Where can I use a modded 75B?

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redlightrich

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Hello all. I am basically a target shooter. I don't yet compete, but considered it for the future. I don't know what discipline I would follow or join yet.

I have a 75B SS, which I added a repro 85C trigger ( old style but with visible extra set screw hole) a Shadow hammer, removed the firing pin block assy, and bought a shadow SP-01 top end.

I mostly use this gun as a Kadet 22, but will also use it as a target 9mm. I am in NJ where it is desirable to get more than 1 use from a gun.

Are there any structured competitive event events where a "modified" gun like this could be used?

The trigger and trigger return spring are NOT factory items on any CZ product. They are made by CGW.

If I can't use it, no real problem, as it is terrific as a 22 Kadet, but if I could get more use of it, why not?

Thank you

Rich
 
The rules for NRA Bullseye, IDPA, and IPSC/USPSA can be found on-line. I suggest you check the rules for each type of competition and see what they allow in terms of firearm modifications.
 
Most rules for target shooting focus on results, not how they are achieved, as long as the gun is safe. For example, a minimum trigger pull weight may be specified, but not what make of trigger. Do as Aguila Blanca suggests and read the rules for the game you want to play.

But if you are thinking of serious competition, you will probably sooner or later want a gun designed and made for that purpose; trying to use a defense gun in competition is like me entering my 2016 Camry in the Indy 500; it would probably finish, but not likely in first place.

Jim
 
Thank you all for your input. I am not certain which discipline I would want to participate in. I thought some of the things that were stated, such as limited by power factor, and I am trying to make a silk purse........
Not that CZ is bad mind you, but no matter what I do, I can't help but mentally compare it's trigger to the 1911.
My well used 1911 at 3.5# feels better than my CZ at 2.5#, although the CZ is quite good, it feels different.
Maybe I am just more used to the 1911?

High Valley, I am more interested in Precision Target than action.

Jim Watson, I think the 75 will hold the 10 ring easier than I can at the moment. Although, I try to shoot 500 rounds a week ( that's an average) to improve. I may have to up that.

Aguila, yes indeed, I will read up

I realize my question is vague, and it shows my lack of direction.

I now have some reading up to do, thanks to direction received here.

James, I really like the Toyota analogy!!! It gave me a good laugh, but is so true!!!

Thank you all again

Rich
 
High Valley, I am more interested in Precision Target than action.
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Now you have to decide whether you are happy with informal target matches like club matches or if you desire to be competitive in NRA precision matches. Very different goals and worlds. In club matches, you can shoot most anything you want and compete with friends and most clubs will allow two handed shooting.

If you desire to enter the NRA precision matches then the rules will be more strict. Your CZ would be allowed but not really competitive as you get advanced. It might be OK in the early stages when you are learning the basics, but hamper your development. Two handed shooting is now allowed in the novice Marksman and Sharpshooter classes, but anything over Expert class you will be forced to revert back to the traditional one handed military style to qualify.

A good quality .22 like a Ruger, Smith Victory, Buckmark would be you best option to enter the world of precision shooting. Many clubs allow compeitiors to shoot their .22 in the centerfire and .45 stages for practice. Once you are proficient in mastering the .22 then the basics could be transferred to the centerfire and .45 matches. A good quality 1911 .45 would be the only other gun you need to compete.

If you already have a 1911, then you could use that to go to matches to see if you like precision shooting. It's not for everyone, but quite the utimate challenge.

Indoor ranges are usually 50 feet to 25 yards and you shoot the appropriate sized target at the same distance whether slow fire or timed and rapid. So the accuracy of your gun should be OK for these matches. But moving outdoors, the distances will increase to 50 yards for slow fire, and 25 yards for Timed and rapid, so the the gun will need to be much more accurate for the longer distances.
 
"...not certain which discipline..." Go try 'em all.
IDPA and IPSC/USPSA are just shooting games. None of 'em are the least bit practical. And they're not the only shooting games. There's plates and pins too. Pin shooting is pretty much gone though. Sad thing too.
However, 9mm is not a Precision Target cartridge and converted .22's tend to not be accurate enough. Triggers usually aren't that great either.
Like HighValleyRanch says, your .45 can be. Depends on the sights, trigger and barrel mostly. Centre fire bullseye shooting is actually easier than rimfire.
"...it feels different..." That's because it is different.
"...are made by CGW..." Doesn't matter who made it. If the thing comes direct from the factory in a stock pistol, it's factory. Isn't something you need worry about anyway.
"...traditional one handed military style..." Olympic, not military.
"...2016 Camry in the Indy 500..." You'd win. Hard to drive fast when you're laughing that hard. snicker.
 
"...traditional one handed military style..." Olympic, not military.
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Old military style coming down through camp perry!
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