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If you are concerned about decocking a safety-only CZ, then use the two handed method, pinching the hammer with the weak-hand thumb on the hammer face. Even if you somehow mess up and let the hammer slip, it will pinch your thumb between the hammer and back of the slide. I would hope that any novice to firearms would take the time to learn about whatever firearm they choose. Personally, though, I think it is silly to buy a decocker only handgun solely on the basis that you are afraid you may get a ND when trying to decock. Unless it is a carry or HD handgun, how often would you use the decocker function anyway? At the very least, having a safety instead gives you two options - cocked and locked or decocked.

Between my PCR and my CZ-75B full size, I much prefer the full size. The decocker is unnecessary, since the CZ-75B decocks to half-cock anyway, and it's very tactile when you do it. You'd have to be trying to get it to ND for it to discharge. I also rest my right thumb on the safety when shooting, but the ergonomics of the decocker make it a bit uncomfortable to do so with the PCR - I have to tuck my thumb joint beneath the ridged end of the lever instead of just resting it on top as I do with the safety. My 75B trigger is also a lot smoother than the somewhat gritty PCR trigger, but that might just be because the 75B has seen many more rounds.

So far 79 days for me... I called at day 49 and apparently they never received one of my reference letters, so that's slowed it down. I wonder if they would have bothered to tell me if I hadn't called... Last time I spoke to them 2 days ago, they said the permits had been signed by the chief and just have to be microfilmed - is that SOP?

Drizzle before the sh*tstorm. Bring an umbrella

Bump! Someone sate my Smith addiction please...

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Factory rubber grips for me as well, and no malfunctions either. They're chunkier than factory plastic which I like since I have large hands.

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How much trigger time has he had? I assume you convinced him by letting him shoot a lot of your handguns. How often will he go to the range after getting his new gun? If he's a fairly new shooter, then .22LR long barreled would be best. If he's more experienced, then step up to a .357/.38 long-barreled, but if he intends to shoot a lot, ammo cost is going to to be somewhat prohibitive. Though I love my semi's, I do regret not starting out with a revolver as my first handgun, but I reload for all my calibers so ammo costs aren't so bad. Check GunBroker, and this and other forums for good deals; would advise against buying new.

Day after you buy your last handgun is counted as Day 1; you can buy your next on Day 30. JMHO, but no need to wait until Day 31. The law is the law, and compliance is yes or no; as I see it, that's like pinning all your mags to 14rds just to be sure you won't "violate" the hi-cap mag law. I'm no lawyer, but for what it's worth I've bought two handguns now on exactly Day 30 and have not been hassled.

Traded some brass with Kipp, no problems at all. Thanks again!

Wow, the vehicle was obliterated... can't imagine anyone surviving that.

My second transaction with Andrew, and went great, as did the first. Very nice guy, wouldn't hesitate to deal with him either as a buyer or seller. Andrew, next time if we meet up at CR, let's do some shooting! I still have a bag of 7.62 Russian for you if you want it

Yes, that's very true... but should I decide that I hate it after getting it and shooting it, I don't want to be out too much coin when I resell it I think I did okay though; price ends up at $599 OTD. And thanks, Bob, for your always helpful input

Having fallen in love with my 686 no dash, I decided to get another Smith as my .44 mag. What is a good price for a very good condition 629-2 with 8 3/8" barrel, no box/papers? There was a 629-1 w/box and papers for sale on AR15.com until a few days ago; seller wanted just under $700 shipped and I may have low-balled a bit at $600 shipped, since it is now sold. Ending up getting this -2 on GunBroker instead, but I'd like to know if I overpaid or if the deal was just right.

