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CZ LONG ARMS => CZ Scorpion EVO => Topic started by: a1madrid on August 15, 2021, 01:18:59 PM
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Hey everyone I’m new here. I am thinking of buying a Scorpion Micro as my first sub gun pistol. I have two basic questions to people who have run these. 1 Where can I find the original iron sights that are lower profile and fixed that CZ used to sell with these and 2. Do you guys like to run the folding SB Tactical brace or the collapsing PDW type brace by SB Tactical? I like the profile of the collapsing PDW brace on these but I like the cheek weld I see people have with the folding SB Brace. The main reason I want the fixed lower profile irons CZ used to sell with these is to also run an Aimpoint directly on the rail instead of on a riser so that when I shoulder the brace the cheek weld isn’t so much of a chin weld like I see on a lot of people that run the PDW type brace. The ability to get a good cheek weld is important but I do like the profile of the PDW brace by SB tactical. I’ve been a fan of the micro ever since they dropped it I think I’m gonna buy one I just need help with these 2 questions and any held is greatly appreciated thank you.
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I like the look and compactness of the PDW slide stock also. Never tried it tho. But you're gonna have a hard time finding those sights. They're a collector item now. I sold my scorpion but kept the sights lol. I have them on my MPX now. But if u don't like the look of the new replacement evo sights. Go and check out the Evike dual profile sights. I've been looking at them online and they're a neat idea. They're like mp7 sights.. in the way they can be used while folded down to shoot. And when popped up. Pretty neat idea. I'm just waiting for a more quality looking version to come around. Or some aftermarket mp7 sights. I'm unfamiliar with the scope u mentioned but those may work for what u described maybe. I had a 1913 adapter on my scorp tho. And loved it cause to adjust check weld I'd simply adjust the stock up or down. As far as the stock I ran the SIG Rattler stock on mine. I liked it's look better than the sb tactical version. Good luck
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The older style sliding brace was nicer in how compact it became, but the newer folding style is more functional. The newer one is quite a bit more durable.
Those sights are on the CZ-USA web store. Currently it looks like only the rear is in stock, but you can do the "notify me when available" thing on the front.
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The older style sliding brace was nicer in how compact it became, but the newer folding style is more functional. The newer one is quite a bit more durable.
Those sights are on the CZ-USA web store. Currently it looks like only the rear is in stock, but you can do the "notify me when available" thing on the front.
Do you feel like the older style sliding PDW brace was still able to get a decent enough cheek weld with mounting an optic directly to the rail without a riser? That’s why I want those sights that are lower, to have the optic and the sights as low to the rail as possible for the best possible cheek weld for me.
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I feel like I like the compactness of the sliding PDW type brace with the older lower profile CZ sights with an Aimpoint mounted directly to the rail as shown in the first picture.
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I do feel like I would like the cheek weld on this SB folding brace with traditional flip up irons and an optic on a riser though. I just don’t like the difference it adds to the overall compactness of the setup.
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Take a look at Troy micro flip up sights. Might suit your needs, currently more available than the CZ OEM sights.
I used standard Magpul flip up sights with a Holosun red dot on my scorpion, along with an SB1913 brace (looking to replace with stock now that it’s SBR’d). Cheek weld has never been an issue. Consider that if you get a folding brace that attaches to a 1913 tailpiece adapter, you can mount the brace higher on the 1913 to help with cheek weld height.
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Take a look at Troy micro flip up sights. Might suit your needs, currently more available than the CZ OEM sights.
I used standard Magpul flip up sights with a Holosun red dot on my scorpion, along with an SB1913 brace (looking to replace with stock now that it’s SBR’d). Cheek weld has never been an issue. Consider that if you get a folding brace that attaches to a 1913 tailpiece adapter, you can mount the brace higher on the 1913 to help with cheek weld height.
Do you know if those Troy micro flip up sights will co-witness with an Aimpoint?
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You have to find out what the relative heights are. I’m not familiar with Aimpoint’s line of red dots and whether various mount heights are available. You’ll also want to decide whether you want absolute co-witness or lower 1/3.
