CZ75 Trigger Problem

[w0lfattack]

I was wondering if I could get a little advice on my CZ-75 Compact. I just picked it up today from a gun show for $200 because it looks like it went through a meat grinder and has a trigger problem.

The pistol dry fires flawlessly in single action but when I pull the trigger in double action mode it pulls the hammer back, doesn't release, and lowers the hammer to half-cock.

I was playing around with it and found that when I push the slide down into the frame, it dry fires in double action flawlessly. After I found that out, I field stripped it and applied downward pressure on the trigger unit and it dry fires in double action flawlessly.

Basically something is pushing up on the trigger unit making it raise approximately 1/4 of a mm up off the frame. I took it apart and put it back together - didn't fix it. I noticed that in how it lifts, it rotates on the safety and the rear (hammer end) lifts away from the frame.

Any idea what might be causing this? Is there any way to fix it short of JB welding the ejector assembly to the frame? In all seriousness I honestly considered it but figured the JB weld would fracture from the recoil. I've also considered actually welding the trigger assembly to the frame but then I wouldn't be able to replace any parts.

[angus hobdell]

So the title should not really be problem With a CZ trigger it should be problem with a beat up old CZ that u bought and that u need info about fixing the trigger which u have no idea who did what too.
Might be easier to call the shop or send it in so we can ascertain the issues without a lenghty phone call

[1SOW]

The pistol dry fires flawlessly in single action but when I pull the trigger in double action mode it pulls the hammer back, doesn't release, and lowers the hammer to half-cock.

I'm sure no expert, but I've had this happen in a 75B.  Make sure the trigger bar springs are riding in the grooves and BOTH the spring arms are pushing up smoothly and evenly on both sides. Visually check both arms of the spring from the screw out to the triggerbar--not distorted from the screw being overtightened .
If the sear and or hammer hooks are worn significantly this problem can occur.  In my 75B it was intermittent and later more frequent--long story.

Other than these, I don't have any meaningful suggestions.  Just curious about that sear movement, does the safety work as advertised when the hammer is cocked?

Good luck.

[w0lfattack]

So the title should not really be problem With a CZ trigger it should be problem with a beat up old CZ that u bought and that u need info about fixing the trigger which u have no idea who did what too.
Might be easier to call the shop or send it in so we can ascertain the issues without a lenghty phone call

I'd rather fix it myself than be talked down to as a customer. I've had a brand new CZ75 PCR before and had to get rid of it due to financial reasons. Not only was this the only CZ pistol I have ever seen for sale in Middle Tennessee - I also don't have very much money to spend on a gun to protect myself and my family.

I bought this pistol cheap knowing something was wrong with the trigger. I also know that CZ 75 pistols are utterly reliable and built to last. I've got a friend who is a gun smith but I found out that he has a personal vendetta against CZ and thinks that they are junk. Like I've said before, instead of being talked down to I'd rather fix the problem myself and begin replacing parts until it works. I'm sorry I can't go out and buy a new one. Merry friggin christmas.

[XCRcarpenter]

I bet you can figure it out. Maybe with a little help from someone here. any chance you can post a picture to help describe what part/pieces are doing what? (use a pencil or something to point in the photo)

[Ritter]

I'm no gunsmith, but the home smithing forum (way down on the bottom of the home page) has walked me through very detailed explanations of the function of the 75.

[brock51cz]

I'm having the exact same problem with a new CZ 75B. Did you ever figure out why it was? Can anyone help?

[Cesar]

Sounds like a classic case of disconnector's 'ears' issue, they need to be beveled a bit.
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