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You've inherited thorobred USPSA production gun that is also an awesome choice for IPSC's production division. All of my CZ 75's as well as my SPO1's have been tuned (either prior to delivery or shortly after purchase), either by Angus' crew or by Matt Mink. Both of these 2 groups comprise some of the best CZ gunsmith's out there. Anyway, the most appropriate division for you would be Standard Service Pistol (SSP). Stock Service Pistol (SSP) Division Pistols in the SSP division must be semi-automatic, double-action or Glock Safe Action™, 9mm (9x19mm) or larger caliber, have a maximum unloaded weight of 43 oz. (1.219 kg) including the heaviest empty magazine, and have a minimum annual production of 2000 units (discontinued models must have had a minimum total production of 20,000 units). SSP guns are intended to be "factory-stock" guns: only a few modifications are allowed (See IDPA Rulebook for full details). Maximum barrel length is not directly specified, but will generally be around five inches (12.7 cm); pistols must fit in the IDPA gun test box (see dimensions above) with the largest empty magazine inserted. SSP guns must use ammunition meeting a minimum Power Factor of 125,000. Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP) Division Pistols in the ESP division must be semi-automatic, 9mm (9x19mm) or larger in caliber, have a maximum unloaded weight of 43 oz. (1.219 kg) including the heaviest empty magazine. Maximum barrel length is not directly specified, but will generally be around five inches (12.7 cm); pistols must fit in the IDPA gun test box (see dimensions above) with an empty magazine inserted. Any action type is permissible, but most pistols used in ESP are single-action. More gun customizations and enhancements are allowed in ESP than in SSP (See IDPA Rulebook for full details). ESP guns must use ammunition meeting a minimum Power Factor of 125,000 Thanks

Thanks to all you guys who responded - its funny how over time, an opinion changes. When I starting shooting competitively in 2003, I wouldn't even think about a wheel-gun. Was glad to carry one, but subconsciously thought that for some reason USPSA shooting, and to some extent IDPA, where the domain of the auto. I guess as you learn to love a sport and become more comfortable with it, you start to appreciate all the different type of guns. (I have been carrying a Ruger LCR for over a year, my wife is lucky that the S&W 60 I bought her has a 3" bbl or I would carry it also - I just really like a snub length bbl for carry) Thanks again. Jon

Thanks Duane, I am not exactly sure which model Comp-tac but it's 1.5" standard belt holster that I have bought from them for 4 or 5 other auto's (not wheelgun) that they advertise as IDPA COMPLIANT, it covers the complete trigger guard and covers the muzzle. The more I deal with them, the more I really like their product, I was weened on a BT DOH for USPSA Production thanks to more experienced shooters years ago, and will always also know BT has the selection and offering no one else has, but the attention to detail, customer service, etc at Comp-tac along with the thinner, but high quality Kydex really has me liking their holsters and pouches. Of the 15 or so "non race" (Production/SS/IDPA) holsters I have, 70% are Blade Tech, 20% are Comp-tac, 10% are other (G-Code, etc). Thanks, Jon

After competing for years in both USPSA & IDPA. I decided to buy a wheel gun. I bought a 4" 686 mainly for IDPA but may shoot a few USPSA matches with it also. Anyway, I just received my holster from Comp-tac, and bought 5 Safariland Comp III speed loaders and blade tech single speed loader pouches (4). I may try and shoot the S&W Indoors and wanted to confirm that what I thought I read in the rule book was fact, the holster and pouches specifically listed as legal, I think I read, but can't remember that the Comp III's were legal. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Also, if any one has any advice regard the indoor nationals, I would be obliged, as I have not shot this match before. Thanks! Jon

Just my two cents, Frontier are a great choice for plated. From my TS/IPSC to SA 75 .40 to 9mm SP01 & 85 Combats, they are fantastic accuracy wise. I don't exceed 1.125" on any load and the 9mm's I load at 1.050" to 1.075" OAL. My experience has been, "keep em short"'. They aren't super consistent in head length but it doesn't as they are as accurate as the Hornady bulk head I ran exclusively prior to reading some of Eric Grauffel's emails on the Frontier products, just Greta. Jon

May be legal now in ESP?. But don't. Get an EKF, go with a proven commodity, Sprinco. Personally, I don't like the way they change the recoil cycle of the gun.

