Bully 749 Posted February 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, Ray Ray said: @Bully, if I was in your position I would listen to @alec.mc advice. He has done his homework and put rounds down range to make excellent suggestions. I am. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Bully said: As stated, I know it's not ideal. I just want to see if I like shooting with a dot. I will look at the micro dots and mounts if it's something I really like. I have this stuff kicking around. I figured "Why not?" you know? I hear you. Also, as a complete side note - people who say they don't like shooting dots because it's too difficult to find the reticle, see it, or whatever - are probably shooting cheap low quality dots. If you do one day decide to go with a dot, spend the money and you'll be happy you did. AM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, alec.mc said: I hear you. Also, as a complete side note - people who say they don't like shooting dots because it's too difficult to find the reticle, see it, or whatever - are probably shooting cheap low quality dots. If you do one day decide to go with a dot, spend the money and you'll be happy you did. AM I'm totally on board with that. If I go that direction I'll most likely grab a Vortex. Unless you have another suggestion. I would, however, like to stay away from the Triji. That's just a bit too high budget for a play toy for me. Side note: The TK Custom release is pretty long. I think I kind of don't like it. Should I try to push thru until it makes more sense to my muscle memory OR should I look into ditching it and grabbing something from Revolver Supply? And yes, I understand ergos are 100% subjective. I'd love your input on this because if the Revolver Supply piece is complete garbage or the TK is just soooooo much more worth it, I know you'll know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, Bully said: I'm totally on board with that. If I go that direction I'll most likely grab a Vortex. Unless you have another suggestion. I would, however, like to stay away from the Triji. That's just a bit too high budget for a play toy for me. Side note: The TK Custom release is pretty long. I think I kind of don't like it. Should I try to push thru until it makes more sense to my muscle memory OR should I look into ditching it and grabbing something from Revolver Supply? And yes, I understand ergos are 100% subjective. I'd love your input on this because if the Revolver Supply piece is complete garbage or the TK is just soooooo much more worth it, I know you'll know. Myself, and about 90% of the other revolver shooters I know all prefer the Hogue SHORT cylinder release, it's shorter than the TK , which i would consider a medium length, and Hogue also makes a LONG. https://www.hogueinc.com/s-w-short-cylinder-release-stainless-steel The hogue doesnt come checkered from the factory like the TK does, though it's easily fixed with a checkering file and about 5 minutes of your time if that's important to you. ( i checker all mine ) The ones at revolver supply are actually made by Dave Parker, a revolver shooter in Mass. , I've personally never used one but I know some people who do like them, I do believe he makes an IDPA friendly one, as the hogue extended cylinder release is not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, alec.mc said: Myself, and about 90% of the other revolver shooters I know all prefer the Hogue SHORT cylinder release, it's shorter than the TK , which i would consider a medium length, and Hogue also makes a LONG. https://www.hogueinc.com/s-w-short-cylinder-release-stainless-steel The hogue doesnt come checkered from the factory like the TK does, though it's easily fixed with a checkering file and about 5 minutes of your time if that's important to you. ( i checker all mine ) The ones at revolver supply are actually made by Dave Parker, a revolver shooter in Mass. , I've personally never used one but I know some people who do like them, I do believe he makes an IDPA friendly one, as the hogue extended cylinder release is not. Thank you sir. I may put mine up for sale and grab the Revo Supply one. I like the thought of it being a bit more “practical “ than the other offerings. I also don’t mind the factory, I just want to add a bit of insurance against a complete miss. Is the shorter one IDPA legal as well or only the mid-length? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 17, 2019 So, the dot is off. If I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna do it correctly. TK Release is staying for the time being. Can't seem to find anyone interested and as I work on my grip, I'm finding it more comfortable to use. Hammer has been chopped. Springs are in and the inner works are smoothed out a bit. Gun feels immeasurably better all around. Next step is to hit the range, maybe tomorrow. I'll make sure the sights are on and work on holding the gun properly. I know I'm not. I've been on YouTube a bit and am starting to grasp (again) how to properly hold a handgun. It really is a perishable skill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Bully 749 Posted February 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, alec.mc said: #revo_alec_training_reasonable_rates_fo_sho So, five minutes after my last post someone grabbed my TK Release. I found out that the Revolver Supply piece is polymer and I'm not in love with that. Is there anything out there similar to the Revolver Supply part that is made of metal or am I looking at dead ends? