CZ-75B Detail Strip/Parts/Needs Fixing

Texas Rifleman · February 25, 2010, 02:58 PM

I have a CZ-75B that I detail stripped succesfully. It was much easier than I anticipated (I did not disassemble the trigger group). When I put everything back together I noticed the trigger lost it's double action capability. I then noticed that the trigger bar spring wasn't applying any pressure to the trigger bar. I guess I assembled the trigger bar incorrectly (although I just assembled it in the reverse). I started disassembling the gun again to see what I may have done wrong. I got to the part where I needed to remove the magazine catch spring screw. I lined up my screwdriver squarely, turned counter clockwise and the screw twisted in half very easily. It just broke in two. It is now broken inside the frame. The head came off. I cannot find that part on CZ-USA's website or even CZCustom. I'm going to have to drill out the old screw. Any suggestions? I'm at a loss.

qcpunk · February 25, 2010, 06:36 PM

Well, there's no doubt you'll have to drill out that screw then use an extractor. But as far as a replacement screw, you might have to look into one of those Gun Smithing Screw sets. I believe Midway carries them. Another suggestion, I don't know about where you live, but around Phoenix we have a specialty hardware store Copper State Nut & Bolt. They carry damn near everything in damn near every size. I think there is one in El Paso if you're in Texas. You might try giving them a call with as much info as possible??

I'm really sorry to hear about your unforunate luck.

Texas Rifleman · February 26, 2010, 08:37 AM

I drilled a hole into the screw and used an extractor...but the extractor broke off into the gun as well. I think I'm going to have to take it in to Briley's.

spencerhut · February 27, 2010, 12:53 PM

If I recall correctly the CZ grip screws that I replaced were all metric. So the screw that snapped off on you is likely metric too.

Texas Rifleman · March 12, 2010, 08:57 AM

I sent the gun to CZ last night. Their customer service was very friendly. They said to send it in and gave me a repair authorization number. It cost $50 to ship it via FedEx, though! They never said whether or not the repair would cost me anything??? I wonder how that works.

rodent.22 · March 13, 2010, 01:21 AM

Like all the service departments- they look and THEN quote you a price.....

armoredman · March 13, 2010, 02:49 AM

CZ-USA will treat you fairly, and without snickering.

As another poster said, too bad you're not in the Phoenix area, but not for the shop he quoted - Angus Hobdells' czcustom.com is here, THE custom shop for all things CZ. He's also CZ-USA's top competetive shooter.

qcpunk · March 15, 2010, 11:20 PM

armoredman, Thanks dude!! I had no idea CZ Custom was local, now you got me thinkin.....TRIGGER JOB!! hahaha

armoredman · March 16, 2010, 01:19 PM

Drop by his store, he's about 5 minutes from Banner Desert Hospital off the 60.

Call first, though. The trip is worth it.

qcpunk · March 16, 2010, 08:02 PM

Again, Thanks ArmoredMan, greatly appreciated. I shall buy you a beer should we ever find ourselves in such a situation

armoredman · March 22, 2010, 01:02 AM

Alaskan Amber or Tap Room 21 Moes' Backroom Amber Ale.

In strict moderation, of course.

Texas Rifleman · March 24, 2010, 07:40 AM

CZ sent me a post card that said it would take 4-6 weeks to fix and not to call them until it has been at least 4 weeks.

CowTowner · March 24, 2010, 10:29 AM

At least they did communicate with you. And it seems they can fix it too!

Texas Rifleman · March 24, 2010, 11:23 AM

For sure! I'm not upset with CZ, I'm just going to miss my pistol. I've heard they have stellar CS.

qcpunk · March 24, 2010, 07:04 PM

Good to hear that Texas. I've also heard good things about their CS and I'm confident they'll have you fixed up and ready to go in no time. Glad things are on track for ya.... keep us updated on the results

Trying to avoid hijacking here....
Armored....Are you a mind reader or something?? Alaska Amber and Anchor Steam are my Brews of choice. Which side of the valley are you on?