I am bringing 200 rds pistol, 200 rds rifle and 165 rounds shot gun. Jon

I will post pics, once back home. of course the tungsten has bigger bites in it as its softer, but the stainless fatty that Rich uses for his PD Ready, also has visible marring. I wonder, maybe I'll just get the Wolff's at RC55 for both. Jon

Load all small frame CZ Ammo at 1.060" OAL MAX & Large Frame CZ (IPSC ST & Tac Sport) at 1.120 OAL MAX All your problems will go kapoof/gone - I use OEM Base pads in my Tac Sport in L-10 and Grahams 21rd capacity Base pads in my IPSC ST with no problems - keep your recoil spring at 13# min until 2500 rounds, then you can inch down 11 or 12# springs. Bullets for both are Hornady HAP 180gr HP's. Jon

I would stay clear of any 14lb spring in a 9mm or 40sw XDM, I even question the use of a 16# spring. I try to maintain my guns so they'll last 20,000 rounds. I have 2 Canyon Creek custom XDM's, even when running 130pf mouse breath ammo in my 9mm and 167pf in my XDM 40, I am still seeing significant pinch/bite marks on the flange of both my Stainless guide rod (in 9mm) and Tungsten guide rod (in my 40sw) and this is with 18# wolf XDM's springs! - I have smoothed both the spring wire end that contacts with the guide rod flange and polished the flange - but my frame lugs are still pounding the crap out of the guide rod flange on both guns. Go to 18# spring if you don't want something to break. Jon

Guys: Yeah I know my 2003 .40 Limited is a small frame SA pistol (Red grips) and the Stock II is large frame SA/DA. But check out the similarity. My gun has pre-drilled holes for an optics mount from the factory. Threw in photos of my other Tanfo's for fun. Thanks, Jon

Guys: Yeah I know my 2003 .40 Limited is a small frame SA pistol (Red grips) and the Stock II is large frame SA/DA. But check out the similarity. My gun has pre-drilled holes for an optics mount from the factory. Threw in photos of my other Tanfo's for fun. Thanks, Jon

Henning: Yes its too soft, I have 14 CZ's and 4 Tanfo's and a baby Desert Eagle - amongst my collection all are tuned for competition. But my passion and "go to" guns are my CZ/Tanfo's - I need a way to tighten up tension. Please describe inserting something for more tension, maybe the brass tip if pencil headed brass scraper ? Also is there an easy way to tune with the spring, an exploded drawing or similar I can reference ? (My Tanfo's: a 2009 Large frame Stock Elite 9mm worked, My L 40 small frame SA described here, a 1999 SA/DA .40 Long slide sport - bought from a gunsmith that used to compete - It may be my nicest DA pull of 57 tuned pistols) and my flame thrower: Tanfo P9 10mm. Thanks Henning, Jon

Henning: I have been having problems with the heel of my off hand hitting the mag release and dropping the mag. I attempted to tighten up the release spring, but it hasn't solved the problem. The gun has your custom aluminum grips, a trigger job, super sight (rear fixed) and F/O front sight. And runs beautifully in limited 10. Can you recommend anything to stiffen the mag release or other fix. Thanks, Jon

A picture, a thousand words ......

Thanks Guys, made the original post above post via my blackberry and could barely see the text, hence the lack of logic, grammar, prose, all that stuff. I love to shoot (mainly IPSC and some IDPA), I'm safe with minimal work on pistols, but when it comes to my rifles (especially my AR-10), I will have anyone but me do the work, just too much ping and ding with wrench in hand. I have made contact with Donley's in Quakertown, Also, just ordered a new AR-10 A4-T Flat top receiver(for a free float Bbl setup) from Armalite (it was actually in stock). My research has been really positive regarding Dave Donley's specialty with AR's. I think I'll be in great shape with him. Now I just have to save for up for a Meopta Kdot 1x4 for the AR-10 (or I'll just get another Millett DMS, already have one - very satisfied, plus I always loved their ad campaign of a few years back "kill it with Millett". So I am hopefully in good shape. The interesting part is that I have worked on motorcycle's my whole life (literally from 8 yrs old), I guess its a confidence thing. Anyway, thanks for the recommendations. Sincerely, Jon

