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Offline PistolShooter

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CZ75B SAO Conversion
« on: April 29, 2018, 01:20:27 PM »
I'm working on a single action conversion and I'm wondering if I NEED  to replace the sear with the pre-b wide sear.
I've been running the flat trigger with no FPB and it's working fine but now I want to improve the trigger pull more. I've ordered the competition hammer and 13lb main spring/firing pin spring combo.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2018, 02:25:20 PM »
You don't need to but what I would suggest in order to get the best trigger pull you can is to remove the FPB 'lifter' and replace it with the CGW spacer if you haven't already.  On my SP-01 SAO conversion, I got the CGW adjustable sear and spacer along with a competition hammer.
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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2018, 03:05:03 PM »
May I ask why the lifter? It seems to me it would have little effect so I need to a little help to understand.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2018, 06:18:53 PM »
I don't know if I can get that sear in Canada. It may take some persistent searching.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2018, 10:41:07 PM »
May I ask why the lifter? It seems to me it would have little effect so I need to a little help to understand.
It may not make that much difference to some, but that lifter adds a tiny bit of resistance to the end of the trigger pull as it is activated and has a small spring.  If you no longer have a FDB, then there's no need for it, so might as well take it out for that little extra bit of cleanliness to the pull/break.  That's one of the things that CZ fans really like in a Shadow or 85C, which don't come with FPB's.  A CGW sear spacer can take its place.  Granted, it's not like it's adding a pound to the trigger pull.
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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2018, 12:31:37 AM »
The spacer is just that... A spacer. If you are handy you might be able to make one yourself.

The lifter you have is doing nothing. Just adding the tiniest bit of weight.

Right now it's there just to keep the sear from moving side to side in the sear cage. If you remove the lifter it may move a lot more.


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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2018, 10:59:00 AM »
Thank you.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2018, 01:28:10 PM »
But if it's easier to get a Pre-B 'wide' sear where you are, that will also take care of that lifter vacancy, of course.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2018, 04:36:17 PM »
Could you grind the lifting arm off/grind it round so that it's there, like the spacer but doesn't have to be turned/twisted?  Just takes up the space, but doesn't add to the force required to drop the hammer.
I just keep wasting time and money on other brands trying to find/make one shoot like my P07 and P09.  What is wrong with me?

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2018, 05:57:00 PM »
Grind off the top and bottom of the lifter, remove the lifter spring and......Whoop, there it is! No funny feeling in the trigger, gone just like magic. No need to trade or buy anything.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2018, 08:08:12 PM »
I thought about grinding the lifter into a spacer. I just don't like the idea of ruining a good part even though I won't want to put it back. I also thought of making a spacer. I didn't want to buy the sear if I didn't have to.
I haven't been able to find the adjustable sear. The pre-b wide sear is available and is tempting but I fear there may be fit issues and fitting tiny parts can be a headache.
I may try to make a spacer first. Then i can continue using the sear I have which already fits.
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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2018, 08:24:18 PM »
Can anyone tell me what size the sear pin is? I haven't removed it yet otherwise I would have measured it.

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2018, 08:35:14 PM »
Try this

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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2018, 08:39:59 PM »
Awesome! Thanks! I think I can use the end of a snap ring as a spacer.
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Re: CZ75B SAO Conversion
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2018, 08:48:34 PM »
Awesome! Thanks! I think I can use the end of a snap ring as a spacer.
If I were going to make one (which is a great idea by the way) :

I'd find a metal tube that has an inner diameter that works for you. That is the hardest part to create.

You don't really care about the outside because you can fix that.

Take the tube and toss it in a drill. Take sandpaper and bring the outer diameter down to what it needs to be.

Then cut to your desired length.