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I would like to put a fiber front sight on my Witness match. Dawson gives you a plethora of width and height options. I'm shooting at steel plates at 25-yds, my eyesight at close distances is less-than-great, and I'd like to keep using the original adjustable rear sight. Can any of you give me tips for the width/height I should be looking for? Thanks!
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Thanks! Much relieved...
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I've loaded a batch of 158gr LSWC's for testing 2400. Starting with 14 grs... (14.5, 15, 15.5). This is for my 627 4-inch. (not the PC) Just rechecking my numbers, I'm finding a HUGE variation in published data. The Sierra manual lists 12.1 - 13.9 for it's jacketed round.... which would suggest a cast bullet would be even lower. At the other end, the RCBS guide says 14.5 - 15.5 with muzzle velocities in the 1700s (this is for a CAST bullet...). (this is all from Complete Reloading Manual compendium) Are my loads too hot? Thanks!
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I've just installed the Jerry Miculek spring kit into my SW 627. Everything went smoothly until I got to the end, when I noticed this. I've studied the Brownells diagram for this gun and can't see what part it is. And there's a possibility that it is completely unrelated, and was sticking to a magnetized screwdriver in my toolbox. Before I shoot it, though, I wanted to see if any of you can ID this as a part of my gun. Thanks!
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Hmmm. I'll take your word for it... I have a lot of HP-38 and Power Pistol - do any of you like either for .357 with 158 gr XTP's? I figured I'd start with FMJ bullets, standardize a load, and then start mixing in variables like FMJ vs plated vs coated vs lead, etc...
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THAT is a really good point... Truth to tell, once I've bruised my hand, and ego, with full-house loads I'll most likely back down to something more nearly sane. So - I think I'm going to start with 158 Zero's and some HS-6. Thanks to everyone!
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Good point! I read (somewhere) that the 627 has a cylinder that is 1.575, while the 686 has a slightly longer 1.625. With that in mind, I've been looking at bullets either lighter than 158 grains, OR flat-point/swc's for 158.. Is there something special or magic about the 158gr bullets? It seems to be the go-to weight for .357's....
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I've got a SW 627 4" (not Performance Center, but I don't get to have nice things) on layaway. Next month it'll be in my hot little hands and I like to have a batch of ammo for testing. I used to load 158 gr LSWC's in a 686 with 2400. But I no longer own that gun, and want to start fresh. I'd like to avoid leading, but save money vs FMJ's. The internet tells me that Hi-Tek coated bullets (ie. Bayou or Missouri) can be pushed up to 1500 fps. And that they can't. I'm looking for a stout load. Doesn't have to be Old Testament, but I'd like some oomph. Only use this on paper. I know SWC's at powder-puff loads are what people typically use for paper punching, and I've done that in the past, but this time I'm looking for accuracy in something a little more... heavy metal... Can any of you recommend a coated bullet that can handle, say, 1300ish fps? A favorite powder and load? Thanks for any and all advice~!
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Thanks to everyone for your help with this! This is all very helpful - and puts things into perspective. f
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Thanks! And I should clarify - I have 8 guns NOW.... I've HAD... well... lots... f
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This may be more of a philosophical question, and I hope my asking th same question in the CZ forum isn't a no-no. I have a bunch of guns, mostly cz75 variant. What's bugging me is that this means that I have a lot of different magazines. And I have to make choices about which platforms I modify, accessorize, etc. And I'm hitting the 'too many options is as bad as too few' stage; I want to simplify my shooting so I can improve it. So, sorry for the long intro, I'm thinking about selling everything and consolidating and I wanted to get y'all's take or advice on this. WHAT I WANT: a carry gun a home/sd gun a target/ipsc gun WHAT I HAVE: 9mm CZ75 S/A CZ PO1 CZ P09 CZ P10c Tanfoglio Witness match SW Shield 45 Tanfoglio Witness match PPQ-45 Honestly I'm thinking of going the Glock 19/34/43 route, and perhaps ditching .45 altogether. Can I get your thoughts? I'm thinking that I could probably get 3K in trades or sales, buy the new stuff, and spend the 'profit' on trigger mods, etc... OR is there a better way to do this? Keep in mind, the big appeal of going Glock is that (with a chopped G34) I could have one big box of G19 mags, instead of having to juggle 8 different kinds... Thoughts? Have any of you done this? f
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This may be more of a philosophical question, but since I am a CZ guy I thought I'd start here. I have a bunch of guns, mostly cz75 variant. What's bugging me is that this means that I have a lot of different magazines. And I have to make choices about which platforms I modify, accessorize, etc. And I'm hitting the 'too many options is as bad as too few' stage; I want to simplify my shooting so I can improve it. So, sorry for the long intro, I'm thinking about selling everything and consolidating and I wanted to get y'all's take or advice on this. WHAT I WANT: a carry gun a home/sd gun a target/ipsc gun WHAT I HAVE: 9mm CZ75 S/A CZ PO1 CZ P09 CZ P10c Tanfoglio Witness match SW Shield 45 Tanfoglio Witness match PPQ-45 Honestly I'm thinking of going the Glock 19/34/43 route, and perhaps ditching .45 altogether. Can I get your thoughts? I'm thinking that I could probably get 3K in trades or sales, buy the new stuff, and spend the 'profit' on trigger mods, etc... OR is there a better way to do this? Keep in mind, the big appeal of going Glock is that (with a chopped G34) I could have ONE big box of G19 mags, instead of EIGHT different kinds... Thoughts? f
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That about says it. Just got my sweaty little hands on a PPQ in .45 and am wondering what to feed it. Or what NOT to. Thanks!
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Or I guess I should ask HOW MUCH does it matter which profile (Glock or M&P) you use? i ask because I just swapped my M&P for a CGW CZ P-09 and there's no laser trainer in that shape. I'd guess the Glock is the closer match to the CZ... is is it worth worrying about?