CZ 75 to .22LR conversion kit

[Lmo]

I was kicking around the idea of purchasing a .22LR of some variety, but just become aware of this conversion kit offered by CZ. Has anyone here installed one?

https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-75-kadet-adapter-ii-22-lr-adj-sights-10-rd-mags-will-fit-omega-system/

[Tunabliss]

They are a bit expensive but great. I have one that works on both my SP01 and P-01. Very accurate and well built. Turns the SP01 into a fun .22 Eats everything with very few hiccups.

[Lmo]

That was quick! Thanks for the feedback.

I've got a 75 Compact.

How quickly does it convert back to 9mm? Simply swap out the slide?

Any noticeable difference in sighting/shot placement between the two?

[snacks]

i use mine on my compact. It's straightforward and easy to convert back and forth. Just need to fit in certain areas depending on your frame. I had to fit the bottom of the barrel where it mates on the frame. Slide went right on.

Also run the stock mainspring. If you are using a lightened mainspring some .22 ammo do not ignite.

I wish that CZ still sold the Kadet pistol. It made more sense to pay for an entire pistol.

The kit used to be cheap but now they are coming closer to the price of a new pistol.

In hindsight i would have just bought a buckmark for the price of the kit new.

[Lmo]

There don't appear to be any "huge" discounts currently ($395 being the lowest I've seen).

As far as buying another pistol goes, I prefer to keep the collection small; I don't see owning a firearm as a 'hobby' per se (one is enough).

I really like the 'heft' of my CZ, in fact it was the primary reason I bought it. I've been shooting a 9mm Luger since I was a kid (my dad captured it in France) and the CZ feels very much like it. As we know however, it isn't a practical firearm for personal protection, or regular practice.

Did you have to 'file' the slide on your pistol?

[Lmo]

Just need to fit in certain areas depending on your frame.

So this isn't a 'plug and play' set up at all? The last thing I want to do is have to pay a smith another $150 +/- to make this work. My Compact is dead stock.

[M76]

It'll work on the compact, except the Kadet mags will stick out due to grip length

[Tunabliss]

I didn't have to do any fitting on mine, but I bought it used. I enjoy having several guns to play with and have multiple .22's. I really like the Kadet conversion. If you can find a good deal on it, I think it's worth it. But if I was to have only one .22, then a dedicated Ruger or Buck Mark would be the way to go. If you only think about the cost, they it kills your mojo. You can buy a GSG 1911 at Turners right now for about $239.98. I have one and it shoots great! I think the Kadet is a little more accurate though.

The nice thing about the Kadet is you get a second gun without having to DROS.

[tbc]

CZ 75 to .22LR conversion kit

So this isn't a 'plug and play' set up at all? The last thing I want to do is have to pay a smith another $150 +/- to make this work. My Compact is dead stock.

[snacks]

Cz75 .22

I had to file down the area shown below to fit my SP-01 and that was it. I filed both side one pass at a time. File both sides one pass, try to fit it, and repeat until it fits.

Best .22 I’ve ever shot.




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I did exactly what was described.

I’ve seen other kits where they had to shave the slide to fit a sp01.

Although it will fit there is a dedicated Kadet kit for the SP01.

I bought new because I wanted to make sure it wasn’t shaved too much by the previous owner.

If it’s the cz75 b frames with the short dust cover it shouldn’t be an issue and the only fitting is where it is marked. If it’s an older cz75b I’m not sure of the tolerances. I know that CZ has changed production in the past ten years.

I’ve shot 700 rounds so far no issues. Except when I was using a 15lb mainspring I would get light primer strikes. Being double actionvwas a benefit just pull again. Put changing out to the stock weight solved my issue. I was shooting automatch and golden bullet.

No issues with cci

[Lmo]

I had to file down the area shown below to fit my SP-01 and that was it.

As mentioned, my Compact is dead nuts, out of the box, stock; maybe 2000 round through it.

I'm 'mechanically inclined' and was a pattern maker for many years so I'm familiar with hand tools. But I've never attempted any gun work.

Did you use a 'mill bastard' file for this work, a stone? Does the part 'tell you' when it's tight and needs to be dressed?

edit - hadn't thought of the 'no additional DROS needed' aspect.

[snacks]

I used a small fine file that would fit the area. I used a fine file so I could take small amount at a time. I also had a small white Arkansas stone that fit perfectly in that area I would alternate because the stone would just polish and didn’t cut enough.

I actually used a hobby file I had in hand that was small enough then a fine sandpaper wrapped around the file to speed up the process

Fitted a little snug then just shot it in. It is very accurate I think that’s why I would have wanted a dedicated lower for it so I can just leave it on a gun. I had wanted to drill the receiver to mount an optic mount.

Thought of having the slide milled but not enough material where the sight sits

[TNT8284]

With the Kadet .22lr conversion slide, some fitting was required to use on my CZ 75 SA, as some previous posts had stated I did need to file the hole for it to function properly.
I sold my SA, but the Kadet slide fits nicely and shoots nicer upon my father's SP-01

[Lmo]

I think that’s why I would have wanted a dedicated lower for it so I can just leave it on a gun.

Just so I'm clear on this... you filed the block on the "kit" part , not the frame of the pistol?

[Tok36]

The Kadet manual covers in detail where you need to fit the slide. Each CZ pistol frame and Kadet slde are a little different and may require fitting in different areas. It is rare that i have heard of anyone having issue with the process.

Here is a link to the CZ Kadet Manual. A read through should clear up many potential questions.

https://www.czub.cz/media/attachment/file/c/z/cz75kadet_en.pdf