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CZ Trainer Carbine
« on: December 08, 2007, 04:13:44 PM »
No, they don't make one but I wanted one so I made it myself. 

Someone is going to ask why not just get the Scout model.  I could have but I would have needed to get a new full size stock ~$140, plus a magazine ~$30, plus shipping adds up to ~$185...no thanks!

The Trainer costs ~$20 more than the Scout but it already has the adult size stock, a magazine plus it comes with a serious rear sight.  My eyes can't see as far as it's calibrated to but it's still a kick-a$ rear sight. 

I used a new front sight, http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=557370&chrSuperSKU=&MC=
I could have reused the front sight that came with the rifle but I'd have to turn the the muzzle end on a lathe to fit it and that would have been far too labor intensive.  This replacement sight slips on and locks in place with a set screw.  After I adjust it I will solder it in place or use some other permanent method.

I don't have a picture editor yet and pis are big so I have to post one at a time.

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Re: CZ Trainer Carbine
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2007, 04:15:30 PM »
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Re: CZ Trainer Carbine
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2007, 04:17:19 PM »
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Re: CZ Trainer Carbine
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2007, 04:18:20 PM »
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Re: CZ Trainer Carbine
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2007, 04:19:12 PM »
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Re: CZ Trainer Carbine
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2007, 04:29:14 PM »
Last pic...

The barrel is now 18" and the overall length of the rifle is 37".  My intention was to cut it down to 16" and I still might do that but I want to see how this shoots.  I'm pleased with how it feels now and if it shoots well, I'll probaby just leave it this length. 

It took about 1/2 hours to cut, finish the muzzle and install the sight.  I have not done anything special with the muzzle but I've done this before with very good results.  If this one doesn't shoot well I'll recrown the muzzle. 

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Smitty

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Re: CZ Trainer Carbine
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2007, 09:52:24 AM »
Looks as if you did a good job on the barrel... Hope it shoots great!