Recent content by soldernut

Welcome! That reliability is one of the things I do like about the pistol Mine is no better. Three other pistols that I shoot will run circles around it. One of them, the CZ 75B, is definitely a "service" pistol. It's said that the model 75 is the second-most used, licensed and knocked-off...

It's definitely not just you. Over the years since getting mine, I've asked to shoot every "P" Ruger I've seen at the range. None of them have impressed me and most of their owners agree. I ask why they keep them and the stories are pretty much the same: "It won't win any matches, but it...

Thanks Rev. I hear good things about the 226 but I bought a CZ 75B in 40 cal. It combines the rugged reliability of the Ruger with accuracy that's much better than I am. I gotta agree with you re Ruger revolvers. I first met them when my brother had a Security Six. Sweet gun. My first .357...

Literally anything you can imagine. 115 124 and 147 grain bullets in configurations from cast lead to hardball to hollow points. Factory and very careful hand loads in all of the above. Handloads with different propellants; Bullseye, Titegroup, Unique, Power Pistol and some I've forgotten, for...

For years I've owned a P89 that I bought new. There's much to like about it. At the top of my "like" list is its absolute reliability. Until I bought my CZs, I'd never before encountered a semi-auto that was like the kid, Mikey on TV breakfast cereal ads: "He'll eat anything!" My P89 is like...

I'm glad you mentioned the SR40C. I've been curious about it for some time. I've had fantastic luck with Ruger revolvers and exactly the opposite with the one Ruger autoloader I own, a P89 9mm. The P89 is like a sturdy old shoe: Reliable beyond belief. Mine, however, doesn't shoot worth a...

Looks just like mine. I love the way CZ sculpts that curve from below the back of the trigger guard, then radiauses it up and forward into the dust cover. It's a nice cosmetic treatment that bespeaks the workmanship, fit and finish you find all over the rest of the gun. All over all their...

You got it! Mine's for range use and other shooters are unanimously flabbergasted at it's accuracy when I let them shoot it. Many of them shoot it far better than I can (unless I use a bench rest), and I never cease to be amazed at their first ten-shot groups where you can count onyl five or...

A nice black polycoat - same as my 75B; gorgeous pistols, both.

Thanks for the Glock suggestions. I'm afraid I've been "spoiled away" from them, though. The P89 accuracy problem will either get fixed, or I'll sell it and use the proceeds on another of my new favorites - a CZ. While kicking tires for a 40 S&W, I spotted a CZ 75B in the dealers' cabinet. I...

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'll do it. I thought I'd hit the end of the line with Ruger's initial reply that "It's a service grade pistol and the groups you report are well within our tolerances." Perhaps if they have the gun physically in their hands, and accept my challenge to test...

I'm not familiar with Blackhorn 509. Can you tell us more about it? Thanks.

I'm not sure this is the best category in which to post this but, since it seems the chronograph would be of most interest to reloaders, here goes. I have never used a chronograph but, now that I'm getting more serious with my reloading, I want to. I shoot at a managed range. I know they're...

I can certainly attest to TB being "fluffy" and fast burning. Put .5 cc of Bullseye on a slab of concrete and touch it off. Then do the same with TB. The difference is dramatic. Hogdon's "rule of thumb" for calibers not listed troubles me a litttle. The business of starting with as much powder...

As someone else pointed out, I won't know until I try. But my CZ 75B has cycled reliably with some very, very light loads - so I won't be surprised if it works. Also (and correct me if I'm wrong), I don't think pressure and recoil are the same thing, nor perfectly related. My understanding is...