Kadet kits 1 and 2 availablity and value?

[MJ713]

Here is fountain firearms number 281-561-8447.  I picked up mine yesterday at 5 PM and was told they had another in stock.  CZ USA I spoke to by phone a week or 2 ago.  They said they would eventually be up for sale on their website, but would not give me a time frame.  I do not know about the 01612 model, sorry.  Below is a link to the fountain firearms website  http://fountainfirearms.us/parts-gear/upper-conversion-kits-high-capacity/cz-75-kadet-22-caliber-conversion-kit-for-cz7585-platforms-234  good luck.  I would call fountain firearms before ordering theirs online to verify they have another in stock.

[MJ713]

Here is the CZ web store number  (800) 955-4486.  Choose the parts option.  I was told the factory made some small modifications to the Kadet kits and they were sent to quality control before they were sold through the web store.  They had no idea how long that process would take, i was only told to keep checking the website.  I found one here in Houston before they were on the cz site so i grabbed it.  Hope this helps.

[nwin]

Thanks for the info, I did see that Fountain Firearms shows one in stock, but they want $40 shipping to Boston as the cheapest option.  I'd really like a kadet adapter, but am willing to wait a bit and see if I can grab one for a bit cheaper.

[painter]

I have spoken with CZ USA web store and they have new kadets in but they are currently in quality control I was told.  Keep checking the website they will be in stock soon!  I was able to pick one up today from fountain firearms here in Houston.  I was told they have one more kadet 2 kit in stock now. It is the 01610 model.

Do you know if they are normally (when in stock) available direct from them on their webstore?  A search on their site doesn't seem to find anything (not even listing out of stock).


Can (should?) you use the 01612 on a CZ75BD though?  If it's for the newer shadow frames, I'm not sure.

I have the 75BD and just want a kadet kit for that.

The kits are available through the webstore when available. It's not unusual for CZ to remove items that are not in stock.

Whether, or not, you could or should use it on a BD, there is this from CZ-USA...

DESCRIPTION
The CZ 75 Kadet conversion kit is a separate accessory for the CZ 75/85 pistol series allowing the firing of .22 LR caliber cartridges.

The CZ 75 fitted with the Kadet .22LR conversion is the perfect training or plinking pistol with the slide weighted and balanced just like the CZ 75. The Kadet adapter features all-steel construction and an adjustable rear sight.

Included are 2 10-round magazines that fit flush with grips of the full size CZ 75 and SP-01 models.  The Kadet conversion kit will work on the CZ 75 full-size and compact models including the 75, 85, SP-01, 75 Compact, P-01, P-06,  and PCR, but note that the full-size magazines will extend out of the bottom of the shorter grips on these models. The Kadet conversion will not work on the 97, 75 TS, 2075 RAMI, SP-01 Phantom, P-07 or P-09 models. Pre-B model 75s may or may not function with the Kadet due to differing magwell dimensions.

When used on an aluminum-framed compact model (PCR, P-01 and P-06) as well as the steel-framed Compact .40, a specific slide-stop is required for proper last-round hold-open (part number 0440008002, available at no charge through our parts department). On 85 models, the 85 slide stop must be used but will not enable last-round hold-open.

When used in competition-oriented or modified 75 series pistols like the Shadow, a factory-weight 75 mainspring may be required to provide proper primer ignition.

I think the new kit should work on a BD. That said, I'd wait for the Kadet 2. The design is much more robust than the new kit, IMO.

[MJ713]

I have spoken with CZ USA web store and they have new kadets in but they are currently in quality control I was told.  Keep checking the website they will be in stock soon!  I was able to pick one up today from fountain firearms here in Houston.  I was told they have one more kadet 2 kit in stock now. It is the 01610 model.

Do you know if they are normally (when in stock) available direct from them on their webstore?  A search on their site doesn't seem to find anything (not even listing out of stock).


Can (should?) you use the 01612 on a CZ75BD though?  If it's for the newer shadow frames, I'm not sure.

I have the 75BD and just want a kadet kit for that.

