After 1,000 rounds, the CZ 75 TS Czechmate is still a hoot—flawless reliability with handloaded 9 Major, despite front-heavy balance and a pesky recoil dip. Tinkering continues: filed safeties and swapped optics. A discontinued gem worth saving for Open fun.
And the Staccato XL hit 2,000 rounds—snuck up on me like a ninja. With some slick trigger and recoil tuning, the last thousand rounds were pure, flawless fun. Here’s the what and how of it.
They say, “Run your gun, not your mouth”. So I ran the Staccato C2. After 5,000 rounds, it’s time for a milestone review. Let’s examine it and its accessories.
It’s official: the Staccato XL has devoured its first case of ammo. That means it’s time for the 1,000-round review. Spoiler alert—it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. We’re talking wear, mods, and a trip back to the mothership.
Staccato XL hit its 500-round milestone! For the most part, it’s been a smooth, fun USPSA Limited Optics ride. Except for that odd, slow recoil that threw me—until we synced. Let’s dig in.
I’ve logged 50K virtual rounds in Ace Virtual Shooting over six months, and it’s been wild. What’s that mean for my skills? How’s it fit into my training? Is it worth it? Read on for my latest reflections.
500 rounds later, is the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum a champ or a chump? I’ve tweaked it, shot it, and carried it—here’s the unfiltered scoop after 18 months. Read on for my take & see if this revolver’s worth…
Two years after my 2023 take on the CZ Czechmate, this 500-round update revisits the affordable Open division contender. Upgraded with brass grips & mag well from LokGrips, plus MBX mags, this quirky, high-performing icon still shines.
After a year-long hiatus, the cajunized CZ Shadow 2 is back in action. It’s also just passed the 5K round milestone which means it’s time for an update post.
The Dan Wesson Pointman 45 reached the 1000 round milestone. Despite a couple of small inconvenient issues, it’s proving to be a winning choice for competition.
I’ve been upgrading the Dan Wesson PM-45 for upcoming competitions. After some tweaks, a front sight mishap, and 500 rounds, it’s ready to rock for the USPSA championship!
After 2000 rounds, the Staccato C2 is solid with zero issues. Considering swapping optics and grip, but it’s still a great EDC choice for serious users.
