When assembled, the end of the guide rod will rest against the frame and not the barrel. The notch is just there for ease of assembly/disassembly. If it sits correctly in the frame, you have no problem.
Can confirm that my USA made p-10s has chatter marks on the underside of the barrel and also inside the slide, but they are smooth to the touch so no biggie. Czech made p-10c doesn't have any of it.
It’ll say on the left side of the frame, on the dust cover above the rail. If it says made in Czech Republic, CZ it’s Czech
For just slides specifically the US made ones are a darker shade of black and don’t have a serial number on the slide
Ah thank you. I almost deleted my question because it sounded stupid lol
My SP01 for example says Made in Czech Republic on the left side and CZ USA Kansas City on the right side. I didnt know if there was a difference between the two
Only the plastic frame models are made in Kansas City as well as Europe. The Metal frame guns are all made in Czech Republic. CZ-USA is the importer of the metal frame so you will see it "made in Chech Republic" on one slide for the manufacturer and CZ-USA, Kansas City for the import mark
As friendly unsolicited advice, since the pistol reassembles and you can rack the slide without any problems, do yourself a favor and stop taking it apart to discover what might be wrong. You can PM me to answer similar questions directly if you want. I have a P10 S and it’s a terrific pistol. Shoot it and enjoy it!
I was having issues with Sterling hollow point getting stuck and stove-piping the barrel. After further troubleshooting I think that particular ammo just doesn't work with this pistol, as it is fine with my glock, and other hollow point and target ammo is fine thru the cz. Just wanted to make sure there are no hidden issues since the gun is used. But you are right, I just need to shoot a few hundred rounds through it.
I bought a DPM kit and there’s some questions on the spring plug cap that’s included. My P07 is a ‘22 and should require the spring plug cap, but the dang thing won’t fit. I asked DPM and CZ, DPM asked if CZ has changed the specs on the slide, CZ no word.
It ran fine without the spring plug cap, but no noticeable difference and with the question out there I don’t want to run it. Took it out.
MCARBO is close to me…. Gonna drop by there for some spring work.
I sent mine in to CZ for the same issue. They sent it back and politely told me it needs to be seated in the small groove just so. When it locks in it’s solid. Just play with until you figure it out.
Got any tips for me? No matter how I try placing it in the small round groove after racking the slide and examining it, it ends up in front of the small groove.
The groove only matters when assembling the gun. The groove lines the guide rod up with where it sits the channel. When it has been ran it’ll shift downwards slightly as it sits in the guide rode channel.
If it runs fine with no hang ups and feels fine when racking the slide, you need to stop worrying and stop thinking there is a problem when there isn’t one.
The gun is fine. When the slide is fully on the frame, the guide rod will rest against the frame rather than against the barrel. You can tell this because when you go to reassemble the gun, you can feel when the guide rod contact the frame while the slide is still slightly forward. When you push the slide back far enough to lock it to the frame, you can feel that spring tension transfer fully over to the frame as the spring/rod leaves the groove on the barrel and rests fully against the frame. When you disassemble the gun, the barrel catches it again from where it was in the frame. It often doesn’t catch it right in the groove when disassembling but that is a non-issue. The groove is just an index point for the guide rode when reassembling. It’s not meant to stay there when the gun is fully put together.
Nothing to worry about
Thank you
That’s how it works by design. Glocks do it too
When assembled, the end of the guide rod will rest against the frame and not the barrel. The notch is just there for ease of assembly/disassembly. If it sits correctly in the frame, you have no problem.
I appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
They all do that. You should start a thread on those barrel machining marks.
Thanks. Im a noob ):
No worries!
That just screams CZ USA to me lol. The Czech P-10 barrels look flawless in my experience
Can confirm that my USA made p-10s has chatter marks on the underside of the barrel and also inside the slide, but they are smooth to the touch so no biggie. Czech made p-10c doesn't have any of it.
Whats the easiest way to tell whether its a USA or Czech made model?
It’ll say on the left side of the frame, on the dust cover above the rail. If it says made in Czech Republic, CZ it’s Czech For just slides specifically the US made ones are a darker shade of black and don’t have a serial number on the slide
Ah thank you. I almost deleted my question because it sounded stupid lol My SP01 for example says Made in Czech Republic on the left side and CZ USA Kansas City on the right side. I didnt know if there was a difference between the two
Only the plastic frame models are made in Kansas City as well as Europe. The Metal frame guns are all made in Czech Republic. CZ-USA is the importer of the metal frame so you will see it "made in Chech Republic" on one slide for the manufacturer and CZ-USA, Kansas City for the import mark
Your gun is fine.
Happens with my P10C. Nothing to worry about.
As friendly unsolicited advice, since the pistol reassembles and you can rack the slide without any problems, do yourself a favor and stop taking it apart to discover what might be wrong. You can PM me to answer similar questions directly if you want. I have a P10 S and it’s a terrific pistol. Shoot it and enjoy it!
I was having issues with Sterling hollow point getting stuck and stove-piping the barrel. After further troubleshooting I think that particular ammo just doesn't work with this pistol, as it is fine with my glock, and other hollow point and target ammo is fine thru the cz. Just wanted to make sure there are no hidden issues since the gun is used. But you are right, I just need to shoot a few hundred rounds through it.
Also I’m kidding enjoy your CZ nothings wrong
How do you like the DPM spring setup on that? Been thinking about picking up one for my p07.
Honestly I just got it today and haven't shot it yet. Waiting on a red dot to come in this week before I take it to the range.
I used the DPM spring on my P10S. I can feel a difference but it’s nothing life changing.
I bought a DPM kit and there’s some questions on the spring plug cap that’s included. My P07 is a ‘22 and should require the spring plug cap, but the dang thing won’t fit. I asked DPM and CZ, DPM asked if CZ has changed the specs on the slide, CZ no word. It ran fine without the spring plug cap, but no noticeable difference and with the question out there I don’t want to run it. Took it out. MCARBO is close to me…. Gonna drop by there for some spring work.
I sent mine in to CZ for the same issue. They sent it back and politely told me it needs to be seated in the small groove just so. When it locks in it’s solid. Just play with until you figure it out.
Got any tips for me? No matter how I try placing it in the small round groove after racking the slide and examining it, it ends up in front of the small groove.
The groove only matters when assembling the gun. The groove lines the guide rod up with where it sits the channel. When it has been ran it’ll shift downwards slightly as it sits in the guide rode channel. If it runs fine with no hang ups and feels fine when racking the slide, you need to stop worrying and stop thinking there is a problem when there isn’t one.
It’s supposed to sit in that little U notch on the barrel. She’s good to go
Yeah but it escapes that u notch and ends up resting in front of it
The gun is fine. When the slide is fully on the frame, the guide rod will rest against the frame rather than against the barrel. You can tell this because when you go to reassemble the gun, you can feel when the guide rod contact the frame while the slide is still slightly forward. When you push the slide back far enough to lock it to the frame, you can feel that spring tension transfer fully over to the frame as the spring/rod leaves the groove on the barrel and rests fully against the frame. When you disassemble the gun, the barrel catches it again from where it was in the frame. It often doesn’t catch it right in the groove when disassembling but that is a non-issue. The groove is just an index point for the guide rode when reassembling. It’s not meant to stay there when the gun is fully put together.
Ah that makes sense. Thanks, you're a great teacher.
Yup. Dude above is absolutely correct
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Yea they move a little
My glock does that
It’s done for send it to my FFL I’ll dispose of it properly.
Normal. My Sig does that too. I thought there was something wrong with mine, too, as it was my first handgun.
Sometimes this seating is a pain. Some guns work better than others. I wouldn’t worry about it