IZH-35M Does anyone use this pistol for Bullseye Shooting?

[Chicken-Farmer]

I am receiving mixed opinions and messages about choosing a pistol for bullseye. I have basically $1500 to spend on a 1911 and a rimfire pistol. I have chosen to go the route of 2 pistols instead of the traditional 3. I have been looking at the IZH-35M some say that this pistol is a diamond in the rough, emphasis on rough! I understand that you pay for what you get. But as i'm finding out is that i'll be competing against myself for the most part and not necessarily against other shooters.
My wife wants to join me in bullseye shooting. And i'm looking forward to the time spent with her in a hobby that we can share.
Is the IZH-35M a viable option for bullseye comp? or am i heading in the wrong direction? I know the S&W 41 is recommended by many on this forum but at $700 + for just the rimfire leaves me with little to purchase a decent 1911
Say that i do purchase the IZH-35M, that will leave me with about $1100 or $1200 to spend on a 1911, any suggestions? How do dan wesson pistols fare? My wife really likes the kimber's and thats where we have been leaning in our decision.
I have read the "Encyclopedia of Bullseye shooting" website and have some basic knowledge of what i'm looking for in pistols. But there are many to choose from.
We will be transferring up to Kodiak, AK in July and that is where we'll join the shooting club.

Jeff Mays

 

[lmccrock]

I have an IZH-35M, but I bought it for an accurate 22, not for Bullseye. It is rough, the surface is kindof parkerized, it rusts easily (none of my guns rust just sitting in the safe except this one). It is intended to be a Bullseye gun; the magazines are 5 round. It would be nice to get 10 round magazines to do other things, but I have never found any.

With good (match) ammo, it is more accurate than I can hold. I shot at some Bullseye indoor targets (50 ft), and would have done ok if my hands were steadier. Even with Winchester Wildcat 22LR, it is pretty good.

They include a few extra parts, like a recoil spring. This is good, considering how easy it was to kink the spring during disassembly/assembly. Also, the sight mounts are included; I figure I will put a cheap dot scope on it one day.

Downside: it developed feeding problems which are magazine related. The warranty is modest (like, 1 year) and it would cost me close to $100 to ship it to them, pay their minimum charge, and pay for return shipping. Other owners do not have this problem, so I guess it is just my gun. I will probably buy more magazines and experiment.

Lee

 

[Chicken-Farmer]

Try this...

I've read that if you take the magazine apart and stretch the spring 3 times the length of the magazine and re-assemble it will cure most of your problems with feeding and reliability.

Jeff Mays

 

[lmccrock]

Before I do much, I will make sure spare magazine parts are available. And they are ... in complete sets (i.e., complete magazines). Apparently EAA does not sell just mag springs. CDNN advertises the mags cheaper, so when I get around to it, they will be the source.

Lee

 

[hipwr223]

if you are looking for a SW 41 and do not want to spend $700+ I may have something you could use.

I have a customer that recently brought in a model 41 for me to sell on consignment. I think it is a 7.5 inch bbl. no box, but xtra mag and the gun is in 95% condition + or-. He only wants $550.00 for it.

John
Seneca Arms Co
215-234-8984