How Hard are CZ Barrels?

[walnutty]

Hi Guys,

I'm considering a CZ for my next pistol. Awhile back I read somewhere that CZ barrels are finished using a "carburization" process. Are CZ barrels harder than regular carbon or sts steel?

The reason I ask is I like to be able to load bullets of different lengths and have a reamer for this. However, I don't want to damage my reamer if the steel that CZ uses is extra hard.

Thanks in advance!

[kneelingatlas]

It's not that hard. I lengthened the free bore of my barrel with a cheap drill bit turned by hand.

[z40acp]

It's not that hard. I lengthened the free bore of my barrel with a cheap drill bit turned by hand.

This should come with a "Don't do this at home" warning.

[kneelingatlas]

You should definitely do this at home!

It really went pretty easy: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=171217&page=2

[Sean Gaines]

Hi Guys,

I'm considering a CZ for my next pistol. Awhile back I read somewhere that CZ barrels are finished using a "carburization" process. Are CZ barrels harder than regular carbon or sts steel?

The reason I ask is I like to be able to load bullets of different lengths and have a reamer for this. However, I don't want to damage my reamer if the steel that CZ uses is extra hard.

Thanks in advance!

your reamer will be harder. No worries!