A couple of new 9mm's

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A couple of new 9mm's

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I picked up a couple of new 9 mm's this week. My dad has a Springfield Range Officer in 9mm that I've shot several times and really liked how accurate it is. I was going to order one for myself when I found this 9mm Target Model and bought one. Friday, I stopped by a shop I haven't been in for a year or so and was pleasantly surprised to find a CZ 85B in the used pistol cabinet that someone had ordered, shot it once and ordered something else. Made an offer on it and away I went. Should have time to get out and shoot them both in the next couple of days.

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CZ’s are real good shooting pistols, and I want a 1911 in 9mm so bad I’m ready to sell a few things off. Bet you’ll be happy with how they both shoot. Todd/3leg
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Those are dandy as heck.
I've got the 9mm Range Officer but in Blue (black?). I haven't shot a lot this year, but it's a real dandy and I'd keep it over my Para 1911 .45acp.
Have you tried loading a mag for it yet?
Get an UpLula because unless you have the strength of Samson you'll need it for those single stacks.
I could sell these to friends and be confident they'd really like them.

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Nice finds as they are both great guns.
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BlaineG wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:06 pm Those are dandy as heck.
I've got the 9mm Range Officer but in Blue (black?). I haven't shot a lot this year, but it's a real dandy and I'd keep it over my Para 1911 .45acp.
Have you tried loading a mag for it yet?
Get an UpLula because unless you have the strength of Samson you'll need it for those single stacks.
I could sell these to friends and be confident they'd really like them.

http://www.maglula.com/product/uplula-9mm-to-45acp/
That's funny, I thought I was doing something wrong. :lol: Yes, they are a bit stiff. I ordered a couple more magazines for both of them. I'll have to order one of those loaders next time I need some stuff.

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I have a Springfield just like yours and four Glocks ,all 9mm. They are all good shooters but the Springfield is the tops.
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Dang Jason...your not on a "roll" like I said before...more like a "nuclear powered roll"......keep on smokin' dude....good choices!----6
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My son and I tried out about a dozen 9 semi-autos at a local indoor range. The Springfield 1911 was the one I did best with, by far. In the end, my son selected a Ruger revolver in 9 instead of a semi-auto; dad feels he's raised him well. :)
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The CZ85 is the best fitting handgun I've ever held! Had one years ago and foolishly sold it. Not even sure why, as I loved the feel, and accuracy of that gun. Never got around to finding another, but now my interest is peaked by yours and I better begin looking again!
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Sixgun wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:43 pm Dang Jason...your not on a "roll" like I said before...more like a "nuclear powered roll"......keep on smokin' dude....good choices!----6
Yeah, I've been on a bit of a tear lately. Life's been good, what can I say?

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That's also likely a very accurate Mauser too! I've owned a few in 7x57 and 8x57, and all were very accurate, and well made.
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Looks like you got a real winner on that one. I have owned and shot a lot of Mauser rifles but not one in the safe now.
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marlinman93 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:08 pm That's also likely a very accurate Mauser too! I've owned a few in 7x57 and 8x57, and all were very accurate, and well made.
Big fan of the 7mm. I've had several but just two now. I have an 08/34 Brazilian Cavalry carbine that I have for years. I was very happy that one had survived the purge when I found what had happened while in the hospital. Fortunately, no one knew what it was or worth.

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2ndovc wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:55 am I picked this little beauty up last week at a little show. It's a Venezuelan FN 24/30 Cavalry Carbine in 7x57. Matching numbers, no import marks and a perfect bore.
I love the South American Mausers, so many variations that you could spend a lifetime chasing them all. :D
Ya done good on that.....most EVERY 7mm South American Mauser I've ever handled has been junk......when you find one with a nice bore, especially a carbine........you hit the jackpot. For a few years I was after a Rem. RB in 7mm and while I found a few that looked good...on the outside...the insides were toast.

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