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Customer Reviews for CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II 22 LR


CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II 22 LR Buy Now

27 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Manuel S on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

CZ did awesome when they developed the Kadet II adapter. I use the adapter on my CZ compact and 75B and have not had any jams whatsoever! I was so surprised about the accuracy of the adapter when using 1280 fps .22LR rounds. It gives me so much more time for practicing my shooting without the cost of 9mm or .40 rds. You have the same feel of the weapon, sights are very similar, and the accuracy is unbelievable. It is very quick to install on another CZ and cleaning is a breeze! CZ is #1 in my books!

Thomas M on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Kadet Adapter is excellent. Needed a little shaping, which was simple to do myself but a gunsmith could perform the adaption easily. With today’s ammunition costs, the adapter gives me the range time without the heavy expense. It’s also great for teaching my wife to shoot. I would definitely recommend it!!!

Greg S on 01/28/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Kadet Adapter II fit my CZ 75 Compact perfectly without any modifications to the slide. I am pleased with the quality of the adapter. On the range, using standard velocity ammo, it performed flawlessly. It is a little harder to manipulate the slide when compared to the 9mm slide but the design is what adds to the adapter's ability to cycle with each round. There isn't a last round hold open feature. Loading the magazines will tax your fingers with sharp edges. Adapter comes with two mags and I purchased three more to reduce time spent at the range reloading mags. Very happy with the product.

Chad H on 01/05/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

If you are not into reading lengthy reviews, then here's the abridged version...buy this!
If you own a CZ 75 and, like many, the cost of ammo is keeping you from shooting as much as you'd like...this is the solution. The Kadet .22 adapter is not some chintzy afterthought slapped together to earn the company a buck...it's a legitimate piece of kit. The quality matches that of the CZ 75 in both looks, feel, and performance. Because the Kadet is all steel, even the weight stays nearly the same (a bit heavier actually). If you shoot competitively this kit will give you the same draw feel, same sight picture (assuming you have stock sights), same grip, same weight, and same trigger pull. The only difference is recoil.
I own several other conversion kits for other pistols and most are just fine for plinking at the range and practice. But the Kadet is a proper .22 pistol when mated with your CZ 75 frame. Because the entire slide doesn't reciprocate, only a small portion, there are less failures when shooting less powerful .22 ammo. I ran 20 year old "bucket of bullets" through it without a single failure. It's accurate too...a real tack driver.
Yes...it's expensive. Yes...it costs as much as a whole gun. But that's not the point here. The point is to enjoy shooing your fine CZ 75 for less cost. With the high cost of 9mm at this time, the Kadet EASILY pays for itself in one or two trips to the range.
The only nit I can pick is the 10 round capacity. Shooting .22, you'll blow through 10 rounds in seconds and the included magazine isn't an easy load type with a little thumb nub that slides the follower down. Extra mags are hard to come by too. All of my other conversion kits are 15 round and one kit has available 25 round magazines. Not so with the Kadet. You need to get used to loading the magazine, because you'll be doing it a lot.
Lastly, because this is a QUALITY kit, the slide needs to be hand fit to your gun. If you own a flat file, it's very easy to do. The slide is made to fight tight, so it will be a little too big for your frame and you need to file it down a bit as indicated by the included instructions. THIS IS NORMAL and is a big part of what makes the Kadet so good. It's a custom hand fit to your particular frame.
There are so many reasons to buy this kit. Trust me, when you get to the range, or the woods, or wherever you're going shooting....you are going to grin from ear to ear shooting this things.

Michael W on 11/03/2020
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Was pleased to be notified this item was back in stock which allowed me to get it for a few bucks less at that moment, before the price went up. What I like about it is that it comes with 2 mags and I did not need to do any filing on the adapter kit as mentioned in the instructions. It fit together nicely on the CZ 75 frame out of the box without needing an adjustment by myself or a gun smith.
I would like to have given this adapter kit a higher rating and would have if it were not for the following. The adapter is difficult to install on the CZ 75 frame, which is done of course by lining up the two notches in order to take out the slide release, which is more difficult to do than when putting on or taking off the normal 9mm top. It's very easy to have your fingers pinched a few times in this process. Once the adapter is on the frame, the slide is difficult to grasp and pull back. The magazines do not fit flush at the bottom and stick out an inch or so. The magazines are difficult to load and result in sore fingers. In spite of the above, I do like & enjoy the adapter kit, but if I had known before hand about the awkward features, and especially for the price, I would have just bought something similar to the CZ 75 Kadet (complete 22LR pistol) and saved myself the pain.

