Bought a Czechpoint receiver and a Vz 61 parts kit from Recon Ord.

Receiver was nice (obviously new). I did have trouble with the pin hole for the ejector retaining pin. It was burred and I initially got the pin and spring stuck down in the hole

The kit was a pretty big disappointment. Recon Ord's gun broker ad listed these as beautiful condition. Everything looked good except for the upper receiver and barrel, which are in bad shape.
The barrel shows wrench/vise marks and the  upper receiver has grind marks and a dent on the right side.

That said, everything appears functional. Definitely wouldn't return it, I just don't think it was worth the extra $100 premium compared to others available.  

I'll need to source a takedown pin as well, the one I received was not grooved for the detent and the detent/spring wouldn't fit the hole in the upper. I have no idea.
Anyone know if there are different types of takedown pins? Or a source for some?

Pics of the complete build.

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Barrel and grind marks

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Takedown pin
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That take down pin doesn't look correct. It should have a groove and a flat head, not a domed head.

I was slowly coming to the same conclusion. Numrich lists that pint as the rate reducing lever pin.
I called Recon and left a voicemail to see if he can send the pin/detent/spring.

I detent and spring I was messing with was for the bolt stop in the rate reducing assembly.

Hard to build?

Easy.
Just don't forget it has to be on SAFE before you try to take it down.
Or, vice versa. Never can remember which position locks it up tight.

It took me about an hour. That's counting the 30min of getting the ejector retaining pin un-stuck.

Yikes. That's really rough in comparison to the kits I bought when he first offered this batch for sale. I wonder if he's updated the pictures or descriptions since he first listed them years back.



Safe extends the bolt hold open/closed. I'm not sure what to call that dual-purpose part but with the safety engaged the bolt isn't moving.

I love the look of these guns, there is nothing like them. what did you use for the trigger guard rivet?

@porkchop8u

The kit from Recon came with the correct rivet. Most kits don't, from what I've read.

It squashed real nice with a basic flat punch. For something I was mildly worried about, the rivet was no problem.

So Recon hasn't returned my calls for a week.
Does anybody know of a source for the takedown pin, detent, and spring?

I have a bolt holding it together right now

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Here's the pin anyway.

They're currently OOS on the plunger and spring.

Thanks. I could make a plunger with no issue, and I have shitloads of generic compression springs.

I contacted the guy that monitors GunBroker for Recon and he said he'd have the owner call me. If I don't here back tomorrow, I'm gonna order that pin from Czechpoint.

Man that's just odd. I hope Jerry is okay. He's a good guy.

All my interactions with him have been positive.

The poor condition of the kit is very strange considering the high price, but I could have gotten something that was leftovers from other kits.

Not calling me back is definitely out of character for him.

I'm debating buying the receiver and kit for a weekend project or just buying the completed gun from them. I also have no plans to sbr it soon so not sure if its even worth purchasing... stock just makes that's gun.

I'd go for the kit. Building it is fun.

Alternatively just buy a complete pistol from Czechpoint. Only way to have it factory threaded.

Really though - once you play with it a while you'll want to SBR it for that stock goodness.

I've thought about building a second unthreaded one.  I love how smooth they shoot.

Building it is half the fun. It helps you understand function of the firearm better as well.

Recon got back to me today. My missing parts will be sent soon.

I still need to get ammo for this little beast

UPDATE

Recon Ord. delivers.

Replacement parts have arrived and the build is finally complete.

After talking with Recon and identifying what I needed, Jerry got my parts out ASAP at no cost to me. We discussed the condition of the kit and he wanted to replace the upper for me, but I'm ok with it as is, and all the parts other than the upper were brand new.

I just wanted to make sure that anyone reading this understands that Recon Ord/Jerry are good to go and live up to their great reputation.
Jerry is out there doing all the hard work, so we can have nice things like this.



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Edit: Some Skorpion/Scorpion pron.

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Still need to put in rivet. Im also thinking about painting the receiver to better match the parts kit. Not sure if its worth the hassle but it will bug me if i dont. Easy build though fun to assemble.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uDtRsmp5XrUgEnZu7