fre3
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CZ52
Apr 20, 2023 22:51:20 GMT -5
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Post by fre3 on Apr 20, 2023 22:51:20 GMT -5
Anyone have any experience with these?
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CZ52
Apr 20, 2023 23:26:30 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Apr 20, 2023 23:26:30 GMT -5
The grip is long and skinny, so they benefit from fatter grips IMO.
Rollers can fail, hardened new ones are available.
Don't trust the decocker.
Don't push them too hard with handloads, the chamber has a thin spot.
9mm barrels are (were) available
Firing pins known to be brittle, aftermarket are (were?) available. Don't dry fire.
They're neat guns in a neat chambering and I recommend owning one (and a Tokarev TT). Make sure you can load up on ammo before buying the gun since surplus 7.62x25 has become scarce.
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CZ52
Apr 21, 2023 6:57:06 GMT -5
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 21, 2023 6:57:06 GMT -5
The grip is long and skinny, so they benefit from fatter grips IMO. Rollers can fail, hardened new ones are available. Don't trust the decocker. Don't push them too hard with handloads, the chamber has a thin spot. 9mm barrels are (were) available Firing pins known to be brittle, aftermarket are (were?) available. Don't dry fire. They're neat guns in a neat chambering and I recommend owning one (and a Tokarev TT). Make sure you can load up on ammo before buying the gun since surplus 7.62x25 has become scarce. s, ***** Depressing list of weaknesses for peashooter scaled like a locomotive. Granted, the diminutive 7.62x25mm penetrates soft body armor better than most handgun rounds. My limited experience with the CZ 52 varied from passable for a service pistol, to below dismal. David Bradshaw
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Post by magpouch on Apr 21, 2023 18:53:20 GMT -5
I've had one for years and years. They are not weak, use standard ammo and shoot it. They are not real ergonomic, but considering the time in which they were produced, they bring with them a lot of cool history. If you have the bucks and the interest enjoy it! I sure do...
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Post by lar4570 on Apr 22, 2023 18:04:42 GMT -5
I bought one about 30 years ago when they hit the surplus market. Mine has the 7.62x25 barrel. Make sure you have hearing protection as it is a little bit loud. At the time S&B ammo was fairly cheap, so I picked up a case of it. I should have bought more... It does like to kick the brass way out there. Other than that, I like it.
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Post by rjm52 on Apr 26, 2023 11:02:10 GMT -5
Have had two of them for about 25 years...fun guns to shoot but nothing I would ever carry... There are prick-punch marks on the top of the slide... From what I read a LONG time ago these were grading marks when they all went back to the factory for a rebuild...1 is Best and 4 is Worst... Once they were rebuilt the guns were never issued again and most sent to the US... Had a very talented gunsmith who has now passed on put a J-frame S&W rear sight on and white dot front blade...makes shooting much more fun. The other is bone stock... Here is a site to get upgraded aftermarket parts.... harringtonproducts.com/And more information about the guns.. www.makarov.com/cz52/Bob
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DutchV
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CZ52
Apr 26, 2023 12:21:21 GMT -5
Post by DutchV on Apr 26, 2023 12:21:21 GMT -5
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fre3
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Posts: 82
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CZ52
Apr 27, 2023 9:03:49 GMT -5
Post by fre3 on Apr 27, 2023 9:03:49 GMT -5
Picking mine up today.
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fre3
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CZ52
Apr 27, 2023 22:35:01 GMT -5
Post by fre3 on Apr 27, 2023 22:35:01 GMT -5
Wife and I shot it today I like it. Little recoil and according to Hornadys manual the CZ52 can push their 90 grain XTP to 1700 fps.
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CZ52
Apr 28, 2023 4:08:58 GMT -5
Post by rjm52 on Apr 28, 2023 4:08:58 GMT -5
...those 90s really do a number on water filled jugs...
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fre3
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CZ52
Apr 28, 2023 6:21:07 GMT -5
Post by fre3 on Apr 28, 2023 6:21:07 GMT -5
Im thinkin ground squirrels and marmots and such.Maaybe try flat nose cast for grouse.
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CZ52
Apr 28, 2023 10:00:20 GMT -5
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Post by iwsbull on Apr 28, 2023 10:00:20 GMT -5
I am not sure if you can still find them but you used to be able to get a 9” barrel for them as well. I have had one for several years and it is a really fun gun.
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CZ52
Apr 28, 2023 13:30:09 GMT -5
Post by parallaxbill on Apr 28, 2023 13:30:09 GMT -5
I've had one for years and years. They are not weak, use standard ammo and shoot it. They are not real ergonomic, but considering the time in which they were produced, they bring with them a lot of cool history. If you have the bucks and the interest enjoy it! I sure do... I've owned and shot several and wish that I had kept one. But I bought them dirt cheap and as a collector, they get gone in search of something else that was released on the surplus market. I can say this about my experiences with them, they were fully reliable, pretty darn accurate with various military surplus ammo, LOUD and they were an absolute blast to fire near dark. It's the closest thing to a semi auto M1 Carbine pistol that you could find on the cheap. I love them.
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CZ52
Apr 28, 2023 20:22:58 GMT -5
Post by magpouch on Apr 28, 2023 20:22:58 GMT -5
I have always wished someone would chamber a modern pistol in the 7.62x25 caliber. 30 super carry I guess is close. You'd be well armed with a Glock and about a 20 round magazine...
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CZ52
Apr 29, 2023 10:18:59 GMT -5
Post by lar4570 on Apr 29, 2023 10:18:59 GMT -5
How about a 1911 with a custom 30 cal barrel and use 38 Super magazines?
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