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5/11/2007 7:11:50 PM EDT
Well, I just picked up my Trailside today.  It is the 4.5" barrel version with adjustable sights.  I had the exact gun with fixed sights a few years ago.  I am anxious to shoot it this weekend.

Any other Trailside owners/enthusiasts in the crowd?
5/11/2007 8:33:31 PM EDT
[#1]
i got one.  it has a tendency to eject brass on top of my head sometimes so it keeps me on my toes.  i got it since they appear to be a not so hot item and were a good deal.  
5/13/2007 4:29:53 AM EDT
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Any other Trailside owners/enthusiasts in the crowd?


Yep, I am.  everytime I go to the range to shoot my 1911, Sigs, AR, whatever, I ALWAYS take my 4.5" Trailside and warm up with 50-100 rds of .22.  I have a Docter red dot sight on mine.  The gun runs flawlessly (unlike my Sig Mosquito) and it is a blast to shoot.
5/13/2007 4:18:59 PM EDT
[#3]
I also have a Trailside that I bought a couple years ago mainly for my son to shoot.
It's the fixed sight version.
The only problem we have had is the little black plastic frame extension likes to fall off during shooting sessions.
Sig sent me a replacement free when I lost my original.
Now we keep an eye on it when we shoot.
Good luck with your new Trailside!
Regards
Jon
5/13/2007 5:52:09 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the responses!  Unfortunately, I did not get to shoot my Trailside this weekend.  My range was closed for a 3-D Archery shoot.  Oh well, next weekend.
5/16/2007 10:41:20 AM EDT
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The only problem we have had is the little black plastic frame extension likes to fall off during shooting sessions.


larrysguns.com/hammacc.asp

Jon, possible solution: if you have ~$60 to invest, Larry's Guns (see link) has a metal frame extension that stays on, and improves the gun's balance.  I've got one, and like it.
5/16/2007 10:48:32 AM EDT
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Any other Trailside owners/enthusiasts in the crowd?


Yep, I am.  everytime I go to the range to shoot my 1911, Sigs, AR, whatever, I ALWAYS take my 4.5" Trailside and warm up with 50-100 rds of .22.  I have a Docter red dot sight on mine.  The gun runs flawlessly (unlike my Sig Mosquito) and it is a blast to shoot.


+1 - 4.5" Sport (fixed sights) w/Ultra Dot Match Dot.  I love it, and so do my shooting buddies.  I have not experienced any of the common complaints.  Mine's been great.
5/20/2007 5:09:59 PM EDT
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I like my Trailside but my Trailside doesn't shoot the cheap bulk pack ammo well. Won't shoot it nearly as accurate as my Ruger MKII or my S&W 41. Shooting CCI standard or mini mags or other better ammo the Trailside does much better then the Ruger and is really quite accurate.
5/21/2007 9:31:16 AM EDT
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I like my Trailside but my Trailside doesn't shoot the cheap bulk pack ammo well. Won't shoot it nearly as accurate as my Ruger MKII or my S&W 41. Shooting CCI standard or mini mags or other better ammo the Trailside does much better then the Ruger and is really quite accurate.


I buy SK Standard plus for my Trailside and CZ-452 by the case (about $0.05 a round last time I bought some).  This weekend I was out plinking with my buddies and took out a ceramic lawn gnome at 75 yards with the trailside.  It was kind of a lucky shot - I was just holding over with the Ultra Dot - but it impressed the guys who were shooting with me.