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Disregard... Google says it can be normal on comp trigger jobs. Must've not noticed it before.
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Anyone else ever have this issue? My other SP01 Shadow and my 75b only engage when the hammer is cocked.
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Will this be sufficient?
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Yes!!!This has come up before here at BE.
Try resting your gun and gun butt (mag) solidly on a rest - keep the gun
as steady as possible.
Aim at a small target (1-2") at 15, 20 or 25 yards, your preference.
Fire 3-5 shot groups, as long as the bullets actually group. If there is no
group (looks like a shotgun blast), then you have a problem with ammo,
your gun, loose sights or your trigger control.
If there is a group, move the sights until the group is approximately where
you want it.
Then fire a 10 - 15 shot group, discard the 2-3 "flyers" and see if the
center of the group is where you want it. Then make small adjustments
until you have it where you want it.
Then, fire another 10 shot group off-hand at the same distance. See if
there is any movement - there shouldn't be. But your group should be
larger. Don't change your sights with just a 3 or 5 shot group at this
point. If you don't have a group, but have a pattern, check ammo,
gun, loose sights, etc again.
You might want to retest it, if you can, with the sun in different postions.
That seems to change POI. If the sun is to your left or right, the group
will usually move a little.
When it's all set, see where the gun shoots at 5 yards and 50 yards,
just so you'll know, in case you ever need it.
BTW, if you sight it in at 50 yards, you'll be pretty close at all distances,
from my experience.
I've attached a 52 yard group from my TruBor 9mm from a solid rest -
magazine and barrel shroud solidly down on a solid bench rest. The
POI is similar to my offhand groups at that range and 20 yards, except
the groups are a LOT larger freehand.
This is what I needed. Much appreciated, Hi-Power Jack
Only problem is my square range only goes out to 60 feet...
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Shoot free hand. Shooting from a rest can change elevation.
What's an acceptable target to aim for at that distance and how big should it be?
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3x5" index card as a target?
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I have some USPSA practice targets that have an A printed on them in the middle of the A zone. I could aim for that.
I could also color in a target dot, but how big should I make it?
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I've never had a pistol with adjustable sights until I got a Shadow from Automatic Accuracy. I tried searching the forum for zero methods but didn't get much back.
At 20 yards I'd like to have a 6 o'clock hold so the sight doesn't obscure the target. My question:
How should I zero? Freehand or pistol rest? Should I aim at a Shoot N C target bullseye or should I just use a USPSA practice target that has a printed "A" and aim for that?
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It's been a few months since I've posted, but I have made progress. I've been working on shot calling and also have been consciously waiting to "see what I need to see" before I pull the trigger. I've been listening to Steve Anderson's podcast and a few things really stuck out.
I was trying to shoot above my current showing ability. I was rushing shots trying to get quick split times rather than surrendering to my sights and waiting for an acceptable sight picture. I shot a classifier match this past weekend and told myself I would call every shot. Now I know it was just a classifier match, no real stages, but somehow I came in 4th overall and 2nd in Production. I even pulled off a stage win.
The last classifier of the match was an El Pres variation that included SHO and WHO strings. It felt like an eternity waiting for my sights to settle; i could see my hand shaking and the sights bouncing all around and I thought "Man, I'm sure this looks like the slowest any shooter has ever shot before in the history of shooting!" Well, I was patient, and wound up getting the second fastest time and the highest score. This was a huge morale boost and I'm more anxious than ever to get practicing.
Oh, and after doing the math, my initial classification will be C class. I'm pleased with that and I do think it represents my ability at this point.
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My two SP01 Shadows. The left is one is a worked-over SP01 I just bought from Automatic Accuracy. I really wanted a Duo Tone but they are kinda hard to find right now, so Mink suggested cerakote to cut the wait time. This is my new Production gun.
The right is a bone stock SP01 Shadow that is now my backup Production gun.
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I'm cleaning my Sp01 Shadow and I noticed this edge (indicated by the q-tip) Is this machined this way or did the corner somehow break off?
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Hey Kevin, I'm in Cleveland too and recently picked up a Shadow. I'm going to the ARO match next Saturday, maybe I'll see you there.
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I'm probably switching to the CZ SP01 Shadow. I've been shooting a G17 and 34 but the new gun bug bit me. I picked up a Shadow from Oak Hill and have been shooting it non stop. My split times are getting better and the gun seems to track better. It might be "the new girlfriend" effect of trying something new, but I think I'm going to stick with it for the rest of the year and see how I do.
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Just curious, how many platforms have you gone through in your USPSA career?
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My goals for USPSA are simple:
Short term: perform better at every match than I did at the one prior
Long term: make GM
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When it comes to shooting, I'm a student for life. One day, even if it's many years from now, I will earn my GM card.
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I'm shooting ARO at their next match, meet with David when you sign in, he will give you an intro to the rules & range commands. I'm used as a Mentor to new shooters, Dave will hook you up with me or another experienced shooter & I'll take you through the stages & help you out during the match.
They hooked me up with Keven at last month's match. Dave's the big guy, right? He's super cool, I met him at Midwest Gun Club at my first USPSA match. I look forward to seeing you there!
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Reshoot, are you anywhere near Deerfield? My next match is at ARO Group on Alliance Rd.
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Fortunately, in all my gun experiences at work I've never had to engage multiple targets while running!
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Vogel is in Ohio, so I'd like to take one of his classes when he's around. Taking a Stoeger class would be awesome, but my time is limited since I work crazy hours and have two toddlers at home.
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Hi all! My name is Danny, and I'm addicted to shooting. The problem is, I'm no good. I've been in LE for 6 years and have always fancied myself a good shooter. I always qual with perfect scores with my dept and shoot better than the majority of my coworkers, so I thought I was well above average shooting ability... until I shot my first USPSA match.
After witnessing the pure accuracy and speed I made up my mind to train and get better. My first two classifiers placed me in the D and C range respectively. Humble pie has been served, and now I'm starting over.
I'm looking forward to learning more and more every day. I shoot a Glock 17 and 34 for competition and an M&P 40 for work. I've been dry firing the drills from Stoeger 3 days a week for 20 minutes and have noticed some faster times. My next match is August 8th.
Oh, and I'm from Cleveland.
Cheers!
CZ SP01 Shadow safety engages when hammer is down
in CZ
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I know nothing of how the gun works; there could be elves inside throwing bullets for all I know... I just like to put holes in things.