Hi-Power Jack Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Check with your local gun club shooters - they'll probably let you rip off a mag so you can see if you like the CZ's - and don't forget, if you hate the feel, you will get used to it after a lot of practice (dry-firing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my00wrx1 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 8 hours ago, UpYoursPal said: I've been thinking about all of the Czechmate suggestions, and after reading more about it, it looks like a really solid suggestion that I'm going to consider. I've seen that while there isn't a robust market for Czechmate mods like there are for 2011s, it's probably enough to satisfy me. This thread has been especially instructive: Question: I'm now pretty used to the feel of the 1911/2011 platform, and I've never shot a CZ-anything before. Nobody I know has a Czechmate, but I know someone who has a few CZs, including a -75 and Shadow 2. In the absence of an actual Czechmate to try out, is there a comparable CZ gun that mimicks the feel of the grips, control, trigger, etc? That is, is there another CZ that may have the same feel in the hands as a Czechmate? The Czechmate is based on the CZ Tactical Sport (TS) frame which is slightly larger than the CZ 75. This is noticeable in the size of the grip when comparing the 2. The trigger on the Czechmate is SA so will not compare to a DA CZ 75 even in SA mode. The trigger is quite light from the factory, with a little bit of pre-travel (pre-travel and over travel are adjustable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I sold my trubor for $2000 with guga ribas holster and 4 pouches i am getting TANFO from MAGNUS in VEGAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I’m going to go against the grain and say don’t tip money into the old gun. Sell the old gun and add that to your $4k. Now look at the popular builders like venom (donnyglock on this forum) or atlas or even a ck. That will leave you plenty of $ for mags etc too. Donnyglock/venom seems to be a pretty rare combo of value/timeliness/performance. I have no first hand experience with his guns but other guys on here do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwood Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 3:04 PM, hump said: I am satisfied so far with my SPS Vista short 9mm. With mags and optic I am under $2500 lots of locals here are using those too, with much success. They run right out of the box.. All of them are using 9 major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bret Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 CK seems to be the best value out there, I shoot Infinities but a CK is a good gun and probably the best value out there. Don't waste your money on a Franken gun by throwing money into yours. Sell it, use the money towards a CK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Underwood said: lots of locals here are using those too, with much success. They run right out of the box.. All of them are using 9 major The SPS 38 super version works excellent too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 44 minutes ago, benny hill said: The SPS 38 super version works excellent too I’m still kicking myself for not buying a brand new vista short 9mm instead of the used custom Sti I bought. My sti is a nice gun don’t get me wrong, but every aspect of SPS’s guns are just that much better. My sps limited gun is a true piece of art. The sps vista 9mm seem to be totally out of stock everywhere. Only the 38s are left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 USPSA Equipment survey indicates most use the STI grip vs. a steel grip. I think you already have something to work with. If it were me I would turn it into a very cool gun for a couple of grand. Less if the slide can be salvaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Front Man said: USPSA Equipment survey indicates most use the STI grip vs. a steel grip. I think you already have something to work with. If it were me I would turn it into a very cool gun for a couple of grand. Less if the slide can be salvaged. Actually steel has plastic beat. CK + PT = 39% and one can assume the majority of the Infinity 15% are steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 If I could afford a new blaster with steel grips I would buy one. While steel grips were more than 50% of the survey, polymer still came in a rock solid at 37%. But, I have deep, empty pockets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) If steel and polymer grips make up 87% of the shooters, what are the other 13% using, wood? Edited January 31, 2019 by muncie21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, muncie21 said: If steel and polymer grips make up 87% of the shooters, what are the other 13% using, wood? I would imagine aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo0 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 where do you find polymer vs steel - all i see is manufacturers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpYoursPal Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 So through a twist of fate, I'm gonna have the opportunity to buy a brand new STI DVC Open for less than $3k, which WILL come with three mags (2x 140mm and 1x 170mm). Seems like a pretty sweet deal for a brand new gat, but should I be wary of straight STI guns? It'll be the 2019 version with the RTS2 and new grip and racker, for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 39 minutes ago, UpYoursPal said: I can buy a brand new STI DVC Open for less than $3k Great price I'd go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Go for it! I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 For 3k or under with 3 mags, I’d say it’s a prettty sweet deal. Especially if it’s the new one with the black barrel and new grip, and RTS2. It’s a pretty cool looking gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpYoursPal Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 52 minutes ago, Jfitz427 said: For 3k or under with 3 mags, I’d say it’s a prettty sweet deal. Especially if it’s the new one with the black barrel and new grip, and RTS2. It’s a pretty cool looking gun. It does look pretty rad, though I’ve gotta admit that I liked the stainless/TiN look the last ones had going. I’m also not sure what to think about the RTS2, but hey, whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 minute ago, UpYoursPal said: It does look pretty rad, though I’ve gotta admit that I liked the stainless/TiN look the last ones had going. I’m also not sure what to think about the RTS2, but hey, whatever I’m just now making the move from a slide ride to a micro dot. Not an RTS2, but a Romeo, so pretty similar. Hopefully I like it, cause I sold my cmore lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Honest opinion, go with a Bobby Carver Open G17. I dont know why one wouldn't. This is mine and have shot thousands of rounds through 1911s and 2011s and I think its all about what makes you confident enough to practice. I am well practiced with Glock so I have no issues. "Beware of the man who owns only one gun, for he probably knows how to us it..." Great quote.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbrowngmc Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 So through a twist of fate, I'm gonna have the opportunity to buy a brand new STI DVC Open for less than $3k, which WILL come with three mags (2x 140mm and 1x 170mm). Seems like a pretty sweet deal for a brand new gat, but should I be wary of straight STI guns? It'll be the 2019 version with the RTS2 and new grip and racker, for reference. I say do it and do it fast!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I went the route of having my older gun completely worked over and re done. And I’m extremely happy with how it came out. Basically every small part was replaced, plus the barrel, grip, magwell. It’s easier to list what wasn’t replaced, and that’s the slide and frame. Every single other part wad replaced. And it cost about 1/4th-1/6th the price of building a totally new gun. I figure I can reload about 40,000 rounds of ammo with the money I saved by not building a new gun. Here’s some before and after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jfitz427 said: I went the route of having my older gun completely worked over and re done. And I’m extremely happy with how it came out. Basically every small part was replaced, plus the barrel, grip, magwell. It’s easier to list what wasn’t replaced, and that’s the slide and frame. Every single other part wad replaced. And it cost about 1/4th-1/6th the price of building a totally new gun. I figure I can reload about 40,000 rounds of ammo with the money I saved by not building a new gun. Here’s some before and after. It looks fantastic...it looks like Don's work. Edited February 7, 2019 by LuvDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Awesome! I'm going to try some of those new wood grips soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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