Turtle Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I've been reluctant to say anything to anybody, but here goes. I'm happy to announce that I'll be representing CZ-USA this year shooting an SP-01 in Production Division. I just got my first gun from them last week, a CZ 85 C, which is to be my back up gun once I get my SP-01. I'm about as resistant to change as the next guy, so it hasn't been easy for me so far. I know Flex will be upset with me, leaving the tupperware behind and all, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to be an "Industry Shooter". There's a lot to like about the CZ too! When I first got started (1994) in the sport, it seemed like there were more of them, industry shooters that is, you know back when American Handgunner used to cover the matches. It's really benn great, getting to know and shoot with the guys I used to read about in the magazines. I have to thank Phil and Shooters Paradise for helping me out the past couple of years. I don't think I could have made it this far with out him. I'll still be representing Shooters Paradise as well (as long as Phil keeps me, that is). Thanks for sharing this experience with me and for being here on this forum. Hope to see you all this shooting season. Look for me at the FL Open packing a new piece of hardware.... Regards, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierruiggi Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Todd, You got to go with the flow. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Good for you, and good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorba Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Its all good dude well done and all the best to you and your new tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Welcome aboard!! May you have a better transition than I did!! p.s. It's all in your head, just shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKooi Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 OOOH Matt, I am glad you said it first....Wasn't TN the first time with the new blaster? I know, we shouldn't talk about it. Congrats Todd and may all those classic targets at Frank's place look 3 times bigger than actual size....for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 That's pretty darn cool Todd Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 That's absolutely awesome! (I need to get my butt to work. Everybody else is making GM and getting sponsors, while I'm stuck in the basement doing Bode plots. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Wow..that is really too cool..congratulations on the hard work and the recognition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 OOOH Matt, I am glad you said it first....Wasn't TN the first time with the new blaster? I know, we shouldn't talk about it. Not only are you not supposed to bring it up, you shouldn't even remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Good for you! That is awesome, and the result of lots of hardwork. I have a different view than most on sponsorships. Have long thought about approaching the major factories and threatening to use their guns in competition unless they paid me not to...maybe send along a short video-clip of me in say, a hat, shirt, pants, boots, gloves, etc., all emblazoned with a huge name [insert manufacturer here]...with a short note: Unless you want others seeing this type of shooting with your [insert product here], send me [insert amount here]. Hey, you know, we all gots ta eat, right? Seriously, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Congrats ! No go on and make the best of your new situation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 That's absolutely awesome! (I need to get my butt to work. Everybody else is making GM and getting sponsors, while I'm stuck in the basement doing Bode plots. ) Are you bode plotting the sound of your various compensators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Todd, couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Congratulations! Now go give Mink and Angus a run worth watching..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 WOW, always happy to hear of a success story. WE, yes all of us without factory "ride" are jealous. See you in FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Oh man, Turtle, that's way cool! Btw, how's that 85C different from the B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thanks a lot guys! I am totally stoked and ready to enjoy this new season. And mcoliver, I'm still a newbie at CZ but the best I can tell, the 85 Combat (vs. the 85B) has an overtravel stop for the trigger and NO firing pin block safety. And BTW, a huge "Thank You" to Angus Hobdell for all his help and support, what a great guy! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Todd wrote: "-the 85 Combat (vs. the 85B) has an overtravel stop for the trigger and -NO firing pin block safety. " Both 85s feature ambidextrous controls. The Combat has adjustable sights. In comparing the 75B with the CZ-85 Combat, the additional features include: -ambidextrous safety -ambidextrous slide release lever -slightly longer mag release than 75B -factory installed adjustable sights -firing pin is removable in the same fashion as a 1911 (75B is retained by a roll pin) -magazines drop free (75B is designed to retain the magazine in the well when the release is activated) -in dual tone, the 85 Combat features a non-reflective finish on the slide to cut out glare. Until the SP-01 arrives in the USA, the 85 Combat is the perfect 9mm CZ for Production division. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoliver Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Oh, you meant 85 Combat. My bad, I thought CZ, after introducing the SP-01, has "upgraded" the 85B into an 85C. And tell Angus to hurry up on the R&D on that 19-rounder follower. A lot of folks back here are anxious about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9MX Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 And tell Angus to hurry up on the R&D on that 19-rounder follower. A lot of folks back here are anxious about that. hell yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Congratulations Turtle, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 ( THREAD DRIFT) Whats a SP-01? Looked on both cz websites with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Todd,couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Congratulations! My sentiments exactly. Have fun with your new toy and don’t let the pressure of being a “Sponsored Shooter” change how you shoot. Just go out there and continue to read your sights. Barnes I think, has a good post somewhere around here on how this changed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 ( THREAD DRIFT) Whats a SP-01? Looked on both cz websites with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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