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Double tap. Will put 3.8gr results here I guess.

SNS 125gr conical nose, 1.13" OAL 4.0gr = 1080 fps 135PF Very low SD and nice recoil impulse from my 5" 1911. Known slow barrel in that gun. Going to try 3.8gr to see what PF that gives me in the 1911 and CZs. Very consistent powder drops from the 650. Impressed I am.

I've got a P-01 (75 series not Omega) that I put a lot of time and money into upgrading a couple years ago. It's a great size for compact carry. That said, my hands fit the P series guns so much better. No trigger dive on the DA shot. I do miss the crisp SA you can get with the 75 series but in practice it makes no difference. If you can, shoot both before you decide. The grips are very different.

I had a Specialist in 45 with the black duty treatment. Beautiful gun. Rail made it a little harder to find a holster, but I liked the idea of weight out front. Magwell isn't ideal for USPSA games. Weight stock is 42.4oz. Valor is the same as the Specialist but without the rail. More holster options. I've got a gamer PM-9 as my SS gun of choice now. Front serrations and adjustable rear sight. I like the almost 43oz gun shooting 9mm. Same stage planning as Production.

I think the P09 mags are better, but I'm guessing you'd like the feel of 9 major in a steel frame gun. Plus the SA triggers on 75 series appear to be easier. As much as the open P-09 is an interesting concept, I saw this Czech mate for $2100... https://classifieds.practiscore.com/firearms/pistols/cz-czechmate_i1225

I ran a SDB for 4 years. Loved it. Simple design and it is a great first press. I never plan to load for rifle. The workspace is smaller in the press (small shell plate), but if I could have put a case feeder on it I'd still be using it! That said, I could pump out 300 high quality rounds an hour on the SDB, so it's nothing to scoff at. I just upgraded to a 650 with case feeder exactly a month ago. It was $1400 to get all the upgrades for the two calibers I load. It is a more complex machine with more attention needed on presorting brass. The primer assembly design is a drawback in my view. It can create a boatload of ammo, I think I'm over 4K rounds loaded this month. I was saving up intending to get familiar with the machine in the 30 day "try it or return it" window. I'm keeping the 650 but in hindsight I don't think I needed it.

Slide weight comparisons TS = 14.77oz 1911 = 13.4oz I'm curious how the lower reciprocating mass shooting 40 major will feel. Steel PT Evo grip on 2011s have drawn me to the fire. Hoping that grip and the reciprocating weight reduction help my desk jockey grip be more consistent. Ammo loads short for TS and long for 2011s, so it may not be easy to use a different platform as a backup without bringing 2x the ammo.

Lol. Well played! Congrats on A class!

Agreed! That last little spring is a complete PITA. I lost mine trying to get it in and had to take a week break while CGW shipped me a replacement. Some good ideas on sear cage reassembly here: https://www.ncgunowners.com/forum/reputation.php?uid=4405https://www.ncgunowners.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=42855&page=3

Veto Open. Go Carry Optics. Experimenting with a red dot and pure target focus has been good for me to push speed and focus on a better grip (lighter gun than my Limited or SS rigs).

I'm not aware of anywhere that sells frames. Sell the slide to fund a new Shadow...

I put a full length steel guide rod and aluminum main spring housing on my PM-9. Plus it has Techwell positec grips and magwell. Weighed 42.5oz at single stack classic last year. Gotta play the weight game with single stack. Plenty of options.

I think the answer is no. Decocker with only a Single action trigger would mean no safety mechanism. That said, I'm sure you could do it with the flat trigger installed BUT you could never use it in competition or as a holstered gun.

Good point. I've got them separated from my previously loaded good stuff. I'll dispose of the ones that have a visible ledge. Lesson learned.

Here's a pic of rounds with a hint of ledge that still pass the case gauge.

My experience this week agrees. Brand new 650 with Dillon dies. Previously I was loading on a SDB with zero brass issues. On the 650, Dillon sizing die was pushing brass down into a ledge on some bulged cases (about 1 every 10 cases). Buddy loaned me his Lee U die. Just ran 100 problem free including a lot of nickel plated that I was having issues with before. Here's the brass comparison picture (3 bad and 2 good ones from the Lee). I've got a few hundred more cases with a partial brass ledges that pass the case gauge. These cases that have a full ledge all the way around obviously won't case gauge. Needless to say, I've ordered the Lee U die.

Finally a worthy replacement for the unobtanium Sphinx 3000s! Machining looks top notch.

Glockman, thanks for your insights. I just had the same conversation and questions with a buddy that got a tungsten sleeved barrel gun. I was more focused on slide weight and didn't fully consider the extra weight out front. I also went the standard bull barrel route. The slide weight difference between the oversized barrel is about half an ounce in a limited gun.

Per CZC: "7.5mm is standard height front sight on Tactical Sports and Shadow 2." https://czcustom.com/cz-parts-all/front-and-rear-sights/front-sight/fiber-optic-front-sight/cz-fiber-optic-front-sight-1-0-x-7-5mm-3-1mm-blade.html

Wow, thread drift. FWIW, I fall asleep dreaming I can actually call my shots...it helps to imagine/remember running a stage in slow motion too. ?

I'm left eye dominant, right handed. I also have "lazy eye" BUT can voluntarily switch dominance between my eyes which pushes the "lazy" to the other eye. I've had Lasik too. I'm a case study for opthalmologists. The ONLY time I've had to think about my eye dominance during a COF is when doing hard leans around walls/barrels. Leaning right: my right eye sees the target first but I have to wait for my dominant left eye (to which the sights are aligned) to clear the visual barrier. I have popped a couple into barrels when I'm not patient. Embarrassing to have two mikes on 5 yard hoser targets. It actually took me a few times of doing that to realize what was happening. Beyond that, don't over think it. Just have visual patience and shoot your sights.

How do you discount a flyer when shot from a ransom rest?

Sounds like you need new mag springs. Does it happen with every mag consistently?

Assuming you've run those bullet profiles before. Magazine springs getting weak? Recoil spring getting weak? Sounds like not enough force to strip it out of the mag.

I checked CZ USA but they are out too. You could try the pin only version if you really need a backup for $9. http://shop.cz-usa.com/ProductDetail/047000801604_Czechmate-Slide-Stop-Pin-No-Lever