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I just installed (but haven’t yet shot) and that’s what I did.

CGW does something like this. I wanted a full size dot and backup night sights. I got a quote and all the specs from them about a year ago but wound up selling the pistol.

They’re on gunbroker

Brand new here and to competition. Nothing to add just want to follow the topic.

Haha that’s awesome!

sorry, I couldn’t resist

I’m definitely in the camp that won’t benefit from steel at this point. However, I sold a cajunized sp-01 tactical to fund this, and all the rest of my pistols are plastic striker fired. All said I want steel, but unwilling to overpay for it, and even at that may still wind up w plastic.

Greetings. I’ve been holding out to buy a steel rival but someone that’s much more knowledgeable on these topics told me how picky the steel version is on ammo. Ive seen/ read lots of reviews on this gun and had the impression that’s not the case on the plastic? Several thousand round reviews have indicated the plastic runs really well with lots of different ammo. Is your experience with either version that it's picky on ammo? Either with regular target ammo or flat nosed/ JHP? To be clear I've only done a handful of competitions, and am starting to dabble in more. I know conventional wisdom says to shoot what I've already got but just sold a pistol so I have some cash burning a hole in my pocket. However, I'm not really dying to buy a gun that isn't reliable for the sake of a hobby I don't see myself being nearly as into as most on this forum are. I plan on throwing a dot on whatever I buy, and really I'd like this to double as both a HD gun as well a competition gun. Thanks for any insights!

Thanks everyone for the input!

..... I know, minimal gains. Greetings. I've been considering diving in to this sport, but having second thoughts based on time constraints. My goals though really aren't to make GM ever -- honestly my goal is to simply learn to shoot fast and accurate under pressure. My guess is probably 99% of American gun owners are under equipped to deal with a life or death scenario with a pistol, and I don't want to be one of them. Due to kids and other hobbies I'm a few years out from being able to devote more time to this. I've had a bunch of classes but the cost is heavy. Several years ago I also did a bunch of run n gun outings with an M class shooter out in the desert (I'm near PHX), but all the desert near me is now off limits to shooting. So I'm certainly not new to shooting, but also not where I want to be. All said I can dry fire a few times a week, and do one match every 3-4 weeks. I realize how little this is compared to most users on this board. Does anyone else only occasionally pop in like this, or is the sport completely dedicated by those that do it far more? Can I expect to gain anything from this based on what you've seen? I realize there's a ton of variables in there, so hoping to hear from someone else like me, or at least someone that's seen others like me. Thanks!

Makes sense, thanks!

I appreciate everyones input so far. FWIW Id rather finish knowing I screwed up than knowing I gave up, so I don’t see myself quitting a stage because I had to reload more than expected.

Looking forward to it— Ill take all the feedback I can get, thanks!

I was totally unaware of this, thanks!

I've edited my original post to better describe what I'm using for dry fire practice, sorry for any confusion.

Thanks, but now I'm a bit lost so please bear with me. Regarding using the slide stop -- as mentioned I want to shoot in Production, which will undoubtedly lead to reloads. Are you suggesting the slingshot method as opposed to using the slide stop/ release? Something else? Regarding the laser, I want to make sure we're talking about the same thing here. I don't mean a laser that gets mounted to a rail like this, I mean a boresight that gets loaded into the chamber to show me where my dry fire hits are landing like this. Would you recommend against using # 2 for dry fire training? Definitely not trying to argue and appreciate your insights, but want to make sure I'm on the same page. Thanks!

New guy here. Nothing to add, just want to follow along.

Greetings. I'm wanting to get into USPSA and am definitely going to heed the advice I see all over the place of "shoot what you already own when you're new". My plan is to start in Production. My pistol options are: 1) CZ SP01 Tactical w Cajun Gun Works Pro Package. 2) Gen 4 Glock 22 that's been converted to 9mm (effectively a G 17). 3) Gen 5 Glock 19. In the last few years I haven't done a lot of shooting. My main goal is to improve pistol handling skills for self defense, with the competition aspect coming after that. The CZ or G17 would be obvious choices. What the G19 has going for it is the ambi slide release, and the fact that I'm a lefty. I've had enough training to do fast mag changes even when I need to slingshot the slide -- likely not as fast as many competitors. Certainly not as fast as simply using my thumb. While practical pistol usage is really my main goal, I'll just assume the whole thing is a lot more fun when you dont come in dead last constantly. All said, any advice on which of these 3 I should use based on my circumstances? Also, I have one of those boresight laser gizmos that go in the chamber to help w dry firing like this one. So the laser isn't on constantly, just when the striker or hammer hits it to show where you'd actually hit. My thought is using it in my CZ in double action enables me to not need to reset after each shot, work on transitions, etc. However, the trigger is obviously much different than the same gun in SA or the Glocks. Is this the wrong approach to that training? Thanks!

Thanks all!

Greetings. I've been out of shooting for a few years and looking to get back in to it. One of the things I want to do is get in to IDPA. My goals for this are mainly to avoid static shooting, draw from concealment, use cover, etc. while using a pistol I may actually use in either CCW or for home defense. That said at this point I have no desire to use a fancy vest, shoot w a gun that looks like a blaster from Star Wars, etc. I'm aware my feelings on this stuff may change if I get hooked, but that's just where I'm at for now. Anyways, I rented a Gen 5 Glock 19 yesterday and loved it. So much that I want to ditch my 4" PPQ M2 and get one. I also own a Gen 4, but that's purely b/c it's the only pistol I own that my wife likes -- I hate that gun. IMO Glock removing the finger grooves was a huge step in the right direction. All said I think CCP is the division for me, and I was just reading the rules for it. If I'm not mistaken from reading the rules, a G19 w an Apex flat faced trigger would be perfectly legal in CCP -- is this correct? It's also something I'd have no issue carrying, so it could serve as double duty for both carry and competition. Thanks