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Moving to CZ?
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I started shooting Wilson/Baer/STI 1911s and thought the triggers were awesome. I shot them well and enjoyed a heavier gun.
Then I went to a CZ TSO which also has an awesome trigger and is heavier than the 1911s. I found that even easier to shoot than the 1911.
That said, I’m selling everything off and going solely to Glock.....most likely a G19 in carry optics. I’m never going to win a match, nor is that my goal. I do not (and will not) put in the time it takes to climb to the top of a local match. I do think ( if my technique/grip is correct) the Glock will be VERY similar to those other guns with me as the driver. I really don’t believe the weight/trigger/sights has a huge impact on speed or accuracy for any given shooter. You have to adapt to the pistol you shoot.
You will shoot every gun to your skill level. More practice, better results. Less practice, even an infinity won’t help.
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On 3/20/2018 at 7:00 PM, TrackCage said:
I used my G19 when I first entered the sport (which is what I carry). Didn't necessarily think I was giving anything up at the time, especially as a new competition shooter. I did go out and get a G34 shortly after, if for nothing else than I would prefer to make small modifications I wouldn't likely do to my actual carry gun.
I'd be more interested in shooting it again if I didn't have to declare limited minor, as I carry appendix. But not curious enough to want a division for it.
I think it'd be more interesting to have a division for perfectly stock guns. No modifications at all. I'd mess around with that for sure. But alas, it will never happen as enforcement is difficult. Would be kinda cool to throw a stock glock on the stage and say everyone had to shoot with it, at least I think so.
I like this idea a lot. Throw a stock gun (G43, G48, G19 etc....) on the table. Bring your mags, ammo, holster, and run the stage. All my carry guns are stock except the sights, but it’d be a level field if everyone shoots the same gun.
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Should’ve stated:
I shoot a CZ TSO in limited.
Carry a g19 most of the time. Sometimes a 642 w/crimson trace, or a Wilson CQB.
Debating if I should shoot a glock in the games, but I figure shooting skills will transfer well enough given the extremely low probability I’d ever need it.
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This topic may be outside of the usual rhetoric here, but I’m interested in the responses. I typically respect the posters here as “shooters”. The forum is focused on the skills required to handle a pistol with speed, efficiency, and accuracy within the rules of a given game. Most guys here are more skilled and have a great deal more rounds on their guns than other sites, IMO. Tactics are not often discussed outside the “rules”.
What do you guys carry? Do you run a heavy Infinity double stack in limited but carry a 642 stubby? Do you CCW at all? Do you consider running a specific platform because it’s what you carry, or is that an afterthought?
I have conflicting views on this, and would like to hear some opinions. Thanks.
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2 hours ago, RiggerJJ said:
Ahhh, the 1050 primer system...my experience with a new 1050 was, at first, a hateful time.
But now, after 100s of thousands of rounds later, I seem to nearly never have problems with the primer system. Maybe it needed to be broken in???
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Adjust the slide so that on the backstroke it is straight under the tube but just a tiny bit past is necessary, and can't be stressed enough.
Clean the tube amd slide area often, primer dust is very nasty, having it in the slide area or in the tube can mean the difference between a single primer igniting and the entire tube igniting.
RF100:
Again, a wonder machine, but frustrating at first.
Level the RF so it's plumb, but leaning forward just a smidge.
Keep it turned down so that it takes the entire 2 minutes to load the whole tray, so you can eliminate flipped primers. Watch a few hundred drop into the tube. If they don't flip at the top as they drop, they can't flip at all until they are in the slide and being pushed into the case.
Keep the metal top of the RF and the tube clean of primer dust, and keep the clear plastic top guard installed.
There is probably other stuff I have missed, but those are the main points I can remember ...
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Thanks Rigger! That’s helpful info for a 1050 newbie. Can you clarify the bolded part.....did you mean to say the primer slide should NOT be straight under the tube, but slightly past it? This is the one thing I haven’t checked yet.
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I can. And I’ve seen dot torture. Is that a better thing to do?
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I’m gonna head to the static range tomorrow since I missed USPSA range time today due to weather. What can I practice at the static range (no draw/movement allowed)?
Im thinking groups at 25yds is the most beneficial. That said, how should I practice? Uspsa target? Should I make dots with a sharpie or just shoot at the blank target? How fast do I shoot? Just take my time and shoot the best groups possible, or at least shoot 1s/shot?
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Ok, the consensus is overwhelming....I just need to get more reps to know exactly where the gun is. I get a good grip 90% of the time, but I still have plenty where I miss.
