[CZ Custom RDS Baseplate Cut for SP-01 Shadow?]

On 8/16/2020 at 9:34 PM, wdfwguy said:

Any thoughts on the CZC plate setup vs the CGW version?

I wasn't aware CGW has a plate system...do they?  I though they direct milled?

 

[MY WIFE PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTANTLY MARCH 24, 2020]

Nothing I could type could come close to expressing how sorry I am to hear this.  Keep going, I'm sure she would want you to keep living your life.  

[S2 Carry Optics, talk me into buying one]

Are you talking about an Optics Ready S2?  You mentioned IDPA, the OR is still too heavy for IDPA without additional milling.  Good to go for USPSA of course.  Don't forget some Lok grips

 

[S2, lighten slide or not?]

Plan on shooting IDPA at all?

 

[Squib loads during a match]

I had my 1st squib a few matches ago.  I didn't hear anything different, either did the RO.  I couldn't chamber another round....I had no idea it was a squib...the scorekeeper told me it probably was.  I still didn't believe it until I went to the safe table and saw it for myself.  I had to really wail on it to get it out.  
Luckily I had my gopro on and could review the footage....take a look if you wish.  You can hear the "pop" in the video, but in the heat of battle, I didn't hear it.

 

 

[The progression of CO]

Area 8 so far...

 

Lim -----102
Lim 10--- 6

Open---110
Prod---91

Rev----14

SS---22

CO--137

PCC---42
 

[Is lack of ammo starting to hurt participation?]

I just skip practice instead...lol.

 

I just shot a 5 stage 40 round per stage match.  It was full.  Most matches around here still have waitlists...but they've been limiting squad size/participants to 10 per squad or so.  The covid restrictions are hurting more than the ammo shortage 

[The progression of CO]

In the NorthEast CO is eating away at production class.  Seems around here a lot of the fast guys going to CO.  Lots of high level CO and not as many C-D level.  
I kind of miss the stage planning of production sometimes though.  I also miss not having to clean my mags after every stage. I see mostly optic ready guns like the legion or glocks.

 

 

[Looking for quality ear protection]

Let me ask you this. Some ppl have stated the electronics don’t shut down fast enough. 
Now please correct me if I’m wrong. When I’m wearing electronic muffs I am still wearing muffs...any sound I hear is digitally enhanced coming in thru a speaker. That speaker is not nearly as loud as a gun shot, and only as loud as I have the volume turned to. 
So even if it doesn’t shut off for the 1st 1/2 second of a gunshot, I’m only hearing that gunshot thru the speaker, which is not turned up very loud. 

So in that sense I really shouldn’t get any more noise to my ear than I would with just muffs and no electronics, correct? 

[Holster/belt for SP-01 or Shadow]

Sp-01 and a Shadow 1 should both fit same holster. Not sure with the higher sights. 
 A Shadow 2 will not fit that same holster and is a different gun then a Shadow 1. 

 

Red Hill Tactical has lots of options to cover what you need. 

[43X brass to face issue]

3 hours ago, lgh said:

BTF meaning ... ? Factory ammo or reloads. Gun Stock or ...

BTF = Brass to Face

[New Unmodified 43x trigger not resetting every time]

4 hours ago, Southpaw said:

Is the trigger bar under the trigger spring bearing, like this:

 

 

It is. I’ve seen that online, but unfortunately  that’s not it. 

[Looking for quality ear protection]

Doesn't really help you but I was just mentioning today that it would be sweet if electronic ear pro had a one button quick on/off that you could just hit to shut off when your on the line, then hit again to turn on when you're done.

 

I started using the Walkers rechargeable ear buds this year.  The cups/muffs are just too hot in the summer and get in the way of taking my hat on/off

[FTP Optics Alpha 3 Red Dot Reflex Sight]

I know this is an old post, but any feedback from users?

 

[New Unmodified 43x trigger not resetting every time]

Grabbed a 43x late June. 
I usually clean them 1st but went right to range from gun store, put about 100 rounds thru it including some SD ammo. 
Worked great. 
 

Next week, heading to range again. Pull it apart intending to clean it but it looked pretty good, had lots of stock Glock lube still on it. Gave it a quick wipe and off I went. 

