So, my trade with Mtn Monkey for his Optima V2 pistol is just about completed.
When he receives my rifle next week, he will then send the pistol off to DOC White for evaluation to hopefully be transformed into a laminated wood, Javelina-stocked, Optima V2.
To include, if necessary, removal of the factory stud for the forearm; and replaced with a longer, wider, deeper stud (attached with low-temp silver solder) that is capable of resisting the torque that the stubby hand grip will apply to the barrel when utilized with the pistol grip in a push-pull motion.
I also intend to have flush-mounted, GrovTec, GTHM289, H-D, Push Button, Sling Swivel Bases installed.
As well as a brass, Spartan Precision Equipment, Classic Gunsmith Adapter, to be installed in the forearm for use with a future-purchase, Spartan Javelin Pro Hunter bipod.
The main reason I want DOC White to restock the pistol is so I can shoot heavy bullets out of it comfortably.
Everything I've read about the Optima pistols says that they are punishing to shoot with bullets weighing over 250 grains.
I want to be able to shoot 300-400 grain bullets, grease groove, or saboted, without bruising my hand.
I figure with ergonomic Javelina-style stocks, a sling swivel base in the bottom of the pistol grip, a d-ring sling swivel in the base, a 1.5" wide, single-point sling clipped to the d-ring, the sling looped around the shooter's body, the weak hand pushing against the forward stubby hand grip, the strong hand controlling the pistol while pulling lightly backwards, and the properly adjusted sling making a continuous line between the muzzle of the pistol to a point just below the strong shoulder; all these things should allow for the full potential of this pistol to be utilized.
DOC White used a similar set-up when he shot his White Javelina's that were based on the G-series inline action.
There is no earthly reason that a pistol this strong should crap out at a 250 grain bullet, other than a terribly designed pistol grip. I am guessing that is why CVA stopped making them. Because sales were bad due to shooters not liking how they handled under recoil.