April Rains.

Not much new for me in the way of any CZs, as I save towards a RAMI BD in the next month
or so.

Each Spring..I tell myself that this will be the year that I replace my RAMI (safety version)
with a RAMI BD.

As I did spend some time with a modified RAMI P for a Summer, but didn't much care
for the CZ85 Combat trigger that was the rage to have in a RAMI back then.

My first and now only RAMI, came home with me in April of 2004.

I was a new resident of Washington state, and still a Mariners fan.

We brought home this little guy the week after my RAMI was picked up.

Sadly, we lost little Boonie when he was only 6,  but my RAMI is still perking along.

A new RAMI BD as touched up by CZ-USA should fit in well with my old War Horse,
even if my RAMI has never really seen war, it has seen my through a few states, and some
situations that could have turned ugly in a few seconds.

The "Chunky Monkey" wasn't some "Chunky" right then, and I was lucky to have it on my side or
under my jacket.

These days when people are adding gizmos to keep their Glocks from going off when
they re-holster into kydex or other holsters..

The traditional CZ75 DA/SA action lets you re-holster with confidence in either DA or SA
 (cocked an locked) modes.

Now that SHTF GEAR has been renamed to Black Arch Holsters, the only problem that I can see
with my current RAMI, or a new RAMI BD, is the fact that while I love my ACE-1 hybrid kydex
holster.

Their newest model, the PROTOS, isn't yet available for the RAMI, or in their case the RAMI
BD. My ACE-1 is really molded for a RAMI BD, but don't tell my RAMI that:)

Do look for the new Black Arch Holsters link in the Links section.

I'll have to ad that I'm excited to see that the ROG (RAMI OWNER"S GROUP ) as found on
Facebook, is doing quite well, as is the CZ EDC Group as well. Look for those Links below.


I think it will be a fun and also interesting RAMI Season for 2016, and also fun for fans
and owners for other CZ models as well.

Links:

https://www.blackarchholsters.com/


https://www.facebook.com/groups/883439131706340/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008888929172587/



Cordially.

Kev

I was able to get to our wonderful indoor range in Lewiston, Idaho today.

My CZ 455 LUX with the .22 barrel and Nikko scope:

 shot very well with all of the .22 LR
ammo that I had on hand, except with one of the CCI low velocity loads that hung up.

'Could have been me short-stroking the bolt, but I'd say the gun and the 25 round
magazine did fine.

I shot some interesting groups @25yards, which is the range's limit, but they were all printing low on the
target.

This could have been my scope or me with the trigger, but as you can see there were no flyers
out of the groups but one lone bullet.

I was mostly looking to semi-test the 10-round and 25-round .22 LR magazines from CZ-USA,
so accuracy was not my goal.

With about 75 rounds of assorted .22 Long Rifle downrange..I decided it was time for a fresh target and pistol time.


My RAMI ran perfectly fine with 47 of the locally made Blazer Brass in 9mm.

No surprises there as it's a RAMI:)

As I'm hoping to shoot this rifle more in both .22 Magnum and .22 LR.


 Money not with-standing..I'd like to invest in a .17 HMR barrel and see how that does
as there is a good supply of HMR in my area's shop and stores.

I think this year will be the one that I retire my faithful RAMI of nearly 15 years..
in favor of a RAMI BD.

Fresh Nites , a very safe decocker and classic RAMI looks with long -standing
CZ reliability!

Well, it's been an interesting start to the New Year for me.

First, no snow to speak of here in Eastern Washington, at least here in Clarkston.

Then we had to replace our hot water heater in 10 degree weather that was frosty, but
we didn't have to do it in 36 inches of snow.

The good news?

I did get my CZ-USA 2016 buyer's guides, and they are surely something this year!

From front to back.

Either way you read them, the new ones have a lot of information for the CZUB, CZ-USA,
and Dan Wesson product fan.

I've never owned a thumbhole stocked rifle, but the models for 2016 look tempting and
something that belongs in 2016-2017. Just add glass!

That a person will be able to own Carbine versions of the EVO Scorpions this year
is also good news.

 The same for the BREN series as well.

There are a few Dan Wesson models out this year, including the BRUIN, a dedicated
Long Slide 1911.

However, I really don't want to spoil it for you, so pick up you copy or copies at Wal-Mart
or other places, and sit down for a good read.

Not much news for me on the CZ front.

I'm eager to see what will be in the 2016 CZ/DW catalog.

Perhaps, we will see the CZ 455 Jaguar in the new lineup?

I still want to buy a CZ 452 FS (Full-Stock) if I can afford such  in
the New Year.

A 455 JAG would be a nice addition to my lovely CZ 455 LUX in .22/.22 Magnum

A RAMI BD might be nice as well.

26 ounces of classic CZ relialibity with

a very safe decock lever, and factory

Nites!

Even though the P-07 and P-09 are great guns for most, they are still a bit heavy for
me to carry.

Same for a PCR and a P-01 for the most part.

A Little long in the tooth??

My fourth CZ pistol ever, and my first RAMI.



About 13 years old as celebrate my 25th year as a CZ fan and owner.

Actually, I was a CZ fan for a few years before my first CZ, a 1985
Pre-B.

Well, this old dog will probably be replaced by either Christmas, or
my birthday in March 2016, by a newer RAMI model.


A RAMI BD has been on my radar for a couple of years, so I'll
make the emotional and financial leap someday.



My old RAMI carries nice in a holster like the SHTF GEAR Ace-1 kydex hybrid IWB, or
other holsters, and still shoots like a house on fire!


However, the BD would have fresh Nites, and the very safe decock lever.

Well, I've had the new Nikko Sterling scope in my CZ 455 LUX for a few weeks now,
but most of the roads around us are still closed due to forest fires.

I need to pick up a few boxes (if not bricks) of .22 LR and take it out and test it through my
LUX when nature allows.

The Nikko is pretty nice for a $52 scope from WAL-MART.com, plus $26 for
some Weaver type scope bases that accepted the CZ dovetail.

Not my usual choice of a Nikon or Leupold, but hey, it's only a .22/Magnum.

More later my friends,

Kev

Forest fires, sick dogs and other maladies have kept us from doing much fishing..
or even shooting.

I'm hoping to get a Nikko Stirling scope.. mount it to my CZ 455 LUX and get out and shoot
it in .22 LR.

I'm not one to be reviewing a EVO pistol, or the BREN pistol..this summer, or at
any time this year.



While other rifles and pistol s have come and went out the door onto new lives.


My RAMI is still perking right along @ nearly 13 years old.

I think that I'm not alone, when saying that I'm eager to see what lies in store for us
CZ fans in 2016.

The long overdue Pocket Nine, or CZUB's entry into the Single Stack 9mm
war might be a reality?

One could also hope to see a 97B Compact or such with a polymer frame.

Myself, having tried other calibers over the 30 or so, could live my Golden
Years with .380, 9mm, and .45 ACP..just fine and dandy!

That ammo is available to me in my local shops and stores, along with online
ordering through Double Tap Ammo.

I would like to add a Jaguar to my CZ .22 collection, but only if time and money allows.

A new CZ 550 FS (Full-Stock) in .270 winchester would be nice in late 2015.

Then there is the newer CZ 557 that also peaks my interest.

A darker stock than the normal 557's and in .270 of course.

Whether or not that I'd pick the Carbine version, would be up in the
air.

Any Hunting here in Washington state for Deer means I'd have to shoot
a 4 point Buck, or larger.

The .270 with a 130-140 grain pill would do the job, but I might have to
bust the brush to get a good shot!

Elk would be in more open country, where the long/flat shooting .270 really
shines.