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted February 17, 2019 51 minutes ago, Bully said: So, five minutes after my last post someone grabbed my TK Release. I found out that the Revolver Supply piece is polymer and I'm not in love with that. Is there anything out there similar to the Revolver Supply part that is made of metal or am I looking at dead ends? Dead end. I think the revo supply ones are made from black delrin. it's sturdy stuff. See if you can get a hold of the Hogue Short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, alec.mc said: Dead end. I think the revo supply ones are made from black delrin. it's sturdy stuff. See if you can get a hold of the Hogue Short. Good deal. I'll stay stock for a moment. It seems to work ok for me. I'll wait and see if I get any good at it first, or if something shows up on the used market. Thanks again for everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 18, 2019 Took it to the range today. Shot a quick 60 rounds for function. Good thing I brought a screwdriver. Turned the strain screw back in so now it's 3/4 turn out. Got good function with all reloads. I also came home and replaced the rebound spring with one a pound heavier. Even in dryfire, I can feel the difference but it still feels much, much smoother and all around better. I'm going to the eye doc a week from today, on the 25th. I'm potentially going to go with progressives. Hopefully I can see the front sight shortly thereafter. If anyone shoots with progressives and has any tips, I'd really appreciate them. I'm nervous as all get out about getting them. But honestly if they don't work, I'm going to grab a dot. Thanks a bunch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Bully said: I'm going to the eye doc a week from today, on the 25th. I'm potentially going to go with progressives. Hopefully I can see the front sight shortly thereafter. If anyone shoots with progressives and has any tips, I'd really appreciate them. I'm nervous as all get out about getting them. But honestly if they don't work, I'm going to grab a dot. If you are going to normally wear progressives, by all means learn to shoot in them. But for competition purposes, I'd suggest single-vision lenses tuned to focus on the distance where your front sight sits. I've taken a slide in (best not to do it with the whole revolver!) and had lens selection done while holding it up at arms length to get a really sharp focus at that distance. Then have the glasses built to safety glass specs, and tinted if you wish. I'd be very hesitant to compete with progressive lenses, because it gives you one more thing to line up...no longer just front sight in the rear sight (and secondarily, lined up on the target), but you'd also have to line up with the right section of your progressive lens. Too complicated for my skill set! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted February 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, 10X said: I'd be very hesitant to compete with progressive lenses, because it gives you one more thing to line up...no longer just front sight in the rear sight (and secondarily, lined up on the target), but you'd also have to line up with the right section of your progressive lens. To complicated for my skill set! Kinda what I've thought. I would for sure try and figure out a way to bring in some kind of mock up pistol. Even an airsoft if necessary. But I want to be able to shoot and actually see some stuff. With your lens setup this way, is it difficult to find targets? Say from 10-25 yards? Thanks for your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted February 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, Bully said: Kinda what I've thought. I would for sure try and figure out a way to bring in some kind of mock up pistol. Even an airsoft if necessary. But I want to be able to shoot and actually see some stuff. With your lens setup this way, is it difficult to find targets? Say from 10-25 yards? Thanks for your help. Well, my lenses mostly correct astigmatism (I also brought in a dot sight, and the Doc was able to make the 'comet' I see uncorrected into a beautiful spherical dot. My correction for distance doesn't amount to much (not yet, but I'm not getting any younger), so when my sights are sharp, the targets in the distance are still pretty good--no issue finding them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites