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Thanks for sharing. I have had this same observation in the past and it doesn't just show up on the stages with long range targets where they try to force you to shoot them off hand or at extremely awkward position. The last match I attended required all 3 guns on 5 of the 6 stages. Three of the five multi gun stages also required slugs which in my mind effectively made them 4 Gun stages. The only stage that was quick and painless to shoot or reset was the 3GN Classifier which was rifle only easily under 10 seconds to run. Most of the stages could be described as the anti 3GN stages where pistol targets averaged 15 plus yards but were usually A-zone sized steel or smaller and no stages (except the Classifier) could be accused of being hosers. By the time my squad finished shooting it was 6:30 PM and we weren't the last squad to finish. Only about half of my squad even stayed until the end because the match was so drawn out. When stages mix complex multigun field courses with time consuming and complex long range rifle I feel like performance on the non-long range portion is largely inconsequential. When the best selection stage times are around 90 seconds and more than half of the shooters get stopped at 180 seconds then maybe there is a stage design problem. Using all guns on every stage also tends to masks problem areas since it's harder to directly compare where your performance on any particular stages with individual guns was better or worse than other shooters performances. Although preloading and dump barrels have significant sped up the time it takes to prep and reset for each shooter, it still takes a long time to run all three guns for each shooter on every stage. I am all for having a few with all the guns but would prefer most to be two gun stages or perhaps even some more single gun stages. Everyone has been going crazy learning how to reload their shotguns but at the matches have attended this year I think I hate only seen about 12 mandatory shotgun targets on any given stage. I would love to see more SG only stages with higher round counts. Fewer shots and fewer guns won't necessarily make a match less of a challenge or less fun and may even make it much more enjoyable for all.

Okay but I am not trying to one up anyone nor do I think I can with this basement dryfire video. Draw is par time at 1.00 but I am under that. It okay but it is certainly not under .7 The second is slide lock reload and are normal reload with a pair time set at 2.00.

Regarding Chuck's point on movement I have always got a kick out of watching the pace of mandatory forwards or backwards shooting on the move in some IDPA stages versus what shooting on the move in a well designed stage that doesn't require shooting on the move but remaining competitive from a time perspective would strongly encourage it.

I haven't had any problems with the strength of the extended CZC pads which are build pretty tough. Not sure about the plastic ones but they seemed durable enough.

Not that I like the idea but a minimum trigger pull weight might do more to equalize the field that a max MSRP would.

I am sure this must be discussed elsewhere but I agree with this and think L10 is useless. The people who I usually see shooting L10 are doing so only because they want to compete in a smaller pool of shooters to try and get closer to the top of the results.

I removed what is thought was a lot of material from the large magwell to get the extended basepads to fit but still ended up having to take material offers of the basepads.

That's better than I can do. This guy has been working at it http://youtu.be/GjM7xUaquME

It's nice to have something in multiples of 4 for quad loading. I considered 11 because from an empty chamber and using an AutoLoad shotgun it would let you toss 3 quads. I settled on 12 in the tube since even with a 28" barrel the tube was still slightly longer and I wanted to have the option of tossing a quad as soon as I picked up the gun. If in doubt get a 10 round tube and a plus 2 extension.

Just download the Strelok+ or iStrelok app to calculate the subtensions. With a 200 yard zero and 55gr Freedom Munitions I am at 331, 456, 581, 715, and 1054. It will also easily give you "clicks" or holdover at any distance.

And since the those parts (bushing) are available as an oem part from CZCustoms, they would be legit as add ons for a cz75 shadow in production. Sorry for being repetitive, just want to make sure before dropping three fitty on an accu mod. Parts might be legal but the modification required to install them would not be.

That's where I'm at now, in a way. I have a 75 shadow custom that I want to have the accu bushing installed on, but it won't be production legal even after the accu light gets approval (assuming it will which is almost a certainty). I'd have to sell the 75 shadow and buy an accu light even though they are the same damn gun. ...or just don't admit that it didn't come like that originally.

You could likely pick up a used Vortex HD Gen II for $1,000. New you can get a new one for around $1,200.

Or Shotmaxx

Yeah, it's silly. We had another thread on the SP01 ACCUs where we concluded that a SP01 ACCU Shadow is perfectly legal but if you took a preexisting SP01 Shadow and sent it in to have the ACCU work you would have a gun that was exactly identical in all ways to the SP01 ACCU Shadow but would not technically be Production legal

It's not about the part, it's about the modification required to install the part.

Oh, you can also look at OpenDNS which can be configured at your router to provide some blocking of malicious domains and content filtering by category as desired. It's also free for personal use.

This has been my exclusive AV for years now. Even more important than a good AV is keeping everything patched. Take a look at Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI). It will identify all of these third party patches that you have been missing and help to patch them http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ Also, uninstall Java if you don't need it.

This line here it what will get you: "UNLESS a modification is SPECIFICALLY authorized in the rules or SPECIFICALLY authorized in an official, published NROI interpretation, it is considered a PROHIBITED MODIFICATION." I wouldn't expect in to be an issue at local club matches and even at larger matches it would be hard for the average RO unless they were wearing their CZ underwear that day.

