have the factory warning on the slide and the right SKU - unsafe? I do not see how taking it out violates the spirit of the IDPA game or makes the gun unsafe.

apples and oranges. The "pre-ban" 551 IS heavy - close to an M-1 Garand and its only a 223 w/ a magazine release system that is exactly like an AK-47 (read: slow!). Plus, those mags are $60+. That gun will not be coming to the US ever again. The new US made Sig 556 is within a few Oz. of an issue M-4 carbine and uses AR mags w/ a mag release in the same place as an AR. Plus- the hammer forged barrel is supposed to be ridiculously accurate. And it has a gas piston system like the M-14 or M-1 Garand if that matters to you. Apparently, you do not need a match trigger job either. Could be an out of the box contender. We will see. Any reports of an actual siting yet?

I own a 9mm Largo. You can use Starline 9mm Supercomp brass. I would imagine that any of the rimless 23mm cases would work incl 9x23 (careful w/ reduced case capacity). Speer has watered down loading data; the 124 FMJ and W231 data works. Bullet dia is .355" Your gun should be every bit as strong as any non-ramped 1911 (same lock up system). but, its likely the barrel's chamber is completely unsupported. If you want to load hot, use 9x23 Winchester brass. My gun is an older 1921 - that uses a blow-back system (yeah, a 9mm Supercomp blow-back!).

You have come to the right place. The data list below is ancient and has not been updated since 2003 (much of the data is far far older than that w/ even discontinued powders on the list). NEVERTHELESS, it is a good place to start. http://home.columbus.rr.com/jmaass/ipscload.htm READ WARNINGS AT TOP OF PAGE BEFORE USING Also, while 9x23 uses the rough equiv of shortened .223 Remington brass (look it up) a better solution is to install a ramped, supported-chamber barrel like the one on the Tanfoglio or a custom 1911. Unique IS cleaner than black powder - but not by much. It is not a good choice for powerful loads. Regards, C

I know that the 625's N frame is big/long enough to accomadate the .45 long colt. and - everyone seems intrugued by lightening the 625 w/ a Ti cylinder. So, what about a complete re-design around the .45 Gap round? The frame could be dramatically shortened w/ a cylinder to match, thus lightening the cylinder and frame. Balistics are on par w/ the ACP. Seems like it would make the whole gun smaller. Would any other frame allow a 6 shooter w/ a .45 dia bullet? Thoughts?

Dunno. However, the new SP-01s seem to be breaking these springs. After bending it to taste, keep it oiled.

Please, for God's sake, tell us that you are using a Lee or EGW Brand "U" or undersized resizing die and that you are checking the charges if you are using a 550 or similar. Why? From what I have seen, if you are ever goign to have a .40 problem, then .40s will suffer case head separation from SET BACK and catastrophic failure from double charges w/ small volume powder like TG. I have used TG w/ complete safety (so far). Here is how to avoid ever having these problems: I strongly suggest that you invest in: EGW/Lee carbide "U" die (less than $20) -a can of OneShot spray like the one shown in Brian Enos' video, and a powder checker for your XL-650 or a strong light for your 550/SDB. The Lee factory crimp die (its the ONLY carbide one sold) also helps all your ammo gauge/chamber/-check correctly. Load on, D.

Titegroup should produce the MOST smoke. Avoid it w/ coated bullets and lead; great for everything else. For your application, I am a fan of N310 - if you own it already (prices have gone up). Have been expiramenting w/ Clays & 147s- should be even safer w/ 125s. The N340 is way to sloww for minor. No idea about WST.

Xre wrote: "Shoot the crap out of it while its hot, so that you get burned if you touch the slide - barrel wears out quickly. Shoot it some, let it cool off, repeat... barrel lasts a lot longer." -that's funny, your description sounds just like the Titegroup Major .40 loads I used to run. AND - Titegroup has the highest Nitro content (about 37%) of any modern double-base. Coincidence? Wear? Who knows? -agree that we should all stop worrying about it. Nothing lasts forever - not even your USPSA pistol nor its barrel,

I do not think the CPMI for 9mm CZ mags will work - too small to fit the larger TS mag. However, EAA might be an option. And, I use some plastic Glock 9mm/.40 extenders that were called "+2" that just happen to - by coincidence - make the mag 139mm and increase capacity to 19 or 20. Noth the best basepads, but at $10 a pair they are OK.

Seems like a silly Q. but, - aren't all Doctor sights void of warranty unless they are first sent to Bevin for modification? What is involved in that modification and how is it done? What modifications are needed to the J-Point and new Pride sight to keep them running?

Understood. Here are a few photos for those interested: