Fedex dropped off my new Champion Parkerized (Model PX9511L) at the dealer this afternoon, so I stopped by the range after picking it up.
The Novak sights were registered perfectly.
The gun ran 50 handloads (all I had with me) without a problem, using both magazines that came with the gun.
One mag was a little rough inside, but I expect it will slick up with use.
The stock grips are pretty, with nice low-contrast grain on both grip panels.
The trigger pull seems quite heavy. They advertise 5 to 6 pounds, but it felt more like 7 pounds. For comparison, I fired 5 rounds through my Para (with 4# trigger), and the difference was major.
I was a bit surprised that there is no cover over the recoil spring cap. The manual described a spring cap cover that was removable with a 5/16" allen wrench - but no cover at all. You can look right down into the hole and see the recoil spring guide.
Based on my first impressions, this gun needs only a trip to the gunsmith for a 4# trigger. Looks like a keeper!
The Novak sights were registered perfectly.
The gun ran 50 handloads (all I had with me) without a problem, using both magazines that came with the gun.
One mag was a little rough inside, but I expect it will slick up with use.
The stock grips are pretty, with nice low-contrast grain on both grip panels.
The trigger pull seems quite heavy. They advertise 5 to 6 pounds, but it felt more like 7 pounds. For comparison, I fired 5 rounds through my Para (with 4# trigger), and the difference was major.
I was a bit surprised that there is no cover over the recoil spring cap. The manual described a spring cap cover that was removable with a 5/16" allen wrench - but no cover at all. You can look right down into the hole and see the recoil spring guide.
Based on my first impressions, this gun needs only a trip to the gunsmith for a 4# trigger. Looks like a keeper!