NEW REFINISHED! CZECH CZ82 9X18 MAKAROV CUSTOM GRIPS

[@44357514]

I recently purchased a CZ-83 in .380acp caliber at a Gun Show for $275. I then went on E-Bay and purchased a set of Rosewood Grips from a Company in Thailand for $44.95. I replaced the plastic grips with the wood grips and they went ,on easily, fit perfectly and look beautiful. They are smooth at the top and checkered on the bottom two thirds, with a CZ emblem towards the bottom.

[@socc6991]

I saw those grips on ebay and was skeptical because they ship from Thailand. That is good to know. I'll be ordering some this weekend. Thanks

[@g54b95]

I swapped the grips out on my circle 11 P-64 with some absolutely sick CNCd French Walnut grips and it made the pistol look 10X better. My VZ 82 is in great shape, but I think I'll look for some excellent wood grips for it, too. Or, petrified mastadon tusk grips.

[@bigt4135]

I bought the same gun the other day. Same holster and grips, only a couple small scratches on the gun. Very happy I found it.

[@conrad505]

Nice video. I also own a surplus CZ-82 and was thinking about refurbing the gun with wood grips. Your was wonderfully restored and is now a great looking gun. FYI, the 9x18 Mak round is slightly larger that the 9x19, and will not insert into the chamber.

[@TheMakarov9]

You are correct, some have tried with catastrophic results

[@g54b95]

Yeah, the commies did that so their own ammunition couldn't be used against them by being compatible with their enemy's guns.

[@drewmunny]

My CZ82 is far and away my most accurate handgun. You're right in saying that you'd be hard pressed to miss with this thing. Beautiful refinishing!!

[@thelaborpeasant]

That is one seriously beautiful CZ82

[@jimjones395]

the grips are Wattle wood, its a European hardwood. I have them on my '52 but they raised the prices from 50 bux to 75 and so I cant afford them now for my 82' so I made my own walnut as seen in pic

[@walterschiller8281]

Very nice gun. Bought a Bulgarian Makarov and just received a set of Marschal grips. They were well worth the wait and cost. Owner kept me apprised and delived as promised.

[@robertschumacher2707]

I had mine DuraCoated as well. Titanium color frame and slide with black hammer and controls, turned out beautifully.

[@Philsgoodnow]

Mine is nearly identical except the wood grips have finger groves and a hi viz front sight. Smooth as silk. Scary accurate, ingenious design, wow you quality, frog lubed to perfection. Plus it is chambered in just a sweet sounding caliber nomenclature, 9mm Makarov. Love em! Working on a twin for a two gun shoulder rig...woohoo

[@KennethElstonBAK]

Sorry, I didn't even watch the video; I saw the picture of the grips on the gun and had to stop by to give my compliments. Nice looking grips!!! It makes that old inexpensive gun look like a very expensive classic gun.

[@fortj3]

Well, the same gun (CZ83), but chambered in .380 is nowhere near an inexpensive gun. CZs have always been very nice pistols.

[@macgregor1004]

Good review on an excellent pistol. I have a CZ82 and would recommend as a conceal and carry piece.

[@JayDoubleEweAre]

I really love how these looked refinished at the end. The pink ones, not so much, but the rest were beautiful.

[@thecoolgamer7253]

Awesome grips. Looks like wattle wood with a red shellac finish. I'm waiting on a pair for my p01..

[@afrosheenix]

That thing is flawless. You got an heirloom. :)

[@jimjones395]

he spoke of the 9x18 being between the 380 and 9mm nato rounds, actually if you do a gel test and compare the mak to a 9mm nato defense round they are pretty close. the mak is way closer to the 9mm nato than to a .380, almost the same actually but with a lighter gun and less recoil (im sure you can find a gel test on youtube)

[@dubie2470]

My jaw dropped n the beginning I Love Military Surplus weapons ! Rifles , pistols Artillery ! you name it , I want it !!

[@TakeDetour]

Guns save lives!

[@WCGwkf]

And 5 years later the cheapest they go is 280 plush shipping. I still want one.

[@jameslatham7787]

Just got my second cx-82 three weeks ago. Glad I did. Now the prices are really going up!

[@PraticalFinancial]

I’ve gotten a couple of grips sets from Marschal’s for my surplus makarov and Tokarev pistols. They’re awesome!

