CZ-82: Thank you SOG

[tommypotatoes]

stick quadrature encoders on the ends of the drive shafts... trace and record, maybe... or 3D laser modeling and reverse engineering... time or money are always the choices...

[Cosmij82]

In the next few days I'll take possession of a CZ-82, and it will be my very first gun.  

CK, do you have your CZ-82 yet? 
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[Stringfellow]

Yes CK--fill us in!  We are all crossing our fingers for you, hoping you are as happy with yours as we are with ours...

[ck]

Got it today, and he was right, the finish is quite worn but in a holster/use sort of way.  It does not look abused.  The gun is tight and crisp and generally nice...consistent with what has been described on this forum.

It'll pay a visit to a gunsmith friend of mine, tomorrow, to be checked out properly.  I'm cautiously optimistic.  Since this is my first gun, I'm unsure of my own judgment in this matter.

[ck]

ALLWAYS, allways let a good gunsmith check any weapon you pick up from anywhere except a brand spanking new one at the store of your choice, Even then you may need the gun smith to really clean it properly, because depending on just what you buy it may have enough grease in it, on it, and through it to completly redo the underside of a 56 Ford.

I'm not sure if he's a *good* gunsmith or not, but he works for a gun manufacturer as a machinist, and gunsmiths on the side.  Sounds reasonable to me...and if he approves, it'll be stripped and blued as a Christmas gift.  Gotta' start somewhere, right?  I'm *completely* green when it comes to this stuff.

As to grease, there is definitely a visible film of grease/oil on some of the sliding parts.  Haven't stripped it down, yet.  Heck, it hasn't made it into the house, yet!

So, who makes a good holster for this thing?  It didn't come with one.

[Cosmij82]

So, who makes a good holster for this thing?  It didn't come with one.

Do you have to ask? Really? 
He just ran a raffle you and I both joined! 
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[Cosmij82]

So, who makes a good holster for this thing?  It didn't come with one.

Do you have to ask? Really?  
He just ran a raffle you and I both joined!  
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Uh-oh! My bad. I didn't read until now (in that holster giveaway thread)
that he's not taking orders until Spring.  Sorry, CK!  
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[ck]

Do you have to ask? Really? 
He just ran a raffle you and I both joined! 

I asked for a good holster, not art.  His holsters are magnificent, way too good for this gun in its current state.  Though calling it apocalyptic would be appropriate. 

I know CZ-USA sells a cheap leather shoulder holster for it, but they're closed for new year's inventory.

[Cosmij82]

I know CZ-USA sells a cheap leather shoulder holster for it, but they're closed for new year's inventory.

I saw some cheap leather shoulder and side-carry holsters on eBay.
That military flapped holster shown with my new CZ-82 photo (somewhere
above) only cost $7.95 + $2.95 shipping.
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[ck]

Well, a merchant marine friend just took a quick look at it, and likes the CZ82.  Thinks it's a great gun.  But he also showed me some noticeable wear on mine...some looseness and wear on the slide and the barrel which might warrant an exchange.

A thorough cleaning is definitely in order...and then we'll see how it does.

[Cosmij82]

  some noticeable wear on mine...some looseness and wear on the slide
and the barrel which might warrant an exchange. A thorough cleaning is
definitely in order...and then we'll see how it does.

Take it to that "gunsmith-on-the-side" so you can get a "second opinion."
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[SMSgt]

The -82/83 is a fixed-barrel firearm and slide "looseness" will have no effect on operation or accuracy, unlike the 1911s and such that depend on barrel "lockup" for accuracy. The -82's loose slide contributes to its reliability. Slight wear on the barrel from the sping is pretty normal for a heavily used -82.

My -82 has some wear on the barrel, so I apply a light film of grease to it and fire away.

[ck]

The -82/83 is a fixed-barrel firearm and slide "looseness" will have no effect on operation or accuracy, unlike the 1911s and such that depend on barrel "lockup" for accuracy. The -82's loose slide contributes to its reliability. Slight wear on the barrel from the spring is pretty normal for a heavily used -82.

Good information...good to know.  Thank you.  This makes me feel much better about my first purchase.  My barrel has a little groove 1/3 of the way down from the chamber, presumably from field stripping it.  There is also a large scratch on the feed ramp...I'm guessing that can be polished out.

Jeez.  I keep using the word first when I refer to this gun.  First gun.  First purchase.  Hmmm...I wonder how many I will have, by the end of it all? 

[SMSgt]

Chances are the scratched ramp won't cause any problems, but it can be polished out if needed. Some ball ammo (FMJ) will most likely smooth it out and will be more fun than applying elbow grease.

[Cosmij82]

Some ball ammo (FMJ) will most likely smooth it out and will be more fun than applying elbow grease.

I agree. That's how we "polished" our issue rifles and sidearms, back in the day. 
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