CZ-83
Just got a CZ-83 used in .380 (9mm Browning) Have a holster, magazine & pouch coming for it. I intend to carry this sometimes on the job. Very pleased with the quality for the price paid. Buddy got two CZ-83's a 32 auto (7.65) AND .380 I'd get one in the 9mm Makarov which seems to be the preferred round out there. However, I handload for 9mm Luger & .380 so I find the 9.3mm Mak an oddball cartridge for me. I know the CZ-83's are chambered in all three rounds with 16 shots for the 7.65, 13 for the .380 and 12 for the 9mm Mak. The CZ-82 came in the 9mm Mak only. What are your thoughts on these Pistols? Do you have any handloads you like to share?
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I can only speak for the .380 and 9mm Mak. Unlocked blowback pistols have little latitude compared to locked breech pistols. Stick to the common loads given in the manuals and on-line sites with fast burning powder and light bullets.
Various bullets between 90 & 105 grains @ approximately 1000 fps, is where it's at with these guns. Hot rodding them with more potent loads just makes them unpleasant to shoot. You want to have more potent loads get yourself a locked breech 9mm Luger pistol.0 -
I do have lots of locked breech 9mm's that I love....Browning HP, CZ-75, Sig 225, 226, 239. H&K USP9, Glock 17, Star Super B, B & BM, Walther P1, P5. I carry these when not a Revolver. I just added this .380 to a couple others. Just thought this was a well made, little rugged Pistol. I would never "hot rod" any weapon. That would go against safety & reliablity. Accuracy too!![;)] 0 -
* Be careful when removing the grip panels as pins may fall out.
* The mag release mechanism is prone to wear so keep it lubed.
* The Mak and .380 share the same mag. The .32 mag has been redesigned to lessen the chance of rimlock.
* The grip panels will melt in contact with some harsh cleaners.0
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