Think I had a lucky escape. You agree?

Pond, James Pond · February 22, 2013, 11:37 AM

Yes, I am still banging on about the CZ75 Compact that I saw used for a good price.

I went back to look at it a third, and I think last, time.

This time I was armed with a bag full of cleaning products: I wanted to get a closer look at the barrel which had concerned me, somewhat, before.

I looked in it and it looked shotgun smooth: almost no discernible rifling. I sloshed some Hoppe's in it, and after 5 mins, I brass-brushed it vigourously.

Finally, the rifling became visible. It looked OK.

However, I saw that the bore had a hazy look. If I look at any of my rifled guns, then the bore surface is mirror shiny. Not so with this CZ: my guess is that the bore had been rusty at one stage and that the surface had then been damaged as a result.

A guy I know in a gun shop felt that it must have been a high usage example and that I was wise to walk away.

Based on what you've read, do you agree?

lamarw · February 22, 2013, 11:47 AM

None of us are ever happy when things do not go well in a possible purchase. All I can say, is at least you are not harmed other than from time and effort you took to keep from making a mistake which would of left you far unhappier.

There is another firearm around the corner with your name on it. Go find it and enjoy life.

Ambishot · February 22, 2013, 11:51 AM

It's always good to get a close look at a used firearm. Along with being able to bring your own cleaning kit to inspect it, I think three viewings helped you in this situation.

Wise to walk away and get a better deal.

Robk · February 22, 2013, 03:11 PM

Glad that you did not but it. If the bore is a concern now, just think what it would be like once you shot it. Good choice. Oh, and if this is the CZ from your last thread, I voted for the FEG. lol

Pond, James Pond · February 22, 2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Oh, and if this is the CZ from your last thread, I voted for the FEG. lol

It is that same CZ.

I actually had a look at the FEG. It seemed OK, fairly tight, finish was even, but the inside was full of rough machining marks.

It felt nice, but I was not bowled over. Perhaps if I had shot it, I might have felt different, but I think I'm going to let that one go...

g.willikers · February 22, 2013, 06:13 PM

No way to really know if it was a shooter except by trying it.
Would they have let you take it for a test drive?

+1k ammo · February 22, 2013, 06:22 PM

Time to find a different gun shop or wait till they get some more guns in. Probably not what you want to hear, but pressing the existing inventory for a sale is not the best in the world.

There are a lot of firearms in the world, just maybe not at your local dealer.

February 22, 2013, 11:37 AM	#1
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	Think I had a lucky escape. You agree? Yes, I am still banging on about the CZ75 Compact that I saw used for a good price. I went back to look at it a third, and I think last, time. This time I was armed with a bag full of cleaning products: I wanted to get a closer look at the barrel which had concerned me, somewhat, before. I looked in it and it looked shotgun smooth: almost no discernible rifling. I sloshed some Hoppe's in it, and after 5 mins, I brass-brushed it vigourously. Finally, the rifling became visible. It looked OK. However, I saw that the bore had a hazy look. If I look at any of my rifled guns, then the bore surface is mirror shiny. Not so with this CZ: my guess is that the bore had been rusty at one stage and that the surface had then been damaged as a result. A guy I know in a gun shop felt that it must have been a high usage example and that I was wise to walk away. Based on what you've read, do you agree? __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

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g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	No way to really know if it was a shooter except by trying it. Would they have let you take it for a test drive? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

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February 22, 2013, 11:47 AM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	None of us are ever happy when things do not go well in a possible purchase. All I can say, is at least you are not harmed other than from time and effort you took to keep from making a mistake which would of left you far unhappier. There is another firearm around the corner with your name on it. Go find it and enjoy life.

February 22, 2013, 11:51 AM	#3
Ambishot Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2011 Location: US Posts: 274	It's always good to get a close look at a used firearm. Along with being able to bring your own cleaning kit to inspect it, I think three viewings helped you in this situation. Wise to walk away and get a better deal.

February 22, 2013, 03:11 PM	#4
Robk Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 324	Glad that you did not but it. If the bore is a concern now, just think what it would be like once you shot it. Good choice. Oh, and if this is the CZ from your last thread, I voted for the FEG. lol

February 22, 2013, 06:22 PM	#7
+1k ammo Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Posts: 235	Time to find a different gun shop or wait till they get some more guns in. Probably not what you want to hear, but pressing the existing inventory for a sale is not the best in the world. There are a lot of firearms in the world, just maybe not at your local dealer.