Best tool for fitting a CZ Kadet Kit

[LoadedDrum]

Should I use a coarse file or a fine file? Or would a sharpening stone work better? Thanks.

 

[MJZZZ]

I used both a fine file and emory paper. Don't get too aggressive with the file, because you can't put it back on once it's gone. Mike

 

[jlbraun]

It's really a tossup as to how much metal you need to take off. I actually had to remove quite a bit.

 

[ARTiger]

A Dremel tool with fine gauge polishing stone bits would make a good investment. Use low RPM setting. WalMart has a cordless model for <$20.

 

[robctwo]

I used a fine file and polishing stone. I didn't trust the dremmel.

 

[chris in va]

I just used a Dremel. If you're careful with it, shouldn't have any issues.

 

[LoadedDrum]

Well, I used a fine file and it took me about an hour and a half to fit the kit to my SP01. Next time I will try the dremel or at least a coarse file.

 

[Sactown]

I did mine in about 15 minutes with a hobby file set. pretty easy. barely took any off the rails, that lug area took a bit more filing.

 

[270Win]

Where is the metal coming off? And how did it affect things when the original barrel and slide went back on?

 

[RP86]

Where is the metal coming off? And how did it affect things when the original barrel and slide went back on?

I would imagine it is coming off of the kadet kit slide, so it would have no effect on the normal slide or frame.

 

[MJZZZ]

Nothing is done to the original frame, only in certain spots on the Kadet kit. I was slightly uneasy filing my Kadet, but it is very simple. File a little and refit, and repeat until it fits to the right position. Mike

 

[Selfdfenz]

I used emery (sp?) boards as in the kind you use to shape your finger nails. Worked fine. Actually it was more a case or polishing away the metal as opposed to filing it away.

Read the directions several times prior to starting and and go slow. You'll be fine.

S-

 

[4v50 Gary]

No power tools like Dremels. Just use a fine file and go slow. You can always remove, but you can't restore.

 

[Buck Nekkid]

+1 on NO power tools. Normally you'll only need to remove a little bit. Follow the instructions in tthe owners manual exactly and you'll have 'er up and runnin' in no time!

 

[Matt Dillon]

I didn't have to remove any metal when fitting my Kadet kit to a CZ 75 in .40 caliber.

 

[LoadedDrum]

The places you file to fit on a kadet kit do not move when a round is fired so I doubt they will wear the frame and cause issues when the regular slide is installed. I was just shocked it took so long as every one says they are done in 15 minutes or less. I just kept take off a little metal at a time and test fitting until it was easy to install the kadet kit.