The kits are available through the webstore when available. It's not unusual for CZ to remove items that are not in stock.

Whether, or not, you could or should use it on a BD, there is this from CZ-USA...

DESCRIPTION
The CZ 75 Kadet conversion kit is a separate accessory for the CZ 75/85 pistol series allowing the firing of .22 LR caliber cartridges.

The CZ 75 fitted with the Kadet .22LR conversion is the perfect training or plinking pistol with the slide weighted and balanced just like the CZ 75. The Kadet adapter features all-steel construction and an adjustable rear sight.

Included are 2 10-round magazines that fit flush with grips of the full size CZ 75 and SP-01 models.  The Kadet conversion kit will work on the CZ 75 full-size and compact models including the 75, 85, SP-01, 75 Compact, P-01, P-06,  and PCR, but note that the full-size magazines will extend out of the bottom of the shorter grips on these models. The Kadet conversion will not work on the 97, 75 TS, 2075 RAMI, SP-01 Phantom, P-07 or P-09 models. Pre-B model 75s may or may not function with the Kadet due to differing magwell dimensions.

When used on an aluminum-framed compact model (PCR, P-01 and P-06) as well as the steel-framed Compact .40, a specific slide-stop is required for proper last-round hold-open (part number 0440008002, available at no charge through our parts department). On 85 models, the 85 slide stop must be used but will not enable last-round hold-open.

When used in competition-oriented or modified 75 series pistols like the Shadow, a factory-weight 75 mainspring may be required to provide proper primer ignition.

I think the new kit should work on a BD. That said, I'd wait for the Kadet 2. The design is much more robust than the new kit, IMO.

I can only speak to the Kadet 2, it is a very high quality kit.  Based on that, I agree with Painter.  Wait for the Kadet 2.  You will not be disappointed.

[nwin]

Sounds good everyone, I'll plan on waiting until the 01610 is in stock and grab that.

To clarify, the 01610 IS the Kadet 2 everyone is talking about, correct?

[painter]

Sounds good everyone, I'll plan on waiting until the 01610 is in stock and grab that.

To clarify, the 01610 IS the Kadet 2 everyone is talking about, correct?

Correct.

[nwin]

Looks like grabagun just got some in stock.  Grabbed one myself for $399.

[Dstar]

Just ordered on from the same place. I always get nervous with these CZ adapters. I get the call the next day saying, sorry mistake on website we don't have any available right now! Hopefully this is not the case!

[nwin]

Just ordered on from the same place. I always get nervous with these CZ adapters. I get the call the next day saying, sorry mistake on website we don't have any available right now! Hopefully this is not the case!

I hear ya.  That's what happened to me on sons of liberty gun works.  They said 83 in stock, and then I got a call saying they don't have any and their computer system isn't updating...this was about a month ago.  I just checked and they still haven't updated their website!

I signed up for e-mail notifications on grabagun to let me know when they had more conversion kits and just got the e-mail yesterday which is when I put my order in.  Now their website shows out of stock.  Here's hoping we both get a shipment notification soon!

[Faraway]

I have spoken with CZ USA web store and they have new kadets in but they are currently in quality control I was told.  Keep checking the website they will be in stock soon!  I was able to pick one up today from fountain firearms here in Houston.  I was told they have one more kadet 2 kit in stock now. It is the 01610 model.

Do you know if they are normally (when in stock) available direct from them on their webstore?  A search on their site doesn't seem to find anything (not even listing out of stock).


Can (should?) you use the 01612 on a CZ75BD though?  If it's for the newer shadow frames, I'm not sure.

I have the 75BD and just want a kadet kit for that.

PM sent

[nwin]

Just ordered on from the same place. I always get nervous with these CZ adapters. I get the call the next day saying, sorry mistake on website we don't have any available right now! Hopefully this is not the case!

You should have knocked on some wood after saying that.  I just got an e-mail saying my order has been refunded to do an inventory mistake.

[Dstar]

Me also, can?t stand when these companies do this. Cheaper than dirt had them available last night at a higher price, should have ordered it from them. Keep me posted if you find any.