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Offline Hammer Time

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Re: PCR Opinions
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2019, 05:33:29 PM »
CZ really needs to revamp the PCR to come with good night sights, the old style trigger and G10 grips. It would be a great out-of-the-box pistol with just those three changes. I've wanted one for a while now, but knowing I'd immediately want to put $200 into it has always steered me in other directions.

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« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2019, 05:36:19 PM »
CZ really needs to revamp the PCR to come with good night sights, the old style trigger and G10 grips. It would be a great out-of-the-box pistol with just those three changes. I've wanted one for a while now, but knowing I'd immediately want to put $200 into it has always steered me in other directions.

I just ordered the old style trigger from CGW and now I’m mulling over a better sights option.

Offline Tyerone

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« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2019, 08:22:37 AM »
I was originally introduced to CZ many years ago by trying out a friend's P01.  It outshot my Berettas immediately and I took interest.  Since I didn't care for the rail, I discovered the PCR version of it; desired the aluminum frame for weight.  In my opinion, the PCR with the standard compact slide would have been a much better combination as the LCR and Front Slide Serrations were detriments to the package.  That said, I "pulled the trigger" on the PCR and it served just fine on the hip OWB with "combat accuracy" good enough.  Once experiencing the crazy tight groups achievable from my later acquired Matte Stainless, I began to question how crappy my PCR's groups were in comparison.  CGW's 3 piece spring kit with no other changes made the trigger quite nice, has been 100% reliable, and was a vast improvement in feel, but not accuracy.  I finally gave in and purchased a 10x bushing and voila!  I now have another target gun!!  The original barrel bushing grind on the Inside Diameter was all kinds of nasty -- oval in shape; thickness around the circumference variable.

The only reason my PCR doesn't get much carry duty is that it pretty much has been replaced with a bone-stock RAMI (safety version but carried DA first shot) that anecdotally has much better out of box accuracy than my original PCR sample, especially with my preferred 147gr SD fodder.  All my CZs for target shooting prefer 124 gr.

Years later (especially as a target gun) the LCR and FSS of the PCR don't really bother me.

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Re: PCR Opinions
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2019, 08:41:42 PM »
Put a quick 100 rounds through my new PCR today.  Fantastic little pistol.  Accurate, ergonomic and very controllable.  I was surprised by the minimal recoil and muzzle flip.  Love it.  Already put some LOK grips on it.  Now to find a solid aftermarket set of sights!

Offline David0408

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« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2019, 10:45:42 PM »
If I had to do it all over again,I’d buy a complete PCR from CGW and never look back.


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Offline Mifune326

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« Reply #20 on: October 14, 2019, 10:59:24 PM »
If I had to do it all over again,I’d buy a complete PCR from CGW and never look back.


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I hear ya David.  I always buy CZs with the intention of running them stock, but they never stay that way.  Hahaha.   I always end up upgrading them with CGW parts!