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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => Compact CZ 75s => Topic started by: CZ4MESd on December 26, 2023, 11:52:24 AM

Title: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: CZ4MESd on December 26, 2023, 11:52:24 AM

Hi all,

I’m strongly considering buying a used P-01 Omega for $500.

What do you recommend I look for when inspecting it after field
-stripping? How about when test firing?

Thank you in advance!

Title: Re: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: Earl Keese on December 26, 2023, 01:01:25 PM

Just look for unusual wear and damage. I've yet to see one wear out.

Title: Re: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: Whereisit on December 26, 2023, 02:11:04 PM

Family Firearms has them for $528 plus $20 to ship. Depending on your ffl fee I'd go new before paying 500 used.

Title: Re: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: no.vale.la.pena on December 26, 2023, 03:29:42 PM

If the safety is installed, make sure you get positive engagement and good resistance on engaging and disengaging.  I found the safety detent plate and spring were parts that needed to be replaced semi regularly on my P01 omegas, especially when I was dry-firing / competing with them a significant amount. Fortunately the part is used on the P07/P09 series (which are not discontinued) and relatively cheap and available so if it is bad it is an easy fix.
Part info for reference:
https://cajungunworks.com/product/97225-p-0709-early-75-manual-safety-plate-spring/

I would go ahead and replace the recoil spring immediately too, for a used gun it is best to start fresh so you can fully track round count on your spring.

I had a rare issue with a piece chipping off the frame of one of my Omegas after a slide stop failure (see post below for pics). CZ ended up warrantying the frame. So I would check that area of the frame, the gun still ran mosly fine but it was easy to miss after first inspection.
Post: https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=101942.msg788941#msg788941

Title: Re: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: Ron IL on December 28, 2023, 06:17:58 AM

If I bought it and put money replacing parts right off I would just pay the little extra and buy the new one.  I got mine used a few months ago for $425.  It had no wear on it at all like it had never been shot.

Title: Re: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: briang2ad on December 28, 2023, 09:36:31 AM

A little late, but I would look for stacking in DA.  I felt one at a show with none and I should have jumped on it.  I bought one from online for less but tha DA was pretty bad.  After a ton of work it’s decent.  As with any CZ, buying in person is a big plus.

Title: Re: What to look for used CZ P-01 Omega
Post by: SI VIS PACEM PARRABELLUM on December 28, 2023, 12:55:28 PM

Quote from: briang2ad on December 28, 2023, 09:36:31 AM

As with any CZ, buying in person is a big plus.

As with any gun new or used buying in person is a big plus. I in fact won't buy anything I can't handle before purchase