Jhall100 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm fairly new to USPSA (< 1 year) and I'm stuck between buying a new CZ Tac Sport Orange or a used 2011 for limited division. Which would you choose and why? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm fairly new to USPSA ( Thanks! TSO is awesome out the box you can literally shoot a match asap. 2011s in limited are usually fine even used. The difference there's a lot more aftermarket customizability with them. The most important thing is if you're loading your own ammo or not. 40 wil cost money but you'll save a lot reloading. If both guns feel good in the hand and you naturally point them well., invest in the cheaper one and get started reloading. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDoctor Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm a few years ahead of you. I shot a Shadow 2 for one season, then an orange for two seasons, and this year I went to a 2011. The Orange is a great gun, and by comparison to a lot of 2011's, it's a great bargain. I'm glad that I used one for a few years, because being a factory gun, with readily accessible parts that don't require any fitting, I could concentrate on my own skills without having to worry about my gun. It's ready to go right out of the box. It doesn't need a trigger job, or any custom parts fitted, just take it to the range and get after it. Magazines were WAY cheaper and didn't require any tuning. I feel like the Orange is a fantastic pistol for someone who is starting to get serious about the sport. It's good enough that you could be competitive with it at the top levels, but accessible for most anybody. Maybe you'll want to shoot something different in a few years like I did, and that's ok. Turns out people are willing to buy these things used, so you can recoup some of your money and try something new. In the end, gun choice is a very personal thing. You can be competitive with either one, it will come down to which one you're more comfortable with, which one you shoot better and which one you're willing to spend the money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalaikanui Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 +1 Very well written XDoc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 56 minutes ago, XDoctor said: I'm a few years ahead of you. I shot a Shadow 2 for one season, then an orange for two seasons, and this year I went to a 2011. This is a common path for many people. You will end up with a 2011 eventually. BTW, CZ mags are not really much cheaper: $50 for a mag+ $19 for springs and follower+ $38 for the base pad is basically identical to STI mags. You will have re-tune your CZ mags periodically as well because they are made from very thin aluminum and just do not last. CZ is a great gun for the money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scroadkill Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 well put Doc.. Ive been running a TSO in limited for just over a year.. and just picked up another. amazing limited pistol period. amazing gun for the money... and only falls off a few hundred in the used market. I hear the 2011 song - but I just dont see making a change anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelRiose Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 The guys above have given you good advice. The only other thing I'll add is to get your hands on both. The TSO didn't fit my hands as well (even though I shoot a Shadow 2 in Production), so I went with a 2011. You won't know until you hold both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaunk Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 As a 2011 shooter basically from go, the TSO is hard to beat. The price is right and it's competitive. Watching a good friend of mine run past me and my glorious 2011 made me kinda sad. Get your hands on both and make sure you like the fit. You can't go wrong with either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrb Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I went the CZ TS way for a year watched for a used 2011 on the forum and started reloading with money I saved buying used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhall100 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Thanks for all the advice guys! As it stands, I think I'm probably going to go with the TSO for a few years and save up for a semi-custom/custom 2011 if I find it necessary. Or just want to, lol. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosswoodford Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 3:54 PM, Jhall100 said: I'm fairly new to USPSA (< 1 year) and I'm stuck between buying a new CZ Tac Sport Orange or a used 2011 for limited division. Which would you choose and why? Thanks! I could never get the angle of the CZ safeties to feel right for me. I went with a 2011 and have no reason to ever look back. I personally prefer the triggers and magwells as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessiveshooter Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 CZ mags are not thin or aluminum. I haven't worn any out either. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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