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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ75, 75b, 75 SAO inc the Transitional => Topic started by: ScottH on June 30, 2023, 08:12:11 PM

Title: Twins.
Post by: ScottH on June 30, 2023, 08:12:11 PM
I ran across these two Pre B's in the same store, in complete opposite ends of a large display case. Only after seeing them both, and asking to see them in hand, I realized they are consecutive serial numbers. I really didnt have the money to buy them both, so I did what any red blooded American would do, I put them on my charge card. They were surplus pistols and in rough cosmetic condition, but in great mechanical shape. I had them ceracoted in a satin black with glossy controls, then bought the beautiful KSD grips for them ...And this is what they look like now....

(https://i.imgur.com/xsNnwX6.jpg?3)

(https://i.imgur.com/A2Ggxix.jpg?4)

I think they really turned out nice, and I'm quite proud of them.
Title: Re: Twins.
Post by: ScottH on June 30, 2023, 08:21:20 PM
Tried to load more pics but Imgur just will NOT cooperate...I have no patience with that site.
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Post by: flgolfer30 on June 30, 2023, 08:36:59 PM
Your new pistols turned out great, good job.

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Title: Re: Twins.
Post by: ScottH on June 30, 2023, 09:29:46 PM
They were pretty rough looking.
(https://i.imgur.com/mvLoygg.jpg?1)
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Post by: WW Martin on June 30, 2023, 09:47:51 PM
Vary nice restoration. It's hard to believe the difference between before and after.
I like the grips, vary tasteful again vary nice.

Bill
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Post by: Mister Coffee on July 01, 2023, 12:56:15 AM
Great job. Hope you shoot them and enjoy them. :)
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Post by: Hillbilly357 on July 01, 2023, 07:37:12 AM
Nice find!
I certainly enjoy mine..
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Post by: ScottH on July 01, 2023, 11:13:28 AM
Thank you fellas!
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Post by: gunzip on July 01, 2023, 12:24:06 PM
Beautiful. 
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Post by: Redhemi on July 01, 2023, 12:28:34 PM
Wow great score and you did a really good job of restoring them, tastefully done.
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Post by: briang2ad on July 01, 2023, 04:24:11 PM
Beauties!
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Post by: Hog Driver on July 02, 2023, 03:54:42 PM
Wow, they turned out gorgeous! I really like the slight contrast on the controls.

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Post by: ScottH on July 06, 2023, 11:02:03 AM
Thanks guys. I'm quite proud of them....
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Post by: CZ-Guy on July 06, 2023, 11:00:14 PM
Absolutely gorgeous. Nice score in finding these and keeping them as a pair! I need to do this on a couple of pre-B’s as well and appreciate the inspiration. I like that you remembered to hit that safety indicator with red. Did they Cerakote that or was it a paint pen or ??
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Post by: Gunnerdad80 on July 07, 2023, 11:54:39 AM
Nice twinmills.
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Post by: ScottH on July 07, 2023, 02:04:57 PM
Absolutely gorgeous. Nice score in finding these and keeping them as a pair! I need to do this on a couple of pre-B’s as well and appreciate the inspiration. I like that you remembered to hit that safety indicator with red. Did they Cerakote that or was it a paint pen or ??

I drop a drop of silver in the hole with a toothpick, then do the same with red. Just spray some in the cap, and dip the toothpick in it. Self levels and looks great… thanks for noticing the finer details…
Title: Re: Twins.
Post by: CZ-Guy on July 08, 2023, 12:06:10 AM
I drop a drop of silver in the hole with a toothpick, then do the same with red. Just spray some in the cap, and dip the toothpick in it. Self levels and looks great… thanks for noticing the finer details…

Thanks for the pro tip! I’m going to practice that on one of my project guns before I refinish it for real.  8)
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Post by: Froggy on October 26, 2023, 07:15:35 AM
Those sexy twins now beg for a bespoke walnut wood box « duelling pistols pair » style   ;)
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Post by: Rudi on January 05, 2024, 11:43:58 AM
I have the Nill version of those grips , I almost went for the KSD for the price, but having already owned Nill match grips for my revolver went for the Nill. also how the Nill matched to the back of the frame as well as meet the front of the frame grip that little bit closer and makes a huge difference in comfort and grip.

Can I ask how the swell is if any? I might pick up a set for my 1977 short rail.

(https://i.imgur.com/OdYYL5m.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wct9JOi.jpg)
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Post by: Gunnerdad80 on January 05, 2024, 12:31:11 PM
Please adjust the size of the picture.
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Post by: JCCZPA on January 21, 2024, 03:48:18 PM
Stunning!

I second the idea about the dual pistol box.

https://relicwood.com/product/plain-pistol-display-case/

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Post by: Ron IL on February 02, 2024, 07:17:47 AM
Wow what a deal.  What's the odds of finding two like that again.  And now look brand new.  Good job.