opinion on cz 52 extended slide release

[bregma]

I got a really nice cz-52 a few months ago and was wondering about putting an extended slide release on it.  Was interested in what others experienced with this mod.  Any wear issues with doing this?  Now that I have the grip figured out it' really fun and acurrate.  This gun had Novak's sights installed. (took the rear sight off and saw Novak's and the front sight has been dovetailed in).  Really makes for a nice shooter, but I miss the slide release. This forums been both helpful and entertaining - thanks to everyone for taking the time to post.

[Plinkasaurusrex]

I really like mine.  I was having problems with the slide not locking back.  It's better with the release installed.

[bregma]

That's  what l wanted to hear!   Only problem now is I can't seem to find one anywhere now. Anyone know anywhere to get one? Thanks for responding.. I have gotten a lot of help from you guys at the forum

[shaneb1]

If you are still looking for one, email me and I will look up my old contacts. It's an old couple out west that manufacture them from their garage. It's a long but interesting story how they started making parts for the 52 and 50.

[DekNgo]

I got a really nice cz-52 a few months ago and was wondering about putting an extended slide release on it.  Was interested in what others experienced with this mod.  Any wear issues with doing this?  Now that I have the grip figured out it' really fun and acurrate.  This gun had Novak's sights installed. (took the rear sight off and saw Novak's and the front sight has been dovetailed in).  Really makes for a nice shooter, but I miss the slide release. This forums been both helpful and entertaining - thanks to everyone for taking the time to post.

Are you saying that you removed the Novak sights?  If so, can you explain why?  I've had getting Novaks for my CZ52 on my "to do" list for awhile, but if you removed yours maybe I won't do it.

[bregma]

When I got the 52, the rear sight would loosen up a little bit after 75 - 100 rounds.  The Novak sights have a small set screw.  Anyway, to make a long story short, I couldn't get the firing pin out and finally figured out that the set screw has to be backed out first (seems I've seen some old S&Ws that way). the other interesting thing I found was a hole drilled through the slide for a longer spring.  I switched out th firing pin for a Harrington #1.  The trigger pull with either pin is around 31/2 lbs. While I was messing with the firing pin I wanted to look at the sight just for curiosity. Didn.t come out too hard, so I cleaned everything up and put er back together- everything has to be just right or the trigger would bind.
If you can find the sights, I highly recommend them. My son can hit a clay pigeon turned on edge at 30 yards repeatedly!