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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ82 & CZ83 CLUB => Topic started by: 87CZ75 on April 17, 2015, 05:30:33 PM

Title: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: 87CZ75 on April 17, 2015, 05:30:33 PM
Just got an e-mail from AIM and they have some Israeli LE trade-in CZ83's, which look to be in very good shape.  Very good price too, from what I've been seeing.  Has me tempted to get an 83 to go with my 82.
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1CZ83B&utm_source=AIM+Surplus+Main+List&utm_campaign=ab89e35988-04162015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6870497a6a-ab89e35988-18133233
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: il.bill on April 18, 2015, 09:32:56 AM
They look to be in very good shape.

I saw the E-mail notice yesterday, dilly-dallied about a purchase last night, and thought I would sleep on it.  Just logged on the AIM site at 8:30 a.m. Central Time this morning to buy one (thinking maybe even two!) and they are SOLD OUT.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: frgood on April 18, 2015, 11:03:58 AM
Not enough time to even consider. Sold out when I checked at 11:03 EST.

Oh well.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: MP2 Guy on April 18, 2015, 03:09:30 PM
Not enough time to even consider. Sold out when I checked at 11:03 EST.

Oh well.

Wow!!! They did look nice but if you snoozed forget it.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: il.bill on April 18, 2015, 04:12:35 PM
The lesson here for CZ fans, and shooters in general: (ahem) Be Ready to Pull the Trigger!
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: pontiacjim on April 19, 2015, 04:05:13 PM
CDI Sales has a bunch on Gun Broker. They don't look as good as those but are cheaper.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: il.bill on April 19, 2015, 09:23:35 PM
CDI Sales has a bunch on Gun Broker. They don't look as good as those but are cheaper.

I got one of the Coles Dist. CZ83 pistols for about $250 delivered to my 01FFL.  It runs great, but the finish / condition of the AIM Surplus ones sure looked nicer.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: oreocat on May 13, 2015, 05:21:37 PM
  I managed to score a cosmetically challenged one from AIM early Monday morning. I just got shipping notice. I'll post a picture when it gets here. I like well worn police guns and am looking forward to trying a CZ 83.

  http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1CZ83BX&name=Czech+CZ83+.380+Auto+Pistol+Blue+Finish+%22X%22+Grade&groupid=2725
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: movingtarget on May 14, 2015, 12:57:44 PM
I've bought two CZ83's and a Jericho 941 FS from Cole Dist. I pick through the photos and chose the best one and I have not been disappointed. Thing is I like the Jericho better than the CZ83 now. It shoots tighter groups, holds 17 rounds of 9MM vs 13 rounds of .380, and is effectively THE SAME SIZE.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: Danllee1 on May 14, 2015, 06:52:30 PM
I managed to get one from AIM and it is a beauty! Hardly any wear and shoots like a dream!
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: oreocat on May 15, 2015, 03:36:06 PM
My FFL called and woke my up from a nap, being retired is hard work. The CZ 83 I ordered from AIM was listed as cosmetically challenged, but It looks better than I expected. Except for the miss matched rusted grip screws I can live with the wear. I'll clean it up tonight.

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc362/oreocat11/DSCN0653_zpsne7i2y3q.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc362/oreocat11/DSCN0643_zpsqffctei7.jpg)
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: Laufer on June 16, 2015, 01:30:14 AM
Do these used 83s from Israel seem to be well-maintained?

My main objective for now is buying a second P-83, but a second CZ (now an 82) in the future in .380 would be sort of an insurance policy.

Would rather not have most of my central/eastern Euro handguns in the exact same chambering,in case of more restrictions placed on imported guns or ammo. Irrational politicians' long-term goals will never change. The "Progressives'" (so to speak ;)) objectives on gradually banning guns (and permits) will last several decades if necessary.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: lyonsgrid on July 09, 2015, 08:40:23 AM
Looks like you got a pretty nice 83 from Aim. You have to be fast when the have the deals posted. I always seem to miss the boat.
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: Blackwatch on July 15, 2015, 08:08:06 AM
Looks like you got a pretty nice 83 from Aim. You have to be fast when the have the deals posted. I always seem to miss the boat.

Check Gunbroker - CDI had a nice crop recently!
Title: Re: Israeli LE Surplus CZ83's
Post by: Laufer on July 17, 2015, 01:27:34 AM
This moment, over 40 CZ-83s are listed on Gunbroker.

Why Not in .380 Auto vs. 9x18 Mak? Both rounds are very similar in terms of power.