Travis breaks out the Scorpion Evo to show some of its features and walk you through reloading this subgun. For more information on products and training visit haleystrategic.com
For anyone watching this, the 30 round magazines don't really drop free is due to a built in interference fit on one of the engagement surfaces inside the gun. If you want them to drop free there's a particular section on the back of the magazine that you have to round off with a file to get them to drop free.
As a child of the 90s, I personally found the Scorpion EVO to be confusing due to its hybrid controls inspired by both MP5 and AR platforms. Since I'm more familiar with ARs, I opted to build an 9mm AR PDW and denied myself options in favor of consistency. I appreciate this video because it skips the use of the EVO's charging handle altogether in either reload method. From my experience, it is possible to lock the bolt using the charging handle then find that you can't release it using the bolt release. The tentative conclusion is that a shooter who is dedicated to either MP5 or AR TTPs will find the EVO usable with their current methods, but that a shooter who has spent time with both could hit a few snags.
If you put the charging handle on the other side, it's actually very similar to SIG rifles like the 550 series. Even the bolt release isn't a paddle like an AR but more like a lever like the SIGs. Of course you can't use the bolt release once you've locked it back with the charging handle in the up position like an HK. Like all weapons, you familiarize yourself with it and run it in practice and through drills. One mind, any weapon
The only way to truly train for searching for more threats is in force on force where you can move to cover and also learn to recognize dangers 360. I get why looking back and forth is considered better than nothing, but I see a lot of people who do the scan in airsoft simulations and they look directly at a threat, and just keep scanning while standing in plain view. I suppose it entirely depends on if the individual takes his scans seriously or not, but to me I think there is no substitute for force on force training. Personally I don't do the scan at the range since I won't be looking for anything, but I do do it at home along with a chair to simulate a barricade when dry firing where I have targets pasted on the wall with a "lucky charm" style numbering and depending on what I drew before starting the drill, they represent threats or not.
Good video! Thanks for sharing ! Personally I like to use my right hand trigger finger to push the right side of the ambi mag release and put in the new mag with my left hand. Best Regards! J
Good vid Travis. I am still looking and reading, I have talked to some fellow shooters @ both of my gun clubs and had mixed reviews on the CZ . So I will keep doing some more research.
Some are varied the Faux will back out a little so you need to keep an eye on it. They do not seem spit out some of the UMC 115 grain ammo.It is not constant stove pipping mainly. If hear I any thin else on the weapon I will let you know.
He has a a registered SBR - in general no you cannot put a "vertical" grip on a pistol or a shorter than 16" barrel rifle. "Angled" grips or "Hand Stops" on the other hand is good to go. On that note, there is much discussion (which you can google and find forums, reddit etc) on whether that particular BCM (Bravo Company) "Vertical" gunfighter grip can be put on SBRs or pistols due to it not being "90 degrees" from the bore, which is what the ATF defines as a vertical grip - a dumb law to begin with, but its Big Brother rules and they are not your friend (If you note the slight angle to that grip, it is either 89 or 91, but not true up and down 90 degrees). The problem is, literally in the product name, it says "Vertical" grip, which you probably don't have much of a case to stand on and defend yourself, as well as BCM itself most likely will not back you on that either and stick by their product being a "Vertical" grip. It's up to you if you want to "roll dirty", which I'm sure others out there probably are doing. It just comes down to do you believe you can confidently argue your case should you ever be put in a situation where the status of that weapon ever be questioned. But there are "cut" or "chopped" examples where people have modified the BCM to be in a hand stop, shortened down form factor. As well as look up Ivan Tactical, and the ZenitCo RK-6 handstop - I know a convulated, roundabout way having to source a part from overseas or if you can find a retailer stateside that has it. But note how it's shaped, and how it's named. Big goof on Bravo Company's part, for not naming it "angled" grip or some other loophole terminology.
Hey Travis I'm working at a place now, and I asked someone if they heard of you. They apparently knew you from back in the day as a contractor. Without going into details it was in Hawaii. Is this true?
Turns out I have a qual sheet we found from back in the day with his name on it. Circa 2004. Hard to make out the date (poor penmanship) back then the place was called CENATNSF.
Tre' Roney turns out it wasn’t a rumor and when I mentioned his name for the first time. People were like “what... what did you say?” It seemed like he wasn’t a popular guy there.
Keith Nelson I believe Military Arms Channel has a video about the Scorpion Evo and he mentions a replacement part he bought from some company. I'd check out his video.
quite a few safety options. Apex tactical has some nice onces, HB industries has "ak style" that everyone seems to love.... I personally run the HBI trigger side and an apex on thumb side.
most of my cz scorpion evo mags now have broken feed lips from doing exactly what you did there... changing mags,& them landing on a hard surface. does anyone know if they've fixed this problem?
