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This is why good old fashioned dry fire with a dead trigger is still the gold standard for training. If you are relying on external feedback (e.g. a visual laser), you aren't learning to watch your sights and call your shots. That is the cornerstone of the visual component of fast, accurate shooting.
True.
The Mantis X doesn’t use a laser, though. It is a movement tracker that determines how you Pistol moves before, during and after the trigger break.
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You can get a magazine that resets the striker for dry fire practice.
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Is that not the same with the MKIV?
I'm asking honestly as I don't own a MKIV
Yeah.
I don’t mess with the receiver. I’ll use gun scrubber or put it into the ultrasonic.
I have both. But it takes much longer for the Mark II to remove the barrel.
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...or would you even consider it? Saw a nice 22/45 but the more I thought about taking it apart the less I wanted to consider it almost any price - unless it was ridiculously low, and I haven't seen anyone doing that yet. Any thoughts from other MkIII - or MkII and MkI owners past and present? I think if any of us could grab a great piece of history at a good price we would but I have some friends who would never consider them again because of the MkIV, as well as the other alternatives out there.
I have a Mark II COMPETITION with a Volquartsen Trigger. Great gun... I bought a Tandemkross disassembly tool to take mine apart. But I also use a rubber mallet to remove the barrel from the grip. It takes about twice as long to take it apart.
The Mark IV is so easy to take apart. Mine has an integral Suppressor. I’ve done about 1200 rounds through it so far. The trigger is about 4 pounds right now. I did replace the spring so I can shoot “subsonic” rounds but the 22 is already subsonic in a pistol. I also replaced the extractor. I did not mess with the sear and trigger since mine are fine.
I think the Mark III was the worst of the bunch. There’s a sequence to field strip it where the magazine is needed to do one part. I don’t have a Mark III. When they installed that drop magazine safety I was turned off and skipped that version. I don’t care how cheap the Mark III is, I wouldn’t buy it.
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That is correct.
That is unless you use a dry fire magazine that resets the striker or a SIRT Laser trainer.
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What torque level do you tighten down your takedown screw ?
I’ve read 15 lbs to 16 lbs is ideal.
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Nope, not even close. Have you shot them side by side in comparison? I have, and they aren’t even in the same category. A $110 Kidd trigger upgrade kit and $8 spring kit will give you a lighter trigger than any of them could ever hope for, shorter take up, shorter reset, and smoother trigger pull. It’s really not even close.
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I use Elftmann Competition triggers in my ARs. 2.75 lb pull. It’s hard to beat.
I have a drop in Kidd Trigger in my 10/22 that is pretty darn awesome though.
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A Boyds Evolution SS is excellent if you like that type of stock. I switched to the PMACA photoed above and prefer it, but would advise you to verify that your barrel length and suppressor combo will work with the PMACA forearm. I 99% sure you’d be okay but check first.
I am so indecisive but I finally decided upon a Magpul Hunter.
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I just switched from a 15-22 to a 10/22 to see if I like it better. I am very accustomed to an AR-style rifle so it’s an adjustment and still too early to say, but I’m going to give the 10/22 a go.
Amazing
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A Boyds Evolution SS is excellent if you like that type of stock. I switched to the PMACA photoed above and prefer it, but would advise you to verify that your barrel length and suppressor combo will work with the PMACA forearm. I 99% sure you’d be okay but check first.
Thanks for the recommendation.
I have a Boyd’s stock for my Savage sniper rifle trainer.
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I am open to suggestions for a stock.
I have a Tactical Advantage Threaded Barrel and Kidd Trigger. I’m using a T&J Tactical 22 Suppressor
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The divisons named in the orignal post have a low enough velocity to make plated bullets an option. (Unlike Open)
http://www.evergladesammo.com/bullets/9mm-124gr-plated-fmj-bullets-case.html
$0.7173 per bullet.
That would have saved you $213 on your order of 11,250 bullets. If you’re not shooting open, there’s no reason to spend Montana Gold kind of money.
And even if I did shoot Open, Eveglades and Precision Delta have bullets as accurate as the MG at a price well under 9 cents per bullet.
Thanks for the link. I’m definitely going with them. They carry most of what I need.
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This past summer, I grabbed my first CZ, an SP-01. After that, I fell in love. My second was a Shadow 2. Then a Compact 75 followed (I prefer steel over alloy).
Since my can was coming I grabbed a Tactical 75 (I’m told 3 of my 4 cans were approved but I’m waiting on the fourth to pick them up all at once).
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I knew it had other names for the elbow and shoulder, but it is essentially the same syndrome.
Yes. The concept is similar. Nerve impingement; however, some people can develop neuromas, neurofibromas, schwanomas, of the nerve, or alternatively, people can have vascular impingement syndromes, too. In trauma, there can be transection of the nerve or nerve sheath, for example.
