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  1. No, not necessarily. This is all very confusing if you ask me. Mine is a CZC model #91735 from 2016. I think that the custom fit match barrel was an option that increased the price $150 or so. I was thinking that this was what made it a "CZC SP-01 Accushadow Black", but I could be wrong. the only definite way I could discern between models was to use the model number. The barrel is stainless and is a tad longer than stock, so it protrudes from the accu bushing about a 1/4" or maybe a bit more. It looks about the same length as the Australian barrels I used to see. Supposedly, and I think I read this on enos forums, the czc match barrels had saami spec chambers instead of nato spec like the stock barrels. I notice more forgiveness over my stock shadow, but it is still shorter than I would like. I am pretty nervous to have it reamed, because I shoot this one a LOT better than my other Shadow and that Shadow had a full CGW trigger parts workover, so it definitely isn't the trigger.
  2. This is my least favorite thing about the 2 shadows I have owned. I have owned a 2010 SP-01 Shadow and a CZ TS in 9mm. I had issues with my Shadow locking up at anything over about 1.120 with the Montana Gold 124 CMJs. I liked to load them at about 1.145 for all of my other 9mms, but found myself loading specific ammunition for the Shadow, or loading 115 grain Hornady FMJs, which didn't seem to matter given their profile. I did not have issues with the TS. I sold both that Shadow and the TS and went with an STI Marauder and I can load the 124 CMjs out to around 1.165 without issue.... but I tend to keep it in the 1.145 range to use one ammo for everything.... the 2011, Walther Q5, a PPQ, a VP9, and a Springfield XD. I recently got a CZ Accushadow Black and it's CZ Custom match barrel chamber/throat is longer, but I can still only load out to about 1.130 with the CMJs. I like the pistol enough that I may just load everything shorter, but I would really love to have a little more room. I feel like I had heard/read mixed results from reaming the barrel
  3. I have now had a CZ TS, a Cajunized CZ SP-01 Shadow, and a CZC Accushadow Black... all in 9mm. I got the Shadow first and found it to have potential but I didn't like the feel of the trigger all that well despite the customization. I also didn't think the workmanship was all that great on it and I hated the short throat/chamber. Then I got my TS. I liked everything about the TS, except my hands just didn't fit it very well. So, I bought an STI Marauder 2016 Shot Show edition and it was worlds better than either. A few weeks back though, I decided to try a 2016 CZC Accushadow Black and I really like it. I shoot it almost as well as the STI. I really like the SRT and the parts/fitting/machining are excellent and much better than my original Shadow were. I didn't think that the Accushadow would be much more accurate than the first Shadow I had, but I could never shoot my first Shadow on par with the STI and this is really close. The STI has capacity and a better trigger, but it was also the same price as a pair of TS's +, so that makes sense.
  4. I am almost at an impasse, but I am attempting to avoid buying the Dawson kit. It's not the money, but the idea that I can't buy magazines that work reliably for $70. I am feeling like I should have just gone SVI instead. Okay, so I got my parts. Per the gentleman at Grams Engineering, I got the FKS-11 spring/follower and the BPS-4 pads. He also stated that I need a spacer plate. The problem is that the FKS-11 states right on it, works with "no spacer plate". I am sure there is a remedy, however I cannot reach him. I understand, IT'S FRIDAY! I assume I need to trim these followers on the distal or breach aspect, but I need guidance. I really wanted to play with them this weekend. Anyone help? Also, Go Hoosiers!
  5. The factory mags have a polymer spacer and I ordered stainless ones for my builds. I didn't necessarily want the stainless, but that was all I could find as a standalone option. I will probably polish the face of those as well. I haven't received those parts yet, they should be here today. The marauder I got was the one from this years shot show and it came with 2 mags. They have a fancier looking base plate and look more polished from the factory than the pictures I am finding online.
  6. Okay guys, I have done a lot of online research and I haven't gotten any really definitive answers to my questions. I found lots of information on tuning 40 cal sti mags, but not 9mm. I am sorta lost. I really like my new STI Marauder, but I am a little bewildered by the magazine predicament that seems to loom with these firearms. I didn't know anything about it prior to buying the pistol. I have two 140mm factory STI mags with STI internals and their extended base pads. They seem to be reasonably reliable enough if I feed them longer oal, factory, 9mm ammunition. I can get 20 in them. On occasion though, they want to pop out all of the rounds or let the first one stand up. I had a lot of double feeds with them using my reloads. I assume that this is related to the feed lips being too loose. They hang up a little and get tight with loading around 15 or so rounds. I can't find factory mags anywhere.... I ordered a few tubes and Grams Engineering internals to build a few more magazines. I thought about ordering the Dawson tuning kit, but I am not really sure I need it. My question is: Can someone give me the critical dimensions to help me tune the feed lips for 9mm? I am very comfortable with small project metal working and have dial calipers, a jewelers anvil, a mandrel, brass hammers, a foredom, etc. Any other suggestions related to 9mm specifically would be welcome. Right now I am not even worried about trying to go past 20 in the mags, I'd be happy with better reliability to start. Thank you!
