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Shooting 9mm minor, it would last forever in the TS frame. Shooting 9mm major is a whole other ball game. I spent a lot of time investigating the CM when I started having troubles and you can find story after story about people all leaving the platform for the same reason. The majority of the people that rave about the CM all have low round counts.

There is a lot more energy in a 9 major open gun than a 40 S&W limited gun. I haven't hear of many issues with the TS and lots of people shoot them here so they seem reliable. 10K rounds for a competitor is nothing to be honest. When you start shooting 20-50K rounds a year, the reliability goes way down. They did add a little more material the the barrel where they were breaking but is a very tiny amount and does nothing for slide stop or frame breakage. Also, many guns had to have some of that new material removed of the slide would not go into battery after installation (I faced that too). If the beefed up the frame, improved the barrel design and made parts more readily available, it would be a fantastic gun. I loved the gun but it didn't love me back!

The frame cracks on the right hand side through the little block that the slide stop goes through. The material there just seems too thin. Unlike the 1911 where the barrel pivots on the barrel link, the CZ design has the slide stop and barrel taking a huge hit every time it comes out of battery. Over time, this breaks slide stops but it also breaks barrels and frames. I have the CZ in slow motion and it cycles almost twice as fast as a 1911. That is a lot of energy and something has to give. I even had a gun smith try to lengthen the stroke of the CZ to slow things down but it didn't help much. I also tried DPM type systems. The gun is great for people that do not do high rounds counts but for a serious competitor, I would not endorse the reliability. I also talked to people on the CZ shooting team and people from the CZ factory before giving up on the platform. I liked it a lot but now I have moved to the 2011 platform and gotten used to it

I shot a Czechmate for many years so I will pass along my experience: Pros: Runs out of the box except magazines require tuning One of the best factory triggers Heavy gun so recoil is very light Reasonable pricing Cons: Very limited parts availability (tough to find something in stock if it breaks, slow warranty service) Breaks from heavy use (slide stops, barrel under lug cracks, frame cracks) I tried everything imaginable to make the Czechmate reliable but in the end, it always let me down (especially before big matches). I broke 4-5 barrels, many slide stops and one frame where the slide stop goes through. The design they use just is not beefy enough to handle major rounds. The barrel slams the slide stop when it comes out of battery and this prolonged beating eventually breaks slide stops and barrels. After a long time, the frame also cracks where the slide stop goes through. They seem to be good to about 10 K rounds but after that, everything went down hill. There is a reason 99 % of people run 2011 open guns.

The next batch of Alpha 3's should be here in July. If you want to be on the waiting list to get one, just email us your name, address and phone # along with the dot size you want.

FTP has worked with Ransom International and we now have an insert available for the PT Evo Grip! Now people with these types of grips can use the Ransom rest for load development etc. If you need an insert or a whole Ransom rest, just give us a call and we would be happy to help you out! Phil @ FTP

The Alpha main differences would be as follows: 1. Larger window 2. Better coating on the glass to superior light transmission (brighter and less reflections) 3. Motion sensors to turn the dot off when not in use and back on when the gun is moved 4. Soft touch buttons for controls 5. Slightly longer profile 6. No need for locking screws on elevation and windage screws which are often a failure point There are only a few places that make just about all the optics on the market. The differences are what specifications are requested which can dramatically affect the price. For example, a premium lens coating can easily add 35.00 to the price over a base coating.

We have one 6 MOA Alpha 3 left in stock and then these are on back order til approximately July!

Yes you guys are ruthless! Sorry to post in your thread.

We have one 6 MOA and one 8 MOA left in stock. After that, these will be on back order until July.

For those of you wanting an Alpha 3, we are almost out of stock. This is what we have left: 2 x 6 MOA 1 x 8 MOA The next shipment will arrive some time in July. If you want one, grab it now!

