MachIVshooter
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Ever since I sold off my Inox 84FS, I've been wanting to pick up another large-ish .380 for range use and playing with heavy loads. I didn't want another alloy frame, though, so as nice as the Beretta was, it was not in the running this time. The Sig 232 is a good gun, but spendy, and low capacity. Can't stand the Walther PPK, and haven't been terribly impressed with the Bersas I've handled. The options are pretty slim by now, but luckily, CZ was up to the challenge with the model 83. All steel, SA/DA, 12+1 capacity. It pretty much fit the bill perfectly. But then I had to locate one........they've been somewhat scarce. Well, I finally did get it, and I'm not at all disappointed!
Haven't got to the range with it yet, but my initial impressions are almost all positive. Good weight, excellent ergos, decent trigger, overall good looking gun, simple to break down. Sights are simple but usable, safety is stiff but easy to manipulate. My only gripe is the mag release; It's difficult to access without turning the gun quite a bit in your hand, and is very stiff/gritty. I may take it apart and polish the surfaces, and I'll also be looking to see if there are any aftermarket options to make it more user friendly.
Overall I'm quite happy, and if mine shoots anything like pretty much every CZ83 I've ever read a review on, I doubt my opinion will change. $400 well spent, IMO
Haven't got to the range with it yet, but my initial impressions are almost all positive. Good weight, excellent ergos, decent trigger, overall good looking gun, simple to break down. Sights are simple but usable, safety is stiff but easy to manipulate. My only gripe is the mag release; It's difficult to access without turning the gun quite a bit in your hand, and is very stiff/gritty. I may take it apart and polish the surfaces, and I'll also be looking to see if there are any aftermarket options to make it more user friendly.
Overall I'm quite happy, and if mine shoots anything like pretty much every CZ83 I've ever read a review on, I doubt my opinion will change. $400 well spent, IMO