Dranoel Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just found a CZ75 SA that I really like except for one thing. It's .40 SW. Would love to convert it to 38 Super. I know the frame will be fine but can I get away with a barrel and spring swap or will I need a new slide as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 does anyone manufacture a barrel in 38 for CZ? I only know of a 9 major barrel that they manufacture for the CzechmateSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 mags and frame are not long enough for 38 Super OAL. Reason why Tanfoglio has the large frame platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, eerw said: mags and frame are not long enough for 38 Super OAL. Reason why Tanfoglio has the large frame platforms. Hadn't taken that one into consideration. What about converting a 40 to 9mm? Is the breechface too large or does CZ like some other mfrs. use the same breechface for both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Dranoel said: Hadn't taken that one into consideration. What about converting a 40 to 9mm? Is the breechface too large or does CZ like some other mfrs. use the same breechface for both? 40 is a larger breech face, but I've never had issues using a 9mm barrel in a 40 slide. The SP01 9mm barrel would be the one for you, the 75 SA 9mm uses a barrel which is too skinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) I have a barrel for a SP01 laying around that I'm not using if you need it. I took it out to start converting the slide to an open gun for a TS frame. PM me if you are interested. Have a SA 9mm barrel also if that is the one you need. Edited July 25, 2018 by aandabooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Thanks, guys. I haven't bought the pistol yet. Wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna be stuck with a .40 first. But if I can get them to take this gawdawful Kimber on trade I may pick it up soon. The one I was looking at is the Tactical Sport. aandabooks, I may take you up on that. Edited July 25, 2018 by Dranoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 13 hours ago, Dranoel said: Thanks, guys. I haven't bought the pistol yet. Wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna be stuck with a .40 first. But if I can get them to take this gawdawful Kimber on trade I may pick it up soon. The one I was looking at is the Tactical Sport. aandabooks, I may take you up on that. That is a whole different barrel. I don't have any extra barrels laying around for the TS. I own 3 of them but while they are listed as a 75 series gun they share very little with the 75b, SP01 guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 18 hours ago, Dranoel said: Thanks, guys. I haven't bought the pistol yet. Wanted to make sure I wasn't gonna be stuck with a .40 first. But if I can get them to take this gawdawful Kimber on trade I may pick it up soon. The one I was looking at is the Tactical Sport. aandabooks, I may take you up on that. That's a different gun. You will need, at a minimum, a new barrel and magazines. The 9mm barrel will more than likely need some tuning as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Ok. Guess I'm gonna have to go searching for a 9mm TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 https://grabagun.com/cz-75-tac-spt-9mm-5-4-2-tone-2-20rd.html I believe there is one on here in the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Ok. Traded my Kimber Custom TLE II for the TS .40 with $400 boot. Been in contact with Cajun Gunworks about a new 9mm barrel recoil spring, steel guide and mags as well as some trigger tuning options. (trigger on this feels like a marshmallow) So, diving into deep water in a whole new pond, but still in love with my 1911s. Edited October 5, 2018 by Dranoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrabs Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I have a 40 BSA. I have developed a light 40 cast load that is very accurate. A SPO1 9mm barrel goes right in with no issues. Change barrel and mag and it works great. With a 150gr cast .40 at very low velocity and a 128 or 135 gr at medium velocity, both calibers impact the target at the same place. No sight adjustment necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Dranoel said: Been in contact with Cajun Gunworks about a new 9mm barrel recoil spring, steel guide and mags as well as some trigger tuning options. (trigger on this feels like a marshmallow) So, diving into deep water in a whole new pond, but still in love with my 1911s. The tactical sport (TS) is a great SAO pistol and the basis for the Tactical Sport Orange and Czechmate models that CZ sells for at a premium compared to the TS. Didn't realize that CGW had barrels for the tactical sport models. Be sure you are talking to them about a standard CZ 75 or SP01 barrel. The comment about the trigger surprises me, as TS pistols are known for their out of the box <2#, crisp triggers. It could be that the PO installed a lighter main spring. Anyhow, enjoy the new toy, come back and share your thoughts after you've had some time to shoot it a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, muncie21 said: The tactical sport (TS) is a great SAO pistol and the basis for the Tactical Sport Orange and Czechmate models that CZ sells for at a premium compared to the TS. Didn't realize that CGW had barrels for the tactical sport models. Be sure you are talking to them about a standard CZ 75 or SP01 barrel. The comment about the trigger surprises me, as TS pistols are known for their out of the box <2#, crisp triggers. It could be that the PO installed a lighter main spring. Anyhow, enjoy the new toy, come back and share your thoughts after you've had some time to shoot it a bit. CGW is a distributor for CZ parts. He knows exactly what I have and assures me that while they are not common he can get the proper 9mm replacement barrel and mags in a few days time. Also discussed the trigger and he advised that it can be improved on with the stock parts but he also has more or less drop-in parts that make it better. I'm keen to learn a new system so this may be the first. I've also been considering a Glock Armorers course as there are some ideas I have down that path. In any event, I enjoy learning new things and they often spawn ideas for improvement. So this will only make me better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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