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  1. I've contacted all of these high end revolver manufacturers about making an 8 shot model, or an 8 shot 9mm or .38 cal cylinder conversion for competition use and haven't heard a peep back from any of them.

    Paying anything over $2k for a 6 shot revolver is just crazy in my book and yes I've shot Korth, Manurhin revolvers for comparison.

    It's like having a Ferrari and putting studded snow tires on it !

    If I'm gonna spend that type of money, I want to use it, not look at it !

     As was posted above, a S&W with a custom action + trigger job is on par and often exceeds most of the high end revolvers being made and for thousands + more less.

    If Korth offered an 8 shot convertible 9mm revolver, I would be on the waiting list, as the durability + user friendly adjust-ability are worth the extra $$ to me.

    Until them, I'll be using my blue collar 929's.

     

    SJC 

     

  2. N320.

    I used to get powder residue buildup under the extractor using other powders.

    Screwed me up at a match early last year.

    I switched to N320 soon afterwards.

    As a test, I didn't thoroughly clean my 929 for just under 2,000 rounds.

    Just cleaned around the front sight and cylinder exterior.

    Ran like a champ and I probably could've gone another thousand rounds without an issue.

     

    SJC

     

  3. Update.

    I called CZ and they told me that the P-09 kadet firing pin cross pin is held in place with a 2mm hex head set screw.

    I was able to remove the set screw, even though I gave it a good number of wacks with a punch, as I was told it was a roll pin that held the firing pin in place.

    Of course the new kadet firing pin & spring I ordered from CZ wasn't even close to the firing pin of the 09 kadet.

    I'm so glad that I took the initiative and called them to get the right pin and spring part numbers, instead of just ordering it off their site and receiving the wrong parts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So as usual,  I had to do some work to the old firing pin.

    Initially,the firing pin was hardly sticking out of the slot when pushed in manually.

    The cross pin stops the over travel of the firing pin, so I carefully filed away the rear of the firing pin slot till the pin was just below the breech face when manually pushing it in.

    Now it works 100% with the CCI mini mag and any Federal ammo I use.

    Anyone need a firing pin & spring for a 75 kadet kit that won't fit a P-09 ?

    SJC

  4. I'm starting to get lite strikes when using my P-09 kadet kit.

    I received a new style kadet firing pin + spring from CZ.

    I read that a roll pin(near the rear sight) retains the firing pin, but can seem to get the roll pin to budge.

    I don't want to hit it any harder and risk breaking it.

    I also see that it has a firing pin retainer like the 75, but can't seem to be able to push the firing pin in enough to remove it that way either.

    Before I call CZ, can anyone please tell me how they replaced the firing pin on their P-09 kadet kit ?

    Thanks,

    SJC

     

  5. I started carrying a 329PD after a very close moose encounter and I hike a lot in bear country.

    While I liked it for it's lite weight, The 329 broke a few times when practicing with it and stung like a hive of hornets with full power loads, even with different grips.

    I'd rather shoot my 4" 500 single handed ! 

    I just couldn't depend on it, so it was sold for a big loss after getting it back from S&W.

    I ended up buying a Taurus 444ULT.

    After beating the crap out of it and suffering no failures, I bought another one and don't worry about reloading , as I carry them both in a double shoulder rig now.

    While I've never shot them in a comp(Don't have enough loaders or a proper holster), I've shot them both at steel practices with friends, using 44 spcl 200 grn coated loads.

    While it has and can be done, I wouldn't want to shoot a match with the 329 and 44 mag loads.

    That would make me think twice at getting into the revolver game.

     

    SJC

     

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  6. 12 hours ago, UpYoursPal said:

    The Ghost Ultimate holster for revolvers works very well, and can be adjusted to work with multiple revolver types.   I can use it for my N-frame 327, and with a simple screwdriver adjust it to work with my S&W 500!  It's pretty great.

    Ghost for me too.

    My 929 draw's quick & clean and is secure when locked.

    Offered in left hand too.

    SJC

  7. I had some of the same brass issues as others with my 929.

    Misfires, 20% chamber fit failure and tight extraction.

    To stop all of the BS, I've been using nickel plated brass and CED .040" moonclips.

    I get about 10 reloads before the brass starts to have some failures.

    Now I enjoy shooting my 929, instead of complaining about it.

     

    SJC 

  8. I've always preferred shooting, carrying and working on revolvers, so it just seemed natural to shoot them in competition.

    Thankfully some revolver manufacturers decided to make eight shot models to keep the sport going.

     I do appreciate a fine crafted bottom feeder, but I just don't get that warm and tingly feeling shooting them.

     

    SJC  

     

     

     

  9. I tested a C-more with an 8 moa dot and liked that size for steel plate shooting.

    I'm in the process of setting up a 617 for RFPO.

