Nightcrawler
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And talked to Mike, the head gunsmith there. He said to simply send the barrel in, and he'd throat/polish it. It's a common thing they have to do with CZ-97s, leading one to wonder why they simply don't ship that way from the factory. Remember, though, that the pistols are made in the Czech Republic, and CZ-USA only imports them. I guess in Eastern Europe, hollow points aren't real popular (or aren't legal).
Anyways, it's covered by the warranty, so it won't cost me anything, which is really cool. I hope it works out; I've grown very attached to my CZ-97; it's uncommon, sweet-shooting, and tough. And I mean tough. It's survived a couple boxes of .45 Super, for example, and an impromptu dirt test in which a little bit of dirt was poured into the action (some got in the magazine and it jammed, but that's a mag thing, not the gun's fault). (Some accused me of both madness and stupidity for doing this test, and suggested that a half-handful of dirt would destroy the gun, apparently assuming that I packed the chamber and barrel full of clay and fired it that way. I'm happy to report that modern metallurgy defeated dirt once again. And I'm hardly the first gunowner to fire his weapon when dirty; one TFLer reported how his Beretta kept on firing after being dropped in an outdoor latrine!)
In any case, I think the pistol is definately a keeper, and I've abandoned any thoughts of selling or trading it. I'd never forgive myself if I did. I just wish that the CZ folks in the Czech Republic would listen to what CZ-USA's American customers are telling them:
-The pistol is undersprung from the factory. Mike @ CZUSA recommends a Wolff heavier recoil spring. You can use the same one as the CZ-75.
-In order to install the heavy recoil spring, you need a full length, steel guide rod, also for the CZ-75. While this works, it's much thinner than the factory plastic guide rod and gets dinged up pretty bad. A better fitting piece designed specifically for the 97B would be great.
-And, of course, polish that steep feed ramp so it'll eat hollowpoints. Most 97B owners have had more luck with JHP ammo than me, mind you, and mine is as reliable as the sunrise with hardball. But still, if the problem is this common, the factory in the Czech Republic should be addressing it, not the gunsmith in Kansas City.
I don't regret buying it in the least. I paid about $580 out the door for it, but bear in mind that prices are higher in my area. Still, that's cheaper than a lot of other .45s, and the fit and finish of the gun are simply a level above what you'd find on a Ruger P90, for example.
I'll make sure I give a range report with various JHP ammo when I get my barrel back from CZ-USA.
Anyways, it's covered by the warranty, so it won't cost me anything, which is really cool. I hope it works out; I've grown very attached to my CZ-97; it's uncommon, sweet-shooting, and tough. And I mean tough. It's survived a couple boxes of .45 Super, for example, and an impromptu dirt test in which a little bit of dirt was poured into the action (some got in the magazine and it jammed, but that's a mag thing, not the gun's fault). (Some accused me of both madness and stupidity for doing this test, and suggested that a half-handful of dirt would destroy the gun, apparently assuming that I packed the chamber and barrel full of clay and fired it that way. I'm happy to report that modern metallurgy defeated dirt once again. And I'm hardly the first gunowner to fire his weapon when dirty; one TFLer reported how his Beretta kept on firing after being dropped in an outdoor latrine!)
In any case, I think the pistol is definately a keeper, and I've abandoned any thoughts of selling or trading it. I'd never forgive myself if I did. I just wish that the CZ folks in the Czech Republic would listen to what CZ-USA's American customers are telling them:
-The pistol is undersprung from the factory. Mike @ CZUSA recommends a Wolff heavier recoil spring. You can use the same one as the CZ-75.
-In order to install the heavy recoil spring, you need a full length, steel guide rod, also for the CZ-75. While this works, it's much thinner than the factory plastic guide rod and gets dinged up pretty bad. A better fitting piece designed specifically for the 97B would be great.
-And, of course, polish that steep feed ramp so it'll eat hollowpoints. Most 97B owners have had more luck with JHP ammo than me, mind you, and mine is as reliable as the sunrise with hardball. But still, if the problem is this common, the factory in the Czech Republic should be addressing it, not the gunsmith in Kansas City.
I don't regret buying it in the least. I paid about $580 out the door for it, but bear in mind that prices are higher in my area. Still, that's cheaper than a lot of other .45s, and the fit and finish of the gun are simply a level above what you'd find on a Ruger P90, for example.
I'll make sure I give a range report with various JHP ammo when I get my barrel back from CZ-USA.
. I have often wondered if you had done any work to it. I got the gun from MiniZ whom you had sold it to. His hands were a little too small for it. Obviously you or he had put the full length guide rod and possible a higher power spring. Did you do anything else to the gun? I have not had any FTFs, but I haven't fired any HPs through it yet. It is an extremely accurate gun. Maybe I should sent it in for the free work.
) of 9mm and 45 acp....not one failure. Also the K9 and XD 9 of 12Volts are right up there with the CZ's for dependability and accuracy also....WONDERFUL WEAPONRY!
12Volt proceeded to blow out the X at 25 yds with the little K9 with the first 3-4 shots touching. NICE SHOOTING! 