A few CZ83 issues

[smithrob9999]

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

[Igrlik]

Re: 1.

Insert spring...



Insert pin



Result...




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



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

[eastman]

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

[knoxy]

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.