dapribek Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Hi, I have a chance to purchase a new Zev OZ9 from a member here. I’m on the fence because of mixed reviews online. Anyone have any experience with this gun? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Search is your friend. It may or may not be the best striker fired pistol you ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evild Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Hey Dave, I have the MBK which was basically the frame, already had a Zev slide set up for a DPP, but a Zev barrel in it. Locking lug sheared off the first obe and the replaced it, with a newer design. Other than that, zero issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Thanks for your experience with this pistol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt350z Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Used mine for 10 local matches. I had failure to extract multiple times per match the first 3 or 4 matches. I switched to a Zaffiri Precision billet extractor and it’s been flawless that past 6 matches ~900 rounds. It’s definitely a more natural grip angle and shoots softer than the Glock, but still has the low bore height so it recovers quicker for me than compared to my P320 AXG PRO that weighs like 12 ozs more. The grip is a little large/block for me, so my finger is a bit stretched out. I wear medium sized gloves for reference. It virtually uses all Glock parts so maintenance is super simple and parts readily available. My only real complaint at this time is that Zev has only released a small batch of the tungsten infused grip module 6 months ago and haven’t heard of any plans for more. I did break their lightweight striker dry firing without a snapcap which they replaced right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimiStick Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I picked up one and a DR920 for the wife who shoots the Glock platform. Only about 5k rounds through hers, Timney trigger, tungsten guide rod and some softer springs. No issues yet. It shoots noticably softer than DR920. I really like the frame system, and the fact you can stipple or SC a grip and keep a factory spare. They aren't cheap, that's for sure, but I think that steel framed platform makes it softer shooting and gives you some options you wouldn't otherwise have. As others noted, I've read of issues with the skeletonized striker and the extractor - and have replacements for both , but no breakage yet so still using the stock ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Thank you for your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostenelli Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Tungsten grip is worth every penny. I shoot as fast as my 2011 so I switched. Did some trigger upgrade and a few other things but feels great and soft shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerjd Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I had one of the first ones to market. Shot about 1k rounds through it and really liked it. Great IDPA CO pistol. It's honeslty the one gun I wish I hadn't sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avastcosmicarena Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Still waiting on the Tungsten Grip re-release. As usual, Zev is incredibly slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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