I do have the Stoeger and Anderson dryfire books, and I’ve read Brian’s “Fundamentals of Shooting”.....just gotta put some time in.
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11 hours ago, dillon said:
Make sure that the primer magazine tube is the correct wall thickness for small diameter primers. Check the blue plastic tip for damage. Make sure that the half-moon shaped stop behind the primer slide has the flat oriented up or to the right. How old is the machine? On the right rear of the primer slide, is there a brass roller on a bolt, or a rubber sleeve on a roll pin? If the latter, be sure the rubber sleeve is both present, and not torn. If torn, visit the local automotive parts store for some 1/8" vacuum hose. Check the white plastic wedge at the priming station. It should almost touch the case, a .002-.004" gap is fine. Push down on the edge of the shellplate at the bullet seating station. If it feels springy, then the shellplate lock ring needs to be a bit tighter.
Thanks!
I will check all these things, but the machine is basically brand new. Bought a couple months ago and I’ve only loaded 500 rounds total so far. The mag tube and blue tip are brand new (you guys sent a new one this week since the old one welded itself in the blast shield) but I will check them.
I probably do need to adjust the white wedge a little closer to the case, but the shell plate is rock solid when I push on it.
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I will accept 1/100 flipped primers with the rd-100.....I’ll just pull those rounds. I do NOT like the press crushing primers or putting them on sideways. Not sure if the rf100 is related to that, but I don’t think so.
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44 minutes ago, RickT said:
Have you added a small amount of additional weight to the primer tube push rod? Most use a 45ACP case which fits nicely over the end of the rod. \
I actually JUST did this last night. Only ran through about 25 rounds like that, but hopefully it will help. Thanks
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3 hours ago, MikieM said:
The upside down primers are coming from the RF100. Make sure the stabilizer plate is properly adjusted. It is located at the very front of the bowl (clear plastic cover off) and it's job is to allow the primers to come to the drop, one-by-one. Also, if you are using Winchester primers you may be moving them around at too high of a speed. Slow things down with the rheostat and see what happens. Winchester primers tend to bounce a little if they come into the drop-off area too fast.
I had the same problems with my 1050 regarding primers, although I never set off a tube. I had it apart so many times I felt like a tire changer at the Daytona 500.
Small pistol primers are... well small, and they are very light weight. It is no doubt difficult to design a system to successfully accommodate them. Just keep the inner tube clean and change out the little blue nipple on the bottom on a fairly regular basis, and don't over tighten the knurled cap at the top.
I hope this little bit of info helps.
Thanks Mike. I know I need to spend some time with the primer filler....I haven’t fiddled with it enough yet, but I am running the rheostat on low.
The 1050 cranks out very consistent ammo and is great to use when it’s running, but I feel the same way as you right now.....fixing a small problem every 50 rounds is taking away from the beauty/efficiency of the machine.
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I’m new to USPSA.....just shot my first match two weeks ago and had a blast. I didn’t do too bad for my first one, but obviously have a lot of room for improvement.
Ive been practicing dryfire, and feel like the initial grip on the pistol is crucial. I figure it may benefit me to look at the gun during the draw rather than target. I feel this lets me nail the grip immediately and it takes only a split second to snap my eyes back onto the target. Any opinions on this?
I noticed a lot of experienced shooters keep their eye on target through the draw stroke, but I assume that’s because their muscle memory is on point. Thanks .
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I’ve been loading on a 550b for the past 7 years and decided to upgrade to a 1050 since I recently started shooting USPSA. The 550 has been great, and I experienced zero problems after >25k rounds of .45 and 9mm. I recently bought a 1050, RF100, and mr bullet feeder to load up .40 for limited. The press and rf100 have been great, but I’m definitely not over the initial growing pains of getting them set up. Main problem seems to be primers.....both the primer filler (running about 2/100 upside down), and multiple problems with the press(crushed/sideways primers) .....including one that lit the tube off! Dillon sent replacement parts free of charge btw....great company!
The problems seem to be inconsistent, but repeatable, and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Mainly the primers are getting jammed in the primer slide sideways. I’ve been using Win sport and Win once fired brass. Any advice here?
Thanks
(I have some pics but it says file size is too big to post them)
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I would get the shadow 2 safety, but I already have the CZ custom one, so Ill probably just use it.
Heres a dumb question....do I need to take out the sear assembly or can I just lift the sear spring and wiggle out the safety? I tried the latter, but the safety doesn’t seem to budge.
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Thanks, Mo, I just watched that video. I’ll give it a shot tonight.
