Magazine questions

[cconrad1234]

Had a couple jams today and I suspect the cheap Wolf steel case ammo, but looking at the magazine,  when I hold the loaded magazine and just push a round out with my thumb, it gets caught on the lip of the case like this:



That bullet is stuck there until I push up to release it from the lip.



I also see that the lip of the magazine looks rough, like this:







Normal? 

[cconrad1234]

I also see magazines for sale at   http://jesticearms.com/CZ-82-83-Mag-9x18-Makarov-380-CZ82-13rd-Magazine for $19.99 + $6.99 shipping and they are the real ones, not the fake  "cz mfg" garbage

[eastman]

I also see magazines for sale at   http://jesticearms.com/CZ-82-83-Mag-9x18-Makarov-380-CZ82-13rd-Magazine for $19.99 + $6.99 shipping and they are the real ones, not the fake  "cz mfg" garbage

I believe Jestice is currently out of stock on them, but the ones they sell are the real deal, I have bought from them before and was very happy with what I bought.

[BeoBill]

Yup. I just checked the site and it says "Out of stock" clearly.

Some reputable manufacturer could make a killing on repro mags, even with a licensing fee to CZ. They'd be sold as fast as they could be made and shipped.

[eastman]

Yup. I just checked the site and it says "Out of stock" clearly.

Some reputable manufacturer could make a killing on repro mags, even with a licensing fee to CZ. They'd be sold as fast as they could be made and shipped.

If CZ-USA isn't going to sell them, they should just let Mec-Gar sell them under their brand. The genuine factory mags are just as good as the surplus vz 82 mags, just more expensive.

[BeoBill]

I just dropped them a line to ask if they would. It never hurts to ask. I'll let y'all know if I hear back. 

[eastman]

It was my standard practice that any time I needed a small part or 2 from CZ-USA, I'd add in a vz82/CZ83 9x18mm or a CZ83 7.65mm magazine. They weren't inexpensive, but they are reliable and worth the cost.

[BeoBill]

Here's what I got from them today.
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Unfortunately we don’t have plans to make magazines for your firearm. If you have any further questions please contact us again.

Mec-Gar USA, Inc.
905 Middle Street
Middletown, CT 06457

[cconrad1234]

Any thoughts on the original question of rounds getting hung on the lip of the magazine?

[eastman]

Any thoughts on the original question of rounds getting hung on the lip of the magazine?

do the rounds feed when the mag is in the pistol? I've never had a feed issue with the real CZ mags (surplus or recent CZ-USA). My usual range ammo is Silver Bear and defensive ammo is Hornady Critical Defense.

[BeoBill]

It was my standard practice that any time I needed a small part or 2 from CZ-USA, I'd add in a vz82/CZ83 9x18mm or a CZ83 7.65mm magazine. They weren't inexpensive, but they are reliable and worth the cost.

CZ USA no longer makes or imports CZ 82/83 mags, AFAIK.

[bonj]

Any thoughts on the original question of rounds getting hung on the lip of the magazine?

I assume you have taken it apart for a cleaning and lubing, other than that maybe a spring replacement could be needed.

[cconrad1234]

Any thoughts on the original question of rounds getting hung on the lip of the magazine?

I assume you have taken it apart for a cleaning and lubing, other than that maybe a spring replacement could be needed.

I have not done any of that.......  but I will tomorrow.  Thanks!!

[cconrad1234]

Any thoughts on the original question of rounds getting hung on the lip of the magazine?

I assume you have taken it apart for a cleaning and lubing, other than that maybe a spring replacement could be needed.

The magazine was still packed with cosmoline grease!  All cleaned up and oiled, now.  Thanks for the heads up.