jonb.

Thank you very much for clarifying!

yes.. that is the part of the disconnector the trigger bar pushes on for DA, so then coming forward the bar needs to slip in front of it for the DA stroke. it might need just a slight bevel cut on the bottom to insure the bar is slipping past.

So if I tin the stock barrel of my production gun I can continue to shoot production?

Can you refinish a barrel? Like tin coating a barrel specifically?

Are they the same size specifically my factory mags that came with the shadow and these mecs?

Are the basepads on the MecGar mags from Greg Cote different from the basepads that come on the CZC mags? and are the basepads compatible?

So what the heck are they referring to when they say pre B. I have a feeling I'm ignorant in something here and need to be learned HAHAHAHA thanks in advance I'm new to this whole CZ world.

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Does this mean it won't work on a shadow- from the link "these mags will not work in a pre b"?

Yup reloading thanks!

Excuse me for the "thread jack" but can anyone tell me a good spot for components near vegas? If the OP prefers I start my own thread I can but figured that there are likely people subscribed or watching this thread that could chime in or pm me to not clutter this thread up.

To be fair it was more like 4 weeks on the dot but I have already spoke to you good folks via email and all is well thanks so much shred! I love a company that practices what they would expect themselves as consumers you guys have a loyal customer here for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Of course 2 weeks after I order one sheesh...

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I recently took a close friends buddy to the range for their first USPSA match and needless to say he got bit by the bug and likely will be a competition shooter for a long time moving forward. Dave was not a newcomer to the shooting community only a newcomer to organized competition. Like most newcomers Dave needed loaner equipment and a gun for the match and I obliged with loaning him my 1911 and rig along with some basic instructions and a rundown of the commands to help make sure his first experience was safe and fun. A few weeks later at the next match Dave still using my gear wanted to repay me for the loaner kit so he gifted me a mecca of cleaning supplies. I was surprised as most cleaning stuff is quite expensive and his gift included bore cleaning solvents specific to high power rifle rounds to a staged cleaning system for pistol. I wasnt as surprised by his gift as I was to find out where it all came from. Turned out Dave is the son of the man currently running the show over at KG Coatings www.kgcoatings.com. KG coatings is a family run business that likely some of you are familiar with specifically their coating lines and their cleaning equipment if not allow me to continue with a review of the cleaning equipment I used. Let me preface my review with the fact that first I got this equipment free and that my review was unsolicited by KG, Dave or his family I simply want to provide my opinion on some kit and that that is all it is MY OPINION Im not an expert but I will say that I know a little about a little and I definitely know the difference between clean and dirty. Second alibi I know everyone is set in their ways on how they clean and maintain their gear and Im not posting this to incite a riot or trolling on my way is better than this way or the cleaning your bore is unnecessary and un-needed stuff either you like what I wrote and it makes you want to give it a go or you dont. What you see is KGs step by step pistol pack cleaning kit. It consists of a solvent KG1, a bore polish KG2, a degreaser KG3, and a lubricant KG4. I have always subscribed to a plastic/teflon brush, some Hoppes #9, a bore brush, a bore snake, lead away patches, and some Wilsons Ultima lube. KGS SYSTEM BLEW MY PRIOR SYSTEM AWAY! Here are a few before pictures. This is my 2011 after 3 matches and a practice session approximately 1000 rounds with nothing but a wipe down and a bore snake in between each event. The solvent was not as astringent or strong smelling as Hoppes but wow did it get the job done I took some time taking a soaked nylon brush to the external parts of the barrel the internals, inside of the slide, and and inside the frame. It collected and cleaned up all the loose dirt without fail. Second I took the KG2 Bore polish to my barrel using a nylon barrel brush and what usually takes me countless passes with a brush and lead away patches took only 3 or 4 with the bore polish applied. Next was the KG3 which is similar to break free to blow out any more dirt and cleaning remnants. Last KG4 to lube her back up and voila my 2011 was back to spotless and ready to rock! The best thing about the cleaning system by KG was how quickly the bore cleaned up using KG 2 it saved me at least 25 min of cleaning time. I am not a clean freak by any means and do not need my weapon cleaned after every session if Im turning around simply to just shoot again but I do want my gun clean enough to avoid malfunction. KGs system works and when I use all of my supply up I will be happy to buy more. Give it a try it might make your life easier as well! Here's a link where you can purchase direct http://www.kgcoatings.com/firearm-related-products/rifle-pistol-pack/

Boom THANK YOU BOB! Simply cut 2 coils of the damn spring and it's perfecto feels just like my 2011 mag release now!

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You guys run 7 mags? I feel inadequate... Anyway I suggest the SS DAA racer pouches they are sweet! I use to run the ready tacs which are descent but if I were to do it all over again straight to the DAA.

The industry has been duped into believing one year wait times are necessary. LOL. Yep, duped is what I think too. But, Gans built mine, a fully custom open gun. I hated to hear he retired, again. Yeah, I know a few folks with his guns. Quality gear. I am very happy with my local smith. He can typically turn out something between 4-8 weeks tops, but he keeps you informed the whole way. No surprises. And most importantly, the gun runs and runs. Jimmy V FTW

Custom guns are like tatoos if your making the investment why not settle for a job done right rather than fast.

Were saying the same things except I wouldn't say 9mm is more finicky just finicky in different ways. Ever try to make a non-Tripp research .40 single stack mag work? Hahaha good luck.

Roger! I'll check out Home Depot, and Ace tomorrow this screw in particular is an m4 Thanks everybody.

Lost one of the damn screws that holds the little belt plate doohicky on a single stack racer pouch... they are the same on all the DAA accessories anyone know how I can get a replacement?

This is my SA loaded in .40 and here's my .02. I have seen pictures of $2000 STIs with worse problems then your SA loaded, and I have seen RIA's run for 2 years of hard use with no major problems. So I would say any manufacturer is capable of letting a few "slip by". Either way you get what you pay for. I rarely see anyone gripe about their infinity's or their Nighthawk's on the other side of the spectrum. Now my SA Loaded I bought used and it has seen some hard use at 6-7 matches and a couple practice sessions without fail. I will say it's fitted a little looser then my STI but I am actually a cootie hair more accurate with my Springer.

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