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Will a CZ custom extended safety require extensive fitting for a TSO? I have the safety and test fired 400 rounds (flawless) to make sure it functioned well before I mess with it.
is this tough to do? I’m not a gunsmith by any means, but I think I can figure it out. I haven’t found any great tutorials how to do it though.
Any tips/advice? Thanks
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Buy the best gun you can afford and shoot the hell out of it. You will improve with time, and equipment won’t be the limiting factor.
Screw anyone one who thinks less of you for having the means to buy a great gun. Be humble, strive to improve your shooting, and have fun. It shouldn’t matter if you are shooting a $500 glock or an $8000 Infinity....our sport is shooting, and it’s the skill that is important.
Aside from people who are jealous, I can’t see why anyone would care what gun you shoot.
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It’s a tough one. Honestly, if budget is an issue, I think a G35 is the single best option. They are cheap, reliable, and have a TON of aftermarket support. I get why some people don’t like them, but dollar for dollar, they may be the best gun out there.
There is something awesome about the guys running Glocks who smoke the field.....it’s all the shooter. Too easy to get caught up in the gear (cool guns are definitely fun) but shooting is the game, not gun buying.
Trust me, I know it’s hard to decide. I just did it myself and still not sure if I made the right choice. I decided to say “F@#$ it” and jumped in. It’s only money.
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I’m in a very similar situation as the OP. I decided to go with a new CZ TSO in .40. Not sure yet if this was the right move, but here was my thought process:
I could buy a reliable, stock firearm with most attributes/features of a high end 2011 for half the cost. The extra cash allowed me to buy a Dillon 1050 with bullet feeder for the same price as a new (high end) 2011.
I like glocks a lot and seriously considered a G35 instead of the CZ.....I’m sure either would be fine. I also wouldn’t be surprised if I switch to a 2011 in the future either.
What did you end up going with?
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On 5/14/2018 at 2:11 PM, HesedTech said:
OK you need to sign up for Steve Anderson's blog and listen to his rantings about practice and such. Also Stoeger's "practical pistol show" will tell you the same, practice is work.
If you want to get good at anything it takes goal setting, focus and dedicated work, but of course you know that.
Ask any GM how much he or she dry fires a day, the ammo they shoot, and if they are "having fun" while doing it and I'm sure they will tell you fun isn't a major part of the quotient.
As Steve Anderson says, "Get to work!"
BTW, most people do not have private land to shoot or practice on. Find a range which will let you draw, shoot and reload as fast as you can or want to. You will have to prove you can do it safely in front of an RO.
Thanks. I have each of their books, but will look for the podcast.
where can I find it? YouTube?
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I think most have hit on the issue....I need to make time for it. I can justify it as my main hobby and prioritize it above “everything else” except for family. My family comes first always, but shooting can be second in line if everything else takes a back seat.
I’ve tried to get my wife into it, but that’s a no-go. My girls are far too young to even try at this point, but I’ll hold out hope when they are older. I can shoot once/week with a local match once per month. I may not make GM, but I do need to set a goal and stick to it. I’m in between just wanting to have fun, and getting as good as I can. I’ll have to work with what I’ve got for now and see where the road may lead.
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I understand everyone’s situation is different, but jeez.....do any of you have difficulty finding time to shoot? I may just be in a ‘bad’ spot in life as far as timing goes (married with two young kids), but I feel my schedule is jammed and my shooting time is severely limited. Every week has something going on with work, family, kids activities, etc..... All this, and I’m limited to the range times available near me.
Anybody else have this problem? How did you fix it? I know the young, single guys and older, retired guys probably have a more flexible schedule, but I’m sure there are a bunch in the same spot as I am. I do have time to dry fire, but that isn’t nearly as fun. Do most of you guys have private land to shoot/train on during the week?
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2 hours ago, George16 said:
This is what I’m using. It’s a cheap slide racker from shooters connection. I polish it using my Dremel and polishing compound. It’s mounted on my TSO but can be used on the CM since the cut is the same. Double checked with my friend’s CM for fitment and fits really good.
Sorry to veer off topic a bit, but what holster is that? Red hill tactical?
I just ordered one for my TSO that has the stock thumb rest and I wanted to hear your opinion. I’ve read they are unsafe due to the trigger being accessible while holstered.(?)
Calming the dot
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Im interested to try a dot. It seems most people have trouble irons-->dot, but less an issue the other way around. Conceptually it seems like it should be easy to adjust to a dot, but I haven't tried one yet....
How long is the typical learning curve? I assume the index is the most important.....followed by clear target focus.