Info on dry-firing CZ pistol

[Michigander08]

It's very good explanation; not all models of CZ have this problem.

 

[Bob A]

Problem easily resolved by replacing a roll pin.
Cajun Gun Works sells replacements, but the word is they can be had much more cheaply as generics.

 

[Michigander08]

Problem easily resolved by replacing a roll pin.
Cajun Gun Works sells replacements, but the word is they can be had much more cheaply as generics.

The guy said replacing the roller pin with a solid pin won't help either. Now you have two masses punching each other. At least with a roller pin, you can save the firing pin from damaging.

 

[Bob A]

The guy said replacing the roller pin with a solid pin won't help either. Now you have two masses punching each other. At least with a roller pin, you can save the firing pin from damaging.

You don't use a solid pin.
The CGW pin is spring steel, looks like a regular roll pin, and with the slot in the pin inserted at 12 oclock, it will act to bounce the firing pin rather than allow it to be chewed up while damaging the pin itself.

CGW pin:

61100 Firing Pin Retaining Pin

Tempered spring steel firing pin retaining pin. Our 61100 acts like a mini-shock absorber and can withstand repeated impacts from the firing pin. Cushions the firing pin shoulder from damage. Fits all CZ's that use a firing pin block system. Installation note: Always install the open end of...

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