Conversion kit well-made unit that gives CZ-75 owner two guns in one

Am Shooting Journal ^ | 4/3/2017 | R Reed

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While there are many dedicated .22 LR pistols on the market, one of the best for everyday use is not a pistol in the pure sense, but instead is a conversion kit for the popular CZ-75 from the Czech Republic. And although this is not a new product, it remains one of the best of its kind on the market.

The CZ-75 Kadet (and the more recent Kadet II) .22 LR conversion kit is a CZ factory-made unit that allows a shooter to quickly and easily convert a CZ-75 series pistol from centerfire to rimfire ammunition (and back again). This gives the shooter a lighter recoiling gun, which shoots less expensive ammo, while retaining the same trigger, controls, and overall feel of the pistol.

The Kadet unit consists of a replacement slide assembly with a fixed .22 LR barrel. The rear sight is adjustable for both elevation and windage. The entire unit is made of steel and is coated with a durable black polycoat. A Kadet kit-equipped pistol closely replicates the weight and feel of a standard pistol. The kit includes two 10-round .22 LR magazines. The Kadet magazines are made with a .22 LR inner liner sleeved in a full-size centerfire metal magazine body. The integral baseplate and followers are both plastic. The magazines cannot be disassembled and, unlike some other designs, there is no way to compress the magazine springs for easier loading. Read the rest of the CZ-75 Kadet pistol here.

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[SirFishalot]

I own both a CZ75 and a CZ75 Kadet (not the coversion), both are great shooters. My only complaint on the Kadet is that it’s a pain in the butt to clean. I also own a Colt Ace, (not the conversion), and I shoot that more because it is so easy to clean.

[Cobra64]

The CZ75 is a fantastic pistol. Nice balance and incredible ergonomics!

[fulltlt]

I have both also but shoot my Ruger SR22 more than the Kadet for the same reason.