Porter B on 11/03/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Perfect accessory for my CZ85 Combat. I was surprised by th accuracy when first sighting in at 15Yds. Using shoot and see targets I noticed after 3 rounds that I only hit the target once. Upon a closer look, 3 shots touching!! Buds has the best pricing I had found. Not to mention, they had it in stock.

Jonathan H on 08/23/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Out of the box this kit fit my CZ-75 Compact perfectly. Feels like I'm shooting a pistol designed for .22 long rifle ammunition. Magazines are full size, but work fine in the compact size pistol. The first 50 rounds of cheap Winchester M-22 fed without any problems, and the sights were accurate at 7 yards. I recommend getting a magazine speed loader for this kit, as the top of the magazines are unusually sharp. I look forward to getting a lot more practice in with this kit.

Mont S on 07/30/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Tight fit on my CZ 75 Tactical 9mm. Have not fired it yet but hope to soon. Thanks for your quick response!

Alec P on 05/25/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Another great CZ product, worked perfectly right out of the box, no complaints, excellent .22lr trainer. Fun product to practice with and learn on.

Tom A on 12/02/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

If you love your 75 as much as me (two 75s and one Shadow II Target) this .22LR setup is perfect! I can now afford to practice as much as I should. No malfunctions and terrific accuracy so easy to focus on procedure and experiment. If there is a difference in weight and balance from the 9mm slide/barrel my hands don't detect it. My only complaint is for all 75s (including this conversion) and my RAMIs - the funky shift the slide a smidge and force the barrel retention pin out. But the weight, balance, feel, and spot-on accuracy are well worth the disassembly aggravation.

Peter Jordel P on 10/21/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Minor fitting is required for it to fit my P-01 and my SP-01. Zero malfunctions so far on my P-01. I didn’t have the time to shoot it through my heavily modified SP-01 but it does fit and test functions fine. Will update after I put a few hundred rounds through the SP-01.

Joseph P S on 03/26/2019
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

First, the good news. The Kadet kit on my existing SP-01 is very accurate and shares the exact same feel as the 9mm that I so enjoy. The less good news is that fitting to the frame requires some time and patience, but isn't at all difficult. If you cannot follow directions or have no mechanical skills though it is a problem as it was absolutely necessary. The very bad news is that if you have your CZ set up similar to a Shadow with a shorter reset, and reduced trigger pull, the kit simply doesn't work. And, unless you are willing to put in a heavier hammer spring, you will be unable to use most brands of 22lr at all. They all fail to fire on the first trigger strike and require a recock for a second hit or using double action after the first hit fails. If you love your low weight trigger, you can have it only in 9mm, and you have to change the trigger spring every time you switch to the Kadet. Also, the magazines do not take 10 rounds unless you open them up and shorten the base of the follower. Plus, the mags could use some smoothing where the bullets ride against them. All in all, don't buy this unless you are running a stock factory set up. If you are, it's great.

Thomas L on 10/21/2018
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I'm afraid I have to disagree with all the glowing reviews.This adapter has been a pain. I knew when I bought it it could require some filing to fit properly so I shouldn't complain about that but, for the price it really shouldn't require any modification. But there are other problems. I don't have the strongest hands but the slide is very difficult to operate due to the tiny area for grip and the top of the slide doesn't reciprocate. You basically have to use just two fingers and grip it just right. While the magazines are good quality, the insert to hold .22 ammo has very uncomfortable pins at the top which press into your fingers while loading. My fingers were sore after only a few reloads. To be able to use it for more than a few mags, I had to buy a speedloader to avoid the tabs. (Another $35.) Then the guide pin broke when I used a little extra force to remove the adapter from the frame.(My mistake but it still shouldn't have broken) Finally, in my experience it's not been nearly as reliable as for others. After the first 200 rounds or so, many FTE's. For me, it's been very picky on ammo. We'll see how it does after a good cleaning and lube. I will say I like the sights very much and it is accurate. Including the loader, I spent about $445. I wish I'd bought The PPQ .22 or the Smith and Wesson and saved $50 or $60.

