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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #30 on: August 26, 2014, 11:40:38 PM »

Yeah the Tactical Sports IS damn sexy. SA with like a 1.5lb trigger pull.
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2014, 04:39:06 AM »

Hey Marv, we just talked about that 9 year old today.  Remember what I said was the only weapon I'd let a child learn to shoot who was that young? 

https://screen.yahoo.com/news/local-9-old-competitive-shooter-040300101.html?vp=1
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2014, 06:20:28 PM »

BANG! Found one and pulled the trigger. Now for the long wait.
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #33 on: September 18, 2014, 06:50:26 AM »

Finally next up in line for SSE (single shot exemption) so I drove over to 2A Zone in Rancho Cucamonga after work. Finally got my DROS started. If only I had a bit more patience, I would have saved a bit more time and money since they got a bunch in stock after I ordered mine from out of state. Had to pay FFL, SSE, and mag blocking fees, but overall wasn't much more and would have saved a week of time max.

Anyway, I took some pics while I was there.

My CZ 75 SP-01 with an SSE barrel on top. The owner kindly let me fondle his GLORIOUS H&K MK23 on the bottom. Look at the size of that thing!
The big surprise is my CZ weighs just as much as an MK23.


Now with a silencer attached! Man what a beauty!

Anyway, I get to pick up my baby next Saturday. Definitely taking it to the range that Sunday.
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #34 on: September 18, 2014, 06:57:10 AM »

Finally next up in line for SSE (single shot exemption) so I drove over to 2A Zone in Rancho Cucamonga after work. Finally got my DROS started. If only I had a bit more patience, I would have saved a bit more time and money since they got a bunch in stock after I ordered mine from out of state. Had to pay FFL, SSE, and mag blocking fees, but overall wasn't much more and would have saved a week of time max.

Anyway, I took some pics while I was there.

My CZ 75 SP-01 with an SSE barrel on top. The owner kindly let me fondle his GLORIOUS H&K MK23 on the bottom. Look at the size of that thing!
The big surprise is my CZ weighs just as much as an MK23.


Now with a silencer attached! Man what a beauty!

Anyway, I get to pick up my baby next Saturday. Definitely taking it to the range that Sunday.

Remind me never to annoy you :)
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #35 on: September 18, 2014, 12:10:18 PM »

It is not as if he has a Walther PPK and a license to kill   p;)
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #36 on: September 22, 2014, 04:46:59 PM »

A bit more than 5 days to go!

Just need to get through the week at this miserable job.
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #37 on: September 26, 2014, 06:20:18 AM »

Got to play with the CZ's at a shop a few days ago, a friend was picking a LWRC AR.  Overall it's pretty interesting piece.  Probably one of the most well thought out 9mm's out there.  Obviously a squat slide to keep the bore axis low for accuracy, but makes the slide a bit fickle to rack due to reduced surface area.  I'm sure one could get used to this over time.  Liked the slimmer grip than a typical 9mm double stack but still wider than my preference with 1911s.  My friend had issues with the control placement bothering his hands, he's got big mitts and is dead accurate with my .50 DE.  Didn't grate on me too bad compared to my first gen USP which is just terrible for comfort.  My biggest gripes are the trigger pull which I didn't like very much, the considerable weight in a compact 9mm makes it feel more substantial than it is, has a slightly better than eastern european build, fit and finish but still noticeably below Sig, HK, Dan Wesson, even Glock IMO.  I'm sure it can be a nail driver in the right hands though.

While I was there I molested a few 1911s: Rock Island, Kimber, Springfield, Colt, Dan Wesson.  Dan Wesson is amazing, reminded me of the old time original Swiss Sig build quality from 20 years ago when that was the Rolex of handguns.  I'll be going with a Dan Wesson Valor unless I can find and test a Dan Wesson Titan Elite 10mm to sway me otherwise.  I am concerned about over-penetration in an urban domestic environment with the 10mm however. 

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/09/jeremy-s/gun-review-dan-wesson-valor/

http://shootersmagazine.com/dan-wesson-the-titan-10mm/
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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #38 on: September 26, 2014, 10:20:46 AM »

As much as I like big slow moving rounds like the .45, for instance  I'm an avid .30/.30 loader and shooter, the 10mm has always been my preference because of the added velocity.  In spite of seeming somewhat redundant I keep a Glock 20 and 21 for that reason. The 10mm is a beast of a round.

As for over-penetration, proper bullet selection will help control penetration and get the job done on the way.


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Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #39 on: September 26, 2014, 06:28:21 PM »

Another concern I have about the 10mm is considerably fewer choices for considerably more $$/round when trying to make that proper selection.

What velocity do you usually see on your 10mm?  I've seen some .45 hitting in the 1100/1200 fps.  I do like the 10mm added capacity as almost doubling capacity so reducing reloads by 50%.  I also do like the larger .45 temporary shock/trauma cavity and larger wound channel though (around 0.10" typically).
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