CZ 75 Magazine brake removal

Texas Gun Runner · May 5, 2006, 05:51 PM

Is removing the magazine brake from a CZ75 so the mags will fall free advisable/possible without subsequent damage to the pistol. If advisable, how involved of a process would it be? Thanks.

Jim Watson · May 5, 2006, 06:10 PM

Not hard to do, but don't leave it out, it makes up the back wall of the magazine well. If you leave it out, the magazine can snag on the grip screw bosses and hang up the reload. Take it out, hammer it flat, and put it back in. Or get a flat one from CZ USA.

WalP99 · May 5, 2006, 06:12 PM

I owned a CZ75B once apon a time.

You don't have to take it out and I would not suggest it, due to the open gaps in the frame behind the brake. Taking it clean out would make inserting a mag tricky.

Take off the grips, both sides and remove the magazine brake by removing the pins at the top and bottom of the brake. Take two pair of pliers and bend the brake at the crease(s) in the opposite way til it is straight. Then reinstall the brake and the two pin plus the grips and you are good to go.

delzo · May 5, 2006, 07:48 PM

My experience with carrying a CZ on-duty for almost 20 years? Take it out and enjoy the fall-free effect. I carried a 75 until I went to the model 85. I took the mag brake out of both and never had a problem inserting the mags during practice, qualifications, shooting courses etc. Never.

If you insert them properly, (index finger extended on forward edge, touch the back of mag on the heel of the grip,,, forming an "L" sort of,,, and in one smooth move pivot it 90 degrees and shove into the hole) you'll not have an issue with them hanging up.

Not saying the other guys aren't right,,,, just my experience.

rhgunguy · May 5, 2006, 09:22 PM

I also have never had a problem with just taking it out. I use it in IPSC production division where a bothced reload can seriously effect your score. But I have never had a problem with insertion.

delzo, your department let you carry CZ? That is pretty cool. Most LEOs I know have never heard of CZ.

delzo · May 5, 2006, 10:01 PM

Yep,,, you're right, is WAS cool that us old heads got to carry what we wanted. I had guys ask me what is was and almost everyone had to ask again. The new cadets get to carry a Glock, a Glock or a Glock. That sux!

Oh,,,, I'm retired a year now. Still carrying the CZ or a Kahr P9 though!

JDG · May 11, 2006, 07:43 PM

You can just put your finger in the mag well, and push it flat

**JohnKSa** · April 9, 2007, 07:02 PM

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You can just put your finger in the mag well, and push it flat

Just bought a CZ75B and dug up this thread.

Your method works perfectly, there is a crease at the bottom of the brake and another at the top. Once they're both "depressed" with some good finger pressure the mags drop free and may also be inserted with less pressure required. Sometimes simple is best.

May 5, 2006, 05:51 PM	#1
Texas Gun Runner Member Join Date: March 6, 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 45	CZ 75 Magazine brake removal Is removing the magazine brake from a CZ75 so the mags will fall free advisable/possible without subsequent damage to the pistol. If advisable, how involved of a process would it be? Thanks.

May 5, 2006, 06:10 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,167	Not hard to do, but don't leave it out, it makes up the back wall of the magazine well. If you leave it out, the magazine can snag on the grip screw bosses and hang up the reload. Take it out, hammer it flat, and put it back in. Or get a flat one from CZ USA.

May 5, 2006, 06:12 PM	#3
WalP99 Member Join Date: December 24, 2005 Posts: 22	I owned a CZ75B once apon a time. You don't have to take it out and I would not suggest it, due to the open gaps in the frame behind the brake. Taking it clean out would make inserting a mag tricky. Take off the grips, both sides and remove the magazine brake by removing the pins at the top and bottom of the brake. Take two pair of pliers and bend the brake at the crease(s) in the opposite way til it is straight. Then reinstall the brake and the two pin plus the grips and you are good to go.

May 5, 2006, 07:48 PM	#4
delzo Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2005 Location: Knee deep in Galveston Bay Posts: 144	My experience with carrying a CZ on-duty for almost 20 years? Take it out and enjoy the fall-free effect. I carried a 75 until I went to the model 85. I took the mag brake out of both and never had a problem inserting the mags during practice, qualifications, shooting courses etc. Never. If you insert them properly, (index finger extended on forward edge, touch the back of mag on the heel of the grip,,, forming an "L" sort of,,, and in one smooth move pivot it 90 degrees and shove into the hole) you'll not have an issue with them hanging up. Not saying the other guys aren't right,,,, just my experience.

May 5, 2006, 09:22 PM	#5
rhgunguy Junior member Join Date: March 7, 2006 Posts: 1,057	I also have never had a problem with just taking it out. I use it in IPSC production division where a bothced reload can seriously effect your score. But I have never had a problem with insertion. delzo, your department let you carry CZ? That is pretty cool. Most LEOs I know have never heard of CZ.

May 5, 2006, 10:01 PM	#6
delzo Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2005 Location: Knee deep in Galveston Bay Posts: 144	Yep,,, you're right, is WAS cool that us old heads got to carry what we wanted. I had guys ask me what is was and almost everyone had to ask again. The new cadets get to carry a Glock, a Glock or a Glock. That sux! Oh,,,, I'm retired a year now. Still carrying the CZ or a Kahr P9 though!

May 11, 2006, 07:43 PM	#7
JDG Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: West Michigan Posts: 673	You can just put your finger in the mag well, and push it flat