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Carpal Tunnel is a repetitive motion disorder. Any repetitive motion can cause it.
Also, Carpal Tunnel may not only be in the wrist, but also in the elbow and shoulder. The same nerves go through a cartilage tunnel in each of those joints. The most common type is the wrist however.
They may take a metal ring, with a wire attached to it, put it on your ring finger, and them take a stun gun and shock your wrist, your elbow, and your shoulder, and time each shock to the metal ring. This will let them know at which joint the constriction is taking place.
The issue in the elbow is called cubital tunnel syndrome.
In the shoulder it may be thoracic outlet syndrome, subclavian steal syndrome or impingement in the brachial plexus.
Carpal tunnel is limited to the wrist. It is impingement of the median nerve.
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I too am experiencing this. Is there any chance it will just go away?
If your symptoms are mild or mild to moderate, sometimes it can improve, if you use a splint.
My friend used a CTRAC device that used a pneumatic pump to improve his carpal tunnel symptoms.
If your symptoms are moderate to severe, then you may develop permanent nerve damage and muscular atrophy.
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How long did it take for your to get back to 100%
Can you dry fire hard without pain?
Can you do a 500-1k round practice session without any pain? Its gotten to the point where shooting 300 rounds of 40 makes my hand hurt for a few hours after.. 500 and I have pain for a week.
It took me about 6 months.
Yes, I can fire hard without pain.
I do about 400-600 rounds without pain, though majority is only 9 mm. I through in the large Magnums in the mix.
I just shot a lot of Magnums today. No issues.
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After recently confirming the doctors diagnosis of carpal tunnel with an EMG I have been wonder how the potential and likely surgery may affect my shooting.
Have any of you guys had the surgery and if so were you able to return to the same level of shooting (really wanting to know for the guys that practice/dry fire a lot)
Prior to the last few weeks when I finally went to the doctor for my hands going numb all the time and hurting I would typically shoot 3-5 times a week and dry fire around 3 hours a week. I don't know that it caused my problems but I am concerned if I will be able to get back to my current level (GM) and improve or at least maintain my skill level.
I had carpal tunnel surgery 10 years ago.
It didn’t affect me.
I shoot pistols from my 22 LR up to the Smith 500.
Here’s what I shot today:
Ruger Alaskan 454
Smith 629 44 3”
Fast fire with both guns:
Buffalo Bore 360 gr 454
Federal 44 Magnum 240 gr
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Have one inbound, just ordered it Saturday from the Mfg. so we shall see .
they say it won't work with MantisX which is a bummer but if I can get the trigger anywhere near on the take up I will be happy because if you can shoot a heavy trigger you can really drive a light one.
now to work out the training plan.
It works with a Mantis X. You have to crank up sensitivity in the app.
I have a SIRT Pistol and I bought ever laser software through the AppStore. The G-Sight is the best. I also have the dry fire practice app.
I use a target stand for an IDPA or a Bianchi cup target (tombstone, D1?). Then I have a tripod for my iPad.
I set it up at 20 yards in the House.
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As the question states. What components make it more accurate?
How much more accurate is one over the other? What type of bullet/bullet weight/velocities are required?
Are there mods or parts to make it get up to those levels?
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It has improved my support hand and strong/dominant handed shooting. I have used it for live fire, as well.
I practice with new configurations on my pistols before going live, also.
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So I'm trying out Carry Optics - switching after a few years on the CZ shadows - obviously grip and trigger is a new ball game from what I'm used to. The dot, jumps up and to the right, at about a 60 degree angle on recoil. Does this mean I'm overpowering the gun on the left side? Should I look at less force out of my support hand? Is it more force out of my strong hand?
I've already gone through that "ah ha!" moment on "gripping the gun hard" twice now - maybe a piece of info for you worth considering - but the question stands -what do I need to do to make the dot jump straight up and down?
Isosceles stance and grip.
My elbows are out. Hands like a clamshell, gripping with the left hand more than right. Thumbs forward. Shoulders forward.
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Bought a Revolution today...now the 30 day wait begins...Anyone here using one and have any tips or suggestions...
Thanks
Jim
Sounds like a great investment. It’s already assembled, when it arrives, right?
What ammo will you reload? I thought of getting one for 9mm.
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I like sight picture 3 as it ensures I will be more likely to stay in the A Zone from 7 to 15 yards. Sight picture 1 sometimes seems to be low.
I sight in at 10 yards as I have looked at my ballistic tables for my ammo.
I usually eat a chicken sandwich before a match. Maybe I SHOULD eat a bacon whopper for more freedom.
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Mantis X for Dry Fire
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I think it’s good for beginners or those less experienced.
It has helped me a lot with weak handed shooting.
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