Converting a cz 20 to a 21....

[Silverbackbob]

I have a nice cz 20. No problems with it at all. I've been thinking of converting it to a cz21 but was wondering if it is worth the time/trouble??? What differences can I expect and what is the cost?? Since mine is working fine as it is, is it worth it?? Thanks in advance and HH. Bob.

 

[NEBeachcomber]

Why not just sell it outright?

The money you'd get for the CZ20 plus the money you'd spend for the conversion would put your pretty close to the cost of a brand new one with a warranty.

 

[Bleaver]

There is "no difference" in performance between the two models. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

As far as reliability of a unit converted from a 20 to a 21 I don't believe there are issues. The ones converted in the past couple of years are, as far as I've been able to determine are good machines. Early on in the process there were issues and the new ones were not completely up to snuff but that was quite a long time ago.

That's the combined experiance of several friends and of mine.

 

[tvr]

Bleaver said what I would have. So to add emphasis ... if the 20 works fine keep using it; no advantage to upgrade other than the short warranty period and is that worth the price of the upgrade?
Just my two cents.
tvr

 

[Sandpiper]

If you use and know your machine well. My 20 was converted to a 21 and has never been the same machine, or close to my older one.

 

[Silverbackbob]

I knew I'd get a straight answer here. Merry Christmas and HH. Bob.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

Bob understand its expensive to start with and why fix what ain't broke comes to mind....unfortunately the build and tuning of many new CZ's are not up to par and you may be upgrading to downgrade in many case scenarious.....

 

[scubadetector]

Everybody is DEAD on. If its not broke don' fix it. A change will cost you 299.00 and will give you a year warranty. HOWEVER much I love my CZ's I THINK ALL the new parts are coming from China. I have a converted 20 to a 21 and a 20. Won't upgrade the 20 until something goes wrong with it which I hope is never.

 

[Reeseb]

Amen, Scuba

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Agree with the other guys. The biggest change though is the pinpoint. Alot of guys never use their pinpoint...me...I constantly use mine....just habit I guess. The water here is like chocolate milk most of the time and that hard pinpoint scream lets me nail the find exactly so I don't hit the item with my scoop.