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Offline greycrane

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CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« on: November 16, 2015, 03:21:20 AM »
Good day.
 I am newly into guns, and a CZ 83 .380 would be my first choice. I really like it, because it fits my hand perfectly and I can shoot it comfortably.

Unfortunately, I found out that this model is already discontinued.

Would there be a problem in availability of parts and maintaining the CZ 83, if I purchase it?

Should I buy it or look for a different model?

Looking forward for your inputs.
Cheers!
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Offline larryflew

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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2015, 11:13:54 AM »
Ton of 82 and 83 parts and guns out there so I personally wouldn't worry about it.
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Offline ZardozCZ

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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2015, 06:26:29 PM »
What Larry said. I'm contemplating buying a NIB 83 from Buds. It would be my second, so I'd probably buy a set of springs for on hand backups.

I can still find parts for a 1930's vintage High Standard model B, so wouldn't be too worried.
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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2015, 02:35:31 PM »
A new production run of 83's are out there. I'm sure it's only for a limited time.

http://www.gunwatcher.com/gun/7EA3646C8DFA14/cz-83
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Offline dlk

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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2015, 08:30:11 AM »
Parts can be found online or at gun shows. I've had one for years and they are great shooters. There were so many made, and with used 82s showing up for sale periodically, there is no reason to believe that parts will become unavailable. Having said that, If I was in your position I would look at the rami in 9mm. It costs about $100 more than the listed price of the '83, shoots the more powerful and cheaper 9mm and is a great pistol itself.
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Offline greycrane

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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2016, 01:56:06 PM »
Thank you all for the advice.  :) I got the CZ 75 B Omega last December with 50% discount. I really would like the CZ 83 for its more classic line (IMHO), unfortunately when I read the legality of our country's law in importing firearm parts, lots of paper works and cash shall be needed to do so. It's cheaper to buy a new CZ83 than import parts of it.  :P
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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2016, 01:19:11 PM »
Just buy it!  It will last!
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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2016, 05:48:49 PM »
I bought a foreign police CZ 83 in great shape a year or two ago for about $200.  It was a huge bargain and is accurate and reliable.
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Offline Angrysnarf

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Re: CZ 83 : To Buy or not to buy
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2016, 07:17:47 AM »
Yes


I did
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