CZ Clones

Jonathan Waits · Feb 11, 2015

So does anyone own any of the CZ clones on the market, particularly the Tristar/Canik ones? What are your opinions of them and do they perform well for you? I know they can be had for around 350 bucks and that sounds like a great price for a durable and functioning pistol.

jtischauser · Feb 11, 2015

In for info. I'd like a nice SA dump gun or two.

Wildcat · Feb 11, 2015

I have a Tristar T-120 and I've not had any issues with it at all and have put around 1500 rounds through it. It uses CZ or mecgar mags without issues. The trigger is a bit stiff, I replaced the springs in mine with a set from Cajun Gun Works. I don't have a trigger scale but just changing the springs made a world of difference.

Wild Bill1 · Feb 12, 2015

Hmmmmmm tagged..

poopgiggle · Feb 12, 2015

There's a YouTube video somewhere a guy did where he shows off a budget production gun he did on a Canik

Rick S · Feb 13, 2015

Check out the EAA SAR K2. The .45 has adj sights, rail, and a 14 rnd mag for under 400$. You can get it in 9mm with a 16+1 mag for around 340$. They are made by Sarsilmaz for the Turkish military. The reviews seem to be good. They look similar to the Tristar guns, probably made in the same factory.

Jonathan Waits · Feb 13, 2015

Matt Washburn said:
I have a Tristar T-120 and I've not had any issues with it at all and have put around 1500 rounds through it. It uses CZ or mecgar mags without issues. The trigger is a bit stiff, I replaced the springs in mine with a set from Cajun Gun Works. I don't have a trigger scale but just changing the springs made a world of difference.

This is the IWI clone right? The one that rides rails on the inside of frame?

Wildcat · Feb 13, 2015

Yep! Canik 55, Tristar, and the Baby Eagle are all pretty much the same gun.

Jonathan Waits · Feb 13, 2015

The Jerhico 941 is the one I am thinking of. Canik makes several things, walther ppq clone, and several cz75 clones. tristar just imports them I believe.

rhart · Feb 13, 2015

I have the Canik 55 Stingray. Pretty well built. I put in CGW springs and it helped the DA pull significantly. A copy of the CZ compact 9mm. Mine is all black steel frame. It shot pretty high when I got it, but I fixed that. Pretty accurate too.

The Antichrome · Feb 13, 2015

dr poopgiggle said:
There's a YouTube video somewhere a guy did where he shows off a budget production gun he did on a Canik

Except it isnt on the Production approved list (last time I looked, anyway)

Academy was selling the tri-star version for $299 - $319 awhile back.
Centerfire sells the Canik Stingray for $329ish and cant keep them in stock.
I didnt like the ambi controls, but otherwise its not bad (the one I shot really, really needed a trigger job, and a lighter recoil spring)

rhart · Feb 13, 2015

Robert, how was the accuracy on the one you shot? I put a 14# recoil spring in mine right away. It does need a trigger job though...

poopgiggle · Feb 13, 2015

Just tell everyone it's a Tanfo. No one will know the difference.

rhart · Feb 13, 2015

The Canik Stingray 15-round Mecgar magazines that came with mine fit the Sphinx SDP compact perfectly.

The Antichrome · Feb 13, 2015

sidewi said:
Robert, how was the accuracy on the one you shot? I put a 14# recoil spring in mine right away. It does need a trigger job though...

I didnt attempt any group shooting.
I shot steel plates at 8-20 yds and accuracy was fine.

Jonathan Waits · Feb 13, 2015

Definitely want to check them out, the T-120 is the main one I am looking at, but also am looking at the S-120

Wildcat · Feb 13, 2015

I don't think you'll be disappointed. The P-120 would probably be a better game gun. I didn't look to close at the specs when I bought mine. The P is steel and the T is alloy. The P is 3/4 a pound heavier.

I bought my titanium cerakote T-120 direct from Tristar.

Dustin Cantrell · Feb 14, 2015

elephant dung, now I'm going to have to go buy a CZ clone. Have several CZs and absolutely love them. Now I'm going to have to sift through the Canik models and order one.

jtischauser · Feb 14, 2015

Which gun will work with my CZ75 SP01 Shadow mags and where can I buy it?

Wildcat · Feb 14, 2015

The shadow uses CZ75B mags right? If so any of them should work. This is one of the clones that is similar in appearance to a SP01 (9mm only)

http://tristararms.com/pistol-p-120.php