As an introductory special, we are offering free shipping in the continental U.S on this item

The target records each time it is hit. With a double action gun you can just keep pulling the trigger. With a single action gun, you have to re cock the hammer each time. For single action guns, typically that means you can time draws and reloads but I have also creatively used it as the last target in an array of targets and then just slightly prepped the trigger for each simulated shot (without dropping the hammer) and only dropped the hammer on the last shot for the timer to record a time. In that way, you can do stage type scenario. It only records hit or miss. Everything runs on batteries. I ran the target every other day for almost a year and the batteries are still going strong. The laser trainer cartridge itself is also going on a year with the same batteries. The cartridges has a rubber snap cap activator that typically wears out in approximately 3000-5000 rounds. With our system, the end cap can be replaced inexpensively and then you just reuse the rest of the cartridge. Many other laser cartridges on the market require you to buy a whole new unit when the activator cap wears out (not cool). We recommend purchasing an extra activator cap so you don't have down time. The target is electronic so it will last a long time. A side benefit of the laser cartridge is you can also use it it sight in your firearm.

You can use it with our 9mm or 40 SW laser cartridge. When you drop the hammer the cartridge will emit a 50ms laser pulse which is picked up by the target. The target and cartridges are battery powered. There are four modes for the target: 1. Hit Counter : Just records numerically consecutive hits on the target. 2. Shot Timer (the best mode in my opinion): Target will bee randomly to start the timer and then will display the time it takes for your to hit the target. It will show the time for a few seconds and then restart with a random beep. 3. Burst Shooting - Counts how many times you hit the target within 5 seconds 4. Double Tap Mode: The target will record the time taken to hit it twice in a row If you have any other questions, just let us know.

Take your dry fire training to the next level with FTP Laser Training Targets and Cartridges. The cartridges fire a laser when the hammer drops which are detected by the target which registered a hit. Not only that, the target has a built in timer that starts with a random beep so you can record your draws, reloads, transitions etc. The target included various inserts to vary the difficulty or you can just remove the inserts to have the maximum target space available to simulate an A zone at varying distances. No more guessing about whether you hit the target in dry fire or made the par time. You will know EXACTLY how long it took to hit the target. This little system actually makes dry fire fun and there are many different training scenarios you can set up. Available for 9mm and 40 S&W You can view more info and order on our web site here: FTP Laser Target Package

There are TONS of threads on the difference but it really boils down to brass cost. If you can afford the 38 SC brass, the larger case capacity gives you more powder choices and it is easier to load and not have powder spillage. Also, the rimless brass stacks better in the magazines and thus could be slightly more reliable. Since just about all the brass is the same brand, the ejection pattern is more consistent which is more of a concern to people running slide rides than micro dots. With that being said, you can make 9mm major gun run great but most builders will recommend running the micro red dot or using one brand of brass. I run 9mm major myself

I really like having an index point for my thumb so I know my grip is the same every time. You also "can" control some flip using the thumb rest but you have to be very careful to not lead the gun when you don't intend to. I know many people also don't like thumb rests as they feel they get in the way. To each their own

Personally I prefer an 8 MOA but at least half our customers go with the 6 as it makes tighter shots a little easier and it still sufficiently bright to see in the sun.

A short video about the FTP Optics Alpha 3

Hi Jack, You can view them on our web site or email/give us a call! I use one almost every day for practice. The link is below Laser Target Package

Here are some other pictures showing the comparison in glass size between the Alpha 2 and 3

