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Posted: 10/17/2010 2:34:17 PM EST
I traded in to a LNIB CZ 75 B. Is there anything I need to know about this gun?  I do need to get some hi cap mags for it, the gun came with 3 10 rd mags.  Where is the best place to find mags for cheap?  I have always been a Glock guy but I love the feel of this CZ.
Link Posted: 10/17/2010 2:44:20 PM EST
[#1]
They do feel great in the hand don't they.  I'm sure CDNN or another vendor has hi-cap Mec-Gar brand mags for the CZs for $25 each or so.  I think Mec-Gar makes a super-hi-cap mag with the teflon finish for the CZ as well.
Link Posted: 10/17/2010 4:56:46 PM EST
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Link Posted: 10/17/2010 5:06:51 PM EST
[#3]


I think you missed a "2" in that price.

Scratch that, read the post wrong.
Link Posted: 10/17/2010 5:16:22 PM EST
[#4]
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I think you missed a "2" in that price.


 Said $5.95 shipping when I just checked it too, what are we missing?
Link Posted: 10/17/2010 5:22:00 PM EST
[#5]
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I think you missed a "2" in that price.


 Said $5.95 shipping when I just checked it too, what are we missing?


Ah, never mind. Sorry about that, read it wrong.
Link Posted: 10/17/2010 6:10:58 PM EST
[#6]
midway or cdnn has mecgear on sale for $20 every once in a while.  They are great mags.
Link Posted: 10/18/2010 4:39:36 AM EST
[#7]
Guy at work is selling one at work for $350, x2 10round mags, the case, & a 100 rounds of ammo, he  says like new condition. It has me thinking, is the price too good of a deal? Is it a lemon? Any input on this would be helpful.
Link Posted: 10/18/2010 5:26:14 AM EST
[#8]
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Guy at work is selling one at work for $350, x2 10round mags, the case, & a 100 rounds of ammo, he  says like new condition. It has me thinking, is the price too good of a deal? Is it a lemon? Any input on this would be helpful.


No, that deal is possible. The guy just may not know he could do better.
Link Posted: 10/18/2010 5:33:41 AM EST
[#9]
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Guy at work is selling one at work for $350, x2 10round mags, the case, & a 100 rounds of ammo, he  says like new condition. It has me thinking, is the price too good of a deal? Is it a lemon? Any input on this would be helpful.


No, that deal is possible. The guy just may not know he could do better.


Agree.  he might have bought it back when the prices were still low and sees this as a good deal for him.
Link Posted: 10/18/2010 5:41:25 AM EST
[#10]
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Guy at work is selling one at work for $350, x2 10round mags, the case, & a 100 rounds of ammo, he  says like new condition. It has me thinking, is the price too good of a deal? Is it a lemon? Any input on this would be helpful.


No, that deal is possible. The guy just may not know he could do better.


Agree.  he might have bought it back when the prices were still low and sees this as a good deal for him.


Yep. Believe it or not, just maybe four years ago I bought a brand new CZ 75B Police with two 16 rd mags NIB at a gun shop for $350 (plus tax). I sold that same gun I think it was last year for about $430. Had I not known better, I might have considered $350 a great sale price for me. How many guns out there can you buy brand new retail and a few years later sell back used for a higher price....

Man I wish I could have afforded more of them back then...
Link Posted: 10/18/2010 2:43:17 PM EST
[#11]
So what is the going rate for one of these in todays market?
Link Posted: 10/18/2010 2:54:35 PM EST
[#12]
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So what is the going rate for one of these in todays market?


Which one?

If you're talking a standard 75B, I would say around $420-$430 for a used one in excellent condition.
Link Posted: 10/21/2010 12:51:11 PM EST
[#13]
Ok I have a problem. I went to the range today and with 1 mag it was jamming every other shot. The other mag I took with me ran fine.  I only took 20rds with me, I wasn't expecting to have a problem.  Before I go back to try again what problems do you think it could be other than the mag? I noticed the mags drop free from the gun when I hit the slide release.  Is that normal?
Link Posted: 10/21/2010 1:06:56 PM EST
[#14]
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Ok I have a problem. I went to the range today and with 1 mag it was jamming every other shot. The other mag I took with me ran fine.  I only took 20rds with me, I wasn't expecting to have a problem.  Before I go back to try again what problems do you think it could be other than the mag? I noticed the mags drop free from the gun when I hit the slide release.  Is that normal?


If one mag ran fine and one mag jammed every other shot, it sounds like a clear mag issue. Take the trouble mag apart, make sure it's clean, and look for burrs on the follower. How was it jamming?

