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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ82 & CZ83 CLUB => Topic started by: imarangemaster on June 27, 2016, 02:08:44 PM
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I had picked one up some time ago, just because I wanted one to go with my CZ83. I have found, however, it is the perfect way to discreetly carry the weapon while hiking. My wife and I spend a lot of time hiking and back packing in the mountains (Sierra Nevada in the Tahoe Region). Being a retired LEO, I always go armed. Usually I carry my Glock 19 in a drop leg holster, so it doesn't interfere with the waist bely for the pack. In this liberal, gun hating state, however, it is a little too "Martial Looking" for the Friends of the Chipmunks. More than once I have encountered other hikers or back packers who stare at it, and even ask "why are you carrying a gun?????" I tell them "Because I can!" and then explain I am a retired LEO and I am supposed to. Barf....
I had been keeping my CZ83 in the pouch holster, with the spare magazine and cleaning rod, in my Search and Rescue pack so I have something on me when I am on a search. (They prohibit open carry on searches, even if you are retired LEO!). Yesterday, my wife and I did a 4 mile hike to Island Lake in the Grouse Lakes basin, and I replaced the Glock 19 with the CZ 83 in the pouch holster on my belt/ The pack waist belt rode well above it, it made the pistol handy, and very discreet. When we stopped for Chinese sit down on the way home, I left the pouch holster on, and nobody even noticed it.
I load it with Buffalo Bore 90 grn JHP +P flying ashtrays that give about 300 ft lbs ME from the CZ. That's about what a standard velocity 9mm generates from a 3.5 inch barrel.
Pic is an example, not mine, though.
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/cz82%20holster%20shot.jpg_thumbnail1_zpsgvpijqqz.jpg) (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/imarangemaster/media/cz82%20holster%20shot.jpg_thumbnail1_zpsgvpijqqz.jpg.html)
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Cool you use the lanyard! 8)
Sometimes I do also when I use the same holster. ;D
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When we stopped for Chinese sit down on the way home, I left the pouch holster on, and nobody even noticed it.
Avoid Central/Eastern European establishments; might set off some old Bohemian's flashbacks [emoji1]. Those are nice, distinctive holsters (for those in the know). There is a fairly recent photo of Czech military personnel that haven't converted to the Phantom yet shooting CZ 82s on a range and wearing these holsters.
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Cool you use the lanyard! 8)
Sometimes I do also when I use the same holster. ;D
Actually, that is a picture of someone else's. I have the modern "trigger guard with a spur (2015 production). I have a lanyard, but need to order one of the CZ82 mainspring plugs.
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I really like this holster as well. I especially appreciate that it is ambidextrous! The original that came with my CZ has seen better days. The replacement is like new and should serve for a long time. However, I dislike the pale leather and would like to darken it.
Does anyone know about the finish of the holtser? Is there anything that needs to b removed in order to stain it?
Thanks in advance!
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It's Pigskin and if u use Mink Oil (Paste) it will darken and soften but if U want to stain it Shoe Dye works great however black is easier to look all matching then brown!
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Here's an actual picture of my 2015 production CZ83 .380 and the holster:
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/imarangemaster/CZ83_zps9e9j99ss.jpg) (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/imarangemaster/media/CZ83_zps9e9j99ss.jpg.html)
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My Holster
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/ubiEou.jpg)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/W4gkma.jpg)
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Nice! After seeing these pics I'd like to have one of these.
Does anyone know where they are available?
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Found a nice one on ebay! New, unissued condition for twenty dollars. ;D
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Found a nice one on ebay! New, unissued condition for twenty dollars. ;D
Mine was a couple hundred more than that, but it did come with a free vz82. ;D
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Here is mine
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/TupesMom/czholster.jpg)
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/TupesMom/czholster1.jpg)
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Found a nice one on ebay! New, unissued condition for twenty dollars. ;D
Mine was a couple hundred more than that, but it did come with a free vz82. ;D
Ha, I'm not far behind you. I paid two twenty for the pistol. 8)
I bought mine at a gun show and couldn't get my money out fast enough. It came with two magazines and two boxes of ammo also.
I got it home and proceeded to go through it for a clean and lube and found it in excellent condition and has no import markings! I mostly carry it while out and around my property, so the leather pouch is going to be perfect for that.
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Found a nice one on ebay! New, unissued condition for twenty dollars. ;D
Mine was a couple hundred more than that, but it did come with a free vz82. ;D
Ha, I'm not far behind you. I paid two twenty for the pistol. 8)
I bought mine at a gun show and couldn't get my money out fast enough. It came with two magazines and two boxes of ammo also.
I got it home and proceeded to go through it for a clean and lube and found it in excellent condition and has no import markings! I mostly carry it while out and around my property, so the leather pouch is going to be perfect for that.
I bought mine from SOG, and I haven't seen them in stock at SOG or Classic Firearms since then. IIRC it had the pouch holster, a spare magazine and the cleaning rod.
Last time I ordered from CDNN, they had leather vz82/CZ83 magazine pouches for $2 each.