CZ 82 Likes and Dislikes?

[ADR]

Question for those in the know....

What are your likes/dislikes with the CZ 82?

 

[fivepointstar]

Likes:
polygonal bbl
excellent shooter
good for CCW
affordable
C&R

DISLIKES
crappy finish
crappy finish
crappy finish

 

[StraightArrow88]

Likes:
Price
reliability
cheap bulk ammo online
C&R
easy as pie to field strip
polygonal rifling

Dislikes:
finish can be chipped
lots of little parts inside

 

[Bigdtc]

Likes:
polygonal bbl
excellent shooter
good for CCW
affordable
C&R

DISLIKES
crappy finish
crappy finish
crappy finish

Likes:
Price
reliability
cheap bulk ammo online
C&R
easy as pie to field strip
polygonal rifling

Dislikes:
finish can be chipped
lots of little parts inside

Agree on all counts.. Lots to like about them...

 

[K31]

Likes:

Balance
Grip size
Accuracy
Easy field strip
Accuracy
CZ quality
Capacity
Accuracy

Dislikes:

A dearth of accessories ex. spare mags, holsters, grips (you can find them, it's just that selection is limited or they are relatively expensive).

Doesn't float in boating accident.

 

[somddude]

Doesn't float in boating accident.

Unlike the AR-15( I believe, memory not so good) that they built in sons of guns with the inflatable balloon in the stock?

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

The only big problem for Combloc 9mm Maks is a near-total lack of third party support. It's kind of a shame since the CZ 82 could make a fantastic summertime CCW pistol, even if it is heavy for its size. There is some HP ammo out there, but forget about holsters unless you happen to find something that fits.

Doesn't float in boating accident.

Ah, yes, we all know about your proclivity for losing guns during horrible boating accidents.










...shouldn't that be listed under "advantages?"

 

[Darth Fabulous]

Like:
Accuracy
Easy to strip and clean
All metal
Historical value
Monetary value
Has SA/DA

Dislike:
Heavy trigger pull, especially in DA
Surprising amount of recoil
Extra parts are expensive, especially mags

 

[yellowsled]

double stack for CCW, I dont think so....

 

[Bigdtc]

double stack for CCW, I dont think so....

Works for me.... I can cover it with a long t-shirt, no problem. Just need to find the spot on you where it doesn't print and is comfortable/accessible. I carry IWB, strong side... it's doable.

 

[JOBU]

Doesn't float in boating accident.

....boating accident excuse don't fly with probation officers.

 

[Streetgang]

Agree with all the above plus
lack of ammo choices. Ball is about the only thing that's easy to find.

 

[Markp]

Agree with all the above plus
lack of ammo choices. Ball is about the only thing that's easy to find.

I have a bunch of hollow point... wasn't hard to find. They make a nice 95 grain hollow point for reloaders too.

Mark

Cheaper than dirt has all the following:

9mm Makarov Blazer TMJ 95 Grain 1050 fps
9x18 Makarov Silver Bear 94 Grain Hollow Point
9mm Makarov Glaser Blue Safety Slug 75 Grain
9mm Makarov Glaser Silver Safety Slug 75 Grain
9x18 Makarov Hornady Critical Defense 95 Grain

 

[K31]

....boating accident excuse don't fly with probation officers.

I'll have to trust your word on that.

 

[Chaunsey]

some of them have a crappy finish, some dont.

i have 2, one has the kinda glossier more fragile finish one has a more matt finish that is pretty decent.

still not as good as some modern finishes or a blued, parked or stainless gun, but these were built for military issue, not to look pretty and besides the finish they are really excellent pistols that are a steal for what they go for today.

 

[zebramochaman]

IMO the CZ-82 is the best value in the C&R market. In a lot of cases the baked-on finish is not perfect but it is a C&R.

The only negative I can think of is that the Russian ammo that is what is most readily available is too underpowered for serious carry. Unless you load your own, the factory ammo that is sufficient for HD/SD is fairly expensive. The Russian Hollow points will not do the job because the loads are too light. Unless you are carrying in the Spring/Summer where your potential BG's are wearing t-shirts instead of leather jackets you will not get the penetration you need to stop an attack and the bullets will not expand on a center mass hit.

Of course even a .22 will do the job between the eyes.

 

[ADR]

Thanks for all the input so far guys.

I've never personally fired one but in researching C&R pistols, the CZ-82 seemed to have some pretty admirable qualities especially for the price.

 

[BlueHeeler]

Like:
For the price it is tough to beat
Decent shooter
Nice trigger
For a C&R, it is simple and standard to operate for new shooters. The thumb magazine release is a nice touch over the C&R standard heel release. There is nothing truly odd ball about this pistol.


Dislike:
For a C&R, it is soulless. Most C&R have a lot of history and character. The CZ-82, not so much. If I am packing for the range it is difficult to bring the 82 over a Tok, CZ-52, 1911, P64, P38…


Over all it is a good gun and great buy, just not one I am ever overly excited to shoot.

 

[K31]

Like:
For the price it is tough to beat
Decent shooter
Nice trigger
For a C&R, it is simple and standard to operate for new shooters. The thumb magazine release is a nice touch over the C&R standard heel release. There is nothing truly odd ball about this pistol.


Dislike:
For a C&R, it is soulless. Most C&R have a lot of history and character. The CZ-82, not so much. If I am packing for the range it is difficult to bring the 82 over a Tok, CZ-52, 1911, P64, P38…


Over all it is a good gun and great buy, just not one I am ever overly excited to shoot.

I'll take all your "soulless" weapons.

No need to thank me.

 

[BlueHeeler]

I'll take all your "soulless" weapons.

No need to thank me.

You're a pal.