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Offline midlife

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My CZ-40B Project
« on: January 14, 2011, 12:58:36 AM »
Here is a slide show of my CZ-40B that I purchased at a gun auction (NIB). It is a 2000 model and had never been shot.
I have had the barrel jeweled.
Purchased a IWB holster from HBE Leatherworks and modified it to an OWB in a way that it can be turn back into a IWB if desired.
Cut a dead Cedar tree from my back yard and made a set of grips for her. After finishing the holster with the Conchos I liked them so much that I inlayed a matching Concho into the grip on the pistol.
I have taken her to the range once along with her sister (CZ-75B SS) and she shot outstanding with no flaws, can't say the same with the CZ-75B, but that is another story.
I hope you enjoy the pictures.....


http://s796.photobucket.com/albums/yy248/midlifeII/?albumview=slideshow

CZ 75B SS (9mm) w/ Kadet Kit - CZ 40B (40 Cal) - Navy Arms TU-90 (7.62x25) - Beretta NEOS (22 Cal) w/ Carbine Kit - Springfield Armory XDM 40 (40 Cal) - Heritage Rough Rider SA (22LR/22Mag)

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Re: My CZ-40B Project
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2011, 08:47:21 PM »
Confused........

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CZ 75B SS (9mm) w/ Kadet Kit - CZ 40B (40 Cal) - Navy Arms TU-90 (7.62x25) - Beretta NEOS (22 Cal) w/ Carbine Kit - Springfield Armory XDM 40 (40 Cal) - Heritage Rough Rider SA (22LR/22Mag)

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Re: My CZ-40B Project
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2011, 09:07:17 PM »
Nice grips ... what kind of finish did you put on the wood?

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Re: My CZ-40B Project
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2011, 10:45:36 PM »
I applied 15 coats of Formby's Tung Oil finish letting each coat dry for 24 hours and then sanding with Beaver No. 0000 steel wool.
CZ 75B SS (9mm) w/ Kadet Kit - CZ 40B (40 Cal) - Navy Arms TU-90 (7.62x25) - Beretta NEOS (22 Cal) w/ Carbine Kit - Springfield Armory XDM 40 (40 Cal) - Heritage Rough Rider SA (22LR/22Mag)

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Re: My CZ-40B Project
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 11:54:18 AM »
Quite nice, sir! How does she shoot?

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Re: My CZ-40B Project
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 03:16:56 PM »
Thank you for the compliment.
I have only shot her once and she shot fantastic with no flaws, more than I can say for my CZ75B SS that I also shot for the first time the same day.
The 75B has the worst trigger action I have ever shot. It is really long, gritty and way to hard both single and double action. After all I had heard I was really surprised it could be that bad. I have no idea what to do myself and I really do not have the funds to have it done.
CZ 75B SS (9mm) w/ Kadet Kit - CZ 40B (40 Cal) - Navy Arms TU-90 (7.62x25) - Beretta NEOS (22 Cal) w/ Carbine Kit - Springfield Armory XDM 40 (40 Cal) - Heritage Rough Rider SA (22LR/22Mag)