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No guts no glory! Ha ha, Carpe Diem!

So I did a grip reduction just like a lot of you have on my TS. File, dremel with sanding drum, and sandpaper took care of the factory waffle. Undercut the trigger guard and just a bit under the beavertail. Then I wanted to reduce the length of the dustcover. Thought about just cutting back to the serial number and then recalled reading from Atlas or one of the CZ gurus about cutting it at an angle to match the cocking serrations on the slide. So that is what I set to do and accomplished my intent (somewhat). I apologize for not taking a photo with the slide mounted, I will get one up soon. But here is what I ended up with. I used a sliding compound miter saw with a steel cutting blade and a ton of cutting oil to do the cut and maintain the angle. Used 15 degrees for the angle. Everything was going great until I was almost done and one of my clamps came loose. If you look closely at the bottom of the dust cover you can see the angle doesn't quite match. I significantly beveled the sides of the dustcover so that it doesn't destroy my holster. Once I have it refinished it should look pretty decent. If I was to do it again, I would use a large band saw at a machine or welding shop. It would make things much easier.

Always sad to hear about someone that devoted their life to the service of others and makes the ultimate sacrifice. Its a hard thing to lose a brother.

I agree. But I am a guy that likes to try and make things work (read: stubborn). When my TS arrives I am going to see if I can machine something that works.

I know, was going to make a long slide SP-01 Shadow and then decided against it. Both TS barrels have the same outside diameter. At some point I will sell the factory slide. I looked into the TS a lot before buying. Just wanted to see if anyone had attempted to use 75 mags. Thanks for the input gents.

Fully aware of what is needed to shoot different calibers. I have a 9mm TS complete slide from CZC on my bench right now. The worst that could happen from changing the mag catch is that I break one of the $0.99 springs. I am not buying the kit, just seeing if anyone has tried to run CZ 75 mags in a TS.

So CZ-USA sells a conversion kit listed here: https://shop.cz-usa.com/ProductDetail/19085_Tac-Sport-10-Rd-9mm-Conversion-Grip-Set I have a TS in .40 headed my way and I would like to shoot 9mm out of it for steel, plinking etc. I have ALOT of CZ 75 mags. My question is it seems the only real change needed according to what is included in the kit listed above is a different magazine catch complete with springs. Is this correct? If I can avoid buying TS specific mags in 9mm and just swap the mag catch assembly I can put more money into ammo. And I don't want to pay $175 for the conversion kit, if I was going to do that, I may as well buy the TS mags. Thanks for any info!

Is that a SP01 frame with a CTS slide?

10mm is a sweet round. Its ballistics are envious. A guy I used to shoot with would ding 12 inch gongs at a 100 all day long.

Not trying to start an argument or any anything but you are in excess of $2k. And to get 20 rds reloadable you still need to get new mag guts and base pads. Yes the used SV needs new sights and maybe some new springs but it is still an SV with $400-500 in SV mags. Do I think they are priced a little high, yes. But as stated before, this is a great way to get into a good limited blaster with mags.

Do you know if these have the IBF?

Midwayusa has mec-gar mags on sale. CZ 75 and SP-01. Just FYI.

This^^^ DW's are very nice guns and super accurate. I like to change parts on my guns but on the PM-9 there was no need.

JP captured spring buffer and never look back. Pair it with an adjustable gas block and you are money. If you really want to fancy pants it, get the JP low mass carrier. These aren't just cool factor parts, they make a tremendous difference. BTW, I love the added weight of the UBR, keeps the 308 from being front heavy.

CR Speed pouches will go on a DAA belt. It is a challenge and you might need to drink some water in between each pouch, but they will go on. As others have said they stay put once there.

Mine showed up yesterday from Shooters Connection. Also ordered the extra power mag catch spring. This mag button is great! I have good sized hands but still had to turn my 2011 slightly breaking my grip. Ordered it because of this thread. With shipping and the extra power spring it was $33.

Thanks for the insight. Too bad you aren't on commission, you just sold me, lol. My entire ingnition system and rear sight is EGW and I am very happy with those parts, very high quality.

Hahaha, awesome! Such a classic.

http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=150 This is double the cost of any other ambi safety other than an SV. Wanted to see if anyone was using one. I have seen ambi safeties break, only two that I can think of, but I have always had pretty good luck with mine. I do ride my thumb safety really hard on my 2011, so this one caught my eye. Thoughts?

The absolute fastest holster I have used for single stack is a KyTac. Harder to find these days, there is a website that keeps a pretty decent stock of them but I can't think of the name.

Unless you put Ben Ghazi on your name tag, then no one even admits you are there, lol.

I wouldn't be so quick to discount the positive effects of games. I'm not arguing that luminosity is worthwhile or effective at "making you smarter," but there is a lot of evidence to suggest playing different games can train your brain to learn faster and perform various skills faster and with greater accuracy than those who don't game. Here's a study that came out last fall: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-10/uot-uot101714.php Based on that premise, playing Call of Duty or Battlefield 4 could be just as effective, or even more so, than playing luminosity games. Playing games will definitely make you better at the game first and foremost, but several studies have shown measurable benefits to cognitive abilities that come from playing video games. That said, I totally agree that time would be better spent practicing stage programming in dry fire. Good God don't let my two boys see this!

Might be an option if blacking out the rear and painting the front doesn't help. Forward his info please. www.gansguns.com gans1911@verizon.net He is pretty quick to respond to emails.

If you are worried about your sights with "aging eyes," bite the bullet and send the slide to Gary of Gans. He will mill the slide for a dovetail front and either Novak or Bomar rear. Really fast turn around time too. It does cost a little bit but it will be worth it.

No app that I know of, but shouldn't be too hard to find a shooting buddy that is interested. One thing that would be pretty easy to do: set up objects with your friend at the range, use your allotted exposure time, then go shoot your practice session and then try and record the objects. Don't just focus on the KIMs, mix it up with target detection exercises. I really believe it is the combination of the two that tap into your "spidey-sense," lol. Granted I went to sniper school in 1995 but it sticks with you and they still use these exercises in current classes.