So I finally took apart my CZ SP-01 to clean it (took a while to get the cleaning stuff in :P), and noticed a few imperfections. The first one seems inconsequential and nitpicky, and I dont think #2 is actually anything, but #3 seems not right. I apologize in advance for the bad pictures. The gun was sold new in box and wasnt handled by the public. I will number these and you guys can decide whether this is acceptable or not:

1)This I dont really care about much. There are are a couple spots where there is a little raised speckle or two:
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo3-1.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo4-1.jpg
(there are a couple other ones to the right of this that I couldnt get in a picture, but they were even smaller)

2)There are like, little notches in the underside of the rail. Here is one, but there are other spots that show too:
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo2-1.jpg

3)This, unlike the others, I think actually is a problem. There's a little spot that seems the polycoat is marred under the safety when I raise it. It also doesnt even bother me much because I rarely use the safety.
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo1-1.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo1_1-1.jpg

What do you guys think? For #3, the only one I'm really worried about, it seems almost everyone thinks its completely normal and was probably caused by the people who tested it at the factory. I figured I'd ask because I literally have had zero experience with firearms up until this point.

Thanks guys!

It's normal and should be expected on what is basically an ex-Combloc handgun with a baked-on paintjob.

If they dont affect function, I would not worry about it.

CZ makes an excellent pistol, but remember its a combat pistol made by a former communist block country.

I wouldn't sweat it.  Just shoot it.

I get where you coming from but you give up some pretty by going CZ. my CZ would make you cry if you saw all it's ugly marks that I added.

If you want nice finish and cleaner machine markings, almost anybody other than CZ.

The machine work actually looks better than the ones I owned.  Looks typical of their rattle-can finish as well.  If it runs well, I'd ignore the poor finish work.

The black finish (polycoat) is applied on top of parkerizing.

I have a shadow has some scratches and wear in the polycoat. Not worried about it at all.

Keep shooting, it's not a problem.

I emailed the warranty department. The warranty guy is pretty cool. So far he says it shouldn't be there, but it's not a big deal and if I go to a gunsmith I should get a drop of blue on that spot and it won't rust (especially since its under the safety).

I told him I'd rather not do that because I'm nowhere near a gunsmith and I don't want to spend more money than I have, and that if he thinks I should send it in I will. We'll see what happens next.

First world problems................................

:( Though it really is a first world problem lol.

He sent me this:



I'll probably send it in later if I'm still annoyed, provided they don't want me to pay for shipping. I don't mind not having it for a while since I don't shoot often. We'll see though; doubt I'll do anything.

Here are a few more pictures to see if you guys think its worth it or not. I could swear there is a little sliver of bare metal peeking out but I dunno; figured I'd show you just to make sure since I am literally clueless lol.

http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo3_1-1.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo2_1-2.jpg
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy268/1test123456/photo1_1-2.jpg

Miss America couldn't pass your testing.

It's a tool...you should see my hammers.

I like CZ stuff - have two(2) rifles and gave a pistol to my son..all good.

Best..

If you look hard enough,you will find imperfection in anything....

Only you can answer this question.  But if it were me, I wouldn't give it a second thought. The way I use my handguns, most of the finish would be worn off soon anyway.  You ought to see my daily carry 1911, she is shiny bare metal in a lot of places now and I have had it refinshed twice since I bought it back in the late nineties

I see no problems here.  Typical wear under the safety.  It's just part of it being broken in and getting better with age.  Every other finish blemish is inconsequential for a pistol that sells at this price point.

Yes, you should be OK