FTP Optics Alpha 3 Red Dot Reflex Sight The FTP Optics Alpha 3 Red Dot Reflex Sight is a competition grade optic built to exacting standards with one of the largest viewing windows on the market. Constructed of high grade aluminum, the optic weighs a scant 41.5 g including the battery. It is waterproof to 2 m and shockproof to 1000 G! FTP Optics are made by the leading manufacturer in the industry that also produce most of the name brand optics you are familiar with. There is no loss of quality, precision, product testing or durability. You can be assured of fantastic performance without inflated prices. Featuring a 10 position manually operated soft touch brightness switches, you can set the dot intensity to match your shooting environment. The optic remembers the last brightness intensity and will turn back on at the same level. The FTP Optics Alpha uses a standard and easy to find CR2032 battery which can be changed without dismounting the optic or re-zeroing. The latest industry electronics feature the ON start circuitry board which assures the sight will not turn off while shooting. A low battery indicator is also programmed on to the circuitry board to notify the user when the battery is low. Lens The lens features a optically clearer G-Coat that improves clarity and light transmission while offering superior anti-reflective capaiblities. The lens will appear more clear with less of a blue tone than many of our competitors. The lens is parallax free at 70m. The lens itself is one of the largest in the micro red dot industry which is a huge benefit to competition shooters. Motion Technology An exciting feature of the FTP Optics Alpha 3 is the incorporation of a motion sensor that will turn off the optic after 3 minutes if no motion is detected. The same sensor will turn the optic back on as soon as motion is detected at the last brightness level. This is a great feature to help extend battery life! Elevation & Windage Adjustments Elevation and windage adjusments are made easily with a click adjustment system that requires no locking screw. The FTP Optics 3 features a wider adjustment range than many micro red dots to allow you to install on a wider variety of firearms. Dot Size Dot size is extremely important to competitors for fast target aquisition and visibility in sun light. The FTP Optics Alpha 3 is available with big and bright 6 and 8 MOA dot sizes! Many other micro red dots on the market are suited to more tactical operations and feature dots that are too small to be optimal for competition shooting. The advantage goes to FTP! Mounting: The FTP Alpha Optic 3 will install on standard mounts used for the RTS2TM and Romeo 3 TM. Due to the slightly longer length, you may need to use a mount that does not incorporate a blast shield or modify the mount itself for clearance The optic includes a removable Picatinny rail mount or can be used in direct mounting application popular on most competition firearms. Specifications: Dimensions: (LxWxH): 56.5 x 29 x 32.5 mm Sight Window: 26 x 21.5mm Elevation Adjustment Range: 145 MOA @ 100m Windage Adjustment Range : 95 MOA @ 100m Glass: Anti-reflective, G-Coat multi-layered coated glass lens is parallax free with 97 % light transmission Weight: 41.5 g Battery Life: 320 hours at brightness position 3 at 10 degrees C You can view more information or order on our web site: FTP Optics Alpha 3

Hi Everyone! We would like to introduce ourselves as a new vendor on the BE forums! FTP Shooting sports is a division of Fast Toys Performance that specializes in competition shooting gear and accessories. FTP also offers competition shooting instruction. Not only do we sell the popular brands of competition accessories, we also have some awesome items that we designed and had manufactured to our specifications under the FTP name! FTP is owned by an American Citizen living in Canada so we operate two different web sites to service our customers in both countries. For American customers, you can visit our U.S. web site: FTP U.S Web Site For our Canadian customers, you can visit our Canadian web site at: FTP Canadian Website We are working to build the U.S web site to include a lot more items so in the mean time, you can visit our Canadian web site to get an idea of the products we sell. Our team travels to USPSA and IPSC matches in the U.S and Canada so we look forward to seeing some of you on the range.

That BCG ejector may do the track. Do you happen to have a picture of the other side?

Has anyone has an issue with MBX mags sitting too high up when combined with the PT Evo Grip? I have the Dawson posi lock mag release/catch and if I force the mags up hard, they will hit the ejector unless I thin it out like crazy. The Dawson mag release is supposed to stop over insertion but it still allows the magazines to move up quite a bit more when you really push it or do it quickly. Any ideas on how to address this? I don't really like the ejector being this thin as I am not sure how long it will last. I have .009 clearance between magazine and the ejector. What clearance do people normally shoot for? With bullets in the magazine, the rims will still slightly touch the ejector but I fear thinning it out any more. Are there any magazine catches that lock the magazine down lower? ( I have seen ones that lock higher of course).