CZ-83 Trigger let off problem. What is going on?

[cpy911]

Hi,

I have a surplus CZ-83 that I have had around for a while and have not shot much.  I finally have been shooting it more. 

I went to sight it in and put the pistol on a rest and carefully and slowly squeezed the trigger.  Every once in a while, when in single action mode, the hammer would not let off, but returned to what was like a double action mode (lots of resistance back in the trigger and I had to pull the heavy trigger to get the hammer to let off.  The hammer stay mostly back the whole time).  I have a hard time replicating this, but it does happen once every magazine if I squeeze slowly.  If I snap off rounds quickly, the trigger/hammer works fine. 

Any thoughts?  Is this normal?  Any one seen this problem before? 

Thanks! 

BTW, really enjoying the CZ-83.  It is ridiculously accurate.  A real fine range gun and carry gun in a pinch. 

Thanks. 

[JoePfeiffer]

Yes, this happens as a result of wear.  Here's a link to a thread on the topic, including what I found when I looked into it on my own CZ 82:  http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=44587.msg256456#msg256456

[geen]

Did you break the 82 down? Your issue sounds like a sear spring . if not installed right it will drop into double action whenever.

[cpy911]

Thanks guys.  Looks like something is wearing out in the trigger mechanism.  Bummer. 

[cpy911]

I am considering taking this pistol apart.  But it scares me.  I have taken apart and reassembled succussfully all detail stripped:  Winchester 94, M-1 Garand, Rossi 92.  I am just really slow and careful and carefully lay out the parts.  Re-assembly is always what causes the trouble. 

Anyhow, I found http://leolani.net/relics/cz82.html as a guide for taking this apart.  The whole thing still makes me nervous.  So I am looking for support!

I am going to look at the trigger bar and see if there is any wear on it.  If it looks good, I will take out the hammer and look at the trigger bar disconnector and look for wear on that. 

I don't plan on ordering any parts until I review any suspect parts. 

Thoughts?

[Lemming]

Cpy911 - do a Google search for "sailor curt". He has a blog with full instructions and pictures. I think it will help you

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[il.bill]

... I found http://leolani.net/relics/cz82.html as a guide for taking this apart.  The whole thing still makes me nervous.  ...
Thoughts?

The site you mention, along with this forum and Sailorcurt's excellent series on his Captain of a Crew of One (if that webpage is accessible) http://sailorcurt.com/2008/04/cz-82-gunsmithing-part-1.html/ have together helped me disassemble and successfully work on a couple of CZ82's.

With patience and a clean, well-lighted place (sounds like an idea for a short story, does it not?) you can do it.  Good luck!

[cpy911]

Well,
  CZ-USA just quoted me $95+shipping+parts to correct the problem.  The whole pistol cost about $175 shipped and transferred.  So to have CZ fix it would total the pistol. 

I am afraid I will have to fix it myself, because I am just too cheap.  I have done this sort of thing before, just not really excited about it.  I may take it down to where the hammer is still in and reassemble a couple times for practice.  Then take it down further.  Reassembly is where I always get in trouble. 

I will need to just figure out what parts are most worn and replace those. 

Wish me luck.