Manual Safety Pro-Package Installation Instructions

Manual Safety Hammer & Adjustable Sear Installation

These instructions cover the installation and set-up of the Race Hammer Kit or any of our hammer kits that use our adjustable sear.  Sear set screw adjustment is simple and straightforward, consequently these instructions must be adhered to when adjusting the sear set screw.  Please read these instructions thoroughly.

Important Information on your Manual Safety and the CGW Hammer Kit

Once your installation is complete, your manual safety will operate differently with the new high-performance CGW parts.  All high-performance hammers retime the action by changing the sear geometry.  Once all parts and springs are installed, your manual safety will operate as follows:

  • With the hammer down, the manual safety can be applied “up”
  • With the hammer at half-cock, the manual safety can be applied “up”
  • With the hammer at full-cock, the manual safety can be applied “up”, but the hammer cannot fall with a firm squeeze of the trigger

Please note the only time the manual safety should be applied regardless of what parts are being used, is when the hammer is at full cock.  The manual safety function cannot be changed or altered when using a performance hammer.  The manual safety should only be applied “up” or on when the pistol is fully cocked in the single-action mode.  Never apply the safety up with the hammer fully lowered.  Do not attempt to use the DA with the manual safety applied in the “up” or on position.

  • The sear does not adjust the trigger pull in any way; it simply cannot.  The sole purpose of the adjustable sear is to restore proper function of the manual safety when a performance hammer is installed.
  • Before you install the CGW sear, thoroughly degrease the sear and set screw threads.  Acetone works best for this.  It is very important the threads be clean and dry.  Leave the adjustment set screw out of the sear for now.
  • Install the degreased adjustable sear into your sear cage.  Be certain your sear cage is fully assembled before installation into the frame. 
  • Install the hammer assembly into the frame first, followed by the sear cage.   Install the adjustment set screw.  NOTE:  proper adjustment of the set screw can only be accomplished with the hammer spring installed and the hammer spring plug in place, so normal hammer spring tension is applied to the hammer.  This is critical for proper final setting of the set screw.
  • The sear set screw is extremely simple and easy to properly set; it can only be adjusted one way. 
  • Sear screw adjustment consists of cocking the pistol in SA, applying the manual safety in the fully “up”, or safety on position, then turn the hardened adjustment screw in until slight contact with the manual safety pad is achieved.  It’s just that simple.  The set screw should make slight contact with the manual safety pad when done properly.  Check for smooth, consistent upward movement of the manual safety.  Do not back the set screw out once slight contact is made with the manual safety pad.
  • Check to make sure the hammer will not fall with the safety in the “up” or on position when the hammer is fully cocked. Click the safety off; ensure the hammer will fall with no interference.  There should be smooth movement of the manual safety to the safety “up” or on position.
  • Once you are familiar with the proper adjustment “feel”, remove the adjustment screw, and apply a very small amount of “Red” Loctite to the adjustment set screw.  Allow the Loctite to “wick” into the threads, but do not apply more Loctite than is needed.  Make sure your Loctite is fresh for best results.  Now perform the final adjustment as outlined previously.  Once properly set, the sear will never require further adjustment and will be reliable and trouble-free for the life of the firearm.
  • Allow at least sufficient time for the Loctite to cure, keeping any oil away from the set screw. Lightly oil the sear and sear cage unit as you normally would once the Loctite has fully cured.

Short Reset System Installation

The SRS is designed for use only in firing pin block safety equipped CZ pistols. The SRS works equally well in manual safety or decocker CZ models. Once properly installed, the SA trigger reset will be reduced 40-50%. The SRS also cuts the DA trigger pull by up to 50%, depending on which hammer spring you select. For range and competition use, HS-12000 is recommended. For the ultimate in reliability/self-defense, use our blue 13# (HS-13) hammer spring.

CAUTION: The SRS will not work in the CZ Omega or Shadow, 85 Combat, or very early 75 variants.
CAUTION: The SRS will not work with the OEM firing pin.
CAUTION: All parts in the SRS kit must be used.
CAUTION: You cannot use the stock OEM 20# hammer spring with the CGW extended firing pin

NOTE: do not mix springs with OEM springs. You must use all the springs supplied in the SRS or miss-fires will occur. The parts included in each kit are listed below:

