Last year about this time, I had about 27,000 rounds through my Kadet. Then I didn't shoot it much in 2014 because I bought a Ruger 22/45 for bullseye and shot it instead. Then, 11 weeks ago, I put the Ruger 22/45 to the side and started shooting the Kadet in bullseye. I put 1520 rounds through it in the last 11 weeks. (None through the Ruger.)
Near as I can tell from my notes, I shot 1510 rounds through it late last year after the last count but before I put it aside for the 22/45. So, now, I am over 30,000 rounds with my Kadet and it feels and shoots absolutely perfectly and the bore ID is less than the Ruger, ie, there isn't much bore wear that I can measure by slugging the barrel.
Oh, one more thing. I won the October club rimfire bullseye match with my "worn out" Kadet. And didn't have a single malfunction or alibi. Other than the solid barrel retaining pin that 75Plus installed for me, the slide is factory. I can't remember which firing pin it has in it, but, with a 17# hammer spring, the stock one is fine. I probably have a 75Plus firing pin in it.
I use all CGW parts in the 75B frame and I run it SAO with a 17# hammer spring. No, I will not run anything lighter than a 17# hammer spring. Been there, done that, won't work 100%, and it HAS to work 100% for bullseye matches, in my opinion.
Photo I shot tonight, and a recent video, both showing my current Kadet setup.
http://youtu.be/f-7cFmiOlA8This pistol ain't no safe queen. More like a truck gun with a red dot sight, LOL. I keep the barrel ramp and chamber clean, as well as the firing pin hole and breech face and extractor. Rest of the gun is filthy. Shoots better that way. I am sure of it.
What is a "Pardini"?
Lordy, this is fun.
Joe
Joe