Subject: AR 10 Work I have an Armalite AR-10 CQ-A2 that I bought in 2005. I have purchased and am awaiting delivery of a Armalite AR-10 A4 T upper receiver. I would like to have it installed by a local 'smith. My OEM barrel is free floating with a fiberglass free float hand guard with a quad rail at the muzzle end (max 300 rounds). I am mainly an IPSC shooter (mainly pistol with some three gun, my AR-10 is mainly for non-competition fun). My office is in Plymouth Meeting, Can anyone recommend a shop? I can drop it off at your convenience. Jon Kushner Devon, PA cell: 610 637 4623

Thanks for the PM Trickpony. Where still searching for our third before Dean shuts down registration. WANTED: three gun shooter for the Topton Three man team event, no experience necessary - unsafe gun handlers need not apply. Thanks, Jon Kushner

Need third shooter quickly, we have 2 shooters and need a third. See my post above (2-3 posts up) I rec'd an email from Paul W wanting to shoot, so if your still looking to shoot, respond quickly so we can let Dean know. Reply via my email above. Also, we could be considered two singles if that works out better. Please email asap. Thanks, Jon

I'm looking to get onto a team. Alot of you know me around Philly = Jon Kushner. I am set up for Tactical across all three guns. As far as Multi gun goes, I would be a USPSA "C" shooter. Pistol I'm a B shooter, If anyone is looking for a third or to build a team, email me at jkushner11@comcast.net. Thanks, Jon

I like the CR's a little better than the rest, if you'll sacrafice a little speed, I'd also consider Comp Tac (slower because they ride a lil closer to the body) but they are IDPA legal and not as tight as the SKD's. And for the same reason I'd get four - you may shoot Pd or IDPA at some point where 4 is the min for PD and both the CompTacs and SKD's are IDPA legal (limited to two). For staying in USPSA, I like the Rescomp's though (CR). Jon

As the hoards of defensive wheel gun enthusiasts, will find ways to knock the Ruger LCR, this gun is leading the way to a whole new paradigm in defensive home protection and carry revolvers, I provide my sole opinion. 1. An innovation that will allow for a whole new set of potential new gun owners to be realized. 2. I love my S&W J frame model 60 - 3" bbl. My wife keeps it at home where it belongs (in her case). 3. Ruger will next come out with a 6 shot cylinder, a .357 magnum version and numerous barrel lengths. 4. The fire control group makes for an out of the box trigger that at 8 to 8.5 #'s pull, can only be rivaled by S&W, or a trigger job. 5. Once smaller combat grips become available, front pocket carry will be so easy that all from an office worker to delivery man will forget this gun is in the front pocket. 6. With Buffalo Bore's 38 +P 158 grain "FBI" load clone (LSWCJHP), this gun very much nears the ft. lb. energy of a .357 magnum. 7. A full house load thru a more expensive scandium J-frame, is felt for up to 5 minutes after discharging a round. The polymer factor in the Ruger lessens that to 15 seconds. 8. The oem Hogue tamer with recoil absorbing insert grip (or optional Crimson Trace grip) combined with the high grip position and superb ergos of the Ruger, give an almost straight back recoil allowing for 2nd/3rd shot accuracy. 9. at 10' feet with no real effort, at less than a rapid fire pace, the Ruger print one large hole. No jams, a very afforable ultra lite, this gun marks a new era for the revival of the wheel gun that no other gun can provide. We'll hear all kinds of negative reports as the purists refuse to admit or recognize this gun has just changed the face of the defensive home or carry gun forever. Heres to Ruger !!!!

Here is my new XDM 9mm for USPSA Production courtesy of Canyon Creek. It joins my Bomar melt, 21+1 Canyon Creek XDM .40 Limited Heater !!! click here:

Just shot my 3rd match with a Canyon Creek XDM .40 Limited Heater (Basically Rich's Limited Racer). All I can say is, amazing, as a CZ guy, natural point when you bring the gun up is something I am used to. This gun is so natural you have to remember to get that front site picture. Add 21+1 cap, incredible trigger, excellent recoil profile with Tungsten GR and s/s Magwell. Give it about 4-6 more months and a lot will realize that they can spend $2800 for an S_I and then spend 4 mos dialing it in - or be on the money within 30 days from the date you put one of these XDM Limited .40's in your hand. My only problem, was at last weeks match, JJ Racazza was in my squad, so I felt a little slow but I haven't golfed recently with Phil Mickelson in my foursome either. Time will prove this XDM theory - S_I better get to work building a ploymer limited gun, or market share may start to shift. Thanks, Jon