I can definitely see using it as a baseline to track progress.

Not unless they have made 2,000 of them and submitted the paperwork to USPSA.

I didn't even consider this but you are absolutely right. The only ACCU on the approved list is the SP01 model. Guess that makes the decision a bit easier for anyone looking to buy a Production Gun with the bushing. CZ - CESKA ZBROJOVKA CZ 75 PO7 Duty 9mm 3.8" barrel (27 oz.), CZ 75 SP01 Phantom 9mm (29 oz.), CZ P-09 (31 oz.), CZ100 (24 oz.), CZ100B (24 oz.), CZ2075 Rami 9mm & 40 S&W (25.5 oz.), CZ2075 Rami P 9mm & 40 S&W (23.5 oz.), CZ75 (34.3 oz.), CZ75 Compact 9mm (33 oz.), CZ75 P01 (27.2 oz.), CZ75 SemiCompact (33 oz.), CZ75 Shadow Black4.60" barrel (39 oz.), CZ75 Shadow Duo Tone 9mm (39 oz.), CZ75 Shadow T Black4.60" Barrel (40 oz.), CZ75 Shadow T Duo Tone 4.60" (40 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 (41.2 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 Accu-Shadow 4.6 barre (42 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 Shadow 9mm 4.72" (42 oz.), CZ75 SP-01 Tactical (41 oz.), CZ75 SP01 Shadow Target Black4.6 (42 oz.), CZ75 SP01 Shadow Target Duo 4.60 (42 oz.), CZ75B 9mm & 40 S&W (34.3 oz.), CZ75B Stainless (35.3 oz.), CZ75BD (34.3 oz.), CZ75D Compact (28.3 oz.), CZ85 (35.2 oz.), CZ85 Combat (35.2 oz.), CZ85B (35.2 oz.), CZ97B (40.8 oz.) Various models also come with a 4.80in barrel, the added weight for these models is .176 ounces.

I am not sure that ADA would cover this. It would not fall under Title I (Employment) or Title II (Public Entities and Public Transportation). Title III might cover it if you considered ranges and shooting matches a place of "Public Accommodation." Under Title III, no individual may be discriminated against on the basis of disability with regards to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, or accommodations of any place of public accommodation by any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation. "Public accommodations" include most places of lodging (such as inns and hotels), recreation, transportation, education, and dining, along with stores, care providers, and places of public displays, among other things." One of the great things about the large USPSA rule book and its legacy is that situations like this have already been accounted for in the rules. Regardless of disability the competitor must be able to handle guns safely and not endanger themselves or other competitors. This is a standard that applies to everyone and failure to do so would subject any shooter to disqualification under 10.5. That said the Range Master has the final say as to safety and is given a lot of leeway in helping to accommodate shooters who have disabilities. For example: 5.2.9 Competitors deemed by the Range Master to be significantly disabled may be given special dispensation in relation to the type and/or placement of their holsters and related equipment, and the Range Master will remain the final authority in regards to the safety and suitability of using such equipment at USPSA matches. 8.6.3 Competitors confined to wheelchairs or similar devices may be given special dispensation by the Range Master in respect of mobility assistance, however, the provisions of Rule 10.2.10 may still apply, at the Range Master’s discretion 10.2.10 Special penalty: A competitor unable to fully execute any part of a course of fire due to incapacity or injury may, prior to making his attempt at the course of fire, request that the Range Master apply a penalty in lieu of the stated course requirement. 10.2.10.1 Exception – In a weak hand/strong hand stage, a competitor who has physical use of only one hand may use the same hand for both weak and strong without penalty. 10.2.10.2 If the request is approved by the Range Master, a minimum of one procedural penalty, up to a maximum penalty of 20% of the competitor’s points “as shot” (rounded up to the nearest whole number), will be deducted from the competitor’s score. For example, if 100 points are available in the course of fire and the competitor actually scores 90 points, the special penalty is a deduction of 18 points. The Range Master may waive any or all procedural penalties in respect of a competitor who has a significant physical disability prior to the competitor making his attempt at the course of fire.

Good point. That makes it much easier to spot the dip. Just point your strong hand right now as if you were holding a gun and Make a motion like you are quickly pulling a trigger. Chances are that your hand will dip towards the end of the pull. It's only natural but you have to learn to isolate the trigger pull motion from moving the rest of your hand/arm.

As long as you are safe you should be able to play. Some of the 3 gun matches get a little crazy with positions so you might focus on USPSA/IDPA initially. You can always dropping by a 3 gun match as well to get a feel for the physical requirements which can vary greatly from one club to the next and even from stage to stage. I am confident that accommodations can be made to help you where necessary. Also, you should try to find a Steel Challenge match in your area. Most stages require no movement but it is still a lot of fun to shoot. There is much you can learn from the skills stressed by various stages. They seem simple on the surface but are amazingly complex to master.