CZ-97B MODS???

[MuayThaiJJ]

Hey guys,

I am thinking about jumping on the 97 wagon. If so, I am interested in some mods and would appreciate any knowledge you may have. And yes, I did scroll through pages and pages of this sub-forum.

1. Has anyone successfully put a Tactical Sport upper on the 97B frame, and used Tanfoglio LF mags?
2. Has anyone found a good grip/magwell combo?
3. Has anyone found a good compensator to go with the threaded Bar-Sto barrel?
4. Has anyone successfully installed a Shadow 2 mag release on a 97B frame?
5. Is there a thumb rest slide-stop (Nitro Fin) that works with the 97B?
6. Will the CZC extended wide-paddle thumb safety work on the 97B?

I think that's it!
thanks
N

****UPDATE****
Just an update to my post, here is what I ended up doing:

https://youtu.be/EUKYraBwiro

https://youtu.be/zoOFL1jzzuA

[SammyOne]

Can't help you with answers but you gave me some good ideas for upgrades 

[Lock-n-load]

You got some great ideas! Cant answer any cuz all I did to my 97 was put lok palm swell bogies on and then removed disconector and FPB then added a SAO adjustible trigger. Polished a bunch and made it the best shooting 45 I have .. better than some of my 1911”s that costt twice as much.

[Earl Keese]

CZC wide paddle safety works, IIRC the shaft needs to be shortened slightly to fit flus with the rt side of the frame. I can send pics if you like.
CGW used to modify the new style mag catches to fit 97b's, but I don't see it on their site anymore.

[Redhemi]

I can give a partial answer to question #1. Large frame 9mm mags fit and function in the 97 frame like they belong in it. As for a TS upper I can't speak for it but I did put my CZ Custom Bull Shadow upper on the 97 frame and with a little alteration to the barrel lug to make the slide flush at the rear of the frame so the hammer would hit the FP. After making the combo work and testing function with snap caps I then took it to the range and ran 5 mags through it with no problems. Since then I have taken it two more times and ran five mags through it each time with no problems and enjoyed shooting it. The way it's set up now because I had to bring the slide to the back the guide rod sticks out about an eighth of an inch so I will need to grind it down. I will be getting a new guide rod and barrel so I can swap the BS upper back onto a 75 frame if I want to. I will tell you I do want to try one of my TS uppers on the 97 but have to wait until my house gets put back together and all my parts and guns are in the same place.

[MuayThaiJJ]

keep me posted.

[newageroman]

Yo - I dig your builds!
The S2 mag catch will work in the 97. I had CZC cut mine when they did the E conversion. Totally worth it. The wide shelf safeties fit and work great as well.
Here is one of the in depth 3 part series that I posted on my 97 build - ON RUBMLE - Screw YT and FB...
https://rumble.com/v2665g4-cz-97b-part-2-cgw-race-hammer-and-wide-shelf-safety-install..html
Looking forward to your 97...

[sevt_chevelle]

Slide stops for SP01 fit the 97.

Cz custom and Floyd's both make magwells, both don't make mag ext.  The CZ custom is nicer, looks nice feels better but ONLY expects their mag floorplates.
The Floyd's magwell looks like a TS magwell, works with tanfoglio plus 2 mag exts.

Yep the S2 mag release fits, you need to modify the frame.

Yep the CZ wide safety fits, it's massive, imo it needs alot of trimming.  I prefer the sp01 shadow safety, it's the same profile as the S2.

I've got 3 97s
A safety model fully built by cgw 1911 bushing barsto barrel
Sao, milled for rmr, magwell,wide safety, 1911 bushing barsto barrel
Bd.Stock for now

[KneverKnew]

I just got my first 97. I’m curious about why you switch to 1911 bushing? I thought one main reason for the 97’s great accuracy is due to the screw in bushing.

[Earl Keese]

I just got my first 97. I’m curious about why you switch to 1911 bushing? I thought one main reason for the 97’s great accuracy is due to the screw in bushing.

The oem bushing tends to be loosely fit, and can rotate when the slide is out of battery, causing the gun to lock up and damage the bushing.

[MuayThaiJJ]

Guys, I've been doing some epic mods....new thread coming within a week or so =)

[MuayThaiJJ]

Guys, I've been doing some epic mods....new thread coming within a week or so =)

Just an update to my post, here is what I ended up doing:

https://youtu.be/EUKYraBwiro

https://youtu.be/zoOFL1jzzuA