Most people prefer the mags to drop free. On the back inside of the mag well, there is a steel piece that acts as a mag brake. Many people bend them so that the mags drop free, or they replace it with one designed to let the mag drop free. If you'd prefer the mags not drop free, you could either try bending that brake out just a bit, or switch it out with one that does. That shouldn't really be a problem.
Link Posted: 10/21/2010 1:41:29 PM EST
[#15]
I was planning on trying the working mag and the other mag that I didn't try yet.  The gun was jamming with the spent casing stuck with the primer facing out of the rejection port so I don't think this is a feeding problem as much as a ejecting problem.  Does that sound right?
Link Posted: 10/21/2010 1:49:58 PM EST
[#16]
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I was planning on trying the working mag and the other mag that I didn't try yet.  The gun was jamming with the spent casing stuck with the primer facing out of the rejection port so I don't think this is a feeding problem as much as a ejecting problem.  Does that sound right?


Yeah. It's weird that it happened only with one mag, because that doesn't particularly sound like a problem that could be caused by a mag.
Link Posted: 10/21/2010 2:18:46 PM EST
[#17]
I traded into this gun and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 6:30:45 AM EST
[#18]
Is there any action I can take against the guy who traded this gun to me or am I screwed?
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 6:40:13 AM EST
[#19]
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Is there any action I can take against the member who traded this gun to me or am I screwed? I emailed him and he hasn't responded.


I doubt it. I would get it out there and do a little more testing though first before I wrote it off as a loss. 20 rounds through two mags isn't much to work with.
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 7:23:37 AM EST
[#20]
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I traded into this gun from a member here and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.


did you ASK?

what the history of the gun was?
why he was selling it?
was he the orignal owner?
did he shot the gun?  How did it work?
were there any issues?
will he swap back if there are any issues?

communication goes both way.  ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS WHEN BUYING/TRADING USED GUNS (OR OTHER THINGS).

Sounds like you dont know what you traded for.  If you dont have alot of experince in guns, take it to a gunsmith and have him go over it.  ask him to test fire it too with both mags.  




Link Posted: 10/22/2010 7:52:59 AM EST
[#21]
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I traded into this gun from a member here and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.


did you ASK?

what the history of the gun was?
why he was selling it?
was he the orignal owner?
did he shot the gun?  How did it work?
were there any issues?
will he swap back if there are any issues?

communication goes both way.  ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS WHEN BUYING/TRADING USED GUNS (OR OTHER THINGS).

Sounds like you dont know what you traded for.  If you dont have alot of experince in guns, take it to a gunsmith and have him go over it.  ask him to test fire it too with both mags.  


I'd be a little perturbed also if I bought a gun and there was an obvious issue that I wasn't made aware of, whether I asked or not. I do usually ask though.

That said, I've sold guns that weren't 100% a number of times, but I'm always up front with potential buyers about it. If you're selling a gun, a buyer is going to expect it to work. If you don't let them know that there's a problem, even minor, that's low class.

That said, I still say before anything he needs to get back out to the range with more ammo and do a little more testing. I would certainly do that before spending money on a gunsmith.
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 8:30:24 AM EST
[#22]
I have seen and experienced bad trades of non-functional guns from members here.

I traded with a guy once and the weapon he traded was a total fucking lemon, I ended up selling at a loss to a guy who wanted to try and fix it.

Another guy here tried to trade me a revolver that was obviously fucked up and the cylinder didn't lock.

A buddy traded on a rifle that keyholed with every round he shot through it.

Alot of people will try to rip you off here as well as anywhere. I trust fellow members here as much as I trust a random stranger.

Do your research and check the gun out thorughly, test fire if it's at all possible, if you feel weird or whateevr, don't do the buy or trade.

Caveat Emptor!!!
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 8:38:08 AM EST
[#23]
I once bought a "Grade A" P7 from someone here. When I got it, it had small spots of rust on the slide, and if you pulled the slide to the rear, it would lock back on its own (without a mag). Turned out the gas tube was just in a desperate need of cleaning. Once I cleaned it up and oiled it, it functioned fine. I still sold it to someone else though, with all that information. I complained to the guy, he apologized profusely and refunded me $50. Fortunately it came at a very low price, so I didn't lose any money on it.

Another time I got a CZ 527 from someone that was supposed to be in "excellent condition". The guy's idea of "excellent condition" was ridiculous. The thing had dings, scratches, and the finish was rubbed clean off in some areas. In fact, it even appeared that he even intentionally took off the bluing on the bolt handle. I should have ripped into that guy, but I didn't. I still have the rifle too.
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 12:05:26 PM EST
[#24]
Quoted:
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I traded into this gun from a member here and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.


did you ASK?

what the history of the gun was?
why he was selling it?
was he the orignal owner?
did he shot the gun?  How did it work?
were there any issues?
will he swap back if there are any issues?

communication goes both way.  ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS WHEN BUYING/TRADING USED GUNS (OR OTHER THINGS).

Sounds like you dont know what you traded for.  If you dont have alot of experince in guns, take it to a gunsmith and have him go over it.  ask him to test fire it too with both mags.  






