Recent content by Lakeshore

CZ will most likely replace your pistol with a new one. Couple of years ago I bought a new 75B from my LGS, when I got it home and cleaned it I found a small imperfection in the finish on one side of the frame. The warranty that came with the pistol states that it covers "wooden parts and...

I usually get at least one hot shell casing burn every time I go to the range, more often .22 casings. Most memorable was the one that found its way down the front of my glasses and came to rest on my eye socket. As someone else mentioned a few posts up a good defense against the...

"Any chance that the barrel retaining screw is not snugged down?" That and also check to make sure the two sight base screws are snugged down as well. I was having the exact same light strike issue with my Buckmark, discovered it was due to those screws (especially the rear one) working loose...

The two Dick's stores in my locale are usually like ghost towns with overpriced merchandise and lackluster service. Don't know how they stay in business. This latest PC move with "assault rifles" and the age 21 change surprises me not in the least - it'll just mean more business for other...

Once - had to be at least 10 years ago - a counter guy told me "you'll NEVER find a new Glock pistol for under $500". Another time couple of years later, same gun store, when I inquired about the availability of Bersa pistols a woman behind the counter assured me there weren't any because a...

Many great responses. My contribution to the Achilles' heel list is availability (lack thereof) of replacement parts, which can transform even a relatively recent production gun into a paperweight. Ruger's move to curtail easy access to parts for the P series pistol line comes to mind.

I occasionally actually shoot my current carry gun @ the range for function test and to just basically get reacquainted with it; that one then gets pulled out of rotation for the required clean and lube and another one (three in all) gets put into carry service. Infrequently I'll even select a...

My recent experience with CZ customer service in KC could not have been better. After I contacted them about an issue with the finish on my new 75B they sent me a FedEx return shipping label, they provided email updates on the status of my case, and three weeks (they told me up front that was...

Indifference. Closest option in the OP's menu is probably "being ignored". Years ago, when I decided to take up handgun shooting, I bought a new Ruger P95 from a LGS. Very first time I fired the pistol at the range the front sight came off and was lost - turned out it was not pinned at the...

Other than online posts I cannot recall ever encountering ridicule of Glocks or their owners. I have several Glocks and while they're not my favorite handgun by any stretch they definitely have their place in the world. Nearly every uniform LEO I see has a Glock in his/her holster.

My '54 vintage CZ52 is one of my favorite milsurp pistols. Had it DuraCoated awhile back, now it looks so nice I don't want to shoot it. I bought 7.62X25 by the spam can a few years back when it was inexpensive, mostly use it to feed my Toks of various nationalities. Cleaning after each range...

Reading these posts about bad experiences in Dicks, WalMart, Gander, Bass Pro etal reinforces my steadfast belief in the importance of establishing a relationship with a LGS where they know and trust you. The shop I've patronized for years never hesitates to allow me to dry fire or work the...

I dry fire all of my center fire pistols and have an assortment of the metallic (A-Zoom) snap caps for each caliber. Be careful with the plastic caps, if one splits and gets stuck in the chamber of your gun you can have a devil of a time getting it out - ask me how I know.

I went on Saturday, definitely well worth the trip. Comfortable walking shoes were a must because the exhibit hall was huge - took about four hours to explore from end to end. The vendor exhibits were first rate and I gleaned a ton of useful info from many of the company reps. Good job Georgia...

My first squib in >50 years of handgun shooting occurred during a recent trip to the indoor range with a brand new, never been fired S&W 637. I (stupidly, in hindsight) decided it was a wonderful opportunity to use up some very old/origin long forgotten loose .38 SPL rounds I had lying around...