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CZ-52 convertable?

kissgoodnight
I have heard that you can re-barrel the CZ-52 to 9mm. Is this possible? If so, where do you get these replacement barrels? Also, is it safe?
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  • mazo kid
    Yes, you can get aftermarket barrels in 9mm for this pistol. I have one, got it on an auction site. Don't remember which one. Is it safe? I would think so, I believe the 7.62 is a hotter round than the 9mm. I haven't shot the 9mm barrel yet. Emery

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  • 22WRF
    From http://makarov.com/cz52/


    The CZ-52 pistol can be converted to fire 9x19 simply by changing the barrel. Some pistols have been retrofitted from the factory with a 9mm barrel, and aftermarket barrels are available. There are some feeding and extraction issues related to this, which are discussed below. From a safety standpoint, be sure that you are firing the correct ammunition from the correct barrel.

    9x19 Federal Barrel Feeding Problems

    Some CZ-52 pistols converted to 9mm NATO will show feeding problems. This is primarily casued by the fact that the 9mm NATO round is shorter in length than the 7.62x25 Tokarev round. There are 2 areas of concern: magazine feed lips and the way the extractor pushes the live round into the chamber.

    Surprisingly the extractor is the main cause of feeding problems. The lower 1/2 of the front end of the extractor actually contacts the round, pushing it into the chamber. By smoothing and rounding the angled surface on the lower 1/2 only, the extractor hook will not disrupt the movement of the round as it jumps around the rim of the cartridge being chambered. To remove the extractor, use a 1/16" punch to drive the pivot pin through the slide. This will release both the extractor and its spring. When you reinstall the extractor and its pin and spring, check the(sic) see if there is free movement by pushing on the rear end against the spring pressure.

    Examine the feed lips of the magazine. Look for jagged or bent edges. The metal at the lips is heat treated, so you may not be able to bend them back without weakening them. It may be necessary to have a welder add metal to the leading edges of the feed lips. Excess metal would be removed by a Dremel tool.
    Not having installed mine yet, I do see that there is a fairly sharp edge on the bottom of the "feed ramp" of the chamber. It's not really feed _ramp_, but there is a beveled edge that could use some work. It might also break itself in.

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  • kingjoey
    You can also convert them to 9x21 if I remember correctly. That would help with the mag/feed issues

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