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RE: Competion, is the DA/SA dead? Share your opinion.
kozball:
In my very limited participation in the USPSA matches, I have been using a bone stock Sig P226 in 40SW. From the loaded / decocked start, the first DA trigger is pretty stiff. I understand that it is about 10 lbs. The SA trigger is about 4 lbs.
This firearm is much better than I will ever be as a competitor, so I will use it because it is what I own. I have no grandeur that I will ever win any match, but I can improve my skills with my firearm. Afterall, that it the real reason that people compete.
bkoenig:
I bought a CZ with the intent of using it to replace my M&P in 3 gun last year, but I didn't make it to any matches. I hope to change that this year so I'll let you know :)
I don't notice a big disadvantage with DA on the first shot, but since I haven't used it under pressure I can't say for sure. I do notice I'm much more accurate with this particular gun, and accuracy = speed, even if speed =/= accuracy.
I have a very light DA trigger due to replacing the factory springs with a set from the CZ custom shop, but that mod also required me to add a longer firing pin and lighter firing pin return spring to ensure it would still ignite primers. I really want to send the hammer off to Cajun Gun Works to get worked over, but I haven't gotten around to it.
If I had a ton of money I'd be running a CZ SP01 Phantom. From what I understand that's the hot ticket in USPSA.
EDIT: I have a Phantom. I meant Shadow. :P
JTH:
--- Quote from: camus on January 23, 2013, 07:03:53 PM ---Do you see more DA/SA at matches beyond local?
I have seen a couple of CZ's, both gentlemen that had them shot them very well, one had come down from SD.
I have seen two HK's and only once saw another person with a Sig.
I think think the price point discussion has merit, but as I shoot more striker type handguns I can see another case being made.
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Most people don't shoot Sigs or HKs at higher levels in USPSA. (Not unless they are sponsored by those companies.)
CZs in particular, though---yes. Many, many people shoot CZs at higher levels.
In 2011, 7 of the top 16 at Production Nationals shot a DA/SA gun, with 6 of those being a CZ. (And one Beretta.) In 2012, 9 of the top 16 shot a DA/SA gun, 6 of which were CZs, one Beretta, and 2 Tanfoglios.
In 2012, the rest were: one Glock, one XDM 5.25, 3 M&Ps, one Caracal, and one HK P30L.
In the past several years there has been a larger number of people switching over to custom CZs at higher levels. Striker-fired guns still have a huge following, but people are seeing GMs win with DA/SA guns, and the trend gets followed.
Now, as to whether or not that has anything to do with the GUN is a different question. :)
camus:
--- Quote from: kozball ---
This firearm is much better than I will ever be as a competitor, so I will use it because it is what I own.
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Well said, I feel the same.
--- Quote from: jthhapkido on January 24, 2013, 05:52:30 AM ---
In 2011, 7 of the top 16 at Production Nationals shot a DA/SA gun, with 6 of those being a CZ. (And one Beretta.) In 2012, 9 of the top 16 shot a DA/SA gun, 6 of which were CZs, one Beretta, and 2 Tanfoglios.
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Well I think we just ended this thread. :) I looked for that kind of info, for USPSA as well Bianchi or whatever, it was slow in the finding. My google fu may have been a bit weak.
--- Quote from: jthhapkido ---
In the past several years there has been a larger number of people switching over to custom CZs at higher levels. Striker-fired guns still have a huge following, but people are seeing GMs win with DA/SA guns, and the trend gets followed.
Now, as to whether or not that has anything to do with the GUN is a different question. :)
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I imagine gents at that level go for any edge they can get, whether actual or psychological. Anyway that all is far beyond me.
bkoenig:
--- Quote from: jthhapkido on January 24, 2013, 05:52:30 AM ---Now, as to whether or not that has anything to do with the GUN is a different question. :)
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I think it's just 'cause CZ's are so perty:
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