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Offline Skookum

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CZ 83 .380 Auto Magazine Capacity
« on: July 19, 2019, 09:56:02 AM »
The CZ 83 chambered in 9 Browning (aka .380 Auto) uses the CZ 82 magazine, which is designed to hold 12 rounds of 9 Makarov.  The instruction manual for the 83 reports the mag capacity being 12 rounds, but 13 rounds of the slightly smaller diameter .380 Auto fit easily.  As such, I carry my mags loaded with 13 rounds without any problems, although the instruction manual says 12 is the max.  Anyone else carry 13-round mags?  If so, have you encountered any problems?
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Offline NoGoodLoser

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Re: CZ 83 .380 Auto Magazine Capacity
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2019, 11:03:11 AM »
Both of my mags hold 13 rounds and run flawlessly.

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Re: CZ 83 .380 Auto Magazine Capacity
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2019, 04:26:44 PM »
Thanks good info for us newbies.

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Re: CZ 83 .380 Auto Magazine Capacity
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2019, 06:01:03 PM »
I don't carry mine but both mags run fine with 13.
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Re: CZ 83 .380 Auto Magazine Capacity
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2020, 04:22:58 PM »
That's fantastic if you don't live in a State with mag capacity restrictions. I have a CZ83 in .380 ACP and need 10 round magazines. Anyone know where I might locate some? Thanks!