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I was thinking about that and I was honestly okay with either just as long as I get a cowitness I just really like the low profile of the original CZ sights I will look at the Troys. It’s for the cheek weld specifically if I go with the PDW brace but my gut is telling me that with the folding brace is just the more shootable gun.
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When I bought my Micro it came with the collapsible brace and I just could not get a repeatable cheek or chin weld. I have a Holosun reddot sight mounted with the lowest base which allows the reddot and the old style factory sights to absolutely co-wittness. I already owned a Scorpion with the SB Tactical folding brace (also with the same reddot sight and factory sight setup) and when I put the SB Folding brace on the Micro, it made it sooooo much more shootable and comfortable. The Micro with the folding brace does lose a few of it's cool points compared to the sliding brace but I care more about functionality.
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When I bought my Micro it came with the collapsible brace and I just could not get a repeatable cheek or chin weld. I have a Holosun reddot sight mounted with the lowest base which allows the reddot and the old style factory sights to absolutely co-wittness. I already owned a Scorpion with the SB Tactical folding brace (also with the same reddot sight and factory sight setup) and when I put the SB Folding brace on the Micro, it made it sooooo much more shootable and comfortable. The Micro with the folding brace does lose a few of it's cool points compared to the sliding brace but I care more about functionality.
Thank you this what I needed to hear. Do you feel like with the folder (since it provides a better cheek weld) I would be okay with full size flip up irons and an Aimpoint on a absolute cowitness riser? And not have a “chin weld” and more of a true cheek weld?
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From what I've read here, the currently supplied MagPul sights sit much higher than the original factory sights. Not sure what height mount you would need to absolute co-witness or even lower 1/3rd. I do know the SB Tactical Folding Brace worked for me. It will be different for everyone depending on what you are used to, your body build, your position behind the firearm and stance.
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From what I've read here, the currently supplied MagPul sights sit much higher than the original factory sights. Not sure what height mount you would need to absolute co-witness or even lower 1/3rd. I do know the SB Tactical Folding Brace worked for me. It will be different for everyone depending on what you are used to, your body build, your position behind the firearm and stance.
I know for a fact the Magpul MBUS flip ups are an absolute cowitness I run them cowitnessed to my primary arms red dot and that is on an absolute cowitness mount. Good information man thank you.
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And BTW. They sell adapters/risers like this one I just ordered for my sig romeo zero red dot.. Can't recall what other brand optics it shares the same footprint with.. but yeah if ya can find one of these styles to match the red dot you're in the market for, it should stack up to fit whatever size irons or stock u choose in several combinations. This one was cheap for the plastic version. I spent a bit more and bought the aluminum version cause it will be more rugged and was in stock already. The plastic ones are sold out. Haven't received it yet. But should let me pick and choose the amount of spacers I want to run with. So I'll be able to slap it one whatever rifle no matter what stock or sights I have on it atm. Cheap version is like 30 bucks. May be worth a check if your uncertain. I chose it even tho I likely won't need the spacers just for the fact it was the same price as or cheaper than the other brands price for a picrail adapter alone. Tomorrow I may have it and can share how it turns out if interested. I'll have it on a MPX with CZ irons(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210818/f7f73aea06c71ffdc2aef18114a086d5.jpg)
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And BTW. They sell adapters/risers like this one I just ordered for my sig romeo zero red dot.. Can't recall what other brand optics it shares the same footprint with.. but yeah if ya can find one of these styles to match the red dot you're in the market for, it should stack up to fit whatever size irons or stock u choose in several combinations. This one was cheap for the plastic version. I spent a bit more and bought the aluminum version cause it will be more rugged and was in stock already. The plastic ones are sold out. Haven't received it yet. But should let me pick and choose the amount of spacers I want to run with. So I'll be able to slap it one whatever rifle no matter what stock or sights I have on it atm. Cheap version is like 30 bucks. May be worth a check if your uncertain. I chose it even tho I likely won't need the spacers just for the fact it was the same price as or cheaper than the other brands price for a picrail adapter alone. Tomorrow I may have it and can share how it turns out if interested. I'll have it on a MPX with CZ irons(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210818/f7f73aea06c71ffdc2aef18114a086d5.jpg)
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Sounds good thank you man!
