Pistol magazines

Looking for an original magazine for your CZ model? You are in the right place. In our offer you will find original Czech-quality accessories for these pistols:

• CZ Shadow 2 magazines
• CZ Shadow 2 Compact & Carry magazines
• CZ TS 2 models magazines
• CZ P-10 [C/F/S/M] models magazines
• CZ P-01 & CZ 75 Compact magazines
• CZ 75B models magazines
• CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow magazines
• CZ Scorpion Evo magazines
• CZ P-07, CZ P-09 magazines
• CZ Kadet magazines
  

A magazine consists of several main parts. Each has its specific purpose; some can be replaced for better weapon operation and some you even have to replace if you want to upgrade the weapon with a magwell:

• Body: the main part into which cartridges are inserted, usually made of polymer, aluminum or steel.
• Spring: pushes the follower inside the magazine body upward and thus feeds cartridges into the chamber. It is most often subject to wear, its strength decreases and jamming can occur.
• Follower: the plastic part on top of the spring on which the cartridges sit.
• Base pad: holds the spring and follower inside the magazine body. Shooters often change this part of the magazine. Why?
  • better resistance when dropped,
  • better weight distribution, where a heavier base pad improves the weapon’s behavior due to weight distribution,
  • increasing the magazine capacity,
  • possible ergonomic elements for a more comfortable grip,
  • installation of a magwell on the weapon – to be able to insert magazines afterwards, it is necessary to replace the base pads with ones that are compatible with the magwell.

Why look for a new magazine?

There can be several reasons to get a new magazine:

• Wear: even if you regularly and diligently clean the magazine, it is a consumable and subject to wear. A new magazine then guarantees quality and reliability.
• Damage: due to rough handling, dropping or pressure, damage may occur.
• More magazines = more convenience: usually you receive two magazines with the weapon as standard. Constantly refilling them, especially during training or competition, will slow you down; it is much more convenient and efficient to get more pieces that you simply swap.
• Increasing capacity: you put more cartridges into a longer magazine. The same can also be achieved by using an appropriate base pad.

What to consider when choosing a magazine

When choosing a new magazine, take the following criteria into account:

Compatibility with the model

Some magazines can be used in multiple CZ models. For better clarity we divided magazines into four groups:

• Magazines for CZ polymer models (CZ P-10 series, CZ P-07 and CZ P-09)
• Magazines for full-size CZ 75 models (including CZ Shadow 2 and CZ 75 SP-01)
• Magazines for compact-size CZ 75 (CZ 75 Compact and CZ 75 P-01)
• Magazines for CZ TS 2 and other Tactical Sports models (including CZ TS Czechmate, CZ TSO and CZ 75 Tactical Sports)

Magazines for the CZ 2075 RAMI form a separate group; this model does not share magazines with other CZs.

Caliber and length

Magazines differ from each other, among other things, by length. In some cases a longer magazine can be used in a shorter CZ, but never the other way around, because a shorter magazine will not seat deeply enough and thus will not feed a cartridge into the chamber. A longer magazine increases capacity; however, its protrusion may worsen ergonomics and make the grip more difficult.

Each magazine is manufactured for a specific caliber (9×19, .40 S&W, .45 ACP).

Capacity

Capacity determines how many cartridges fit into the magazine. You can choose magazines with a capacity of 10–21 cartridges. Although related to length, these two parameters cannot be unequivocally interchanged – there are equally long magazines with different capacities.

Purpose

In some cases a lighter magazine with larger capacity will serve better, other times you will prefer smaller capacity. Based on our own experience and customer feedback we have a few tips for you:

Concealed and EDC carry

• shorter magazine with a lower profile,
• light base pad (i.e. not brass).

Range training

• affordable and durable magazines (steel, nickel) with higher capacity,
• more pieces for more convenient training so you do not have to constantly refill and can better focus on your performance,
• ideally with a heavier base pad (predominantly brass) for better weight distribution and less recoil.

Sport shooting

• high capacity, fast and reliable feeding, rigid material (aluminum, steel, nickel).

TIP: increase magazine capacity by using a suitable mag pad and use a magwell for easier reloading. Having more magazines is also useful.

Magazine maintenance tips

Proper maintenance will extend the life of the magazine and ensure its reliability.

Cleaning

Clean the magazine after every training, competition and use.

Disassemble it according to the instructions, wipe the body and base pad from dust, gunpowder residue and excess lubricant. Clean the inside of the body, follower and spring with a soft brush or cloth.

Lubrication

Use a quality lubricant and apply it in a thin layer. Excess grease unnecessarily attracts dust.

Storage

Store magazines in a dry and dark place.

If you are not using a magazine for a longer time, store it empty so as not to unnecessarily stress the spring.

Pre-use check

Verify that the base pad is not cracked and that it seats correctly. Inspect the spring and follower.

More pieces

If you have multiple magazines, they should rotate regularly. It is useful to have several spare springs on hand.