Amazon pricing and RIT dye

[gb6491]

I wanted to try a different style grip on my CZ75B, so I looked on Amazon and found the style I wanted to try.
I wasn't really blown away with the color selections available, but the "cherry" ones were $10 cheaper than the other colors so I went with them. Upon receipt, I liked the grips but kind of wished I had went with a different color. Anyway, I had some dark brown RIT dye still on hand from another project so I used that on the cherry grips. As I didn't take a "before" photo, I went to take a screen shot of the grips on Amazon and see that now all the colors are what I paid for the cherry set. I might have been a little peeved with that, but thought that often when I buy something on Amazon, find I like it, then go to order more, the price has increased. It's nice to see that sometimes the opposite occurs. It also helps that I like the dyed grips quite a bit :)
https://i.postimg.cc/rsXq50SD/red.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
https://i.postimg.cc/9F2WM9mS/rit2-1000.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Regards,
Greg

[Wlfman13]

I try to learn something new every day. If you had posted this in the morning, I coulda stopped a long time ago!

Seriously, though, I just learned something new. I never thought of dying G10 grips with RIT dye.

And, I think they look great!

Thanks for sharing!

-Wlf

[yqtszhj]

I like the style of those grips. Funny I just got back from shooting my SP-01 that has been neglected for some time. It still has the original rubber grips. How thin are those grips? They look pretty thin.

Oh by the way, a friend of mine just picked up a Shadow 2 and I got to hold it. Man those grips are thin but aggressive. I bet they shoot good. Didn’t you get one? How do you like it?

[gb6491]

I try to learn something new every day. If you had posted this in the morning, I coulda stopped a long time ago!

Seriously, though, I just learned something new. I never thought of dying G10 grips with RIT dye.

And, I think they look great!

Thanks for sharing!

-Wlf
Thanks! RIT dye is pretty versatile. I've had it work well on plastic..wood too. It can be used to color freshly anodized surfaces.


I like the style of those grips. Funny I just got back from shooting my SP-01 that has been neglected for some time. It still has the original rubber grips. How thin are those grips? They look pretty thin.

Oh by the way, a friend of mine just picked up a Shadow 2 and I got to hold it. Man those grips are thin but aggressive. I bet they shoot good. Didn’t you get one? How do you like it?
They are pretty thin, thinner than the excellent grips you turned me on to (still have a set on my SP-01 :D ). Thinner than any of the other 75 grips I have except for those on the Shadow 2. If you consider that they come with decorative torx screw, o-rings, and wrench, I think they are a good deal at the current price

I like the S2 quite a bit. It's probably the best made of the CZ pistols I have. Best double action of them all; second best single action. It's heavy, but it's not something I'll be carrying a lot.

Best single action:
https://i.postimg.cc/N0wsyPw1/75ts_copy-1000.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Regards,
Greg

[Ol'coot]

They look great. I just learn something new.Thanks

[gb6491]

They look great. I just learn something new.Thanks

Thanks and you're welcome!
Good to have you back.
Regards,
Greg

FWIW, here are some of my other misadventures with RIT dye:
https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=88038.0
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?30549-Back-at-the-cauldron
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?10011-Finished-some-projects

[yqtszhj]

Nice tactical sport. Is that single action only? That trigger reminds me of the CZ75 SAO.

[gb6491]

Nice tactical sport. Is that single action only? That trigger reminds me of the CZ75 SAO.
Good eye there, it is SAO. The trigger is outstanding and it's a very satisfying pistol to shoot, but I think this will be a project gun. I'm leaning towards an adjustable rear sight, better visibility front sight, replacing some polymer parts, and refinishing the frame.
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

So it's cocked and locked single action or decock? I really need to learn my CZ terminology and model knowledge if I'm gonna hang out with you guys.
I've been looking at them quite a bit. Was looking at a 75B which I think they said was a decocker.

I stumbled on some Shadows that look awesome but with pretty large asking prices too.

[yqtszhj]

Good eye there, it is SAO. The trigger is outstanding and it's a very satisfying pistol to shoot, but I think this will be a project gun. I'm leaning towards an adjustable rear sight, better visibility front sight, replacing some polymer parts, and refinishing the frame.
Regards,
Greg

I was thinking about adjustable sights for my SP-01 today. I have the SP01 tactical with factory Meprolight night sights. I was shooting from a case of Magtech 9mm I bought and it’s all shooting high at 15 yards. S&B 9mm (Czech made) shoots POA = POI. May have to stick with Czech ammo for my CZ’s.

Lots of plans, little time and money.

[gb6491]

So it's cocked and locked single action or decock? I really need to learn my CZ terminology and model knowledge if I'm gonna hang out with you guys.
I've been looking at them quite a bit. Was looking at a 75B which I think they said was a decocker.

I stumbled on some Shadows that look awesome but with pretty large asking prices too.
It's a cocked and locked single action Colonel.


I was thinking about adjustable sights for my SP-01 today. I have the SP01 tactical with factory Meprolight night sights. I was shooting from a case of Magtech 9mm I bought and it’s all shooting high at 15 yards. S&B 9mm (Czech made) shoots POA = POI. May have to stick with Czech ammo for my CZ’s.

