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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ82 & CZ83 CLUB => Topic started by: smithrob9999 on January 26, 2017, 01:53:44 AM

Title: A few CZ83 issues
Post by: smithrob9999 on January 26, 2017, 01:53:44 AM

Just got a new to me CZ83 in .380 dated 1989. I picked up a Wolff spring kit to rehab it. I'm having a few (what I hope are) minor issues.

1. The slide stop spring just fell out. It appears to be a paper clip with a small kink in it. I can't figure out how to install it.

2. The rounds are nosediving in the magazine. It caused quite a few failures on range day. They were bought as new mags

3. The magazine release is VERY hard to push down. I don't know if my CZ75 has me spoiled but this literally hurts my thumb and takes 2 hands to release.

I like the gun otherwise and I suppose I shouldn't complain for $250

Title: Re: A few CZ83 issues
Post by: Igrlik on January 26, 2017, 05:31:39 AM

Re: 1.

Insert spring...

(http://img10.rajce.idnes.cz/d1002/6/6003/6003485_5eb63ba2eb3a8c224a5db84bbce1bb90/images/insertspring1.jpg?ver=0)

Insert pin

(http://img10.rajce.idnes.cz/d1002/6/6003/6003485_5eb63ba2eb3a8c224a5db84bbce1bb90/images/insertspring2.jpg?ver=0)

Result...

(http://img10.rajce.idnes.cz/d1002/6/6003/6003485_5eb63ba2eb3a8c224a5db84bbce1bb90/images/insertspring3.jpg?ver=0)


Re: 2. Proper position in mag - you must properly bend feed lips.

(http://img10.rajce.idnes.cz/d1002/6/6003/6003485_5eb63ba2eb3a8c224a5db84bbce1bb90/images/SAM_1883.jpg?ver=4)

Re: 3. ...it?s not bug, it is feature  ;)

Title: Re: A few CZ83 issues
Post by: eastman on January 26, 2017, 10:28:13 PM

For #3, I usually push from the other side with my index finger.

Title: Re: A few CZ83 issues
Post by: knoxy on January 30, 2017, 11:30:30 AM

Definitely want to push out the pin before reinstalling the spring. I managed to replace mine without removing the pin but its a huge PITA.