I bought mine new and within the first mag the rear slide plate/cover dropped and hung up. After that I haven't had that issue since. I did experience a mag drop at some point but thought I might have not seated it well.
Now I believe the mag release and catch could be the problem. The mag release is stiff but I expected it to smooth out as much as I've worked it and buffed the mag release and catch. I noticed the mag release pin has a small step in the middle and I'm not sure why CZ designed it this way unless there was trouble with the pin walking.
So the step down in the pin is where the mag catch pivots. Since the middle of the pin is smaller, the mag catch tilts when either side of the mag release is pressed.
Also, like several others have reported, when the slide is locked back I can rotate the striker so it catches on the rear of the frame.
I plan on sending it back to CZ.
I really like what the gun could be but I'm disappointed I volunteered to be a tester for a new gun. I'm sure it's just teething issues that will hopefully get resolved. CZ seems responsive to the issues.
I believe Cajun Gun Works is working on a better mag release pin in addition to a tool steel striker, trigger shoe, and a couple of other improved small parts.
BTW, you can fix the stock trigger dingus just by taking a round file and gradually filing it down flush with the trigger shoe.
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