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You can use a frame mounted dot in Carry Optics? I thought it had to be slide mounted?
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I bought a Vr80, used my Shadow 2 CO gun and added a red dot to my rifle. 3gun open.
My 147 grain loads are so soft I am not sure a comp would help.
I had the CZC plate system installed as I like the option to change optic brands or have a rear sight.
This is what I think my plan is... did you need to drop slide weight for USPSA Carry Optics with your S2?
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1 hour ago, zdali said:
A dot and large mag on a S2 should get you most of the way there. It's only 3Gun.
However, buyer beware if you're going to feed it a steady diet of 9 Major. There are plenty 75s (admittedly not S2s) with cracked frames down here that have been run in Open Major. Anecdotal evidence suggests that two seasons are about what you'd get out of one. Czechmates/TSs seem fine, slide stop pins notwithstanding.
Only plan to shoot 9 minor from it. If I start shooting USPSA again I’ll look for something more appropriate for that sport.
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I used a dovetail mount for mine. Just remove the rear sight, insert the mount, tighten and mount your dot. The dot is no higher than the frame mount would place it. It is reversible and a lot less expensive. Check EGW for an adapter for your gun and mount.
Got a picture?
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I actually bought the gun all set up from the original purchaser. I’m sure it’s on their website... it’s very high quality work that’s for sure.
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Looks like $160 plus ~$20 shipping. 4 week turnaround.
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Instead of milling the slide for the optic. what about adding a frame mount for the optic.
Never considered it... any recommendations on a mount and who to install it? I’m in DFW area.
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That looks great.... how much for the cut if you don’t mind me asking?
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Already own the Shadow and mags... any suggestions on where to send for slidework/optic choice? Leaning towards an SRO.
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I’ve owned a few STIs (DVC 3-gun, Edge, etc) and they were great shooters. I just always felt I performed equally as well with the Shadow2. I don’t want to spend $5k on some of these truly custom guns... I just won’t shoot it enough to feel it’s worth the price tag. I do realize there is a difference... just few it’s negligible for my 2x / month competition shooting.
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Should mention I’m looking to stick with 9mm minor for 3 gun and steel games. Not concerned with USPSA OR IDOA rules / scoring.
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Budget is relative, I’m looking for the best value, hence shooting a Shadow 2 for TacOps. Recently decided I was done quad loading and bought a VR80. Now looking to take full advantage of open rules. Full upgrade or just add the dot to my Shadow 2?
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Another benefit to the Glock over others is cheap mags! Plenty of aftermarket parts that can make the trigger and sights better than factory.
Another option is find a 2nd hand CZ Shadow II or SP-01 shadow. I picked one up for $850 recently and it’s like new.... loving the extra weight and balance.
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Bit of a mess, and a small setup for now, but it fits in my office and keeps me from having to go to the garage
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The 55gr wolf bullets are widely used and good quality. Not sure why these would be any different. I say go for it!
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I use one of these. Cut it down to length. Locate where you want the ELS mounts, mark the holes, and take a soldering iron to burn burn through. Works great and belt is cheap enough that if you screw up, just replace it.
Good advice, thanks!
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I like the belt clips from Binary Engineering which accept the ELS fork. They attach to any belt and are able to move around so you can make minor adjustments.
Thanks! Will check them out!
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I use only the ELS system since it came out. Easy to move gear around as needed or completely remove when not needed. Don't need to fight to remove gear from between the inner and outer belt.
My biggest problem is with my pistol mag pouches... if I want them to be at the same height, there is a pretty wide gap between each female ELS Mount. To mount them closer, I need to stagger the height.
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Which do you prefer and why?
I currently have an ELS setup and like the fact that you can switch attachments without having to remove the belt, but part of me thinks Techloks would be better stages like all shotgun where you can really customize the position of all your shell holders.
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Any snowboard binding and strap will work just fine... generally you can get 2 for the price of 1 name brand belt solution. Choice of color and length are endless.
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Welcome! Just left NJ for Texas... can’t say I’m upset about it... keep up the fight
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Obviously a new guy here. New to sport, not new to firearms. As I approach 40 and getting older I figured I need a new hobby. getting pretty excited to shoot my first 3 gun match in February. Needless to say I'm really here poaching ideas, tips and gear choices. Once I get a season in, Maybe I'll be able to spread some (mis)information
Best of luck! my advice....
shoot what you have and have fun
Go slow until you’re comfortable
Wait to buy gear until you know what you want
Don’t buy cheap gear, it will only cost you more a few months later when you upgrade
If you’re in the North Texas area by chance, I’m happy to introduce you to some of my new friends I’ve met shooting down here...
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That’s not bad at all. I’ll have to look around for used salvage places. Although I just build a part of my bench yesterday and it’s pretty rigid. This part I’m not planning to mount any of the big presses, maybe my single stage for push though sizing but I doubled up on 22/32nd plywood and it’s very very sturdy. And I’m going to add 2 2x4s between the middle of the cabinets for increased support in the opening their. But this part of the bench I imagine it as mostly working on guns, trimming brass etc. so my vise, and trimmer will be setup here. Then on the right side wall I’ll build another bench and this is where the big press’s will be mounted.
I was just at Home Depot today... they had butcher block... about $200 for 10ft x 25”. They had smaller sizes as well (pic of 50in for $96).
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The pro solution there is to throw out all your SFP scopes and go full inventory FFP.
Right after I rob a bank [emoji6]
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After shooting FFP scopes for a while, you'll find yourself pretty weirded out by a SFP scope the first time you turn the zoom dial and the reticle stays fixed.
That’s exactly what I don’t want... I want the transition between rifles to remain natural.
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Help me decide - Open Pistol - mill my Shadow 2 or buy a 2011?
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Ain’t that the truth!
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