The Czickness LII.2…..the sunshine and roses version.

[T-DOGG]

Picked up this EGW checkered mainspring housing in their bargain bin for $25, plus another 15% off for Black Friday. It was a blem with a few areas that were dinged up in the checkering, but really not that bad. Cleaned em up a little bit with my file and bead blasted. Fits the frame better, looks better, and gives better traction.

Notice the old one was sitting recessed in the frame pocket and left the corners of the frame exposed. Nice simple and cheap improvement here.

 

[wtburnette]

I have 1 gun that hasn't been shot except from the factory. I really would love to shoot it but being its a collector, made in extremely low quantities and I can't get another without spending mega $$, I'd hate to see dolla bills fly along with the lead if I did shoot it, so I do understand the "not shooting it" thing. Other than that 1, I shoot'em all, especially the ones intended for carry or home defense.

To clarify, my comments were not in reference to collectible guns. Safe queens that go up in value the less they're shot are a completely different beast. Of course, those guns should not have any mods done, except in rare cases where that would increase the value. My comments are for standard, everyday guns, especially guns that are carried or used for defensive purposes...

 

[Leadeye]

My "collector guns" get shot off and on, but not much. When something new arrives regardless of condition I'm focused on getting it shooting at least once. Sometimes the wait for parts puts a brake on that enthusiasm, but i substitute by finding something else to work on.

 

[Firehawk]

I have a few inherited guns that I haven’t shot yet. I found that a couple of them need repaired during my initial inspection and cleaning. I’ll get around to repairing and shooting them sometime, it’s just not a priority right now.

I’ve never carried a gun I haven’t shot. And I’ve shot every gun I’ve purchased.

 

[MindfulMan]

Shoot 'em if ya got 'em !

I can't think of any of mine that I haven't shot.
Now, that P9 of the Bandit's collection must be rare ... as I've never even heard of it !

 

[88E30M50]

Morning folks! ️

 

[Born2vette]

Morning all! Two late nights in a row, had only 1 beer last night, got home around 0100 stone cold sober but feel like I got drunk last night . Getting old sucks! Then wake to a gray, damp morning and still having trouble getting moving after

 

[Born2vette]

WARNING: Venting post....read at your own risk...

Appliance install from - not heaven....

Fridge required (expected and planned for) cabinet modifications. No big deal except my old table saw had a screw failure that took an good hour to fix. Fridge had enough packing tape and finish protection wrap to fill a trash bag. How long to install a fridge (which included moving old fridge to basement - old basement fridge to SIL's house)? Oh...about four hours....plus a lunch break.

Double Wall Oven - Well....the rough in dimensions that Frigidaire list where exactly the width of my rough-in - which is masonry. Keep that is mind - brick.

The width had zero variance from the rough-in minimum so every slight variation in the brick or mortar caused a bind. At first, I thought I would grind off the offending masonry areas. Quickly decided against that, grabbed some saws and "reduced" the width of the oven unit. Problem solved. Warranty voided. Final fitment today, as this turned into 4 more hours of frustration...

Then the cooktop. Same deal with Fridgidaire. Rough in measurements (yes, I checked before buying) had zero variance but in this case my rough-in was at the wide end of the range. which meant that the glass was resting on the just the slightest bit of countertop so I have to mount some 3/4" brackets to the granite. Fun...but...

The cooktop installation guide calls for 5mm of glass to countertop clearance. WTH? See Figure 9 below. The only mounting hardware are two little flimsy "retainer" brackets. They mount to the center on each side. If you provide 5mm of clearance to the countertop, the cooktop will clearly rock back and forth on the brackets. My existing radiant unit just sat flush. I am a little confused here.

I ask the internet for answers but that was just wasted time....

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5 mm gap looks excessive, I wonder if its an error?
this one says 2mm but I always (to quote you) “have a guy for that” as I find its much easier on my sanity, blood pressure and marriage (someone other than me to blame ). YMMV

 

[Born2vette]

Picked up this EGW checkered mainspring housing in their bargain bin for $25, plus another 15% off for Black Friday. It was a blem with a few areas that were dinged up in the checkering, but really not that bad. Cleaned em up a little bit with my file and bead blasted. Fits the frame better, looks better, and gives better traction.

Notice the old one was sitting recessed in the frame pocket and left the corners of the frame exposed. Nice simple and cheap improvement here.

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Looking good Carlos!

 

[mcapo]

5 mm gap looks excessive, I wonder if its an error?
this one says 2mm but I always (to quote you) “have a guy for that” as I find its much easier on my sanity, blood pressure and marriage (someone other than me to blame ). YMMV
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I have a plan. Going to install utilizing the Matt-Method. I am confident in its ability to accomplish anything to, umm, a certain degree of perfection.

 

[jagee]

I have an AR I've never shot. I bought it on sale and threw it in the safe. It's a backup, or rainy day quick sale fund.

 

[zachcz]

I don’t have any collectors items and doubt I will. I shoot everything. Never would carry something before I take it to range.

On a side note I can get a compact p9 thst is blued not stainless like one above. What are thoughts on a decent price for it and who knows if it takes readily available Cz parts if it would need repair

 

[wtburnette]

Morning all! Two late nights in a row, had only 1 beer last night, got home around 0100 stone cold sober but feel like I got drunk last night . Getting old sucks! Then wake to a gray, damp morning and still having trouble getting moving after

Hope you get feeling better Norm!

 

[WebSnyper]

RTR

Bama is in

 

[zachcz]

Here is said p9 compact. I thought blued maybe it’s just black

 

[Born2vette]

I don’t have any collectors items and doubt I will. I shoot everything. Never would carry something before I take it to range.

On a side note I can get a compact p9 thst is blued not stainless like one above. What are thoughts on a decent price for it and who knows if it takes readily available Cz parts if it would need repair

I believe they were made by Tanfoglio so some parts may work but Tanfo parts should also be available.

No clue on price but this guy got a great deal IMHO

Impulse buy - Springfield Armory P9 Compact 9mm

I went to the range today to try out the Prodigy with the new Dawson Magwell and that went great. Loved it. I browsed the display cases after I was done and in the 'Pre-Owned' section, I see this. A Springfield Armory P9C. I have no clue what year it is, store didn't know either, but the Serial...

www.thearmorylife.com

 

[Firehawk]

Here is said p9 compact. I thought blued maybe it’s just black
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Wait… aren’t you trying to sell a compact? (Must be the CZickness)

**Also not judging. You have no idea how many CZs and Tanfoglios I’ve looked at while mine sits in the classies lol.

 

[zachcz]

Wait… aren’t you trying to sell a compact? (Must be the CZickness)

Yea the compact I have needs to turn into a full size.

 

[Firehawk]

Yea the compact I have needs to turn into a full size.

They make a pill for that

 

[jagee]

They make a pill for that

If it lasts more than 4 mag dumps call a gunsmith.