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Posted: 1/25/2003 4:19:01 PM EDT
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Greetings, I have one. Bought it used with 500 through it at the time. I have put well over a 1,000 through it myself and have had no problems with 230gr. FMJ. That said, the KZ is back at Wilson's right now. I handloaded some 230gr Rem. GS duplicate loads. I used a .469 crimp, but still had 1% FTFs. I told them that was not acceptable. They said to send it back--no hassle at all. I'll let you know how it does when I get it back. The grip is "blocky" compared to a standard 1911. If you like the feel of a Glock, but like the angle of the 1911, it will fill the bill. Any specific questions? SDM |
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The grip: The grip on the KZ is thin and flat compared to the rounded, traditional 1911. A friend has a CQB, so we compared the two pistols. The KZ grip is thinner because it lacks the last bit of 'roundness' of the CQB's grip panel. CQB v. KZ The CQB is a fine pistol. The action is smoother than the KZ, and the CQB is a bit tighter. Fit and finish go to the CQB. I do not find the accuracy of one of the pistols to be better than the other; not if you are using them for their intended purpose. If you like to make pretty groups of holes in things at 25 yds-50 yds, the CQB may serve you better. You can hit a 8" by 12" steel plate at 50 yds with the KZ just as easily as you can with a CQB. For my purposes, 50 yds. is sufficient, and 12" by 8" is too. |
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The grip on the KZ is rather well checkered (albeit in plastic). I don't know if you could build the grip up with skateboard tape or not. It may not stick very well. But, why would you want to? One reason that I really like the KZ is that I get 2 extra cartridges (vs. 8 rounders) and an easily concealable pistol. I use a Milt Sparks holster. |
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