Where to find a cz83 380 (not an 82 9x18)...

I have one for sale here in Texas. I put night sights on it, so I want more money than average. By the time I ship it to you, the cost is probably going to be more than you want to pay. PM me if you are interested in talking a deal.

If worse comes to worst, find an inexpensive CZ-82 and get an aftermarket .380 barrel. A gunsmith can swap out the barrels for you for a reasonable price. (It generally takes a barrel press, but they can do it with tools on hand.)

The only significant difference between the CZ-82 and later CZ-83s (which come 9x18 and .380) is the barrel. The use the same magazine. (They make a CZ-83 in .32 a.c.p., as well, but there may be other differences in that model.)

On the other hand, the .380 is a bit wimpier round, and you only gain one extra round capacity. The 9x18 round -- and it's availble with a good general supply of Self- Defense loads -- is arguably a better round. You won't notice much difference in recoil.

I've had the 9x18 CZ-82 and a bunch of .380 pistols, and would -- for the money, spend my dollars on a Kahr CMP-9, a Kel-Tec PF9, or a Ruger LC9. About the same size and even more firepower -- with cheaper ammo. (None of it is cheap, nowadays.)

Although it's been discontinued by CZ, I bet your local dealer could still order one for you. I would guess there could be some yet in dealer stock.

Apparently NO difference (or no significant difference). You could easily confirm this by contacting CZ-USA. (Email address and phone number on their website.)

I've seen a few CZ-82s imported as .380s, with only the barrels changed by the importer.

The rounds aren't THAT difference.

Why the interest in .380? What does it do better than 9x18 (9mm Makarov), which is comparable in costs and performs better? If I were to get a CZ-83, I think it would be the 9x18 version, which I'm sure can still be found in the pipeline, somewhere.

Try this site. He has some from time to time.

http://www.allans-armory.com/aa.php

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/11952495/pistols-for-sale/cz-model-83-9mm-browning-semi-auto-pistol

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/11952517/pistols-for-sale/cz-model-83-9mm-browning-semi-auto-pistol

budsgunshop.com had some yesterday but when I checked today they were already sold. Keep checking though.

Try Cole Distributing in KY. I have bought several from them.

Good luck, they're fantastic pistols. I got mine last year, and it wasn't easy to find. I have no idea why CZ dropped them, as they seem to be fairly popular. Honestly, I prefer it to the Beretta 84FS I had, and definitely like the 83 better than the Sig 232 or Walther PPK.

Cole's Distributing has a bunch of CZ83s in .380 on Gunbroker. Cole's has a great reputation, and they have varying condition pistols going from $169 to $239. All things considered, this is as good as it gets for exactly what you want.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Semi-Auto-Pistols/BI.aspx?Sort=4&IncludeSellers=2621012

Good luck!

if you haven't purchased yet, then I also recommend coles distributing. User name cdisales on gunbroker. I bought a $199 gun and am pleased with it. They have some up currently from 179-200+ that look in good shape.

I have an 83 with only two magazines run through that I will sell. Has box, papers etc. Contact me if interested.

For some reason you can't get a CZ 83 you might want to look very seriously into a Bersa Thunder 380, if you like the straight blow back design of the CZ83. They're a pretty nice little gun, with quite a loyal following. I had one and liked it, but it got caught up in a trade on a Marlin 336 30/30. If I ever see another one at a good price I'll probably buy it as I kind of miss that little gun.
I do like the CZ82 better though.
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CZUSA will sell you a new barrel, Call them (don't email). I think you might one or two other small parts as well.

These are great pistols, and they are super easy to take down for normal cleaning. But think twice about any further disassembly, they can be a b**** to reassemble.

The prices reflect primal instinct of some gun buyers......OMG they stopped making it I MUST have one now. I know, it is difficult to understand. The same does not seem to occur when car model or shoe type is nixed.

Seems extremely more simple and affordable to get a great condition CZ82 (less than a similar stock CZ83), and just spend money on the available HP and FMJ ammo. It's a better caliber, and the money savings would supply many hundred rounds of ammo...

Stocking an extra caliber can't be THAT difficult...

Perhaps sell your wife's CZ83 and switch BOTH of your guns to the 82... the profit on the 83 vs. the 82 again would be worth a few hundred rounds of ammo...

I purchased one of my 83's through Bud's and the other through whittakerguns.com, the latter of whom was/is a large CZ distributor. Might give them a try.