February 25, 2010, 02:58 PM	#1
Texas Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Posts: 287	CZ-75B Detail Strip/Parts/Needs Fixing I have a CZ-75B that I detail stripped succesfully. It was much easier than I anticipated (I did not disassemble the trigger group). When I put everything back together I noticed the trigger lost it's double action capability. I then noticed that the trigger bar spring wasn't applying any pressure to the trigger bar. I guess I assembled the trigger bar incorrectly (although I just assembled it in the reverse). I started disassembling the gun again to see what I may have done wrong. I got to the part where I needed to remove the magazine catch spring screw. I lined up my screwdriver squarely, turned counter clockwise and the screw twisted in half very easily. It just broke in two. It is now broken inside the frame. The head came off. I cannot find that part on CZ-USA's website or even CZCustom. I'm going to have to drill out the old screw. Any suggestions? I'm at a loss. __________________ "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose." - James Earl Jones Last edited by Texas Rifleman; February 25, 2010 at 03:41 PM.

February 26, 2010, 08:37 AM	#3
Texas Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Posts: 287	I drilled a hole into the screw and used an extractor...but the extractor broke off into the gun as well. I think I'm going to have to take it in to Briley's. __________________ "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose." - James Earl Jones

March 12, 2010, 08:57 AM	#5
Texas Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Posts: 287	I sent the gun to CZ last night. Their customer service was very friendly. They said to send it in and gave me a repair authorization number. It cost $50 to ship it via FedEx, though! They never said whether or not the repair would cost me anything??? I wonder how that works. __________________ "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose." - James Earl Jones

March 24, 2010, 07:40 AM	#12
Texas Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Posts: 287	CZ sent me a post card that said it would take 4-6 weeks to fix and not to call them until it has been at least 4 weeks. __________________ "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose." - James Earl Jones

March 24, 2010, 10:29 AM	#13
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	At least they did communicate with you. And it seems they can fix it too! __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

February 25, 2010, 06:36 PM	#2
qcpunk Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Farmsville, AZ Posts: 305	Well, there's no doubt you'll have to drill out that screw then use an extractor. But as far as a replacement screw, you might have to look into one of those Gun Smithing Screw sets. I believe Midway carries them. Another suggestion, I don't know about where you live, but around Phoenix we have a specialty hardware store Copper State Nut & Bolt. They carry damn near everything in damn near every size. I think there is one in El Paso if you're in Texas. You might try giving them a call with as much info as possible?? I'm really sorry to hear about your unforunate luck.

February 27, 2010, 12:53 PM	#4
spencerhut Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 147	If I recall correctly the CZ grip screws that I replaced were all metric. So the screw that snapped off on you is likely metric too.

March 13, 2010, 01:21 AM	#6
rodent.22 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2010 Location: virginia woods Posts: 129	Like all the service departments- they look and THEN quote you a price.....

March 13, 2010, 02:49 AM	#7
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	CZ-USA will treat you fairly, and without snickering. As another poster said, too bad you're not in the Phoenix area, but not for the shop he quoted - Angus Hobdells' czcustom.com is here, THE custom shop for all things CZ. He's also CZ-USA's top competetive shooter.

March 15, 2010, 11:20 PM	#8
qcpunk Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Farmsville, AZ Posts: 305	armoredman, Thanks dude!! I had no idea CZ Custom was local, now you got me thinkin.....TRIGGER JOB!! hahaha

March 16, 2010, 01:19 PM	#9
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Drop by his store, he's about 5 minutes from Banner Desert Hospital off the 60. Call first, though. The trip is worth it.

March 16, 2010, 08:02 PM	#10
qcpunk Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Farmsville, AZ Posts: 305	Again, Thanks ArmoredMan, greatly appreciated. I shall buy you a beer should we ever find ourselves in such a situation

March 22, 2010, 01:02 AM	#11
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Alaskan Amber or Tap Room 21 Moes' Backroom Amber Ale. In strict moderation, of course.

March 24, 2010, 11:23 AM	#14
Texas Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Posts: 287	For sure! I'm not upset with CZ, I'm just going to miss my pistol. I've heard they have stellar CS. __________________ "The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will lose." - James Earl Jones

March 24, 2010, 07:04 PM	#15
qcpunk Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Farmsville, AZ Posts: 305	Good to hear that Texas. I've also heard good things about their CS and I'm confident they'll have you fixed up and ready to go in no time. Glad things are on track for ya.... keep us updated on the results Trying to avoid hijacking here.... Armored....Are you a mind reader or something?? Alaska Amber and Anchor Steam are my Brews of choice. Which side of the valley are you on?