Targetpractice Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I purchased a cz tactical sport 40. It has been nothing but a headache. Worst purchase I have ever made. Fails to feed several times per mag. I've tried with and without bushing on plastic guide rod. Tried with and without bushing on an aftermarket ss guide rod. Have tried a few different kinds of factory ammo. Have tried reloads ranging from 1.110 to 1.150. I gave up on trying things so I sent it back to cz. They "adjusted breech face lead in, extractor, and slide stop". Got it back and still fails to feed... was my first cz purchase and definitely my last... anyone else have trouble with theirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Nope have had a few and they all worked flawlessly. From what I have read here most others have had great luck with TS reliability as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuy Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I’ve got a TS 40. I never had feeding issues that couldn’t be traced to the factory mags with CZC base pads. Once I put grams followers and springs in them, no feeding issues at all. 10,000ish rounds. I did have other issues: plastic guiderod chewed up after 250 rounds; wood grips flexing and pinching the magazine inside the grip (I know right?), CZC magwell migrating loose (new mainspring plug fixed it); rear sight coming loose (pinned it in place), mag release way toooooooo big (kept dropping the mags before i wanted)... It was like death by paper cut. But now, its bulletproof. No issues at all. Sorry you’re having problems. Nothing quite as frustrating as a gun that doesn’t work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallz Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Nope, ran like a champ out of the box and well over 3k rounds and not one FTF, FTE or light strike. Sorry for your luck Edited March 26, 2016 by Hallz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseDS Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Never had a problem with my TS40, both with factory mags and factory mags with CZC Spring/follower kit, except when I tried 1.178" COAL. At that long, ammo were dragging inside the mag, so it went single shot. Factory ammo and reloaded ammo <= 1.170" are never a problem. If you're going to compete, dump the shock buff. They work when shooting slow, but fails when driving the gun a little harder than usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 I’ve got a TS 40. I never had feeding issues that couldn’t be traced to the factory mags with CZC base pads. Once I put grams followers and springs in them, no feeding issues at all. 10,000ish rounds. I did have other issues: plastic guiderod chewed up after 250 rounds; wood grips flexing and pinching the magazine inside the grip (I know right?), CZC magwell migrating loose (new mainspring plug fixed it); rear sight coming loose (pinned it in place), mag release way toooooooo big (kept dropping the mags before i wanted)... It was like death by paper cut. But now, its bulletproof. No issues at all. Sorry you’re having problems. Nothing quite as frustrating as a gun that doesn’t work. I had considered it being a mag problem. I had purchased 5 mags for it and have the springer base pads. So just to be sure I purchased another 10rd mag. Same thing with that mag as well. My plastic guide rod was chewed up after less than a box of ammo. Metal one is even a little chewed up. Oh and yes, mag release is wayyyy to long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I never had feeding issues that couldn’t be traced to the factory magsMy plastic guide rod was chewed up after less than a box of ammo. Sounds like you've identified your problem ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 I never had feeding issues that couldn’t be traced to the factory magsMy plastic guide rod was chewed up after less than a box of ammo. Sounds like you've identified your problem ... not sure what causes the chewed up guide rod or if it's related to failing to feed. I'm doubting a mag issue since it happens on all 6 of my mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midvalleyshooter Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) How does it run with factory loaded ammo? Mine runs great with all ammo but it has been to CZC and has the steel guide rod. What weight recoil spring are you using? Could you take a picture of the jam and post it? I suggest you talk to the folks at CZ Custom. Edited March 26, 2016 by midvalleyshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave24 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yes, a picture of the jam would be helpful. And a weak recoil spring can cause feeding jams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinZA Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) I've run 25 000 rounds through mine. It's practically stock, apart from an added magwell. I've had two malfunctions ever, both due to ammo. All three of my CZ pistols have been flawless like that since the day i bought them - going back 18 years now for the first one Strange that yours is so troublesome, and that the plastic guide rod is chewed up. Mine looks brand new after 25 000 rounds Sent by Jedi mind control Edited March 26, 2016 by CZinZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I have north of 60K on my TS and it has been the most reliable pistol I have ever owned. I assume you have a .40 so OAL should be 1.130 to 1.135. Don't mess with that. Some TSs don't care for hollow points. Mine didn't care. Toss the recoil buffer in the trash. It can cause cycling issues sometimes and is not needed on the TS. It is a leftover from the IPSC .40 which did need them. Not to be insulting but make sure your crimp is set properly. (I had my crimp die loosen up and back out once is why I say this.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Howie Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I had one a few years back wish I would have kept it Ran a steel guide rod and 11# recoil spring Also ran all Grams springs and followers makes a huge difference Only problem I had was mags were sticking but a little filing on the CZ custom aluminum grips solved that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Howie Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) + 1 on what neomet said about OAL Edited March 26, 2016 by Big Dog Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 I will take pic when I get home. I currently am using the stainless steel guide rod as well. I have the factory recoil spring and internals. Tried 2 different types of factory ammo. My reloads are 1.135 but I have tried everything from 1.110 to 1.150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 This is a picture of the jam. Empty chamber but gets stuck on an angle going up into the chamber.sometimes I can just push slide forward and it will go in. Other times I have to pull back on slide a bit and then push forward again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Looks like a spent case in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midvalleyshooter Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 This is a picture of the jam. Empty chamber but gets stuck on an angle going up into the chamber.sometimes I can just push slide forward and it will go in. Other times I have to pull back on slide a bit and then push forward again. Do you chamber check your loaded ammo? I'm just wondering if your ammo plunks right in the barrel if you disassemble the pistol? How does factory ammo feed? Have you chamber checked factory ammo? Can you easily slip an empty case into the extractor with the slide removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midvalleyshooter Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 You also might load a few without primer and powder and feed them by hand slowly and see what is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Looks like your rounds aren't slipping under the extractor like they should. Which can either mean there is a burr on the bottom of the extractor which needs to be filed off, or there is too much tension on the extractor to allow the round to chamber. Edited March 27, 2016 by MrPostman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 This is a picture of the jam. Empty chamber but gets stuck on an angle going up into the chamber.sometimes I can just push slide forward and it will go in. Other times I have to pull back on slide a bit and then push forward again. Do you chamber check your loaded ammo? I'm just wondering if your ammo plunks right in the barrel if you disassemble the pistol? How does factory ammo feed? Have you chamber checked factory ammo? Can you easily slip an empty case into the extractor with the slide removed? that is a factory mag tech 180gr. Not spent at all. Brand new factory load. I do chamber check my ammo.pretty sure Ammo isn't the problem. Tried federal and mag tech today. Neither one worked right. Yes I do chamber check every single round I load. Ammo passes plunk test as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hmmm you could be on to something. That does make sense. Especially considering this gun flings my brass like 20 feet with factory recoil spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targetpractice Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Cz said they did adjust the extractor but still doesn't seem right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdriver02 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 When it jams like that, has the case rim started under the extractor yet? Where is the top edge of the case rim in relation to the firing pin hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 You might try an extra power extractor spring (when they get back in stock) http://czcustom.com/cz-75-85-sp01-extractor-springs-extra-power.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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