Vermilion Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Wanting to differentiate my TS and also lighten and give it better balance at the same time. I was also wondering if anyone knew the process for doing such. I probably have all the machinery and tools at my work. Not sure I really wanna cut my frame myself but, if it saves time and money I might be up for it. If all that is needed is to make sure the cut is 100% true and straight then that shouldn't be a problem. I imagine I could either sand blast where I cut or sand it and the rough edges down with fine grit sand paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Dude, its just metal. Cut it. I used a hacksaw - measure carefully, mark it true, and cut it just slightly long, go slow, check your work, and then dress it to correct final length with a file. As TS frame are just painted silver anyway, spray some silver paint on the exposed metal and call it a day. Wanna have real fun? Start grinding all the checkering off, and raise the grip under the trigger guard and beavertail. Then refinish the whole frame in your choice of finsh, they look good black like a CTS. Edited October 1, 2011 by sfinney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Wonder if its hard to put lightening holes in the top of the slide as well? Would be cool to have the rectangular style ones on the sides but I don't believe I have the equipment for that. The checkering I don't have a big deal with. In fact I've never really even "noticed" it. I might could raise the grip under the trigger guard and beavertail though. Edited October 2, 2011 by Vermilion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 I'm thinking of chopping the frame right before the KS on the right side of the frame. Is there any legal issues of chopping it off after the serial number on the frame? Wish there were more pics online of the chopped TS frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pivoproseem Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Do not chop off serial #. Here's a pic of one.... I'm thinking of chopping the frame right before the KS on the right side of the frame. Is there any legal issues of chopping it off after the serial number on the frame? Wish there were more pics online of the chopped TS frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Yeah I saw that pic but, my serial number is only like 1/2" from the end of the pistol. That pic would take the whole thing. I thought maybe I could just re-stamp the serial number on the frame. Sigh, maybe I'll just sell my TS and buy a CTS. Edited October 3, 2011 by Vermilion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Here is a pic of my pistol and its s/n. Looks like I would only be able to take off a little piece and not near as much as I wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeky Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Vermillion, The best way to shorten the frames dust cover is to have it milled. Only a qualified gunsmith can re-engrave the serial number if it is necessary. The frame on your pistol uses a modified CZ-97 frame. I have shorten frames and re-graved serial numbers. There are many smiths that can do this. Please remember you are also compromising the frames finish (your's looks to be nickel plated). So you must factor this in as well. You cannot re-nickel part of the frame, adding considerably to the cost unless you are willing to use any of the popular spray-n-bake finish's. Edited October 3, 2011 by schmeky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) As far as I know the CZ TS's frame is just a sprayed on finish. I've heard it eventually flakes off after a bunch of use. Not too worried about that part, will probably just spray the end of the dust cover with some silver spray paint. So what is the difference between a qualified gunsmith and just a regular run of the mill gunsmith when involving re-engraving serial numbers? The reason I was wanting to avoid sending the frame off was because I didn't want to be without the pistol and I don't really wanna pay a bunch of money for something that seems to be an easy job. Getting nearer to the end of the year also means most peoples guns are going to be at the gunsmiths as well. ... Maybe I'll sell the TS and buy a CTS or, pick up this LNIB CZ75 SA my local funstore has. Edited October 3, 2011 by Vermilion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Maybe what I will do is start right next to the serial number and cut straight down until I reach the diagonal area then cut at an angle. Could give a very different look. I just want it to look like the CTS without having to spend that much money on another blaster. Need to get that extended safety as well. Sigh, decisions decisions. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Get the stamps you need and move the SN back further. It may be bigger/more noticeable than factory depending on the stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hell I could maybe get a Jeweler friend to re-engrave the serial number or restamp it. We have stamps out at work but they are pretty crude and don't know if I want to slam a 4lb hammer onto a punch onto the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I didn't think about the hammering, but getting the number put on in a different location shouldn't be too big of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaute Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Have you seen this thread? http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=124357&st=0&p=1543964&hl=cz&fromsearch=1entry1543964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermilion Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Have you seen this thread? http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=124357&st=0&p=1543964&hl=cz&fromsearch=1entry1543964 Yup I posted in it. Awaiting a response back from Freedom. Though from what Kitestir told me its gonna be a lot more $$$ than I really wanna spend. I'll either try it myself or just leave it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeky Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 According to BATF guidelines, "only a qualified gunsmith can relocate a firearms serial number". Be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 trying find it. but at one time I was told there is a ATF form for relocating a serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Sell it, get a CTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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