[@lommerdpassievrucht8555]

Must be the most beautiful semi auto handgun in the world. This or the browning Bda 380

[@GeorgeLaird]

nice piece, well worth the time and money to upgrade

[@fortj3]

Gun and holster are both ambidextrous. DA trigger pull is very noticeably better than Makarov. What's not to like?

[@sjr9076]

The 9×18 Mak is closer to a 380 acp than a 9mm.. the closest thing to being the same as the 9mm is the 38 spl. Yes I'm aware that the 9mm has more energy at the muzzle than the 38 spl but the 38 has heavier bullets and tends to match the results ballistically to the 9mm. Don't get me wrong, I really like the Mak and would prefer it over a 380 acp any day, but it is not a 9mm or 38 spl for that matter. The 38 and 9mil tend to always get at least 12 inches or more of penetration and expand while the 380 and 9×18 seem to struggle to get past the 10 inch mark for penetration, and the Mak is in lack of good quality ammunition. Great vid and beautiful gun. Love those grips!

[@abrego150]

I'm pretty sure the closest thing to 9mm is the .38 super

[@sjr9076]

Sono Guap ballistically 9mm and 38 SPECIAL are basically the same.

[@douglasfulmer5483]

+RugerShooter Hmmmmm.... I tend to disagree. Hornandy Critical Defense is available for 9x18, and no one in their right mind would say that is a bad ammo. I think you are over generalizing a little bit too far. While neither 380 or 9x18 are in the power level of 9mm, neither is .38 special, especially non plus pressure ammo.

[@sjr9076]

Douglas Fulmer I should have been more specific..I was refering to 38 + p being very similar to 9×19.

[@sjr9076]

Douglas Fulmer but a standard 38 spl is still more powerful than a 380 acp in any pressure.

[@JES2691]

Very nice gun. You should be proud to have such a remarkable piece of history.

[@51Dss]

Suuuweet looking 82 - I own a CZ 83 - the .380 cal version of the same gun. Love it - as you said, super reliable, accurate and great little carry gun. Other thing I like about it is the weight - the Makarov round is very snappy (much more than the .380) and the weight of the gun really soaks up the recoil nicely. Good vid

[@davidwollenberg1758]

Gorgeous I want one

[@Hawkgx28Pyro]

That is beautiful gun, I would love to refinish some guns, would be a great hobby, plus I love guns and making them look good.

[@sygos]

I wish I knew where to get a CZ-82 for around $220!

[@bbcrusader2830]

I got one for 350 with 700 rounds of ammunition

[@Odood19]

Beautiful piece! I'd like to invest in one and refinish the crap out of it. I'm thinking gold plated

[@chriszablocki2460]

KZbin kind of sucks. Then this gem pops up.

[@sonick808]

southern ohio gun, i just ordered one yesterday for 229$. You have to send them your FFL (03 or otherwise), and they'll give you a login. If you don't have a C&R, you should get one, they're only 30$ every 3 years and allows you to order C&R arms to your house, as well as huge discounts at brownells and other places.

[@williamshao1985]

That carbon fiber one is sick.

[@robertowootton2057]

"NOW" THAT'S" A BEAUTIFUL CZ82 PISTOL AND THE CONDITION SPECTACULAR"!! that there is my next gotta have,gotta get, sidearm PISTOL!

[@tengu190]

It looks like Marschal grips? I could be wrong.

[@TheMakarov9]

tengu190 Yes, you are correct, they are Marschal grips from Hungary, I waited 3 months to get them

[@Just4HavinFunGuns]

They have gone up. Everyone you mentioned has sold out of this gun, and one place even raised the price to $269 for the last few they had in stock. Hope someone gets more in, but I am sure if anyone does, $269 will be the starting point. I should have picked up my second one last year when I had a chance!

[@djack8139]

Thats a good looking firearm !! Clunky or not i love the old all steel firearms.

[@lenardmalcolm8800]

Love these guns I got 4 of them her in Australia not of that model I have the Soviet TT etc and love the 7.62X25 and you can get them in hollow points it’s crazy fast round for a pistol.

[@zooksv1k]

I didn't think you could own handguns in Australia

[@familyman1110]

Iridium242 that's the color I would like to cerakote if you have it at the shop :)

[@radsnaget2005]

In most, and possibly all states, using that holster would be considered concealed carry.

[@MDM4202000]

Beautiful refinish. What is your theory on refinishing this gun versus collectible value of the gun? In other words does refinishing impact the collector value negatively? Or does the refinish increase the value? Yours came out looking like blued steel. Very impressive. If I were having one Sarah coated like yours what color would I ask for? Thank you for your help!

