Should I trade my cz52 for an m57??

[xxxleafybugxxx]

I have had a cz52 for quite some time now, and I love it (and the 7.62x25) but i have one primary issue.
When I'm shooting it, the safety will creep up automatically and I have to stop shooting and make a point to put the safety back down, which is pretty annoying and not a very good for defense..
So, should I trade my cz? LGS are offering me 175 for it, and that would put me almost where i need to be for the m57.
Keep in mind that i have plenty of romanian surplus ammo that I plan to sit on and keep it loaded with, but for practical shooting purposed will probably use s&b.
Thanks

 

[Snowdog]

I sold my Cz52 for far more than $175 a couple years ago and I think that's still a lowball number.

As for the M57, that is one sweet pistol. I have two, one having been purchased (along with lots of Yugoslavian 7.62x25) with the proceeds from the sale of my Cz52. I don't miss the Cz52 a bit. It didn't fit me and had a horrible trigger. The M57 on the other hand has been a pleasure to take to the range.

Though I don't particularly like the Cz52, I would demand more for it if I were in your shoes.

 

[chris in va]

I had a CZ52 for a short while and sold it due to the sharp edges and non-undercut trigger guard. It also shot 3' low at 30 yards.

My neighbor has an M57 and its a real pleasure to hold, although I haven't fired it yet.

 

[AK103K]

The usual going rate for a gun being traded, is about 50% of the guns value. Which is why trades with dealers are usually a losing proposition for you.

If you put it up on consignment, you usually make out a lot better. The dealer usually takes 10-15% of what the gun sells for, and they usually try to get as much as they can, which is often just a few bucks less than retail, as the more they can get for it, the more they make.

You may have to wait a little while for the gun to sell, but my experience has been its usually not long, and Ive always made out a lot better than if Id traded it.

 

[mgmorden]

IMHO, I like the M57 better than the CZ-52 (and I have both). HOWEVER, the CZ-52 is worth more.

Your best best is to sell the CZ-52 separately (Gunbroker, Armslist - there's even a lot of Facebook gun trading boards around here), then buy the M57, and pocket the extra $100.

 

[il.bill]

My direct experience -

High quality mil-surp Yugo M57 Tokarev pistols cost less than $220 delivered to an 03FFL holder's front door, with less pretty examples at $190-200. A brand new Zastava factory M57 can be bought for $250-275 delivered to my local 01FFL dealer for transfer.

A decent CZ52 will cost $280-320 delivered to a C&R collector, usually with a holster and a pair of magazines.

I have owned a sample of both pistols, and for my hand and my shooting I much prefer the Yugo M57 (simple, rugged, and feels better in my small hand) over the CZ52 (fascinating design, better quality of manufacture, and a wonderful Art Deco-meets-Buck Rogers look to it).

Military-surplus condition being equal, the CZ52 would easily be worth 50% more than the M57. That difference in value could buy a lot of 7.62x25mm ammo.

The trade-in deal you mention does not sound good to me. As stated above - you would be well advised to sell the CZ52 and then buy a nice M57.

 

[il.bill]

... sell the CZ-52 separately ..., then buy the M57, and pocket the extra $100.

I re-read the OP and see you have plenty of ammo on hand. This is the best advice for the difference in value of the two pistols.

 

[il.bill]

I have had a cz52 for quite some time now, and I love it (and the 7.62x25) but i have one primary issue.
When I'm shooting it, the safety will creep up automatically and I have to stop shooting and make a point to put the safety back down ...

Is the 'hold open catch / safety detent spring' (part #20) too weak, out of place, or broken and allowing the safety to creep up?

 

[Carl N. Brown]

The safety creeping up sounds like a problem with the fit of your hand with the grip. I guess my hands are smaller, because I have not had the same problem. That happens with a lot of gun designs: one size does not fit all.

The M57 is a nice gun and probably more practical if you want a self defense gun. I bought my CZ52 as a collectible (had wanted one since seeing in the 1966 Small Arms of the World ref book).

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

Can the m57 take hotter rounds?
I've heard the cz52 was better for higher pressure

 

[grimjaw]

long, hateful rant on the CZ52 deleted

Given any opportunity to replace a CZ52 with a better gun (i.e. almost all of them), I'd vote that way, even at a loss.

 

[mgmorden]

Can the m57 take hotter rounds?
I've heard the cz52 was better for higher pressure

That's mostly an old internet myth that has been disproven.

 

[Rocketmedic]

I liked my old CZ.

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

I've had two different M57s and have sold both of them. I much prefer my vz.52 pistol. Spend a few bucks on the safety problem and keep it.

 

[Fiv3r]

Never liked my CZ52. I was glad to be rid of it. Since 7.62x25 is tougher to find cheap, I'm kinda glad I traded it off when the ammo was still available for peanuts.

I would go with the M57 any day of the week, but I prefer the Tok clones to take the standard Tok mags.

Sounds like a kinda crappy trade, but the gun guy is business to make money. He can't give you what it's worth. Still, pretty low ball.

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

Well guys, I traded the CZ for a new production zastava m57. He gave me 240 in trade in value, and paid another 40 for the m57. I know I could have sold it straight up for more, but I don't really feel like going through that process.
I kinda sucked because I've had the CZ for so long, but It didn't shoot great. I know its more collectible, but i need a good car gun.

 

[Rocketmedic]

Fair enough.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I like the Tokarev design slightly better than the CZ52 design so I think you made a good trade. but in reality neither has a comfortable grip for me. The CZ is slightly big and the Tokarev is slightly small for me.

My local gun shop has a CZ52 for sale right now. He has a price of $350 on the tag and will take $300. One of my buddies is just about to pull the trigger on the buy.

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

I really do like them both.. I realize the CZ is more of a collector gun than the m57. However, I like my guns for their shooting ability. The safety was a major issue. I would have to push down the safety every 4 shots. I'm excited to shoot the m57, and i think it will make a great car gun.

 

[SeanSw]

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[il.bill]

If you and the dealer are both satisfied it sounds like a good deal all around.

Happy shooting.

 

[Brin]

Zartava M57

The new M57 has a well made smooth thumb safety that locks the firing pin and prevents the hammer from touching the firing pin even when the hammer is down. ‘Just a heads up ,the Zartava M57 have barrels that are 0.312. I have two and both are 32 caliber which is a good thing. It is a lot easier to find 85, 95, 100, gr bullets in 32 caliber if your are in to reloading.