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GENERAL => CZ Gunsmithing => Topic started by: Mwchrisz1 on December 26, 2022, 03:59:50 AM

Title: Cz83 failure to manually cycle /rack
Post by: Mwchrisz1 on December 26, 2022, 03:59:50 AM

Hi there.
I have a technical question regarding my CZ83 edc. Having carried this little wizard for a few months, today when unloading, the slide won't rack. It will move perhaps 2mm backwards and encounters a definite mechanical obstacle.
There are no rounds in chamber.
No magazine in mag well.
Any help appreciated.

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Title: Re: Cz83 failure to manually cycle /rack
Post by: Wobbly on December 26, 2022, 08:19:02 AM

And the Safety is OFF ?

Title: Re: Cz83 failure to manually cycle /rack
Post by: studenygreg on December 26, 2022, 02:24:10 PM

Check for a bulged barrel.

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Title: Re: Cz83 failure to manually cycle /rack
Post by: bonj on December 26, 2022, 04:19:39 PM

Sounds like time to visit a gunsmith.

Title: Re: Cz83 failure to manually cycle /rack
Post by: Mwchrisz1 on December 29, 2022, 07:11:35 AM

Quote from: Wobbly on December 26, 2022, 08:19:02 AM

And the Safety is OFF ?

Yes.

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Title: Re: Cz83 failure to manually cycle /rack
Post by: Mwchrisz1 on December 29, 2022, 07:16:05 AM

So, I pried the slide backwards with a medium-sized Screwdriver (very carefully). Took the grips off first so I could see intonthe chamber. Past the sticking-point there wasn't any obstruction. Also dismantled the machine, cleaned, oiled and reassembled. Slide functions fine again. I'll check for barrel bulges, and take it to a smithy before the range.

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