Recommended Alterations?

[CZ75P01.001]

Tried the CZ 75 P01 and loved it so I just purchased one and joined the CZ Forum.  Okay, any recommended upgrades, alterations, etc. that I should consider and why? I only thought about this subject when I noted one of the firearms for sale.  The seller pointed out he had made several upgrades (see below).  Frankly, I have no idea for the most part what these are so I thought I'd ask.  In short, is the firearm perfect out of the box or, through experience, are there some things I should be considering having a gunsmith change?

Here is what the person did to his/her gun:  "CGW reduced power trigger return spring, 13# hammer spring, reduced power firing pin block spring & firing pin spring, floating trigger pin, firing pin retaining pin, and I will include a reduced power recoil spring."

[milq]

My advice would be to spend some trigger time with it and see how things go. Some folks are fine with the gun as it comes from the box, others want to improve on some items.
Most of the mods listed at the end of your post will decrease trigger pull weight. The floating trigger pin is so you don't have to fight with the factory pin more than once, the factory pin is staked in after installation and requires replacement every time it's removed. The reduced power recoil spring would allow you to shoot some lighter loads and still allow the gun to function, it would also reduce effort to rack the slide.

[Grendel]

I always wonder why people ask this before they've actually tried the pistol out. The only mods I've ever carried out on any of my pistols were:

Removed the mag disconnect on my HP
Changed the recoil and hammer spring on my 9mm 226

Otherwise, all my pistols are stock. If i wanted a gun with super short reset and and hair trigger etc etc, I'd buy it like that.

Each to his own I guess

[bonknhead]

I always wonder why people ask this before they've actually tried the pistol out. The only mods I've ever carried out on any of my pistols were:

Removed the mag disconnect on my HP
Changed the recoil and hammer spring on my 9mm 226

Otherwise, all my pistols are stock. If i wanted a gun with super short reset and and hair trigger etc etc, I'd buy it like that.

Each to his own I guess

I'm a newbie to the P-01 (and to firearms actually), so I too wouldn't make any changes until I shot my P-01 for a while.  That's just me.  I bet that  CZ75P01.001 is much more experienced in firearms that I am.  I do like to tinker and improve things - usually to improve function - but I have been known to do some asthetic mods.  Having said that, my current "mods"    have been to (1) repaint the stock sights with white fluorescent paint, and (2) replace the grip screws with some Torx ones. 

[cntrydawwwg]

Shoot it. We can tell you all kinds of mods, but they are personal choices. Once you shoot it a bit, make a list of what, if anything needs changed. Then call CGW or CZC and tell them what your looking for. They'll help you out.

[ZardozCZ]

Grendel, when initially shopping for a 22 rifle, it seemed a given that one buys a Ruger 10/22 for its magazine, and replace all the rest with better parts to build a good rifle.

When 10/22 folks hear that CZ makes a very accurate out of the box rifle they tend to feel it still has to be modded to make it better.

Just my observations, and why people may look to potential costs after purchase to make a factory gun better.

It's a mindset that befuddles.

[Grendel]

Yep, therre are all sorts of reasons to do it, but before even shooting the weapon is what I find strange.

[Westy]

Those are the exact mods I just wrapped up on mine (see a few threads down). After shooting it I found a couple things that I thought could be improved for my liking. First the stock 3 dot sights had to go, they just didn't work that well for my eyes. I also knew that I wanted to lighten up the DA pull and install the extended firing pin. I settled on the short reset kit from CGW, it came with everything I was wanting to change out plus the part to improved the reset for a few bucks more. The trigger return spring seems to be the weak link on the 75's so while I had it apart I installed CGW's reduced power trigger spring and I'll keep my stocker as backup. It's only got about 1200 trigger pulls on it so it should have plenty of life left.

[Rkangel]

I usually shoot my guns for a while before making any changes.  The first rule for me is reliable function, and if a pistol can't give me that out of the box these days I move on.  Thankfully the CZ P-01 has this part handled.  The second rule for me is practicality for the intended role.  If it is a defensive pistol, I don't want a super light trigger or any other modificatons that could affect reliability, make it touchy, or make it temperamental.  In this case I want a safe gun that goes bang every time, with a wide range of ammo, and with good accuracy.  Thankfully the CZ P-01 has this handled as well.  Add all this up, and about the only thing I will probably change on my P-01 is the sights.  I may also add a set of LOK or VZ grips purely for the bling factor, but since that doesn't negatively affect my first or second rule, I'm probably ok .

[Tyerone]

Good advice.  I always cringe from those doing this and that for essentially target shooting/fun for their DEFENSIVE firearm.  There are always Engineering tradeoffs in product design, modification, or mere selection by the consumer.  I don't expect my long stiff trigger pull of my pocket pistol to produce CZ75 like groups at 25 yards, but it is a beautiful machine for potentially saving lives in a close up encounter with evil.  If you think you can really have the best of all worlds with a single tool, you are mistaken.

I usually shoot my guns for a while before making any changes.  The first rule for me is reliable function, and if a pistol can't give me that out of the box these days I move on.  Thankfully the CZ P-01 has this part handled.  The second rule for me is practicality for the intended role.  If it is a defensive pistol, I don't want a super light trigger or any other modificatons that could affect reliability, make it touchy, or make it temperamental.  In this case I want a safe gun that goes bang every time, with a wide range of ammo, and with good accuracy.  Thankfully the CZ P-01 has this handled as well.  Add all this up, and about the only thing I will probably change on my P-01 is the sights.  I may also add a set of LOK or VZ grips purely for the bling factor, but since that doesn't negatively affect my first or second rule, I'm probably ok .

[Rhino]

If you change one thing you'll be addicted to modifying/enhancing it. Remember though, just because you can put a performance 429 Cobra Jet engine into a Ford Pinto doesn't mean it's for everyone.

[osubuckeye78]

He put all Cajun gun works parts in it, you're good to go. I've made exactly the same changes to my p01, no additional parts are necessary. Just shoot it