The CZickness VII

[Snapdragon]

Thanks. It carries really well. I found a couple holsters I really like and a bunch of spare mags. I really like the 16 round mags I bought from Greg Cote. It almost feels as good as a Hi-Power in my hand.

OMG for a minute I thought you said Hi-Point.

 

[RustyHornet]

It looks like the stock spring is 16lbs for 9mm and .40. I'd start with the 14# and work down until you have cycle issues.

Edit: Also, pay attention to the ejection distance. If you are launching brass over 8 to 10 feet, you might want to go a bit higher with the recoil spring.

So the idea is not to launch brass at peoples heads 20ft away?

Thanks for the info!

 

[RustyHornet]

So I was browsing Amazon....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D...z+75+grips&dpPl=1&dpID=41H37L1RHnL&ref=plSrch

 

[RustyHornet]

Shadow. Interesting. I wonder how they run?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N...z+75+grips&dpPl=1&dpID=419KleS-KkL&ref=plSrch

 

[T-DOGG]

So the idea is not to launch brass at peoples heads 20ft away?

Thanks for the info!

We don't need anything rivaling a 10mm for empty shell launch distance records.

 

[T-DOGG]

Shadow. Interesting. I wonder how they run?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N...z+75+grips&dpPl=1&dpID=419KleS-KkL&ref=plSrch

Cool!!
Here's another cool one:
https://www.amazon.com/ASG-Compact-..._SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=86CJEWNQGYVEBYE7AN7E

 

[ru44mag]

OMG for a minute I thought you said Hi-Point.

Ha Ha. Slight difference. Question for the experts. Do you guys swap the plastic guide rod for a steel one? I have not had any problems. No failures of any kind, it just seems kind of flimsy.

 

[RustyHornet]

I have not had any problems. No failures of any kind, it just seems kind of flimsy.

I think that's to be expected with age.

I've not had a CZ with a plastic rod, cannot say on that...

 

[RustyHornet]

Finally sat down to replace the extractor and spring on the Rat Rod tonight. So now it's basically a new firearm.

 

[ru44mag]

I think that's to be expected with age.

I've not had a CZ with a plastic rod, cannot say on that...

I have noticed that recently. I thought maybe when I turned 70...but I guess 50 is when that happens. lol. As far as the CZ goes...I will probably order a steel rod and see what I think.

 

[T-DOGG]

Ha Ha. Slight difference. Question for the experts. Do you guys swap the plastic guide rod for a steel one? I have not had any problems. No failures of any kind, it just seems kind of flimsy.

I always replace the plastic one with a stainless steel one. The plastic one is an embarrassment to such a quality gun. Depending on the replacement you buy, make sure which recoil spring it uses (flat wire vs round wire).

 

[T-DOGG]

I think that's to be expected with age.

I've not had a CZ with a plastic rod, cannot say on that...

Says the guy who still can't figure out which bathroom he's supposed to use.

 

[RustyHornet]

Says the guy who still can't figure out which bathroom he's supposed to use.

You act like that's a problem?

 

[88E30M50]

Here's another one to look at. This one is CO2 powered and shoots BBs instead of airsoft pellets: https://www.amazon.com/ASG-CZ-75D-Compact-Airgun/dp/B00D5VDOZE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=4148-XVpOJL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=89TR917R5QH8DCKXN3T2


I don't know about replacing a plastic guide rod on an aluminum frame. I think I saw a FAQ somethere that had a recommendation from CZ against putting a steel guide rod in an aluminum framed gun. I did just that though, on my 40P and its been fine since. Before I did that, the old plastic one was so warped, the gun would not work reliably. With the stainless one in there, it's been working beautifully. I really need to make that swap in my Compact, but dont' know if I'll do it to my P01.

 

[RustyHornet]

I was intrigued until I got about halfway down the page... I don't think I qualify.

 

[RustyHornet]

For those who like the p07. Thinking these things may be a valuable training tool, especially with the election panic looming.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H...0_SR100,75_&psc=1&refRID=6MYTSKB5NFSY5PXH6CTP

 

[TWEAKD4]

The website I rented from was SmartFlix.com, but I cannot pull them up any longer. The spring that generally goes flying for me is the trigger return spring. I wrap the frame in a rag before pulling the punch out when I pop a trigger group out. The sear cage springs will go flying if you are not careful, but it's easy to be careful when disassembing the sear cage. You will be able to put a finger on both sides of the cage to keep stuff from departing. The last time I lost a sear cage spring was because I forgot they like to fly and pulled the pin out while looking at a different part of the cage.

It can't be rented but I may just have to buy it. http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/books-amp-videos/videos/handgun-gunsmithing-videos/cz-75-eaa-witness-pistols-76-min-dvd-sku050000060-41561-62698.aspx?cm_mmc=cse-_-Itwine-_-shoppingpla-_-American%20Gunsmithing%20Institute%20Video%20Armorer%27s%20Handgun%20Courses&gdffi=4c10f1ff40354714b834b0032f76348a&gdfms=DE4AF787EB6440559C2EF3F14BEE8E5E

 

[Birds Away]

Finally sat down to replace the extractor and spring on the Rat Rod tonight. So now it's basically a new firearm.

Put a 14# recoil spring in it. That's what I use for replacements and I've never had a problem.

 

[Birds Away]

Couldn't find the shiny 75B in .40 on GB. I hope that means it's coming into the family.

 

[Birds Away]

Got a little bit of ammo delivered yesterday. Not where I want to be but definitely better.