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And BTW. They sell adapters/risers like this one I just ordered for my sig romeo zero red dot.. Can't recall what other brand optics it shares the same footprint with.. but yeah if ya can find one of these styles to match the red dot you're in the market for, it should stack up to fit whatever size irons or stock u choose in several combinations. This one was cheap for the plastic version. I spent a bit more and bought the aluminum version cause it will be more rugged and was in stock already. The plastic ones are sold out. Haven't received it yet. But should let me pick and choose the amount of spacers I want to run with. So I'll be able to slap it one whatever rifle no matter what stock or sights I have on it atm. Cheap version is like 30 bucks. May be worth a check if your uncertain. I chose it even tho I likely won't need the spacers just for the fact it was the same price as or cheaper than the other brands price for a picrail adapter alone. Tomorrow I may have it and can share how it turns out if interested. I'll have it on a MPX with CZ irons(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210818/f7f73aea06c71ffdc2aef18114a086d5.jpg)
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Sounds good thank you man!
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Anytime [emoji41] I'll send a photo soon as I install it for ya
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Ok. Just slapped it all together. And I've achieved a perfect cowitness with the romeo zero and just the bottom/lower part of the kit I bought. I'll keep the two spacers it came with for other projects. Anyways. I'll also show ya what I was using prior. It was a eotech sitting on top of a cheap.. either 1 or a 3/4 inch look thru riser I bought from academy. It let me see the cz irons well enough. But had tunnel vision if I did and couldn't see much thru the pipe like corridor or whatever ya call it lol. Plus it made the eotech seem like it was way up on a high chair. And if I just used the eotech by itself it blocked the irons. Anyways just installed this and have to say I'm pretty glad I went this route. Looks slick too compared to before. And so much tinier.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210819/b828a6f196132a6aec67a76bf3544754.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210819/048f0a150e7d4836b7b96719d19515e5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210819/6bdaffc77847a13a33a705290fc065ed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210819/5c75449d086b190ca39dd06f3e326b17.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210819/51d16ab4d39799d51c0b5df8d6136c41.jpg)
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Okay guys long story short I ended up getting the micro with the folding SB brace and the Magpul flip up sights. I am going to cowitness these with an Eotech Exps3. Only problem that I’m having is getting the dang brace on the Scorpion itself. This thing is stupid stupid tight. Like I might have to beat it with a rubber mallet tight. Has anyone had this experience with theirs?
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They all are stupid tight at first. Add a little lube with a swab to all the tongue and groove surfaces on both the receiver and the brace. DON'T FORGET to STOP when you get down to the detent button, DEPRESS the button and then resume whacking it on. (Voice of experience here) I use a medium sized dead blow hammer. They do get easier once they have been off and on a couple times.
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They all are stupid tight at first. Add a little lube with a swab to all the tongue and groove surfaces on both the receiver and the brace. DON'T FORGET to STOP when you get down to the detent button, DEPRESS the button and then resume whacking it on. (Voice of experience here) I use a medium sized dead blow hammer. They do get easier once they have been off and on a couple times.
So having to beat it with a mallet is something that is normal? I’ve heard of people putting lube on the sides or where the grooves are I may try that and give it a whacking with a mallet.
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I tried magpul flip sights and I personally hated them. It gave an awkward cheek weld and was too high for how I had the gun set up. Mine has a folding rear AR style buffer tube/brace.
I also removed the eotech and put a compact bushnell trs25 red dot and the factory irons back on the gun.
In having used folding and collapsing stocks on uzi's and mp5's, I can also say that I'm not a very big fan of either. The thin rail eventually feels like a sawblade on your cheek after you shoot enough. They're cool to look at, and are handy in how compact they are, but after you spend a lot of time behind the gun and put a lot of rounds downrange, doesn't take very long for opinions to change.
It gives more of a cheek weld than a collapsing PDW type stock does though and at subgun distances it will get the job done.
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Yeah, I'm not a fan of thin rails sliding back and forth on my cheek every time you pull the trigger and it's even worse in long strings of fire.
As the grinch once said:
hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, LOATHE them.
The PDW brace has a cool look to it but the folder by SB tactical is more practical for cheek weld.
