MCARBO spring kit for CZ?

HighDesert · February 26, 2020, 09:52 PM

I’ve seen and read a lot of info on the CGW mods for CZs, but then stumbled across MCARBO offering a spring kit for a pretty reasonable price. Just picked up a P-01 and really like it, but would like to upgrade the trigger feel and also add night sights.

Anyone use the MCARBO spring kit? Would it be more cost effective to go with this spring kit, then add the remaining parts from CGW? Are the CGW springs far better?

**4V50 Gary** · February 26, 2020, 09:58 PM

I'm hesitant to recommend any aftermarket spring kit. Factory springs are designed deliver optimal performance for the firearm (unless you buy a PoS piece whose makers are more concerned with maximum profit). Aftermarket springs are made to make $$$ for the spring maker. Sometimes you need to get an aftermarket and I did when the factory magazine spring was too weak and I could only get an aftermarket one.

I'd rather hone the parts than swap out springs. My neighbor always does spring swaps and regularly runs into problems when he does. I always tell him to put the factory stuff back in because they work.

HighDesert · February 27, 2020, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 4V50 Gary

I'm hesitant to recommend any aftermarket spring kit. Factory springs are designed deliver optimal performance for the firearm (unless you buy a PoS piece whose makers are more concerned with maximum profit). Aftermarket springs are made to make $$$ for the spring maker. Sometimes you need to get an aftermarket and I did when the factory magazine spring was too weak and I could only get an aftermarket one.

I'd rather hone the parts than swap out springs. My neighbor always does spring swaps and regularly runs into problems when he does. I always tell him to put the factory stuff back in because they work.

It's why I was asking. I have not doubt the CGW stuff is top notch, but haven't read anything negative about MCARBO either. Actually, very little about them.

I had an LC9, I changed trigger pull and springs on. It improved the handgun by a long shot, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to prevent the pain in my arthritic finger joints. Never malfunctioned though and I think I paid $60 for the whole mod.

Dan-O · February 28, 2020, 12:10 PM

I’ve used mcarbo products for other firearms and always been more than happy.

Nathan · February 28, 2020, 04:47 PM

The thing you have to remember is spring kits are just that. They only lower spring force. They don’t improve friction, creep, crispness, etc.

MarkCO · February 28, 2020, 07:15 PM

MCARBO makes good stuff, but I have not used the CZ specific parts, but have other brands. What Nathan said is very true, and some guys have sent their guns to Cajun Gun Works or MCARBO to get the work done. The few extra bucks to polish the right parts the right way is worth it to many. My P09 has CGW parts and I have two firearms with MCARBO parts. Contrary to 4V50's generality, it certainly does not apply to either of these companies.

February 26, 2020, 09:52 PM	#1
HighDesert Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2014 Posts: 128	MCARBO spring kit for CZ? I’ve seen and read a lot of info on the CGW mods for CZs, but then stumbled across MCARBO offering a spring kit for a pretty reasonable price. Just picked up a P-01 and really like it, but would like to upgrade the trigger feel and also add night sights. Anyone use the MCARBO spring kit? Would it be more cost effective to go with this spring kit, then add the remaining parts from CGW? Are the CGW springs far better?

February 26, 2020, 09:58 PM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	I'm hesitant to recommend any aftermarket spring kit. Factory springs are designed deliver optimal performance for the firearm (unless you buy a PoS piece whose makers are more concerned with maximum profit). Aftermarket springs are made to make $$$ for the spring maker. Sometimes you need to get an aftermarket and I did when the factory magazine spring was too weak and I could only get an aftermarket one. I'd rather hone the parts than swap out springs. My neighbor always does spring swaps and regularly runs into problems when he does. I always tell him to put the factory stuff back in because they work. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 28, 2020, 07:15 PM	#6
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,307	MCARBO makes good stuff, but I have not used the CZ specific parts, but have other brands. What Nathan said is very true, and some guys have sent their guns to Cajun Gun Works or MCARBO to get the work done. The few extra bucks to polish the right parts the right way is worth it to many. My P09 has CGW parts and I have two firearms with MCARBO parts. Contrary to 4V50's generality, it certainly does not apply to either of these companies. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

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February 28, 2020, 12:10 PM	#4
Dan-O Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 969	I’ve used mcarbo products for other firearms and always been more than happy.

February 28, 2020, 04:47 PM	#5
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,325	The thing you have to remember is spring kits are just that. They only lower spring force. They don’t improve friction, creep, crispness, etc.