Got thru about 35 rounds and trigger didn’t reset. Pull slide back 1/2” and trigger resets. Keep going and it happened about 8 times out of 100 rounds. I made sure my finger was pulling off trigger every time, not that it should matter.  Slide gets hotter than any of my other glocks as well. (others are all gen4). As this is intended to be my carry gun, I’m concerned. Figure I better clean the factory gunk out, maybe there was some shavings stuck inside. 
 

After a good clean and lube, I’m back to the range today. Out of 100 rounds, it fails to reset the trigger once. Pull slide back just a little, and it resets. Much better, but still one too many for my carry gun. I compare the internals to my buddies 43 and everything looks the same. Only difference is my trigger bar seems to drag on the plastic frame a bit more than his. Mine is made in Austria, his is a US made. 
 

ive searched the web and everything that pops up regarding this is in aftermarket triggers or when somebody has messed around with the internals. Mine is untouched.
Im not new to glocks, have around 20,000 rounds between my 34 and 19. I’ve had them completely apart to clean/modify. The gen 5 is a bit different but basic mechanics of them are the same. I don’t see anything out of sorts. 
 

Any ideas? Should I just send it back to Glock? Anyone else experience this? 
 

 

 

[How's Stoeger's new book?]

I haven't read too far yet but have already picked up some advice that was worth the price of admission "Never take a reshoot right after your first run thru".  He goes into detail why but I have done this many times, even at a couple big matches and it really is better not to.

[Favorite Action or Drama Series available for streaming in Netflix]

The Last Dance about Jordon on Netflix was good, Im not a big bball fan but still really enjoyed the show.

Also enjoyed the Punisher on Netflix.  

 

Formula 1 Drive to survive has two seasons on netflix.  These shows turned me into an F1 fan...what these drivers and teams do to gain an edge is crazy.

[New CO shooter]

As far as the warranty goes...think about how much optics have changed in the last 5 years...don't you think they'll continue advancing?  In 5 years time that SRO will probably be outdated and you'll be ready for a new one anyways

 

[Squibs with Hornady Lock-n-Load]

You can wedge a small piece of wood between the powder die and the die next to it to stop the rotation.

 

I recently had my very 1st squib.  I have a powder check die and visually confirm powder before placing bullet.  I am baffled by how one got thru...but I have it on video and it clearly had no powder.  CZ Shadow and Blue Bullet 147 gr got stuck close enough that next round wouldn't chamber luckily.  Even after the RO stopped me and mentioned it could be a squib...I didn't believe it.  

Sure enough...that thing was lodged in there hard.  Banging a squib rod on the table about 30 times and it didn't budge.  It took a bolt and a big rock (couldn't find a hammer at the match) to finally get it out.  I made a short vid if you want to see

 

 

[G 34, no mods - favorite soft shooting factory 9mm ammo?]

Syntech is really the only softer shooting factory ammo that I am aware of.  There are other smaller companies making low power loads.  You may have to change your recoil spring, not sure whats allowed in GSSF.

[CZ Custom RDS Baseplate Cut for SP-01 Shadow?]

I have that exact setup....it works good for me so far.  I bought it used from a good buddy with an older jpoint on it.  He had put about 500 rounds thru it...I have probably put 3-4000 rounds?  Ive had to adjust the dot once since I sighted it in.  I've never heard about the adapter plate theory.

I really hate the idea of being tied to one brand (or family) of dot so I think this is the way to do it.  Also have a plate with iron sights on it that I can throw on if I want to shoot production.

In a perfect world all dots would have the same mounting pattern...wouldn't that be nice?!

[Implementing "Clipshot" Functionality in Video Editing Software]

You could use your phone and then import the video to whatever video editing software you are using. 

As far as software, It can't be that complex if an iphone app can handle it.  There just has to be a demand for it.  I'd love something like that.

[Preferred grip tape]

I've had Talon on my G34 for over two years now, probably 15,000 rounds and countless matches.  Hasn't moved at all.  Take your time with the prep and def use some heat at the end to set in the glue.

[Mag Release Question]

Just be sure if you compete your particular sport/division allows this mod

 

[Moving to CZ?]

I came from a Glock to a CZ and the DA on first shot isn't that big of a deal.  Once in a while I might find myself taking an easier target 1st off the draw, but most times I don't think of it.
And don't forget al those empty gun starts will be SA.