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I like my SB1913 brace enough that even though my Scorpion is now SBRed I’m still using the brace — just haven’t yet found a stock I like as much as this brace. (Paired with magpul flip up sights and Holosun 503cu on high mount).
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Hey everyone I’m new here. I am thinking of buying a Scorpion Micro as my first sub gun pistol. I have two basic questions to people who have run these. 1 Where can I find the original iron sights that are lower profile and fixed that CZ used to sell with these and 2. Do you guys like to run the folding SB Tactical brace or the collapsing PDW type brace by SB Tactical? I like the profile of the collapsing PDW brace on these but I like the cheek weld I see people have with the folding SB Brace. The main reason I want the fixed lower profile irons CZ used to sell with these is to also run an Aimpoint directly on the rail instead of on a riser so that when I shoulder the brace the cheek weld isn’t so much of a chin weld like I see on a lot of people that run the PDW type brace. The ability to get a good cheek weld is important but I do like the profile of the PDW brace by SB tactical. I’ve been a fan of the micro ever since they dropped it I think I’m gonna buy one I just need help with these 2 questions and any held is greatly appreciated thank you.
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I have both braces. I bought my scorpion as an s1 and converted to an s2. I like both braces and can say I don’t think you’d be unhappy with either. IMO the micro needs the collapsible one while the 7” feels nice with the folder. Here’s one issue I found though. The aftermarket slider version is a 3 position while the one included from CZ is the 2 position. I was trying to get a 2 position as I find the middle position useless and counterproductive as you can’t just pull the brace out, you need to depress the button to get it to its useful length. SB tactical was really nice and even offered to swap my brace but unfortunately they no longer make the one for CZ and had no more in stock. They definitely put an effort in for me though. So, I’d suggest getting the micro with the sliding brace if you can because it’s not something you can get later. At least that’s what I’m told
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I purchased one of the 3 position sliding braces and it was wonky AF. it wasn't square and if I used it, the right side slider would have eventually scarred up the side and the SN plate as well. Sent it right back. The push button to extend was a total PITA.
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The SB with the Manticore adapter was twisted? Wow, that sucks. I can tell you that mine is very straight and both sides slide smooth and close without contact. The button has a bit of a heavy spring but it doesn’t bind and has a positive feel. I’m very particular and have zero issue calling out junk, especially at that price point. I think you received a used and abused one or it was made on Friday afternoon or something.
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I got micro and tried to keep it as micro as possible. Bulky braces a no go. From previous experiences with retractable braces I knew all about shaking. Went with A3 brace.
Bulky RDS a no go, went with rmr. HK style folding iron sights.
Strike Industries Selector Switch is in mail. Looking forward getting drop in trigger assembly.
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Very nice setup. The lines of that brace look real good. I switched from a folder because, for my purposes, the extra width when folded is more of a problem while the extra inch or so in length is not. I’m currently mulling the idea of a short, fat, asymmetrical suppressor instead of my 7”x1.5” one so I can keep it attached when stowed. At that point Your setup may be best for me.
I haven’t settled on an optic yet. I’ve tried several and the larger ones make it easier to stay on task with rapid binary fire and the height has no bearing because of where I keep mine. I’ve tried 1x and 3x at length and can’t decide. They do different things well.
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I got micro and tried to keep it as micro as possible. Bulky braces a no go. From previous experiences with retractable braces I knew all about shaking. Went with A3 brace.
Bulky RDS a no go, went with rmr. HK style folding iron sights.
Strike Industries Selector Switch is in mail. Looking forward getting drop in trigger assembly.
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Very nice setup. I agree on the small red dot too. And I think the A3 brace is one of the best looking out there now. May get a few myself soon. Are those sights dual profile? Been waiting for someone to make a set that can be used closed and folded up that aren't plastic
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Not dual profile but perfect cowitness
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Trying this setup out for a while now. But yeah scorpion sights are great for micro dots. I've been on a bag gun kick for a while. And that's been making me want to get things low as possible. And since I did I found it to be very nice. Just need more scorpion sights for Rattler and MP-57. Just so hard to find tho. And pricey when you do find them. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211218/4e749f22aff23df9baa9b1f261d78455.jpg)
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