I was told the gun was LNIB and a sweet shooter.  I disclosed to him every tiny scratch MY gun had and also a extra hole drilled into the stock that you can't even see without taking the gun apart.  I guess I just didn't want to have a bad name on this site.  I guess he didn't care.  Sad thing is, this guy was driving a new Lexus.
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 2:14:54 PM EST
[#25]
I would just get a brand new mag and go from there.  Maybe the seller had a perfectly functioning gun and just grabbed 2 mags out of the pile to go with the gun.  I know I have a whole drawer full of mags.   I got a FM hipower once that the owner sold me as a lemon that would not feed reliably.  I got 2 new mags and the gun ran like a top.  Try some good mags and see how it does.  David
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 5:12:54 PM EST
[#26]
What does him driving a Lexus have to do with anything? Just get a new mag. I bought a CZ that has issues with one of the mags. I don't use that mag anymore.
Link Posted: 10/22/2010 6:44:06 PM EST
[#27]
If the gun functions fine with one mag but not with the other, it's the second mag.  First thing that comes to mind is, did the magazine spring get reinstalled the wrong way after a cleaning maybe?
Link Posted: 10/23/2010 2:11:04 AM EST
[#28]
Update, the previous owner did get ahold of me.  He had a few suggestions for me.  I will try these and get back with you guys. It sounds like he wants to make things right.  Maybe he is a stand up guy.
Link Posted: 10/23/2010 2:11:43 AM EST
[#29]
double post sorry
Link Posted: 10/23/2010 2:35:17 AM EST
[#30]
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I traded into this gun from a member here and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.


You test fire a gun for twenty rounds (presumably with only one type of ammo) and feel like you've been ripped off?  Have you owned a gun before?

Some semi-autos will run on one type of ammo and choke on another, some mags aren't as good as others (I throw these mags away).  Was the pistol clean and lubed?

There are a ton of things I would check before calling someone out.  Wow.

Link Posted: 10/23/2010 4:12:17 AM EST
[#31]
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I traded into this gun from a member here and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.


You test fire a gun for twenty rounds (presumably with only one type of ammo) and feel like you've been ripped off?  Have you owned a gun before?

Some semi-autos will run on one type of ammo and choke on another, some mags aren't as good as others (I throw these mags away).  Was the pistol clean and lubed?

There are a ton of things I would check before calling someone out.  Wow.



The gun was cleaned and lubed. Maybe I'm just used to my glocks ant thought this should have been able to eat anything.  I was using WWB. But your right. I thought the guy was trying to dodge me but he gave me a few tips and I will try it here in a bit.
Link Posted: 10/23/2010 6:15:30 AM EST
[#32]
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I traded into this gun from a member here and he never told me this gun had problems.  I'm a little upset and feel like I got ripped off.


You test fire a gun for twenty rounds (presumably with only one type of ammo) and feel like you've been ripped off?  Have you owned a gun before?

Some semi-autos will run on one type of ammo and choke on another, some mags aren't as good as others (I throw these mags away).  Was the pistol clean and lubed?

There are a ton of things I would check before calling someone out.  Wow.



The gun was cleaned and lubed. Maybe I'm just used to my glocks ant thought this should have been able to eat anything.  I was using WWB. But your right. I thought the guy was trying to dodge me but he gave me a few tips and I will try it here in a bit.


I highly, highly doubt it's the ammo.

Like I said, you just need to get back out there and do more test firing between the two mags. You need more to go on to make a pattern.

The result doesn't really sound like a mag problem, but if every problem happened with one mag and none with the second, you need to take a harder look at that possibility.
Link Posted: 10/23/2010 6:45:23 AM EST
[#33]
I went out to the range today after changing the recoil spring any sprayed the extractor with kroil. Ran 100rds with no issues.  I'm glad it was an easy fix and apologize for jumping to conclusions.
Link Posted: 10/25/2010 6:46:40 AM EST
[#34]
I'm glad that your issue has been resolved.   It's never fun when get something new (or new to you) and it doesn't work.  

If you still need higher capacity magazines.   Look at the CZ SP-01 18 round magazines.  These magazines fit and work my CZ 75 Classic and my husband's CZ 75B.   I bought a 3 pack from CZ-USA for $99.  

Cheers
Link Posted: 10/30/2010 6:31:23 PM EST
[#35]
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If the gun functions fine with one mag but not with the other, it's the second mag.  First thing that comes to mind is, did the magazine spring get reinstalled the wrong way after a cleaning maybe?




This...


I managed to turn my daughter's VERY reliable Hi-Power into a jam-a-matic by installing the mag spring backwards after a range session once........... Once!!


If the mag turns out to be bad, next time you are at the range toss the mag out 10-12 yards and blast it!  No reason to keep bad mags around, especially if you are planning on keeping the CZ as a home defense weapon.
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