ny700 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 So I stopped in at a local shop and they had what looked to be an unfired CZ83 in 9browning (.380 acp) there on consignment for $400. What are your thoughts on the 83. I had been looking at a p01 or a rami for possible CCW guns or going back to a kahr cw9 or M&P shield. Anyone have one. How's the accuracy? And considering it appears to be unfired what do you all think of the $400 price tag for it? Would a used cz82 in 9 makarov be a better buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I own several vz.82 in 9x18 makarov. They are nearly identical to the 83. I will refrain from the "what caliber is OK for CCW" discussion, but here are my thoughts on the model you are interested in: Generally speaking, they are accurate and reliable. As a blowback design, their recoil is snappy but not unpleasant. Stock triggers are quite acceptable for a carry pistol. Pros: ambi safety, ambi mag release, can be carried condition 1 or hammer down DA pull, significant magazine capacity, accurate, easy to field strip Cons: not the thinnest of CCW pistols, steel frame= more weight than polymer or alloy alternatives, difficult to detail strip, not a lot of smiths are familiar with the 82/83 $400 seems to be reasonable for a clean, new production 83 with angled trigger guard. If it is an old model with round trigger guard, it is probably a surplus firearm and therefore worth a bit less. Check gun broker. You can find surplus 82s for $250 delivered, and these can be excellent pistols, but their history, condition is sometimes an unknown. Of the four I've owned, one was a lemon, and was returned to the seller. 2 were perfect, 1 needed a little maintenance. Also, 9x18 makarov is not on the shelf of every (i.e. any) walmart where you are more likely to find .380 in stock. Not a huge deal, but something to consider. The CZ forum will likely have more info on this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinZA Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I've carried a cz 83 in 380 for the last fifteen years. It's accurate, reliable and eats any ammunition I feed it. I have never regretted its purchase for a second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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