I know your comment is over a year old. But Magpul just announced they are making 35rd mags for the Scorpion. I am excited to try some. CZ has also started selling entirely new versions of their Scorpion mags that use black plastic with windows. Lots of options out there for the Scorpion.
For anyone watching this, the 30 round magazines don't really drop free is due to a built in interference fit on one of the engagement surfaces inside the gun. If you want them to drop free there's a particular section on the back of the magazine that you have to round off with a file to get them to drop free.
As a child of the 90s, I personally found the Scorpion EVO to be confusing due to its hybrid controls inspired by both MP5 and AR platforms. Since I'm more familiar with ARs, I opted to build an 9mm AR PDW and denied myself options in favor of consistency.
I appreciate this video because it skips the use of the EVO's charging handle altogether in either reload method. From my experience, it is possible to lock the bolt using the charging handle then find that you can't release it using the bolt release.
The tentative conclusion is that a shooter who is dedicated to either MP5 or AR TTPs will find the EVO usable with their current methods, but that a shooter who has spent time with both could hit a few snags.
If you put the charging handle on the other side, it's actually very similar to SIG rifles like the 550 series. Even the bolt release isn't a paddle like an AR but more like a lever like the SIGs.
Of course you can't use the bolt release once you've locked it back with the charging handle in the up position like an HK. Like all weapons, you familiarize yourself with it and run it in practice and through drills. One mind, any weapon
Those manticore stocks are lovely.
If the opportunity arises, please do a home defense series. Ideology behind efficient weapon selection, tactics to consider, etc.
cool, show us on the kar98 now
Travis, please.
Man, I'm just waiting for Travis to reply with "Be careful what you wish for"
At the end Haley looked like he was worried a butterfinger was about to get him.
The search and assess into a brick wall is classic.
you know that's not why he does it man come on
what if a truck drove through the wall all of the sudden? ;-)
The only way to truly train for searching for more threats is in force on force where you can move to cover and also learn to recognize dangers 360. I get why looking back and forth is considered better than nothing, but I see a lot of people who do the scan in airsoft simulations and they look directly at a threat, and just keep scanning while standing in plain view. I suppose it entirely depends on if the individual takes his scans seriously or not, but to me I think there is no substitute for force on force training. Personally I don't do the scan at the range since I won't be looking for anything, but I do do it at home along with a chair to simulate a barricade when dry firing where I have targets pasted on the wall with a "lucky charm" style numbering and depending on what I drew before starting the drill, they represent threats or not.
Or Better yet..............The Kool Aid Pitcher..............OH YEAHHHHH
Chris Costa is driving the truck.
I heard that you can break something if you don't reload a full mag with the bolt in a certain position?
Travis, have you saw Tim's, from military arms channels evo? it's pretty slick.
Good video! Thanks for sharing ! Personally I like to use my right hand trigger finger to push the right side of the ambi mag release and put in the new mag with my left hand. Best Regards! J
Good vid Travis. I am still looking and reading, I have talked to some fellow shooters @ both of my gun clubs and had mixed reviews on the CZ . So I will keep doing some more research.
what are the negatives you hear?
Some are varied the Faux will back out a little so you need to keep an eye on it. They do not seem spit out some of the UMC 115 grain ammo.It is not constant stove pipping mainly. If hear I any thin else on the weapon I will let you know.
John Stallings I own a cz scorpion. Sbr. Have no issues with 115 when I shot it. Own a pistol so can't speak to the faux issue. Love mine though
Hell yeah!! More sub gun vids!!!
He's a damn machine. No doubt about it.
Wow, nice EVO
Hey at least this scorpion isn't chambered in .32 acp like the Škorpion vz. 61.
I really need to get my Form 1 for mine.
Are u allowed to put a vertical grip on a scorpion or do you have to fill out a form with the atf because that’s what I had heard
He has a a registered SBR - in general no you cannot put a "vertical" grip on a pistol or a shorter than 16" barrel rifle. "Angled" grips or "Hand Stops" on the other hand is good to go. On that note, there is much discussion (which you can google and find forums, reddit etc) on whether that particular BCM (Bravo Company) "Vertical" gunfighter grip can be put on SBRs or pistols due to it not being "90 degrees" from the bore, which is what the ATF defines as a vertical grip - a dumb law to begin with, but its Big Brother rules and they are not your friend (If you note the slight angle to that grip, it is either 89 or 91, but not true up and down 90 degrees). The problem is, literally in the product name, it says "Vertical" grip, which you probably don't have much of a case to stand on and defend yourself, as well as BCM itself most likely will not back you on that either and stick by their product being a "Vertical" grip. It's up to you if you want to "roll dirty", which I'm sure others out there probably are doing. It just comes down to do you believe you can confidently argue your case should you ever be put in a situation where the status of that weapon ever be questioned. But there are "cut" or "chopped" examples where people have modified the BCM to be in a hand stop, shortened down form factor. As well as look up Ivan Tactical, and the ZenitCo RK-6 handstop - I know a convulated, roundabout way having to source a part from overseas or if you can find a retailer stateside that has it. But note how it's shaped, and how it's named. Big goof on Bravo Company's part, for not naming it "angled" grip or some other loophole terminology.