[@charlesrosenquiest5466]

Michael McGough I had the same thoughts as to the gun’s value, decided that due to the number of these poorly finished milsurps available why not refinish. If you’re a stickler for originality, just buy two.

[@shimy333]

The finishing is "bluing" not cerakote ... very nice looking gun though..

[@metzgeri]

Aaah, come on man, that's a beauty of a CZ82 and I love the grips, But let me be a correction nazi and point out that there is no Czechoslovakia any more. Just keeping it honest. Thanks for the nice review though.

[@mikey3800]

Word of warning.....Cz 82 has had some accidental discharges upon being dropped.

[@mrfru82]

That is a beautiful gun. Wow!

[@zivendn]

Great video, thanks. Any chance you can post a link or enough info to locate whomever the grips came from?? I was fortunate enough to realize these CZ-82's were a bargain when first offered by J&G. Living with in driving distance of J&G I wound up buying three while they were still priced at below $200.00. Even at the currect price of $279 from Weidners they are still a bargain.

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

Sweat...your right it is beautiful !!

[@TheDaedalx]

Isn't that the pouch that wore out the finish originally?

[@TheMakarov9]

TheDaedalx Yes

[@fortj3]

Any holster will wear the finish. The finish on these tended to get worn where the trigger guard meets the grip frame, from rubbing against the baseplate of the spare mag.

[@jozefsveik1994]

Very nice grips.

[@ray1965ify]

aim surpless mine came to look like new in the box,i love it.

[@docwilkey]

Nice!

[@Lawrence64]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@resident429]

I would love a reproduction of that holster in black leather.

[@FirearmPop]

Beautiful!

[@alancrook1745]

absolutely beautiful

[@familyman1110]

Do you know what the name of that cerakote color is ???... if so plz let me know ty

[@agr0625]

I bought one at a pawn for 212.00 looks brand new no wear at all must have been redone I guess

[@sygos]

Do CZ82s qualify as C&R items?

[@chrishansen1293]

Yes.

[@luisloya1120]

Yes

[@nathanfobear2913]

how much do grips like that cost?

[@eltenda]

very, very nice!

[@tsp159]

CZ83s available Gunbroker for around $200.

[@RD-cw9ik]

Awsome

[@brandoncharleswilson]

beautiful

[@dtrajkovic7429]

Nice

[@MrEherndon5]

So beautiful and the rounds are so cheap

[@jbrake09]

She's a beaut man.

[@KiefferPlant]

What mags Do you use with it? Original or new?

[@pra3t0rian]

Your voice sounds like Adam the Woo's.

[@wowthtsgood]

I can't find this gun anywhere D'x

[@nimbly1693]

Where did you get it?

[@harygutierrez4619]

shes beautiful thats all i got to say

[@thespeez]

Does the CZ-83 have the same features as this and is it as reliable and accurate?

[@zooksv1k]

The CZ 83 is a .380 caliber and that round is not as accurate or powerful as the 9 x 18 m m Makarov that the CZ 82 uses

[@tomobrien6983]

looks like a cherry burl..... rose wood is much darker

[@adrianpasha6181]

thank god you can talk properly at least great video great gun

[@sonick808]

yep!

[@ResponsiveResolve]

Ill take it. Thanks.

[@sonick808]

fellow cruffler :)

[@belbro62]

get a grip, any link to the seller made me think twice about the mak, you refinish them yourself

[@stephenlee895]

Anyone knows where I can get that custom wood grips ?

[@TheMakarov9]

He is in Hungary, I waited 3 months, he custom makes them www.marschalgrips.com/

[@stephenlee895]

@@TheMakarov9 Thank you and where did you send this pistol to refinish it ? Mine looks bad hehehe

[@TheMakarov9]

@@stephenlee895 Friend of mine is a gunsmith and had re-blued many guns in the past, stripped it all the way down

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

sexy!

[@brentfoto]

I like your video, but improper clearing procedure a few minutes into it at 3:20. Be aware that you apparently do not have muscle memory for your clearing procedure, or, if you consciously chose not to pull back the slide, that was very bad practice.

[@RedAssasin24]

I was just on gun broker, are you selling this gun by any chance?

[@TheMakarov9]

RedAssassin24 Nope

[@RedAssasin24]

Ah, there's a guy on there selling a cz just like yours w/ the wood grips and the original holster for $440.00. So I figured I'd ask.

[@erichoward518]

Beautiful!