Nope, have to stock up the ammo locker before I do anything else.
Best hurry my friend.
True words. Prices are going up and stock is running out
I told the spouse this was soon to be when we 1st saw the news flash.
Cant wait even for a minute lest you are short on funds.
I found this post from David at CGW (schmeky) over at thehighroad.org.Get the metalurgy on the frame before you let anyone put heat to it. This is important.
I found this post from David at CGW (schmeky) over at thehighroad.org.
Frames are cast, but the steel "works" like a forging. I have never seen a casting void in a CZ frame. CZ does not heat treat the frame, so it has to have a high carbon content, which is tough to machine since it dulls cutters fairly quickly. Hence tool marks. No heat treating and a high carbon content creates a durable, yet ductile frame. This is one of the reasons I hold CZ's in such high regard.
The slides are even harder than the frames, and CZ does heat treat the breech face, which extends back to the rear sight dovetail. You cannot use HSS cutters here, carbide only. A CZ will never peen or burr it's firing pin hole. Ever.
Sorry to hear that T-Dogg. I'd contact Buds before doing anything to see what they'll offer to do. That one sure slipped through their classification process. I really need to take a hard look at mine now. I've only taken a good look, but not a real good look.