abb1 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I hear that these are not very reliable when first receiving them. Has anyone tried using the Springer 170mm basepads for extra capacity? How are they for reliability? https://shop.springerprecision.com/Springer-Precision-CZ-Tactical-Sport-9-40-EZ-170mm-base-pads-SP0313.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Get the CZ Custom pads. You'll need to tune the mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTP_Shooting_Sports Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The mags needs tuned in the area where it transitions from double stack to single stack. I didn't have a single one that ran reliably out of the box. Grams tuned mine and they worked great after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abb1 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 CZ Custom is not an option, and tuning is not an option either, as I am a Canadian shooting a USPSA match and I will not receive this until I arrive at the match. I need something that I know is reliable. Springer ships to Canada, CZ Custom does not. I am hoping on bringing them with me and ordering a few CZ mags (regular capacity) at the local gun store and using it the day of the match. The Springer kits come with an extended spring for reliable feeding, but I prefer to hear from those that have used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I have the Springer large extensions on a couple of regular mags. They still needed to be tuned due to the length to avoid nosedives. I went for about 6 months thinking it was the length of the ammo causing the issues. Finally realized I would have to tune them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 How long do you have before the match yoh need this for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abb1 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, aandabooks said: How long do you have before the match yoh need this for? Still a ways away, Not til June, so I have lots of time. I think I may not have an option other than to just buy regular 20 rd CZ TS mags once I arrive, and forget the 170mm option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regor Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I had the same experience with nose dives with the Springer 170 extensions. Loading a little shorter and using round nose bullets (not JHPs, they snag on the feed ramp) helps with reliability as well. I found the issue was much worse if I used CZC springs and followers, and you can still fit 29 rounds in with the stock follower, so I switched to that. I'm currently working through a case of Everglades JHPs so I'm stuck with 27 rounds in mine for reliability vs the 29 they will hold. My 9mm minor loads with round nose coated lead seems to cycle fine when fully loaded, so I will be switching to a FMJ once I finish this case up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoRecon Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 In reading via the link to Springer it states they are not recommended for use with the 26 round factory mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamge Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Is this "tuning" process described anywhere on the internet so I can do it at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 6 hours ago, adamge said: Is this "tuning" process described anywhere on the internet so I can do it at home? Over on Facebook at CZ Open Gun Shooters page. Post has the dimensions and where to squeeze on the body and then what to adjust feed lips to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFL Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 5 hours ago, aandabooks said: Over on Facebook at CZ Open Gun Shooters page. Post has the dimensions and where to squeeze on the body and then what to adjust feed lips to. I’ve seen this page referenced a few times but can never seem to find it on Facebook. Is it a hidden or secret group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, RCFL said: I’ve seen this page referenced a few times but can never seem to find it on Facebook. Is it a hidden or secret group? It is a Private Group. I don't remember how I found it but I've been on it for a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkadi Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 10:22 PM, RCFL said: I’ve seen this page referenced a few times but can never seem to find it on Facebook. Is it a hidden or secret group? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1936874653224096/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFL Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 12:31 PM, Timido said: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1936874653224096/ Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now