***PCR SOLD to irishpete'swife!*** ***Kadet Kit SOLD to AS1413*** After some deliberation I've decided to sell my PCR. I just like the full size better. This pistol has seen about 800 rounds at most, and has very little wear - see photos. Most significant mark is on the barrel bushing, which I'm pretty sure was a factory flaw in the finish. Comes with 5 magazines total - 2x14rd factory mags and 3x14rd Mecgars. Function of the pistol and magazines has been flawless. Includes original box/papers/warranty card etc. Price is $475 FTF firm; I live near Paramus in the Bergen County area, but shoot up at Cherry Ridge, so prefer to keep it local unless you are willing to do the driving. If you also shoot at CR and want to look at the pistol, let me know. Not looking for trades, just cash. Also selling a CZ Kadet Kit. Very good condition, about 1500rds through; I did have to file the slide "ears" but only enough to remove the polycoat in order to fit it to my CZ-75B frame. Includes 2x10rd mags, modified UpLula loader, original box, case, manuals, slide stop, sight adjustment tool, cleaning accessories, and gun lock. Price is $300 FTF firm, or $300 + actual shipping/insurance via USPS - ***SOLD to AS1413***

I have two, one of which I ground down to work with CZ Kadet Kit .22LR mags. Definitely worth the money IMO.

@ Pizza Bob - Hmm, I didn't notice that about the front sight being filed down. Though the sight blade is integral to the barrel, not pinned in place, as it is in newer models. Oh well - it's just about dead on with the 125gr loads I was shooting through it so can't complain. *Edit - Actually, in looking at some other earlier 686's (-3s and prior), it looks like all of those with integral steel front sights are slightly ground down at the top (more trapezoidal) instead of being a rounded triangle like the black sight blades? Like this: http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/280545000/280545534/pix502910818.jpg @ Smokin .50 - Actually I was thinking more along the lines of a Super Blackhawk Hunter to go with the lever-gun; it's next on my list. Though I did see a guy at the range with a 629 V-Comp that was pretty sweet. Maybe one day, in the far future. @ PeteF - I'll try some car polish, and maybe light application of a Dremel buffing wheel. If I go the sandpaper route would that affect the case hardening of the hammer? It is case hardened, right? I remember reading that somewhere...

Maybe try a better rest? I usually go Sat mornings but I'm on the pistol range; if you'd like, you can borrow my Rock rest and Protektor bags. PM me if you wanna give it a try.

Brought the gun home today, and after clean up I got in a bit of range time... man, revolvers are awesome! Makes me regret not getting one as my first handgun. My first shot with it was a very lucky bullseye, and in general my groups were as good or better than my groups using my CZ, with much less effort to achieve the same results. Not sure if it was the longer sight radius, overall weight of the gun, or fewer moving parts or what - probably all three combined with a heavy dose of wheelgun mojo. I am definitely a fan. Added a few pics. This is my first stainless gun and my first wheelgun, so maybe you guys can enlighten me - how often do you clean the front of the cylinder? Is it fine to leave those powder rings there or should I aim to remove them after each session? And are phosphor bronze brushes safe to use on stainless or should I stick w/nylon? Lastly there seems to be some staining on the hammer (see pic) - is there a way to remove that? My lead removing cloth didn't seem to make a difference. Thanks in advance for your input!

Got an unopened 25rd box of Federal Black Cloud 20 ga Steel 3" 1oz #2 shot shells, would like to trade for 50rds of 20 ga shot shells more suitable for clays - something in the #7 1/2 range. Send me a PM if interested; I am in Bergen County near Paramus but shoot up at Cherry Ridge.

Loved the books, haven't gotten around to watching the first season though...

And typically, how much ammunition do you go through each session? I'm talking about shooting when standing/unsupported, since I suppose benchresting a handgun would be less taxing. Just want to get a feel for the average out there. I'll start - 1.5 hrs, 180rds total. Any longer and my groups open up due to fatigue and lack of concentration. I mix in snap caps in each mag too, to help cure my flinch, so that slows my shooting down a bit as well. Edited to add: Let's keep it to service calibers - 9mm, .40S&W, .45 ACP - to keep it in perspective, since we all know we blow through .22LR like candy, and alternatively, would cringe at shooting as many rounds of .500 S&W...