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Mrgunsngear · June 18, 2012, 06:40 PM

I've had the CZ 82 for a few months now and must say I'm impressed. I've got 3 guns chambered in 9x18 Makarov (CZ 82, Bulgarian Mak, P64) and of the bunch the 82 is my absolute favorite. Quick summary:

Pros:
-Cost ($220 is tough to beat)
-Accuracy
-Great single action trigger
-Usable sights
-Easy to maintain
-All steel construction
-12+1 capacity
-Ability to carry 'cocked and locked'
-Chrome bore; polygonal rifling
-Parts are readily available as the CZ 83 shares most parts and is still in production

Cons:
-27oz weight is a little heavy by modern carry gun standards
-I would like the option of replaceable sights without knocking pins out
-No decocker

Here's a video of some shooting, a table top review, and some chronograph tests:

Review Video

Chronograph results:

Hornady XTP 95gr JHP: 1045fps, 226ft/lbs of energy
Silver Bear 94gr HP: 1108fps, 256ft/lbs of energy
Brown Bear 94gr FMJ: 1119fps, 261ft/lbs of energy

As to whether or not to use FMJ or JHP rounds for defense––-I'll leave that up to the experts but I'll be carrying hollow points myself.

June 18, 2012, 06:40 PM	#1
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	CZ 82 Review: Double Stack Mak Done Right I've had the CZ 82 for a few months now and must say I'm impressed. I've got 3 guns chambered in 9x18 Makarov (CZ 82, Bulgarian Mak, P64) and of the bunch the 82 is my absolute favorite. Quick summary: Pros: -Cost ($220 is tough to beat) -Accuracy -Great single action trigger -Usable sights -Easy to maintain -All steel construction -12+1 capacity -Ability to carry 'cocked and locked' -Chrome bore; polygonal rifling -Parts are readily available as the CZ 83 shares most parts and is still in production Cons: -27oz weight is a little heavy by modern carry gun standards -I would like the option of replaceable sights without knocking pins out -No decocker Here's a video of some shooting, a table top review, and some chronograph tests: Review Video Chronograph results: Hornady XTP 95gr JHP: 1045fps, 226ft/lbs of energy Silver Bear 94gr HP: 1108fps, 256ft/lbs of energy Brown Bear 94gr FMJ: 1119fps, 261ft/lbs of energy As to whether or not to use FMJ or JHP rounds for defense––-I'll leave that up to the experts but I'll be carrying hollow points myself. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel Last edited by Mrgunsngear; June 18, 2012 at 07:12 PM.