Full Boogie Custom 97??

[Stuart]

I'd like to see the list of mods.

that is a great piece of work.    *applaud*  *applaud*  *applaud*  *applaud*

[Artist]

What a difference, looks awesome, good job!

[CZ75BRocks]

Amazing work Schmeky.  Makes me wish I had never sold my GS business. My taste doesn't run toward two-tones, but the work is impeccable!! 

[phrozenlikwid]

Dude that is absolutely awesome.  You have really done something there with that pistol.

Easily the coolest '97 I've seen.

[schmeky]

Thanks for the feedback.  Here's the mod list:

Slide
Slide bored and slotted for a match fit 1911 barrel bushing
Ed Brown SS Match bushing fitted
Adjustable target grade rear sight with hidden dovetail
Slide serrations re-cut with a memory groove in the rear most position
Slide electro-less nickel plated
Barrel high polished and hot blued
Barrel feed ramp micro polished

Frame
Competition hammer
Hammer strut polished
15# Wolf hammer spring
Trigger drilled and tapped with an adjustable over-travel stop
Internal trigger bar polished
Frame drilled and tapped for replaceable 1911 grip screw bushings
Custom engraved grip screw bushings
Sanded and contoured stock CZ grips
Rounded the squared trigger guard
Re-cut the trigger guard front serrations
Frame dust cover cut back
KG Industries oven baked Gun Coat base coat, Duracoat Gun blue top coat
?Made in the Czech Republic? frame billboard removed
Serial number relocated and engraved into the bottom of the dust cover
Buggered up frame repaired (not proud of this one)

[blh]

Very nice.  Looks like you had fun with it.   

[schmeky]

Gave the new Custom 97 a good range workout today.  Did some 25 yard benchrest shooting to check the accuracy, with my poor 54 year old eyesight got a super tight group of around 1.0".  Fired about 100 rounds total. 

No malfunctions of any kind.  Wish someone would compete in bullseye with one of these one day.  I would love to see a CZ p_ss off some 1911 shooters 

[toddchat]

Schmeky, I want you to work on my 97BD.  Would you be willing to?

[ct70]

I find the 1911 barrel bushing the most intriguing part as I've contemplated having this done as I have neither the tools or the knowledge. Anyone know of a bored machinist looking for a few dollars haha. I've always felt the threaded barrel bushing was an issue after mine moved while firing and locked my gun up. It rotated and then got jammed pretty hard. After I freed it up I haven't had another issue but have always considered a 1911 barrel bushing as superior in design. If someone knew of a place that could quote me on a price let me know. With that aside I must say the work you've done is second to none schmeky. Certainly a looker and I presume a solid performer as well. Two tone looks very appealing on cz pistols. Always good to see someone with the know how make a truly unique pistol.

[schmeky]

toddchat,

I am in the process of setting up shop for all manner of CZ pistol work.  What are you looking for?

ct70,

I bore, slot, fit a match bushing, and supply the bushing for $150.00.  It's a lot of work, but the results speak for themselves with the improvement in accuracy.  I've put 5 shots into 9/16" @ 25 yards from a rest (all time best) after doing this mod.  

Here's the target with the date, 5 in 9/16" - 6 in 1.0", and that darn flyer:

[blkstl2012]

moar pics please.....