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Originally posted by Freq Geek:
Last week I sold a Canik TP9 Elite Combat with the sole purpose of upgrading to the Canik SFX Rival-S (steel frame). That pistol is $1,000. I thought the Rival-S came with a factory compensator. (It doesn't.)

Then I thought, if I'm spending that much money, what else should I consider?

I still want an HK45 and a big bore revolver.
Edited to add: I also want an IWI Tavor TS-12 shotgun.

What other fun pistols fit into this budget? This one will be a range toy.

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Originally posted by Scooter123:
In regards to that IWI Tavor TS-12 I would suggest that you think long and hard before making that purchase. Because it's uses are very limited and in time it will become a Wall Hanger or something to Pawn off.

So, seriously which is prettier. Because as you get older you will one day come to the conclusion that you are just too old to shoot with an ugly gun.

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Originally posted by bczrx:

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Canik SFX Rival-S

As a pure range-toy, I am going to go out there and say 'get a big bore revolver'.

As a pure range-toy, I recommend 6-7.5" barrel lengths. 5.5" isn't bad, but- if it isn't a carry piece, the extra weight helps with recoil.

I am seeing .44mag for around $1/round near me.
.45long colt is comparable to price of .44mag, but not as many options near me- and most are cowboy action loads [light].
.454Casull is going for around $2.80-3.00/round.
.460S&W is going for around $4/round.

I like the Ruger Super Redhawk in .44mag, with 7.5" barrel. It isn't as attractive as the S&W Model 29/629. However, it can handle a hotter round, as the same frame can be had in .454Casull or .480Ruger.

If you like the cowboy look, I'd go for a Super Blackhawk in 7.5" barrel and .44mag.

But, I like the idea of not having to worry about grabbing the 'wrong box' of .44mag ammo and getting something that is too powerful for my revolver.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Very nice, but in my opinion, you shouldn't ruin the fine lines of your pistol by sticking an electronic blob on top of it.

Curb feelers on a Porsche

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Originally posted by Freq Geek:
Thank you all for the great suggestions. I thought I knew the firearms market well, but I had not considered the CZ Shadow 2. Since considering this pistol, I've done a LOT of research into target pistols. The Shadow 2 suggestions pointed me in a new direction of firearms knowledge. Thank you gentlemen!

This is my new CZ Shadow 2 - Optics Ready. The Eemann Tech adapter plate has arrived and the new red dot is on order.



It's safe to dry fire this pistol, but I like the O-Ring cushions. Later this year, I'll update the internal parts with a Cajun Gun Works kit or Eemann Tech kit. You can barely make out the red fiber optic sight in the bottom picture. Earlier this year I bought AR500 steel plates. There will be a lot of ringing steel in my near future.