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GENERAL => Tactics and Competition => Topic started by: SpecMan55 on August 05, 2013, 09:13:17 PM

Title: custom work for competition?
Post by: SpecMan55 on August 05, 2013, 09:13:17 PM
Hi all. Just thinking out loud but I would like your input on upgrading my 85C for IDPA and ISPSA  competitions. I read some forums about CGW, Ghost (which I believe is CZ custom shop), and found Matthew Mink site.
What is the thought around custom work for competitions? the above companies? and what brings the best bang for the buck?
 I would not do the work myself.  1 company specializing in CZ work has a package:
 Race trigger job w/CZ Custom competition hammer, 13# mainspring (or 15#, 16#), hammer work, sear work, internal polishing, shortened reset and all other internal work on nonB series guns (85 Combat, SP-01 Shadow, etc...)
I will have a hard earned bonus check from work at the end of the month the wife doesn't know about lol, and I cannot think of anything that would be more practical, at least for now.  Thanks for your feedback in advance.  Mike
Title: custom work for competition?
Post by: velo918 on August 05, 2013, 11:01:17 PM
I've had Matt Minks race trigger job on 3 of my CZs and you won't find anything better. 
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Yer on August 06, 2013, 03:27:50 AM
What is the shipping for Matt mink's work?

I'm looking at Cajun gun works by Dave, hes a very nice guy and very knowledgable.
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: SpecMan55 on August 06, 2013, 06:42:15 PM
Thanks velo. Good to know you are a very satisfied customer. Matt's reply to my email was quick and informative.
Yer, have you used CGW previously? I see alot of guys on the CZ forum have done so. I sent Dave an email also about specific upgrades regarding the defensive carry package: I don't carry and hopefully will not need to use defensively.
I will post as I get more info. Thanks, Mike
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Stuart on August 06, 2013, 07:26:57 PM
Full upgrades on CZs for competition seem to be an action job with the comp hammer, new sights ( comp or tactical rear and FO front ), new grips, new springs, guide rod and maybe changing out the trigger.

Ask around, seek recommendations and ask questions just as you would with any custom build. We offer a couple of packages that offer some savings as its done as a package deal with some of the most asked for customizations.

Angus and Matt are two top tier shooters and the mods in their guns are specific to CZs and competition in USPSA, IPSC, IDPA and Steel.
All the shops mentioned, CZC, AA and CGW all are mentioned because they all have built good reputations for work, service and followup.
Tough choice these days. there was a day when there was no choice.


Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Yer on August 07, 2013, 12:57:10 PM
Thanks velo. Good to know you are a very satisfied customer. Matt's reply to my email was quick and informative.
Yer, have you used CGW previously? I see alot of guys on the CZ forum have done so. I sent Dave an email also about specific upgrades regarding the defensive carry package: I don't carry and hopefully will not need to use defensively.
I will post as I get more info. Thanks, Mike

I haven't used CGW before, but Dave is very polite and professional so he has my business for when I do get mine. I'll break it in with at least 2k rounds before deciding to do any work, but if I do decide I will go with CGW. He replaces a ton of the inside parts with better parts for competition.
Title: custom work for competition?
Post by: velo918 on August 07, 2013, 09:47:18 PM
Yer.  What CZs do you have?
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Yer on August 08, 2013, 12:58:50 AM
Yer.  What CZs do you have?
None yet, hopefully getting one a day or two before Thanksgiving (recieving, it will be purchased beforehand but won't be available for pickup till around then)
It will be an SP-01 tactical, don't worry everyone will know when it arrives XD
In the meantime I'm learning everything I can on them.
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: jameslovesjammie on August 08, 2013, 11:46:00 AM
I've never sent a gun off for custom work, but I've done the work myself.  I've done full action jobs on two CZ's.

I did a SAO conversion on a 75B .40 for use in USPSA.  I used all CZCustom parts.  The trigger is phenominal. 

I did a full action upgrade on my RAMI.  I used all Cagun Gun Works parts.  The trigger is phenominal.

I've never used Mink, but alot of competition shooters swear by his work.

I honestly think you will be happy with trigger work from any of the mentioned vendors.  Let us know who you decide to go with and how you like the work after it's completed!
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Yer on August 08, 2013, 01:13:50 PM
I've never sent a gun off for custom work, but I've done the work myself.  I've done full action jobs on two CZ's.

I did a SAO conversion on a 75B .40 for use in USPSA.  I used all CZCustom parts.  The trigger is phenominal. 

I did a full action upgrade on my RAMI.  I used all Cagun Gun Works parts.  The trigger is phenominal.

I've never used Mink, but alot of competition shooters swear by his work.

I honestly think you will be happy with trigger work from any of the mentioned vendors.  Let us know who you decide to go with and how you like the work after it's completed!

Oh you'll know if I ever do anything to mine, with pictures!
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: bozwell on August 08, 2013, 01:44:27 PM
I don't think you would be disappointed with any of these options.  At the end of the day, they all are reputable places and do great work. 
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Bishop112 on August 10, 2013, 07:17:42 AM
I agree with all of the above. If it were me and I had someone else do it I would take it to CZCustom or send it to CGW.... I really dont think you could make a wrong choice. As for my guns so far CGW has supplied all my parts and future parts for now. One of these days I will take a trip to CZcustom and probably pick up a few things (they are only 100 miles south of me).

Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Stuart on August 10, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
I agree with all of the above. If it were me and I had someone else do it I would take it to CZCustom or send it to CGW.... I really dont think you could make a wrong choice. As for my guns so far CGW has supplied all my parts and future parts for now. One of these days I will take a trip to CZcustom and probably pick up a few things (they are only 100 miles south of me).



Come on down. Play with some of the cool toys we got.
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Sinjinhawk on August 10, 2013, 01:38:14 PM
Yea, you can never go wrong in sending your pistol for custom mods with this 3 mentioned company. They are expert with CZ. My suggestionif I may is to talked to them and used the services of the one you are most comfortable to work with.
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Bishop112 on August 10, 2013, 07:12:47 PM
I agree with all of the above. If it were me and I had someone else do it I would take it to CZCustom or send it to CGW.... I really dont think you could make a wrong choice. As for my guns so far CGW has supplied all my parts and future parts for now. One of these days I will take a trip to CZcustom and probably pick up a few things (they are only 100 miles south of me).



Come on down. Play with some of the cool toys we got.

Actually Im might be down on friday... gonna be there?
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Stuart on August 10, 2013, 07:57:28 PM
I agree with all of the above. If it were me and I had someone else do it I would take it to CZCustom or send it to CGW.... I really dont think you could make a wrong choice. As for my guns so far CGW has supplied all my parts and future parts for now. One of these days I will take a trip to CZcustom and probably pick up a few things (they are only 100 miles south of me).



Come on down. Play with some of the cool toys we got.

Actually Im might be down on friday... gonna be there?


Yes indeed. Should be there.
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: Bishop112 on August 10, 2013, 09:28:12 PM
Cool, We are gonna try for that. My wifes nieces birthday is on in avondale so Friday on the way down I will swing by there. I want a T-shirt and some mag springs and to look at some cool stuff :-) I will ask for ya.
Title: Re: custom work for competition?
Post by: SpecMan55 on August 11, 2013, 06:49:03 PM
Thanks for your replies. Yes it will a tough decision, all 3 were quick to reply and informative. A little more research and I will let you know the who, what and my thoughts on the result.