  7. My thoughts exactly. The rear is right of center to compensate. How would younaddress it? Im thinking about tapping the right side with a dowel to see if it changes. Maybe they both seated further on the left side? Strange that this would happen nearly the same on both pistols though.....?
  8. Here is a TECHNICAL question for you gentlemen. Background is that I am trying to tailor my CZ TS and CZ SP-01 Shadow for 3 gun. I put the 10x bushings in both. I am not sure but it does seem like the groups tightened, however both pistols impact shifted left about 3.5" at 10 yards! Nice groups, just left of poa. I have the adjustable rear on my TS and that remedied it very quickly, so I ordered a Shadow adjustable rear to install as well. My question is,... Does this indicate a problem or that I have done something incorrectly and if so how should I remedy it? Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks Edit: both are 9mm
  9. I had the same experience when I got mine. The factory trigger is not that great. I had the trigger tuned up, CGW, and now I like it quite a bit. Now, I still don't really love the gun though because I have so many issues reloading for it. I have to load so much shorter for it than all of my other pistols, including my TS. Trying to sort out how to resolve that issue.
  10. It is soooo much work to set up a chrono AND accuracy test at the same time. I wanted to do it, but it would double to triple the time involved. I did not necessarily plan on shooting 1 load all the time, but that would be nice. I am also going to work up a ladder with the Hornady 60 Vmax to use at longer ranges if need be. I think that 400 yards is a pretty long shot around here for matches. I am not opposed to loading 3 different rounds though either. I just wondered what a good speed is to try to achieve on this round. It seems that some guys want the higher velocity for reliable cycling, but, despite having adjustable gas, I think it makes sense to have less recoil. I don't think that being less than 1/2 MOA is critical enough to justify the extra recoil on a round for 100 yards or less. I think I will load one softer round and one faster round. Probably make some more of these three that I liked and then chrono them.
  11. Hi guys. I just started reloading and worked up my first ladder for 223. My intent is to use the ammunition for 3 gun in one of several rifles, most of which are 16" barrels. Ramshot TAC HNDY 55 FMJ BT w/ C Lake City 1x, swaged, trimmed WSR primers My ladder was in .2-.3 grain increments from 24.0 to 26.9 grains. Fired through my JP-15 with 18" barrel and a friends 16" barreled AR. My intent was to test the ammunition for accuracy first. Upon determining accuracy and which load(s) I wish to explore further, I will chronograph them. If you look the max for 223 stops short of the apex of my ladder, however 556 continues up to about 27.0. We had gotten 2950 FPS out of 26.3 grains TAC in a past experiement. My question is.... how fast/hot do I WANT the ammunition to be? I got best results between the two rifles at 26.6, 25.7, and 24.8. So, I was trying to determine which makes the most sense to pursue. I wish they had been closer together in the ladder. The JP seemed to like hotter ammo and the more mil spec rifle seemed to like it midranged in my ladder. All of my ammunition shot better than the xm193 for comparison, which I was pleased about because this was my first attempt. I got about a 2-2.25" group out of the xm193 and my best group for my ammo was .4" at 100 yards, using a lead sled. The average for my loads were probably about 1.3-1.5" groups. Advice or suggestions please...? Thanks in advance.
  12. Looks like the Lancer hand guard would fit. The OD of the thermal dissipator is 1.375, so KMR or NSR are out. I found that the weight of the JP RC rail in 15.5" is 14.5oz and the Lancer carbon version is 9.9oz. Sure is a lot of effort and money to drop 5 oz. I don't think I feel comfortable taking apart my JP, or letting a local smith do it either! No big deal for my other rifles though.
  13. I had a very similar JP rifle built and I am also sorta disappointed in the weight, especially once I put a scope on it, even though its a fairly light scope setup. I have the Kahles K16i and a Bobro mount. I think the first difference I notice is that I am not using a 12 oclock rail. I also have the captured buffer/spring. I just have a CTR stock on mine, so I know you will see a big weight savings switching to a lighter stock. I thought about switching the hand guard, but I don't know what will fit over the thermal dissipator/heat sink or how much weight it would save? I wouldn't want to remove the heat sink. I really wish I had gotten a 16" instead of 18 in retrospect.
  14. I have one and like it. I bought a Tromix complete upper and put it on a spare AR lower. Killed two deer with it this year in Indiana. Used the Barnes 300 TTSX from SBR. I am in the process of figuring out reloading 458. I sized cases last night. Going to try both the Barnes 300 TTSX and the Nosler 300 BT. Powders to try are H110, RE&, and A5744 (because that is what I could find out of the powders I have data for). The accurate web site, the new Nosler book, and the Lyman AR manual have loading data.
  15. So, they aren't placed at an average drop, or based upon a common ammunition or anything? I'm trying to figure out why this is better than the other donut style reticles with mil measurements below. I like the cleaner sight picture of this scope, but I also like the donut reticles for close targets. The only reason I went with this reticle was that it seems to be the prevailing style, but I am yet to see exactly why.
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