SRS-2SRS2075 (RAMI)SRS-3 (SP-01 PhantomSRS-97
LSpring lifter springLSpring lifter springLSpring lifter springLSpring lifter spring
FP1 extended firing pinFP1 extended firing pinFP1 extended firing pinFP2 extended firing pin
61100 spring steel FP retaining pin61100 spring steel FP retaining pin61100 spring steel FP retaining pin61100 spring steel FP retaining pin
RP-FPBS, reduced power firing pin block plunger springRP-FPBS, reduced power firing pin block plunger springRP-FPBS, reduced power firing pin block plunger springRP-FPBS, reduced power firing pin block plunger spring
HS-12000 (Black 11.5#)HS152075 (Gold 15#)HS-15 (Gold 15#)HS-13 (Blue 13#)
HS-13 (Blue 13#)14M “short” lifter arm14M “short” lifter arm14M “short” lifter arm
14M “short” lifter arm97041 firing pin spring97041 firing pin spring97041 firing pin spring
97041 firing pin spring

The CZ internal firing pin block safety plunger requires a minimum of 3mm’s of trigger pre-travel to fully lift the plunger for 100% reliable operation. This means the shortest in SA is limited to around 3mm’s. This distance can vary from pistol to pistol, with the most being slightly more than 3mm.

To measure the reset distance, you measure from the center of the trigger’s radius. Keep in mind, if your trigger has no over-travel stop screw, this over-travel after the trigger breaks will affect the reset distance. This additional travel is not actually part of the reset, but it can adversely affect the reset distance. The utmost in a short reset is attained with an over-travel screw in the trigger.

Reach Reduction Kit Installation

  1. If you are not familiar with the procedures to disassemble and reassemble your CZ pistol, it is recommended you find a competent local gunsmith. You can also send your CZ to CGW for installation if necessary. Disassembly help can be found on the CGW website home page, see the
  2. “TUTORIALS” for dis- and reassembly of your CZ.
  3. Before installation, ensure the pistol is unloaded. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
  4. Remove the magazine and slide assembly, remove the sear cage, remove the hammer assembly, remove the original disconnector and install the special CGW disconnector. Leave the hammer out for now until the trigger bar assembly is removed and reinstalled.
  5. Remove the OEM trigger pivot pin using the CGW starter punch #SP, remove the trigger bar assembly, replace the original trigger with the CGW trigger. Use a steel slave pin (one is included in the CGW TR PIN kit) to retain the trigger return spring. Replace the OEM trigger pin with a CGW floating tool steel trigger pin, part number TRPIN as a replacement. BOTH THREADED HOLES IN THE TRIGGER MUST BE DEGREASED AS WELL AS THE 2 SET SCREWS. Once degreased, install the screws in the trigger.
    • Please note the shorter 3mm x 3mm set screw goes in the top hole, the longer 3mm x 4mm screw goes in the over-travel hole in the center of the trigger.
    • This is critical.
  6. Completely reassemble the pistol and install the slide assembly, leave the magazine out for now.
  7. Fully cock the pistol in SA, hold the hammer from falling as you depress the trigger and fully lower the hammer carefully by hand being certain to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Hold the trigger back not allowing it to return forward. You are now in the double action pre-reset mode.
  8. Very slowly allow the trigger to return fully forward, feeling & listening for the trigger reset.
  9. If the action will not reset, screw the upper set-screw inward slightly.
  10. If the action resets, but the trigger continues to travel forward after reset, back the upper set-screw out.
  11. The goal is to have full, reliable reset, precisely at the time the set screw limits the trigger’s forward travel in the double action mode.
  12. The best Loctite on the upper set screw (3mmx3mm) is the red Loctite once the optimum setting is established. We suggest getting the feel for the proper adjustment, then back out the upper screw to expose as many of the threads as possible w/o the screw backing all the way out. Apply a very small amount of red Loctite, then make the final adjustment.
  13. Once adjusted properly, the action should reset consistently. With the trigger at reset, you should see a rearward relocation of the trigger 5mm’s when finished. We recommend blue Loctite on the longer 3mm x 4mm single action over-travel set screw.
  14. You should notice the DA stroke is now shorter and quicker, which is an unadvertised additional benefit, since the RRK also reduces the double action lock time. The mechanical leverage of the trigger is now different and produces a lighter “felt” DA trigger pull.
  15. With the stock springs, reliability will be 100% in DA. If you use a lighter hammer spring, 13#’s is the lightest you can use, but you MUST change the firing spring or miss-fires will result. You must use CGW’s extended firing pin for hammer springs lighter than 13#’s.
  16. The longer 3mm set screw is adjusted based on the hammer hook(s) completely clearing the sear’s leading edge with the trigger fully depressed in single action. The hammer hooks cannot contact or drag on the sear’s leading edge at the moment the sear releases from the hammer hook(s).

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Modification of your firearm may void the warranty of the manufacturer. This product or any CGW product should be installed by a qualified gunsmith. No liability is expressed or implied for damage or injury as a result of improper installation or use of this or any other CGW products.