Lots of plans, little time and money.

Ain't that the truth.

Regards,
Greg

[gb6491]

I like the style of those grips. Funny I just got back from shooting my SP-01 that has been neglected for some time. It still has the original rubber grips. How thin are those grips? They look pretty thin.

Oh by the way, a friend of mine just picked up a Shadow 2 and I got to hold it. Man those grips are thin but aggressive. I bet they shoot good. Didn’t you get one? How do you like it?
I see hickok45 just did a video on the Shadow 2:
KkNux5x4Dow

Mine has the blue grips:
https://s15.postimg.cc/jutuajuu3/shadow_2_1000.jpg

Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

I like that a lot, looks like Hickok is pretty fond of it too.

[Bawanna]

Just watched the whole video, now I want a Shadow. Damn you Greg.....

[kenemoore]

I got one a couple of months ago. Finest non-1911 trigger I have ever pulled.

[DJK11]

GB it’s time for a CZ97?

[Bawanna]

Been looking at those for a long time. Pretty large but the Shadow is a big gun too. And the 97 is a bunch cheaper.

[yqtszhj]

Been looking at those for a long time. Pretty large but the Shadow is a big gun too. And the 97 is a bunch cheaper.

And shoots your favorite .45 cal. too.

[boscobarbell]

It's a cocked and locked single action Colonel.


Regards,
Greg

Can you also manually decock (with your thumb, not a lever) and carry DA/SA? I was looking at the RAMI, and I think that is an option with that pistol (and they also sell one with a decocking lever).


And, btw....DROOL! I gotta get me a CZ one of these days.

[yqtszhj]

Can you also manually decock (with your thumb, not a lever) and carry DA/SA? I was looking at the RAMI, and I think that is an option with that pistol (and they also sell one with a decocking lever).


And, btw....DROOL! I gotta get me a CZ one of these days.

Yes, you can get the RAMI with a safety but still do a manual decock then shoot it DA/SA. I have the decocker version. They are very nice shooters. If you see one you should get it.

[gb6491]

Can you also manually decock (with your thumb, not a lever) and carry DA/SA? I was looking at the RAMI, and I think that is an option with that pistol (and they also sell one with a decocking lever).


And, btw....DROOL! I gotta get me a CZ one of these days.


Yes, you can get the RAMI with a safety but still do a manual decock then shoot it DA/SA. I have the decocker version. They are very nice shooters. If you see one you should get it.
The Tactical Sports is single action only, but as ygtszhj points out, the RAMI with a safety and many other CZ models with a safety can operate DA/SA after dropping the hammer by hand.
Regards,
Greg

[gb6491]

Just watched the whole video, now I want a Shadow. Damn you Greg.....
I am only the messenger:angel:

GB it’s time for a CZ97?
I haven't been a fan of it because of the size, but did handle one a few months back with the thin aluminum grips and liked that a bit more.

Been looking at those for a long time. Pretty large but the Shadow is a big gun too. And the 97 is a bunch cheaper.

And shoots your favorite .45 cal. too.
They can also be set up to run SAO :cool:
Here's a glossy blue one set up that way (posted by terry mc a few years back on a CZ forum):
https://i.postimg.cc/jS5kq5Vf/SLK-4600-zpsfwnozpki.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
...and a gent is selling a glossy blue on the same fourm: https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=100103.0

Regards,
Greg

[boscobarbell]

The Tactical Sports is single action only, but as ygtszhj points out, the RAMI with a safety and many other CZ models with a safety can operate DA/SA after dropping the hammer by hand.
Regards,
Greg

Thanks, guys. These are definitely on my wish list.

[Bawanna]

I am only the messenger:angel:

I haven't been a fan of it because of the size, but did handle one a few months back with the thin aluminum grips and liked that a bit more.


They can also be set up to run SAO :cool:
Here's a glossy blue one set up that way (posted by terry mc a few years back on a CZ forum):
https://i.postimg.cc/jS5kq5Vf/SLK-4600-zpsfwnozpki.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
...and a gent is selling a glossy blue on the same fourm: https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=100103.0

Regards,
Greg

That's drop dead gorgeous. Love everything about that. Grips look sweet. Sure like to hold that for a few minutes to see if it's really me.
That one for sale looks darn nice too and not too bad a price I don't think for what it is and the add on parts.
Still trying to lock down this Hi Standard. Then maybe a CZ??? Does it ever end, this burning desire for things that go bang.

[yqtszhj]

Does it ever end, this burning desire for things that go bang.

Ah, the question I ask myself after every purchase. I think the only way I may come close to enough is if my wife takes my internet privileges away. Seems there are a group of folks that like to post things that influence me into the next purchase (Greg, Bawanna, Ed M, Barth... just to name a few. ) then there is YouTube gun channels so I think there is no hope.
:amflag:

[kenemoore]

I currently own three CZ pistols. Mostly because I cannot find some of the models I drool over.
I view them as:
1. An improved Browning HiPower.
2. A poor man's Sig Sauer.

In any case they are one of my favorite pistols.