    As my depleted 2018 shooting funds didn't allow for a C-more purchase, I did find a good price for a new Fast Fire 3.

    I also ordered a raptor engineering mount after reading up on them from past posts here, and will hopefully have it set up next week.

    SJC  

     

  10. That looks good, but I've seen pics of other 617 cylinders with a lot more metal removed.

    I don't know how those cylinders held up to a lot of use though ?

    Did you weigh the cylinder before and after machining it  ?

    I'm not expecting miracles, but I know a lighter cylinder takes less poundage to move and speed is the name of the game.

    SJC

  11. I've done pretty much everything to it to get a 7lb DA trigger pull, but have been only able to get it to 7.5 lbs with reliable ignition.

    I'm looking into having the cylinder weight reduced to get there.

    Would it be worth getting the cylinder machined to see if I can get that 1/2 Lb reduction I'm looking for  ? 

    SJC

  12. I would watch with lightening the recoil spring on your .40.

    Without a buffer, you'll be subjecting the Poly frame to excessive recoil force, which will definitely cause issues.

     

  13. I only shot my 617 at steel practice tonight.

    I stacked my thumbs and kept my right thumb right between the cylinder and the trigger.

    I have to make a mental note to do it each time though and my support hand thumb was getting ahead of the cylinder.

    Now I wear a thin kevlar/leather glove on my right hand to avoid burning my thumb in case it gets ahead of the cylinder.

    Thanks for the advice.

    Once I get a side plate that fit's, I'll be able to make some type of rest and be golden.

    I figured the larger X grip would take care of it, but it didn't.

    This gun wasn't made for shooters with big hands,  but I'll get it to fit me one way or another.

    SJC

  14. On the left side (opposite the cylinder release) of a revolver, there's a whole bunch of real estate.

    Like I said, I have big mitt's. 

    I have a high grip, so when I grip the 617, I cover the pistol and my support thumb inadvertently hits the cylinder , or when I grip lower with my support hand, my trigger finger.

    I have no problem with my 929. I can draw and shoot with no issues.

    When I'm shooting my 617, Even from the low position, I have to make a concerted effort to get a proper grip and it's screwing me up.

    I found and bought a used side plate, so now I can do some testing and hopefully make it work.

    SJC

  15. On 4/24/2018 at 7:56 PM, RJH said:

    Shooting revolver in USPSA is only slightly more fun than getting kicked in the nuts

     

     

    Your opinion was asked for, so I harbor no ill will for you responding.

    Obviously revolvers aren't for you.

    I've been shooting and competing for over 40 yrs and still I enjoy shooting revolvers.

    Most bottom feeder shooters don't have the patience to actually learn how to shoot a revolver, as it takes skill.

    Skills that would make Most bottom feeder shooters better shooters,  if they learned to master a wheel gun before going off and buying the latest bottom feeding blaster and becoming a spray and pray zombie.

    Look at the master shooters and see where they started out. They earned their titles, they didn't buy them, as most shooters nowadays seem to think they can.

    I went to some USPSA matches and could've made a mint if I sold rags to wipe the tears that the grown men were crying when they realized that they were just like everyone else !

    That's not fun in my book.

    SJC

  16. Being I'm left handed and have big mitts, I'm finding that my support hand thumb is interfering with my trigger finger and/or the cylinder when I'm gripping my 617.

    When I shoot my 929, My right hand thumb is placed behind the right side cylinder shroud, with my left hand thumb on top of it. A half ass'd stacked thumb grip that works well for me.  

    When I try this method with my 617, my right hand thumb will rub on the cylinder, because the cylinder shroud doesn't extend out past the cylinder.

    Being that my thumbs are positioned on the right side of the pistol, there's a lot of real estate to mount some type of thumb rest/shroud extension onto the side plate.

    I read the rimfire rules and can't find anything that says it can't be done,  but I still couldn't confirm if it would be illegal to have some type of thumb rest/ shroud extension to stop my thumb from hitting the cylinder on my 617.

    What says the officials here ?

     

     

     

  17. Being I live and compete in the prison state of NY, I can tell you that the magazine restriction hasn't added to the number of revolver shooters signing up to shoot at the matches I attend.

    The 10 round Mag capacity restriction has no effect on revolver round capacity. Semi auto's only.

    I think the mag ban has made Single stack shooter numbers grow more.

    The only way to get most of the bottom feeder shooters to even touch a revolver, is to ban all semi auto's.

    Even then, some would rather quit shooting then touch a revolver !

  18. I didn't try the ultra match, was too rich for my wallet.

    Tried all of the lower priced match Ammo and found that Fed automatch was 100% in my 617. Champion was the 2nd.

    Both also extracted 100% after over 400 rounds fired.

    No luck with any of the other major brands. Plated or lead.

    The Apex hammer is smoother than silk. I fit and polished it with no issues.

    It's a work of art.

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