CZ-52 for IDPA

Inverness11 · March 20, 2006, 08:29 PM

I am interested in trying out IDPA. I have never shot in a match before. My only pistol is a cz-52. would this be acceptable/legal equipment to use? Are the cheapo $15 nylon holsters alright to use? Thanks everyone!

Jim Watson · March 20, 2006, 08:42 PM

IDPA requires the calibre to be 9mm P or larger.
A local club might well let you shoot your CZ52 just to get you started but you could not take it to a sanctioned match like a state championship.
Ask at the club where you will be shooting.

Those $15 nylon holsters are really cheap and nasty but if that is what you have, bring it along, there was one in use at the shoot I went to last Saturday.
Be CAREFUL those things are not really designed for safe fast draws. Take your time and get the gun out and settled in your hand with no rush.

Ken O · March 20, 2006, 08:53 PM

You can use the nylon holter, IF....it completly covers the trigger. Most the Uncle Mikes don't.

Brian D. · March 22, 2006, 12:23 PM

Would just like to add that the match director might not want the 7.62x25 ammo fired at the club's steel targets, if any are being used in the match that day.

mete · March 22, 2006, 02:07 PM

I've always wondered if the CZ-52 could be converted to the old 9mm Mauser . That would be a nice combo !!

nscale · March 22, 2006, 02:31 PM

I have a 9mm luger barrel for my CZ-52. I dont know if you can still find them, but that should make this gun legal I think.

March 20, 2006, 08:29 PM	#1
Inverness11 Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 35	CZ-52 for IDPA I am interested in trying out IDPA. I have never shot in a match before. My only pistol is a cz-52. would this be acceptable/legal equipment to use? Are the cheapo $15 nylon holsters alright to use? Thanks everyone! __________________ An armed society is a polite society.

March 22, 2006, 12:23 PM	#4
Brian D. Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 230	Would just like to add that the match director might not want the 7.62x25 ammo fired at the club's steel targets, if any are being used in the match that day. __________________ "...give me a Rohrbaugh." --Jeff OTMG, 6/22/04. Hmm, that's probably the only way I'd get one, at least until CDNN has a closeout sale like on those Autauga .32s..

March 22, 2006, 02:31 PM	#6
nscale Member Join Date: January 16, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 67	I have a 9mm luger barrel for my CZ-52. I dont know if you can still find them, but that should make this gun legal I think. __________________ Whether you believe you can do a thing, or not; You are right. Henry Ford

March 20, 2006, 08:42 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	IDPA requires the calibre to be 9mm P or larger. A local club might well let you shoot your CZ52 just to get you started but you could not take it to a sanctioned match like a state championship. Ask at the club where you will be shooting. Those $15 nylon holsters are really cheap and nasty but if that is what you have, bring it along, there was one in use at the shoot I went to last Saturday. Be CAREFUL those things are not really designed for safe fast draws. Take your time and get the gun out and settled in your hand with no rush.

March 20, 2006, 08:53 PM	#3
Ken O Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Half way between Grayling and Cadillac, Michigan Posts: 353	You can use the nylon holter, IF....it completly covers the trigger. Most the Uncle Mikes don't.

March 22, 2006, 02:07 PM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I've always wondered if the CZ-52 could be converted to the old 9mm Mauser . That would be a nice combo !!