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Offline Makoman

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CZ 75 compact upgrades
« on: September 12, 2015, 11:10:49 AM »
Hey guys n gals. Been a while since I've posted here, but I'm glad to be back after being CZless for a while.

I recently orderedd a CZ 75 compact after foolishly letting go of one I had about a year ago. I had installed the CGW SPGK1 spring kit and spring steel firing pin retaining pin. I will be making those upgrades again as the spring kit did a fantastic job with the double-action trigger pull. Any other upgrade suggestions? I've read the trigger return spring can break, is this something that CZ has since resolved, or should I get one of CGW's replacements?

I also wanted to ask about sights. What sights do you all use and recommend. For those of you that do your own sights, how difficult is it to replace the front sight, and what type of tool/pusher do you typically use for the rears?
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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2015, 11:31:16 PM »
Someone else may know more about this than me, but, From what I have read,  CZ got a bad batch of trigger springs and not all of them break. if they do, they seem to break between 400 and 500 rounds. I actually called CGW about a trigger job & upgrade on my PCR because of the bad spring deal. I wont EDC anything until after 3 or 400 rounds of flawless performance. They told me it was foolish to do anything if it had not broke yet. I was only about 200 rounds into it when I called. They advised me to go ahead and run it over 500, and if it didn't break by then, it probably was a good spring, and I'd be good to go.  I ran it to 700 rounds before I started using it for  EDC. Close to a 1000 now, and its never had a hick-up yet.
I did smear some carbon fiber grease into the trigger mech, and it did help smooth it out. I think its fine like it is now.

And I actually used my Beretta 92 sight pusher with a c clamp on the PCR.  The rails are close enough it worked.  But I removed the rear sight, then re installed it and bumped it to the right a tic. It was canted a tic left of center new and was shooting left. I like the factory sights and can hold really tight groups. So I figure if it aint broke, don't fix it. Brownells had a universal sight pusher for about a $100 last I looked. But all my auto's are CZ or Beretta, so the one I got will work on both it seems.

My PCR has a 2013 slide date, Im not sure with exactly what build dates  the spring issue started or ended.  I kinda decided the gun was good enough since it shoots so well and is so accurate, that instead of sending it to CGW, it can stay as is, and I'll apply the $300 to a new 75BD.  ;)

Good luck. 
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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2015, 10:28:08 PM »
Thanks for the reply DCD. It's nice to see there a few guys from the Beretta forum here as well.  I will definitely hold off on replacing the trigger spring, though I will order a few to have on hand as spares, just like I do with my Beretta's. And just like with my Beretta's, the hammer spring will get replaced for sure. Makes a world of difference on CZ's just like it does on the 92.

As for ths sights, like you, I'm able to shoot really well with the factory setup, so maybe I will leave those alone for now. If I do replace them, I may go with a TFO of some kind.

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2015, 05:48:40 PM »
 :D  I kinda wondered if that was you from Beretta forum.  LOL.  Nice to see you here too.

,,,, apparently YOU have good taste in weapons.   ;)

I was kicking around buying a set of truglo's off Brownells, because they had them in stock and the price was pretty nice. And I still may buy a set and maybe mess with them on the 75BD I'm getting. According to the info I can find, they will fit any  newer 75 series.  ( The CZ rear was pushed out to the left, just like the Beretta's. ) My PCR already has tritium, and they glow very nice when charged.  Like said earlier, I came to the conclusion my PCR was very acceptable as is, so no changes are planned for now. I really don't use the PCR in a hunting aspect, so the factory 25 yard sights are good to go. My 92's are tailored beyond that. Its more used for a "town gun" where concealment is a must.

 I rotate the PCR with my 92's depending on circumstances.    I just put a Novak .320 on the G, and its dead on @ 50.  My 92FS is set @ 100.  ::)     And my wife  also rotates the PCR with her D model RAMI.  So it kinda see's double duty. 

 


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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2015, 10:24:56 AM »
There is an old method for improving the life of a torsion spring (the type used as a CZ trigger return spring).  Heat up an oven to 400 degrees, thoroughly degrease the spring and put it in the oven for 25 minutes +/-.  Remove and allow it to air cool back to ambient.

This will "set" the spring and is a mild form of annealing.  This has been proven to extend the life of a spring.  This works best with music wire, not spring stock (OEM spring material). 

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2015, 03:52:14 PM »
There is an old method for improving the life of a torsion spring (the type used as a CZ trigger return spring).  Heat up an oven to 400 degrees, thoroughly degrease the spring and put it in the oven for 25 minutes +/-.  Remove and allow it to air cool back to ambient.

This will "set" the spring and is a mild form of annealing.  This has been proven to extend the life of a spring.  This works best with music wire, not spring stock (OEM spring material).

Thanks for the tip David. I will be ordering those parts from you in the next couple weeks, I'm out of country right now. I was wondering, do you sell a flat magazine brake for the compacts? I'm planning on replacing that as well since I want drop free mags.

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2015, 05:39:29 PM »
We only have a full size heavy duty mag guide in stock, but it can be trimmed to work in a compact.  Part number 24.

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2016, 10:55:32 PM »
so...pcr upgrades are minimal in replacing a couple springs & that's all to have a good trigger?

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2016, 05:13:06 AM »
Yes, but you can slso replace the hammer with a CGW one, the hooks are different and you will have an even better shooting PCR. Also a little polishing of the trigger bar & sear cage will go a long way.
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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2016, 10:46:20 AM »
which hammer is best for the all steel compact?

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2016, 03:30:37 PM »
CGW hammer is the same where it connects to the sear. You have a choice of the ring top which is similar to looks of the OEM or the race (the flat top).
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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2016, 09:44:27 AM »
should I use adjustable sear or stay with stock?

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2016, 11:45:50 AM »
should I use adjustable sear or stay with stock?
The adjustable sear insures safety function with your new hammer. The stock sear may or may not give proper safety function without altering it.

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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2016, 02:39:58 PM »
I have the original sears on all my CZs with the CGW hammers. I have not altered the sears.
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Re: CZ 75 compact upgrades
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2016, 02:52:02 PM »
I have the original sears on all my CZs with the CGW hammers. I have not altered the sears.
which hammer do you prefer?