Slide / Frame Fit etc.

[Felipe1967]

I am the owner of a 85 Combat (00). I noticed several details about the gun's execution. One is the way in which the frame and slide meet at the "rear", hammer area. I have a 75B (99) and the fit is completely flush. On the other hand, the 85C is flush on the "outer ends" but not where the frame/slide meet next to the hammer. The slide goes deeper, about 1mm. Is this normal or a flaw? All considered, aside from the slide release locking prematurely, FTE due to faulty extractors and weak springs, and the occasional round "diving" on the ramp, the pistol is nice and ergonomic. If CZ would cured these defects at factory level any 75 series would be as reliable as my Sig 226 and Beretta 92FS (both with zero malfunctions after several thousand rounds). Until then, both the 75B and 85C will remain on probation. I expected more from these weapons... I guess the price compensates.

[Walt-Sherrill]

I'll look at mine later today. I've got an 85 Combat and a pre-B 75.

The round "diving" has nothing to do with the gun, but is a magazine problem -- probably weak springs.  

[Walt-Sherrill]

I entered a lengthy reply to this first message earlier this afternoon, but when I looked back later, it wasn't there!

Or so I thought.  Then I realized that you had posted this same message on the CZ Review forum.  Look there for an answer.

It really belongs in the Gunsmithing Section!