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Don't know about the Shadow 2 because I do not have one, but I have installed the extra power safety detent springs identified by Tok36 in two SP-01s, which seem to generally have the wimpy safety tension. In my view they were not safe to carry cocked and locked before, but after I installed the new springs they were good.
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I had one. Very high quality, very reliable, and I admired the concept. I thought it was very accurate mechanically but somewhat hard to shoot accurately. Some have said accuracy comes with lots of rounds. I did not fire it much so I did not get there. I did not like the grip. Tried both the regular (medium?) grip and the larger grip and neither did it for me. Also, the Wilson "X" grip pattern, which is your only choice because to my knowledge there are no after market grips, does not appeal to me. I traded it for a Staccato-P. Either the P or my Omni are my usual carry guns.
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22 hours ago, loaded605 said:
Those who have Lok Grips.... I’m wanting to switch to a less aggressive grip because I shoot a lot. I currently use the Henning grips and love them in matches, but shooting 400-500 rounds is hell on my hands. Definitely don’t want Bogies are the other more aggressive grips.
I used to shoot a Glock 35 and my preferred grip was just the stock gen4 texture and use pro grip.
Which Lok Grip would have about the right texture for this?I suggest the full checkered. They are very grippy but not uncomfortable.
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1 hour ago, geraldskip said:
That same argument can be used against the guns for duty use.
I've seen officers trying to qualify fail to turn their safety off. I've also seen very good shooters (that actually compete) fail to disengage their grip safety.
Sure it's nice to say the suspect would be unable to figure out how the gun works, but what if the cop can't either?
Agreed. When folks mix carrying/using the 1911/2011 operating system with Glocks, etc, they are asking for trouble because muscle memory may think it is drawing and firing a Glock when in fact the weapon is a 1911. My advice is that if you are going to carry a 2011/1911 on duty, don't even pick up a weapon with a different system.
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23 hours ago, Dutchman195 said:
I've seen a lot on Insta about LAPD Swat from STI. My question is this, Does the Department pay for the guns? I seem to have a hard time believing that your run of the mill officer will fork over their personal money for a 2011 when they can buy a glock for 400 bucks. From my experience most cops aren't shooters or gun guys. Now I could see if the Dept gives the option and you wanna spend your own money, ya maybe a 2011 is for you. But still I would rather lean towards to glock than a 2011.
All officers may not be gun guys, but you can be sure the LAPD SWAT guys are. LAPD has gone from a very restrictive authorized gun policy to what appears to be a pretty open one. Back in the day on LAPD and probably to present day one of the big emphases was defending against gun snatches and gun retention. I can see how carrying a 1911 or 2011 works in that respect because the average knuckle head is not going to have the presence of mind to swipe off the safety. If I was still a cop, I would be carrying a 1911 or 2011 if I they were authorized.
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Davenport area. Home (sort of) of Rock River Arms, Les Baer, Springfield Armory, Lewis Machine & Tool.
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Hello from E Iowa. Lived here 22 years now, not counting overseas stints, but have lived in CA for 10 years, FL, OH, IN.
CZ Thumb Safety Issue
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The CZ safeties definitely are further forward than 1911s. Maybe it is where you place the gun in the web between thumb and forefinger? Or maybe you do not take a high grip?