[Romeo3 Max Battery life]

I leave it on, but check it at "Make Ready" by hitting up brightness and down brightness to ensure it stays on during the stage.

[My new D2 Customs open blaster]

I have an Open pistol from Dan. I had him configure it with an Aftec extractor and a Romeo 3 max red dot. I love it.

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

11 hours ago, obsessiveshooter said:

Woah, so CZ USA told you they have discontinued the TSO 40?? I know the regular TS was discontinued, but what's up with this?

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If I am remembering correctly, he said "weak demand" was the reason. And many other companies serving that space. They are focusing on other products where the demand is high. 

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

It was the gun. After sending it to CZ-USA the third time, the gunsmith said he found a defect. In his opinion it was there from day one, just not easily diagnosed. He said normally they would replace the pistol a new one, but could not because the .40 was discontinued. He gave me three options: 1) try to fix my .40, 2) replace with a TSO 9mm (not an option for me because I was using it in USPSA Limited Division), or 3) refund. I chose refund.

 

Prior to this I purchased a STI DVC Open to shoot USPSA Open Division. It's a great pistol, but today I would have made a different choice. Considering that STI discontinued the DVC Open with no replacement and the phenomenal service I received from CZ-USA I would go with the Czechmate. Also, CZ-USA is starting to manufacture in the US makes them a top choice for me.

[9 major box ammo]

I been shooting a STI DVC Open using Everglades 124 major since August 2019. I have had zero problems through 5,000 rounds. Chronograph readings were 168 and 167 when it was in the low 80's. And 165 when it was 42 degrees.

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

I would use JJR FMJ-Major, Black Dot, and Sellier & Bellot in my CZ TSO .40 because they all ran well with a 16# recoil spring. The front sight went up and came down right on target every time. CZ-USA will not warranty proper function of the pistol when using remanufactured ammo. They also recommend using the 16# recoil spring. Below is the PF of each ammo I tested with a chronograph. 

New Ammo

Federal Syntech 205gr   176 PF (tumbling problems )

SIG Sauer Elite Performance 180gr   175 PF (expensive)

Sellier & Bellot 180gr  177 PF

Everglades  FMJ  180gr    187 PF

Winchester White Box 180gr   188 PF

Remanufactured

JJR FMJ-Major 180 gr    172 PF

Black Dot 180gr    173 PF

Atlanta Select 180gr    175 PF

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

20 hours ago, The-S said:

So did the 205 syntech clear up in your CZ? 

No. I no longer use 205 Syntech. Too many keyholing problems. I am told by some that the combination of the CZ barrel and the low velocity of the 205 Snytech round contribute to the keyholing. I have experienced no keyholing with any other ammo.

 

I am having extraction and feeding problems with my CZ TSO .40. I am currently trying different factory and remanufactured factory brands of ammo. I am looking close at the PF of each. CZ-USA is advising me to only try different quality factory ammo. No reload or remanufactured. I am currently working with a gunsmith at CZ-USA. He's been terrific. I plan to follow his advice and report my findings to him. I will update this thread when and if I find one brand and have a few thousand rounds without any problems.

 

I personally know three people that have CZ TSO's. All say they have no problems with any ammo (factory, remanufactured, or reloaded). I am concerned that my TSO doesn't like any of the nine ammo brands I've tried so far. 

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

Thanks, but I am shooting USPSA Limited Major. I did try Atlanta Arms .40 S&W 180gr JFP. No problem with tumbling, but the range on the velocity was wide.

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

Thanks, I guess it is the combination of CZ barrel and the low velocity Syntech. The keyholing occurred across multiple lot numbers.   

[Who makes the softest .40 sw off the shelf?]

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I found the Syntech 205gr to be the softest on recoil. But I am getting many keyholes (tumbling) at all distances with my CZ TSO. Some reviews led me to believe it was a combination of the CZ barrel and the low velocity Syntech. After reading the comment from LMS in this thread about the same problem with a CK 5, I am now thinking it is more a velocity problem related to the ammo. I tried several other brands of 180gr and 165gr, including Federal products, with no problems.