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Has your GP refused to write the letter, or are you just assuming he won't? I suspect the prescribing physician will have no problem supplying a letter that states they have no reason to believe you are a threat to yourself or others. If they believed that you were they would be obligated to commit you. They cannot speak to what they do not know, however they can (and should have no problem) stating that they are not treating you for any condition that would make you unfit to own a firearm (assuming that this is true). .

I'm very jealous--would love the SS model, but it was a bit more than I wanted to spend and not ambi like my 85. I had some infrequent FTE's early on with my CZ. About one every 100 rounds. I was annoyed to say the least because CZ's are known for their reliability and I wasn't looking for a "project" gun but something reliable out of the box. CZ-USA ended up polishing the chamber and installing an extra power extractor spring for me free of charge. No problems since (and many different rounds tested). If you want to try to solve the problem yourself there are a few things you can do. First, be sure to mark the mags that are giving you problems. A piece of duct tape on the bottom, for example. If it's only one mag (or only the pinned mags) giving you trouble you found the culprit. Second, if you have the right size punch, you can remove the extractor. CZ's are shipped well lubed, and it's possible there's some crud behind the extractor claw (this is a fairly common problem with these models and can be the result of dirt attaching to too much oil). If this doesn't work you can call CZ and ask them to send you an extra power extractor spring. Unfortunately I believe these need to be cut down to fit, which is kind of a pain. You can also get a heavier recoil spring--CZ's are notoriously undersprung. This may help. CZ-USA was very helpful in my experience, and you may need to send it back. If you do expect a chamber polish and new springs. Made a world of difference.

Again, thanks for all the suggestions. PeteF--I appreciate the concerns, and I would share them with you if I didn't know most of the guys involved. The firearms portion of the evening would be on the early side--before any alcohol--and involves a group of somewhat nerdy late-20s to early 30-somethings who would much rather be home watching netflix than out at a strip club. This will be a rather tame affair. Of course the obligatory bachelor party events will unfold later in the day. But a nice afternoon on the trap range shouldn't pose a safety concern, especially because we plan to have a safety instructor present. In any case, I'll give a call to some of the ranges mentioned. Thunder Mountain tops the list if the weather permits. Otherwise RTSP seems a good bet if we can rent out the space after hours.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Indeed, there's no way we're going to bullet hole. That's just local to me. Gun for Hire does events, and it would be great, but it's very expensive per person. RTSP, alternative, will rent the entire range and provide 1 gun and a box of ammo per guest for less than half the cost. It's indoors, however. Love the outdoor idea. Will check into the shotgun/AC thing.

Does thunder mountain rent shotguns? They're closed today, but will give a call later in the week.

Wow--I didn't even now that was possible. Are any of these ranges close to the border? I'll definitely look into it. I would need some kind of instructor on hand, however, since I'm only familiar with the operation of semi-autos and there are a few first timers.

My buddy is getting married soon and as a member of the wedding party I'm helping to plan the bachelor party. It goes without saying, but I will anyway, that there will be absolutely no drinking and firearms, no bad behavior at the range, and no illegal or unethical behavior of any kind. The plan was to start the day in testosterony fashion--perhaps a steak breakfast then a trip to the range. I have plenty of firearms experience, the groom is limited to a few trips to the range with me, and a few in the party have never handled a firearm. All are supportive and interested in the outing, however. Most of the party lives in NYC. One option is to meet at a local NJ range (IE bullet hole) where I can give the safety instruction on my firearms. But the groom has already been through those paces, and I'd like it to be something new for everyone. Plus I'm not a certified safety instructor. My thought was a trip up to RSTP and a private lesson on a platform none of us have tried--AR15 and maybe a magnum revolver. Perhaps calling Gun for Hire to do a one-off lesson on safety and marksmanship? This way we have no firearms in the car when we leave and can head right back to Manhattan. My only concerns are 1) I don't think RSTP allows reservations, and I don't want us all waiting to get two lanes next to each other. 2) the groom is more of a clay target guy. Unfortunately I don't know any trap ranges that rent firearms. Any thoughts on a more interesting outing? Thanks for the help!

CZ Custom shop. The site says they're cocobolo, and my hope is that they are natural--ie the color change is the point where the hardwood (dark) meets the sapwood (light). But I have no idea. The site also says they are sold out, but I've found that half of the "sold out" items are actually in stock if you call and ask.

I have fairly large hands, so I'm perhaps not the best person to ask. They're "thin" grips in name, however I'd say they are as thick as the CZ rubber grips and perhaps a hair thicker than the factory plastic.

No fans of the bi-color, huh?

It's funny, when I bought mine a little over a year ago I asked around local shops and was told they just don't move. These places stopped ordering cz's because they would sit on the shelf for months without getting a second glance.

Looking mighty handsome in the new wood. Can't wait to see how these grips handle on the range, but that great CZ feel is definitely improved with wood. Also received a nice flashlight for the holiday. Thought I'd photograph them together since that seems to be the thing to do.

Overthinking it! Planning a new purchase is half the fun, isn't it? I would indeed probably go with the 1911. Just wanted to hear other opinions. I have heard that the 10 round mags can be less reliable, although not always. My fear is that the 1911 platform occasionally requires TLC--ramp polishing, some fitting etc. I did that with my CZ and didn't love the experience. That said, it's a dream now and it feeds everything without hiccup. It's even cycled dud rounds where the primer went off the the powder didn't. As far as 8 rounds being enough, it definitely is. For me the firearm is a range toy first and foremost. I only load 5 rounds at a time. It's more the math of the thing. If I only get 8 rounds with a 1911 and maybe 7 with a revolver, why not go revolver? I can shoot cheap 38s for the range and have 357 at home. Then again, I really love the 1911 history. Plus it makes a bigger hole. Anyway, I'm a big fan of the CZ, and would prefer to keep it. If limited to 10 rounds I think I would still trust the CZ. If limited to 10 rounds of FMJ I'm not so sure.

Mcbethr--valid points. I have no plans to run out and change platforms right now. In fact, a just put a pair of new grips on the cz75. So I'm in no rush. Just thinking ahead. Would you feel "under-gunned" with 10 rounds of 9mm FMJ? FreeJersey--the 97 was definitely my first thought. Only concern is that it apparently doesn't like HPs. Now obviously in the scenerio I set up the HPs aren't a possibility, and if they are I'm sticking with my current 9mm. But the fact that it is picky at all gives me pause. I also hear it's heavy. But I'd have to shoot one. A 1911 would be the most appealing. I love the look, the history, etc. It's just that they tend not to hold 10 rounds, feel a little small in the grip for my large hands, and have that reliability reputation.

I enjoy my 9mm. It's really the only non-.22 pistol caliber I've fired. I never bothered with the others because I worried that ammunition cost would negatively impact my range enjoyment. And I have no plans to start reloading. I've got enough hobbies. I don't really consider a firearm as part of my home protection plan. A big dog, alarm system, and telephone are enough to help me sleep at night. However... If new gun control measures were to restrict mags to 10 rounds, and in addition, should expanding bullet bans become law, does the 9mm still make sense as a home defense tool? And if not, what might replace my cz? I would want something that holds 10 rounds, is steel, is comparable to a full size 9mm in terms of recoil (if that's possible, never shot a .45), accepts nice wood grips, and is known for reliability. Obviously there are lemons in every model line. However, I get the sense that the 1911 platform is a bit more finicky than other modern designs. That's debatable I'm sure, but within reason it seems to be the rule. I'd be open to 357 revolver as a choice. Great grip options, steel, etc, and the ability to go between 38 and 357 for cost/power. But I like the ease of loading with a semi.