ML123 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 58 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: As for the sucking part. Don't worry 99% of sucked really bad when we started. Like anything in life if you want to be good, you have to put forth the effort. I am just glad I get to run around with a blaster and shoot stuff. I probably would not shoot much if this was not an option. Well as a member of the newbie sucking 99% of the time, well said!! As for me I just started this year of all years to decide to get into shooting when ammo is unobtanium. I had a Glock and quickly switched to CZ. I bought a SP-01 man safety but found the trigger location and some other features would need upgraded so I bought a Shadow 2 and it s perfect for me out of the box! The SP-01 is now going to CGW for a complete make over and slide cut for carry optics. I am old and my eyes suck too! I would love to make this gun SAO too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, ML123 said: Well as a member of the newbie sucking 99% of the time, well said!! As for me I just started this year of all years to decide to get into shooting when ammo is unobtanium. I had a Glock and quickly switched to CZ. I bought a SP-01 man safety but found the trigger location and some other features would need upgraded so I bought a Shadow 2 and it s perfect for me out of the box! The SP-01 is now going to CGW for a complete make over and slide cut for carry optics. I am old and my eyes suck too! I would love to make this gun SAO too Which Glock and why did you switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Flea said: Interesting observation. Did you care about the weight differences between the 34, X5 and S2? Nope. Just made sure I had solid grip and stance and went with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, rowdyb said: i absolutely needed vibra tite to keep a site on that gun. What is vibra tite? I just googled it, does it really work better then regular loctite? My Dots keep coming loose on my sigs. I finally ended up using red loctite where I could which I really didn't want to do. If that stuff works as advertised that would be way better. Edited July 23, 2020 by Racinready300ex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Racinready300ex said: What is vibra tite? Looks like loctite...to keep screws, etc. from loosening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Flea said: Looks like loctite...to keep screws, etc. from loosening. I gathered that much, I was wondering if works better then regular loctite. He mentioned "having to use it to keep the sight on that gun" I've been having trouble keeping a Dot tight on my sigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, Racinready300ex said: I just googled it, does it really work better then regular loctite? My Dots keep coming loose on my sigs. I finally ended up using red loctite where I could which I really didn't want to do. If that stuff works as advertised that would be way better. Strange. Non of my optics/plates are coming loose on my Sigs. Just running regular blue Loc-Tite. Are you cleaning the surfaces before you apply the Loc-Tite? I use electrical contact cleaner to clean the screws and the threaded holes before, letting the dry then applying the Loc-TIte. Also maybe insuring the correct Torque spec might help, if you are not already doing that. Heating up items to get the red Loc-Tite to break loose is never a fun adventure. Curious if you need to heat Vibra Tite to remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingsun Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Boomstick303 said: I am just glad I get to run around with a blaster and shoot stuff. I probably would not shoot much if this was not an option. I actually picked up shooting after I found out about this "run around with a blaster and shoot stuff" sport. Saw this movie and thought wow I gotta try those! https://youtu.be/icsaeOiHN7A So yeah I agree. Without it, it would be like always going to a golf range without playing a round of golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 56 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: Strange. Non of my optics/plates are coming loose on my Sigs. Just running regular blue Loc-Tite. Are you cleaning the surfaces before you apply the Loc-Tite? I use electrical contact cleaner to clean the screws and the threaded holes before, letting the dry then applying the Loc-TIte. Also maybe insuring the correct Torque spec might help, if you are not already doing that. Heating up items to get the red Loc-Tite to break loose is never a fun adventure. Curious if you need to heat Vibra Tite to remove it? My legion the dot stays tight to the plate with blue but the plate came loose twice. It's now swiming in Red and probably wont come off. If I want to get it off I should be able to remove the dot and heat the screws and the plate from the top. The X5 the plate stays tight but the dot comes loose. The x5 plate mounts to the bottom with blue. So I should be able to remove the plate and dot together, then heat the bottom of the plate to get the dot off. Time will tell, I'm sure at some point a dot will fail and need to come off. I may try this vibra tite stuff, sounds like you don't need heat for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML123 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Flea said: Which Glock and why did you switch? Glock 22 with a 9mm conversion barrel. I switched mostly since the Glock doesnt fit my hand well and the CZ does, especially the S2. I also had issues with the barrel and slide on the Glock and just didn't want to put any more money into it when there are better options. I do still prefer a Glock for EDC or home defense and also have a Gen 5 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, risingsun said: I actually picked up shooting after I found out about this "run around with a blaster and shoot stuff" sport. Saw this movie and thought wow I gotta try those! https://youtu.be/icsaeOiHN7A Happy I did not see this movie before I started shooting USPSA, I would have been vastly disappointed. On the other side of that I'm glad I have nothing to do with setting up stages like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 It seems better than loctite for this application, but just from my experience. No other proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Racinready300ex said: I just googled it, does it really work better then regular loctite? My Dots keep coming loose on my sigs. I finally ended up using red loctite where I could which I really didn't want to do. If that stuff works as advertised that would be way better. One Loctite that is often overlooked is the Purple - it's more of a "gum it up" type that is used a lot in Revo division to hold various screws that need to be adjusted from time to time. With Blue, if you move it, it breaks the seal and becomes useless. With Purple, it holds it in place and doesn't break. Any part that vibrates or takes a lot of abuse and has a potential to break the seal of the Blue is a good candidate for Purple. Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 "In CO, why use a DA/SA gun?": As an owner of a slicked-up S2OR... TRIGGER! The SA pull on my gun is 2lbs or a bit under, crispiest of the crispy without even a hint of creep or junk at all. A heavy-a** gun with a sweet trigger is just nice and fun to shoot. The single DA-pull per stage is of zero consequence as mine is 5.5lbs and about as nice as the nicest wheelguns out there. When I stink it up I know it's not the gun lol. I've played with a few X5's, and it's trigger (while considered "pretty good") is not even in the same league. That said, a buddy I shoot with kicks my butt regularly with an X5... so like usual, it's the indian, not the arrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTheSkate Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, ck1 said: A heavy-a** gun with a sweet trigger is just nice and fun to shoot. Well stated! You just can't beat a good SA trigger, the S2OR and TSOR are great examples. It's not difficult to get used to the DA to SA switch with some practice, and even if you consider the single DA pull per stage to be problematic in some way, it is more than made up for in the rest of the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrapin Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I went Shadow 2 and machined an extra slide for an optic. I went this route because it’s trendy... when in doubt, go with the herd I’m a little slower on transitions with optics, but more than make up for it on accuracy. Only downside is it pushed me into “open” in 3-Gun.Carry Optics seems to be the growth area in handguns. More approachable and affordable than Open. High capacity magazines without 40 caliber bs like Limited. At least around me, Production is an endangered species... similar numbers to single stack and revolver.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The only people who whine about DA triggers are complete noobs who've never shot one, people who never train, people who have no hand strength, or (most often) a combination of all three. If you're a noob who has never shot a DA pistol with a decent trigger, ask to do so at a match. Most will oblige. Even my s#!tty P-09 with its 7.5 lb trigger is not an issue. If you're someone who doesn't train and/or have weak hands, fix that before commenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 hours ago, IVC said: One Loctite that is often overlooked is the Purple - it's more of a "gum it up" type that is used a lot in Revo division to hold various screws that need to be adjusted from time to time. With Blue, if you move it, it breaks the seal and becomes useless. With Purple, it holds it in place and doesn't break. Any part that vibrates or takes a lot of abuse and has a potential to break the seal of the Blue is a good candidate for Purple. Just a thought... Interesting, I think I have some purple but never thought to try it for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Do any of you with an S2 have the Cajun reach reduction kit? When the hammer is down, my fingertip just barely reaches the trigger and is no bueno. If I bought a brand new S2 today, is there a way to get new grips that would allow me to get more of my trigger finger on the trigger before going the reach reduction route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Flea said: Do any of you with an S2 have the Cajun reach reduction kit? When the hammer is down, my fingertip just barely reaches the trigger and is no bueno. If I bought a brand new S2 today, is there a way to get new grips that would allow me to get more of my trigger finger on the trigger before going the reach reduction route? I don't have a short reach kit in my gun. I have been shooting this gun for a while, long before the kit became legal in Production and now I just don't see the point of doing it. I don't have big hands but still it's not an issue because your finger needs to be perpendicular to the frame at the break point of the trigger anyways. The break point is identical for both DA and SA. I have seen a few guys with way smaller hands than mine doing just fine without the kit. Perhaps at some point in the future, during next quarantine, I will spend $100 and install it but right now it is not my priority. Edited July 24, 2020 by cheby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I have small hands and have the reach reduction kit, it’s great. $100 is nothing when you think about everything you put into the gun. Well worth it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTheSkate Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 3 hours ago, CharlieD said: $100 is nothing when you think about everything you put into the gun. This ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stdz Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Single action Shadow 2 is so darn amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overscore Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I think the idea is to get the gun that you personally shoot the best and also fits into the targeted division. The S2 fits that description for many, many people, because it's a truly fabulous gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Because a tricked out Stock ll is just awesome to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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