3,800 rds. in Czechpoint VZ-58 (7,62x39): zero issues.

[Ignition Override]

Fwiw, it was nib in spring 2019. I keep a piece of each used cardboard ammo 'box' and divide them into multiples of 10 for easier counting of the total consumption. The rifle was manufactured inside the Czech Republic.

Don't be fooled, this was the Czech's alternative to the AKM, and despite the general appearance, internally is a totally different gun.
VZ-58 has striker mechanism, short-stroke piston, dual-spring operation for bolt carrier and striker functions. Some different photos (I can't find) show us the separate striker, bolt and carrier.

No Parts are interchangeable with AKMs. Some people find this difficult to accept.
My HK/PTR-91 mags won't interchange with my FAL rifle's mags....why not?

One safety note about the VZ - never forget to put the small, separate locking piece (Not depicted here) back onto the bolt after field stripping. ---Only ---This separate piece, less than 2" length, keeps the bolt in battery when firing !
After reassembly, it is quite visible from the empty magwell, and the very small silver locking sections visibly move when the bolt slides in its tracks.

The Czech vz. 58 -- Improving Upon the Most Reliable Combat Rifle in the World (gunsamerica.com) The author was an Army helicopter pilot, Hey, Loach, Chinook, who later went to medical school, works in an urgent care clinic near Oxford MS.


Note totally different AKM design, hammer-fired with rotating bolt, long-stroke, "one-piece" piston/bolt carrier etc.

 

[21H40]

I have the cheaper cousin from CAI that I got from PSA in 2012.

I really like the’58 design and operation. Mine is more accurate than anything with a folding stock and those sights is supposed to be.

Great rifle, glad to hear about it

 

[Ignition Override]

21H40:

I hope that yours is reliable.

If so, it’s a good value from my perspective.

 

[JDGray]

I've owned versions of both, and the CSA is hands down the best I've owned! One of my VZ2008s had the trigger gremlin, and my Vz58 made by D-Technik, was not all that accurate. My CSA QCB has been stelar!

 

[greyling22]

One of my great regrets in life is that I was unable to afford one back in the day when they were cheap. (I was young and I college, and saving for my smith 686)

 

[21H40]

21H40:

I hope that yours is reliable.

If so, it’s a good value from my perspective.

Thanks! It has never had a problem, though I'm probably only at 2k for a round count. My only gripe is that my eyes don't work so well anymore and I may need to add a RDS somehow. For some reason, RDS mounting wasn't a thing in 1958

 

[marksman13]

Will Dabbs is a great dude. I used to work at a gun store in Oxford and he was a regular visitor. Extremely knowledgeable.

 

[marksman13]

My LGS just took in a Century VZ2008 on consignment and even though I HATE AKs, I’ve always been drawn to the VZ-58. I may see if the owner will do a little horse trading. I know Century has turned out some crap over the years, but I’ve seen pretty decent reviews on the VZ2008.

 

[21H40]

My LGS just took in a Century VZ2008 on consignment and even though I HATE AKs, I’ve always been drawn to the VZ-58. I may see if the owner will do a little horse trading. I know Century has turned out some crap over the years, but I’ve seen pretty decent reviews on the VZ2008.

Mine is a VZ2008 and it has been nothing but GOOD. It has a durable and inexpensive finish, wood chip furniture, and came with a bayonet and five magazines. With magazines going for $30+, that's half of what I spent on the whole package. I have no idea where they fit in value now, I'd expect no more than half of a Czechpoint and maybe closer to 1/3.

It really is everything the AK dreams of being once it grows up.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Impressive.

 

[marksman13]

Mine is a VZ2008 and it has been nothing but GOOD. It has a durable and inexpensive finish, wood chip furniture, and came with a bayonet and five magazines. With magazines going for $30+, that's half of what I spent on the whole package. I have no idea where they fit in value now, I'd expect no more than half of a Czechpoint and maybe closer to 1/3.

It really is everything the AK dreams of being once it grows up.

They are right at $900 to $1000 these days. At least all the ones I have seen…

 

[valnar]

Indeed. It's a great gun. I have several. All D-Technik from CzechPoint.

 

[American_Fusilier]

I've always wanted a VZ58, but never had the opportunity to get one. Those rifles are so awesome!

 

[Ignition Override]

Some true Czech CSA versions are now available on Gunbroker for $1,600, Buy Now.

The prices didn't increase much during the Covid panic - compared to increases for most semi-auto centerfire rifles from quality manufacturers.
They are imported by Czechpoint.

Be aware that the "beaver barf" furniture fits perfectly on a new Sporter....however.....the large bolt/giant screw for the butt stock of the "beaver" requires a different length, than what the Sporter has in its buttstock.