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So what is the consensus re: carry/competition mods? (CZ75B)

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dogcaller	So what is the consensus re: carry/competition mods? (CZ75B)	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 (07/17/2008 09:57:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I'm looking for practical/"tactical" (I hate to even use that word, since I'm not wearing anything with black ripstop nylon & velcro) modifications for a CZ75B? I bought the gun on a whim because it was a great price and I always wanted one. Sat in the safe for a year before taking it shooting. It quickly became my go-to fun gun. So I started shooting IDPA w/it and it's great. I don't see any reason it couldn't be a great carry gun, once I get some decent leather/kydex. What's not to love: hicap, comfortable single action 9mm? The sights leave alot to be desired. My Glocks and 1911 wear Heinie Straight 8s, and I'm happy with them, but I'm thinking about trying out some fiber optics. I've done SOME research, but I can't decide what to do wrt the rear sight. This could very well be a carry piece, so I don't want any sort of big target sights. Just practical. Has anyone tried these? I happen to be in Ft. Collins where they're made. I think that they use the existing rear. Maybe paint it black? Also, re: the action, I only shoot it SA. What all do I need to make it SA only, and does this actually improve anything? I'm not expecting a tuned 1911 trigger (but it sure would be nice!). Thanks so much for the help.
eerw		#1	[-]
Posts: 1666 (07/17/2008 11:30:33) CZF Donor Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	to change to single action only..you can use the same trigger..or have a single action trigger installed..the latter trigger removes some of the excess movement needed for the DA. if you switch to single action you can remove the disconnector..the L-shaped part attached to the hammer. it will improve the length of pull, but will not improve the actual pull unless you recut the hammer hooks and sear. which is pretty straight forward..you can use the factory parts or switch to a CZ competition hammer. which make the job a little easier. I use for my carry CZ the CZ tactical rear and plain black front..similar sight picture to a nice 1911 setup.. I have not tried that FO, but I tend not to like them, see no reason why it would not work well. as far the factory rear, I usually just turn them around rather than paing them. if you ever get down south to shoot a IDPA match in Pueblo or USPSA at Pueblo or Aurora..that is usually where I shoot.
Kelly		#2	[-]
Posts: 71 (07/17/2008 11:46:38) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	not trying to repeat here, it looks like eerw already answered this but since I already had it typed... I like the plain ole black competition sights Angus sells myself (the ones that are rounded so they don't snag), and he sells a fiber optic one to go with it if you just must, but as far as a list of things to do whether for carry or competition, then mine would go as follows: 1. 15lb hammer spring 2. competition hammer anything else is just icing, I like the extended mag release, and I LOVE those aluminum grips although I don't think they are IDPA legal. Now if you want to get the SA trigger then it will improve the feel (I don't like the DA trigger curve) and distance of the trigger, the regular trigger is just too close for my taste. As far as trigger quality, you will be suprised how easily you can make this thing lighter than most tuned 1911 triggers (although your reset will be longer with the FPB). You can do some careful bending of the trigger return spring, and polish a few things here and there including the sear (just a light polish, doesn't need the angle changed really). That should easily get you under 3lbs, much better than most 1911's, you can make it very light if you wish, but I wouldn't recommend it for carry. I really like the swing trigger myself, better than a 1911, but some people don't, at any rate, you can make the trigger quality light years better than a factory one, and very easily too. Kelly

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