Badass shirt!
The gearhead works paddle release is much more intuitive.
Yeah but what flashlight you using?
I love the shirt were can I get one
How's muzzle rise compared to an MPX or AR9? I'm noticing it moving a surprising amount for being a little subgun.
I'm still a tugger lol! dropping your loaded mag on the deck makes you wanna just go home.
What do you say about mounting an optic on polymer rail? Cuz I know you wouldn't do that on a precision rifle, so why on the CZ?
Is that Alpha Raiders on your hat?
Looks like it, yep
Hey Travis I'm working at a place now, and I asked someone if they heard of you. They apparently knew you from back in the day as a contractor. Without going into details it was in Hawaii. Is this true?
Douglas Hale that’s highly classified lol
Turns out I have a qual sheet we found from back in the day with his name on it. Circa 2004. Hard to make out the date (poor penmanship) back then the place was called CENATNSF.
Tre' Roney turns out it wasn’t a rumor and when I mentioned his name for the first time. People were like “what... what did you say?” It seemed like he wasn’t a popular guy there.
What is that stock ? i have original one, but this custom look really nice, need to order it, gimme link !
No ear pro? I mean I know its suppressed but that's surprising
Thoughts on the manticore stock?
not useful if you want a check weld. Takes 2 hands to manipulate, but a sweet PDW stock IMO.
where is that "thinkers" shirt from?!
their website.
What optic is that I don't recognize it...
hey what kind of flashlight is that? thank you!
You guys ever have problems with the mag feedlips? I must have over 5 mags with broken feedlips now.
Yuanmei Are they the older magazines? Call CZ. They will swap new ones for you if they are broken.
Have you found a workaround to the poorly placed safety switch? Chews up fingers
Keith Nelson I believe Military Arms Channel has a video about the Scorpion Evo and he mentions a replacement part he bought from some company. I'd check out his video.
Get the safety delete from CZ, or get one of the dozen or so aftermarket switches.
Keith Nelson Try the AK safety from HB industries.
hbindustries.net/store/shop/cz-scorpion-evo-3-ak-style-safety-selector/
great, thanks y'all! I've been wanting to get one, but have held off because of that safety... nice to know there's an alternative!
quite a few safety options. Apex tactical has some nice onces, HB industries has "ak style" that everyone seems to love.... I personally run the HBI trigger side and an apex on thumb side.
I'd be more careful with throwing those mags on the ground. Feed lips tend to crack on these things, it'a a common problem.
Manticore arms is making metal feed lip mags soon
How easy is that stock to pull out if you were going to carry in a subgun incog?
very easy and faster the others
What can/suppressor is that?
What red dot is that?
what kind of stock is that?
With the manticore stock added, is that setup considered an SBR?
Unless that suppressor is pinned and welded, and overall length is over 16", then yes, SBR.
Thanks, just wanted to be sure I had that right.
most of my cz scorpion evo mags now have broken feed lips from doing exactly what you did there... changing mags,& them landing on a hard surface. does anyone know if they've fixed this problem?
Manticore Arms just released Scorpion mags with steel reinforced feed lips.
www.manticorearms.com/scorpion-evo-pgs-hybrid-magazine-32-round.html
JRB0922 thank you!
300 blAKout Are they the older magazines? They had cracking issues with the old ones. Call CZ, they will swap them out for new ones for you.
I know your comment is over a year old. But Magpul just announced they are making 35rd mags for the Scorpion. I am excited to try some. CZ has also started selling entirely new versions of their Scorpion mags that use black plastic with windows. Lots of options out there for the Scorpion.
What silencer do you have attached to the evo?
Neil Garner looks like a surefire ryder
Let's see you do that with a full mag and one in the chamber.
tap-tap, tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap
love travie but I hate the scorpion evo
What stock is that?
Jayesh Patel Manticore Arms $250.
Why is the audio on your channel so low?
I need that shirt. Not the one you're wearing, cuz that would be creepy.
ALL EVO owners if you do not use a micro dot with a fortis mount you dont know how to properly look cool!
Dropping a magazine on concrete every time you reload... I would put something down for it to fall onto. But that's just me
Seriously. Stop shaving your arms , girl.
Aaron Falmlen And we all know you wouldn't have the balls to say that to his face...if you cared about your face, that is.
Aaron Falmlen high speed low drag. Do you even operate?
obviously your not a golfer... i.imgur.com/UPdbTkD.gif
HaleyStrategic LMAO
Get a real rifle caliber.
lol, its not a rifle
teoff16 lol poor guy