CZ 82/83 everyone needs at least one

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ssgrock3

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especially when they came out, they were the best value in surplus hand guns. Still cdisales (cole distributing) on gunbroker has some nice specimens for 179-229 range. They have the 83 which is the .380 version. Anyhoo, in that range it only makes sense to have a double stack shooter in .380. Well built cz quality, makes a nice ccw, on the heavier side compared to an lcp or kt, but also a 13rd capacity. just my .02.
 

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I had several CZ82's when they were $180 or so for one in excellent condition. They're fun to shoot, and I used one to qualify for my CCL. I sold them only to consolidate to as few calibers as possible.
 

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Well I haven't shot the 82 I picked up a few weeks ago, but I have hammered quite a few with the 83. I would imagine the fire the same. Check them out, the $179 are good shooter grade guns, the 169's are rough, the $200 dollar guns are really nice looking. Cheap for a quality piece. Now if I only reloaded for .380, lol. Heck what am I thinking, 9mm is almost too small for fingers and old eyes.
 

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Several years ago when makarov.com was still in business they managed to have several hundred "82s manufactured. They were about $400, and I foolishly failed to order one until they were all gone.

Incidentally, the makarov.com site is still up and has tons of info about all things 9x18.
 

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I did a ton of research on both and I like the cz better and that's what I'm going to buy next.

Some of the small things I have seen is the cz does not have a decocker but its mag release is better. And the mak does have a decocker but the mag release isn't as nice.
 

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