Bill T on 07/22/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was a little difficult to install on my CZ 85B but once on it has been a real dream. Pistol weight remains the same and is it smooth! This was hard to get but it has been well worth the weight and expense. Thanks Buds

Christopher N on 10/31/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a fantastic conversion kit. It's kinda pricey, but it's made with solid materials. The fixed barrel design aids in accuracy, and neither of the Kadet kits I've had were picky on ammo. Shoots subsonic and HV perfectly well. My only wish is that they offered a version with a threaded barrel.

Samuel H on 07/12/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Obviously a little pricey, but the quality it undeniable. If you own a compatible CZ, this adapter is a great purchase. Minimal fitting required to install. Feeds and ejects reliably and locks open on empty. I've tried multiple brands of ammo and have had no issues. Great service as always from Buds.

Craig B on 05/28/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After owning the Kadet II kit for several months, I have nothing bad to say about it. The Kadet is very accurate and customers at the local indoor range have commented on the nice groups and the ability to change from 40 S&W to 22LR quickly. It shoots any ammo that I feed it. All in all, I will never be sorry that I bought the Kadet.

Jacob K on 05/25/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

True to form, CZ has not disappointed with the Kadet. Installs on my 75 and P-01 Compact. Slide off, slide on. Mags fit and function perfectly. It outshoots all the other conversions I have tried, and the Ruger MkIII and Buckmark I own.

Trevor P on 05/03/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

CZ makes yet another winner!

Jeremiah S on 03/09/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Great fun and reliable. Unfortunately, it is not "drop-in" ready with all host pistol frames and does require custom fitting which is why I didn't give in a five star review. I had to shave down the front of the rails on the kit using a dremel/jeweler's file in order to fit it to my CZ75 SP-01 frame which took about an hour. I had a few malfunctions when firing through the first few magazines, but went through about 700 rounds of 22lr. after without any failures whatsoever. Recoil is non-existent and the gun is extremely accurate. Can't be more happy with the kit, and absolutely love plinking with it.

Gilbert S on 01/14/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Product was as described, comes with 2 slide stops, 2 mags, cleaning rods, and adaptor. When paired to a Cz-75d PCR, it will require fitting for the slide to go into battery. Luckily enough CZ USA includes instructions on how to fit. Bud's quickly turned the order and delivery was quick. Will continue to turn to Buds for firearms and accessories.

Ralph C on 07/15/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

my adapter kit for my cz 75b arrived in the mail today it is an upper that converts the 9mm to a 22lr it comes it its own lockable case with 2 10 rd mags a cleaning rod and brush have not been to the range yet but i did take the pistol down and install the 22 upper fit was excelent can't wait to take it to the range will pay for itsself in ammo cost and as always buds gun shop was very helpful with this order

Christopher D. N on 08/04/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a great conversion kit, the price reflects the quality...highly recommended.

Alexander B on 04/30/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The kit is very well made and comes in its own case which is nice when swapping out uppers from different pistols. The fit and finish are excellent and the kit shot as well as my accurized Ruger MKII for half the price. Also, I wanted to mention that this came with two magazines. Some online wholesalers only ship it with one, so keep that in mind. All in all, this is the best .22 conversion kit I have seen from a major manufacturer and the ability to swap it with any of my CZ pistols is great. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Jeffery K on 04/03/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Wow that was a fast transaction. Delivered right to my home. The Kadet needed a very minute fitting that I did myself and it fits perfect on my CZ 75B Nickle finish. The accuracy and mechanics are great. I love CZ guns, the quality is awesome.

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