Who has a CZ 52? Like it?
This the 7.62x25 semi-auto pistol. Ammo is dirt cheap (no reloading, yeah!) and it just looks like fun. Any personal experience or opinions to share? I see numerous mentions of firing pin issues. Do these break firing pins?
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Love mine, its a hoot to shoot. 0 -
#2 son has one. You can't go wrong for the money. The pop will surprise you. 0 -
So, two for it.. any against it? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by fu007dan
So, two for it.. any against it?
Here's your one against it. My reason is simple. I don't have one, so no one else can.[;)]
My brother has one and seem to like it plenty.0 -
quote:Originally posted by ginmaster
quote:Originally posted by fu007dan
So, two for it.. any against it?
Here's your one against it. My reason is simple. I don't have one, so no one else can.[;)]
My brother has one and seem to like it plenty.
Good enough reason, I guess I'm going to have to get one so its one more for it.. [:D][:p]0 -
I have had some problems with some of the surplus ammo being duds. But besides that they work just fine. 0 -
They are very fun to shoot and are easy to take down after you do it once. The original firing pin is supposed to break if you dry fire it so I replaced it the day I bought it for I think it about 7 dollars rather than take a chance. 0 -
I have had one for a couple of years. It is a hoot to shoot. BTW, I also have a 9mm barrel for it.
Pete0 -
I've had one for close to 10 years or so, I've enjoyed it and have had no issues with it.
I heard early on that the firing pins are brittle and not to dry-fire for that reason; the new replacement pins are ok ... my gun still has the same pin it came with, but I don't dry-fire it.
I've heard that when using the decocker, to either ease the hammer down or point in a safe direction if you have one in the pipe ... as it could fire. I've used the decocker several times out at the range with a loaded chamber and never experienced that either.
It's an all around good piece to have, cheap, powerful & reliable.
I give it an overall
Here's mine:0 -
I like mine. It could really use a slide release, better sights, and a more comfortable grip, but for the money its fantastic. 0 -
Solid gun, mine went bang every time and worked as it should. The only downside is that it is heavy, and it sure doesn't fit the hand like a 1911. But again, for the price, can't beat it. 0 -
Love mine.
Only other thing I will add is that ya really don't want anyone standing to your right when you fire it.
It really slings the casin' out there.
Could put somebody's eye out or somethin'.
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BW0 -
The 7.62x25 & 7.63 are close enough to be the same cartridge. I've been
shooting the 7, 63 for decades in my C96s and have always enjoyed it.
Matter of fact, the 7, 63 was billed as the most powerful handgun cartridge
until the .357 Mag. came out in the mid-thirties. The Soviet, knock off, in
7.62x25 is also a delight to shoot (in the Tokarev).
... I should try the 52 while I'm thinking about it.[8D]0 -
I have two of them. One in original green finish and one in arsenal rebuild blued finish. Check out "Makarov.com" for lots of info and parts. They are currently making some more 9mm barrels to be released for sale May 15th. Cheap to shoot with military surplus ammo, averages $8.00 for 72 rounds. Just make sure when buying ammo you don't get the SMG 7.62x25 it's to hot. 0 -
Had mine for about 10 years now and realy like it.Still has the same firing pin it came with. Never had any problems with it.
Ammo can be made from cut down .223 cases, and it works just fine. I've loaded quite a bit of it and never had any trouble with feeding and fireing.
Only problem with making your own is that it is some what time consuming.
For GOD and COUNTRY
Vet0 -
I have several 52s. They are well made guns and I am sure the price will go up when the current supply dries up. Also, the 52 is strong enough to shoot the machine gun ammo. I have fired a good bit of it. The Tokarev is the one not to use the MG ammo in. Only problem with MG ammo is the hard primers that will give you misfires. 0 -
Bought mine back in late 2003 or early 04 for next to nothing. In excellent condition. Came complete with optional threaded stainless barrel installed to control muzzle blast( along with original barrel).extra firing pin, three clips, holster plus detailed brochure in English and cloth carrying bag.
I do not dry fire the weapon nor use sub-machine ammo in it.
Never had a firing problem with it except with soft point reloaded rounds I bought at a gun show - otherwise works terrific with military surplus pistol ammo. Borders on a 357 mag powerwise.
Can't remember what I paid for it but it was so low in price - I couln't pass it up.
Highly recommend it!!
John
PS: Carry a PA-63 in 9mm MAK as my everyday concealed weapon -- another great pistol - never had any problems with it - has a little more power than a .380 - carry hollow point ammo in the clips.0 -
I've been looking at them for a few years. They just seemed very futuristic looking for a 1952 design and that hot small-bore caliber looks like fun.
AIM has them with 2 mags for $130 and a tin of 1200+ rounds of ammo is $110. Wife has been bugging me to pick something out she can get me for my BD (last month) and this may be it.
Thanks to all for the input.0 -
try this site about the 52
http://p201.ezboard.com/CLUB-CZ52/fczechpistols82792frm59
you might like it or find something out about them you didn't know0 -
I have not heard one negative thing about the 52's other than the firing pin problem.
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/CZ52_7_62x25_Pistol.html
Talk about cheap ammo....
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/copy_of_7_62x25.html
Hmm....maybe I should look for one.0
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