CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow Question

[nippy84]

Hi, I just purchased a new CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow and while I was cleaning it for the first time I noticed a reddish color inside the frame in the dust cover area. Some of it came off on the patches while I was cleaning it with CLP, but it's still visible in some corners and along some edges.

Is this normal? My first reaction was s#*t is this rust? This is my first CZ pistol, so hopefully some more experienced CZ owners will be able to help me out.

Thanks!

 

[GQBalla]

could be.

My CZ75 SP01 Shadowline didn't have any reddish coloring.

Though i know glock uses some kind of perservative that is brown/gold in color

 

[silverfoxdj]

Just clean it well with some 98% alcohol and it should disappear completely.. I'm betting some factory lube

 

[Gain]

My 75 omega has that too. Dunno why.

 

[nippy84]

Thanks for the input guys!

Here are a few pictures I just took that show the reddish color inside the frame:

 

[Lead hammer]

Ya it's nothing to worry about. I think it makes them shoot better...

 

[ambishooter]

Same with my SP01-Shadowline. Could be an early rust build-up for non-lubed or poorly lubed surfaces. As long as it shows no pitting in external and polycoated surface, I see no problem.

 

[whiteoutjeeper]

I stripped my Shadow tonight, I had a tiny amount by the groves where the slide travels. Came off with a cleaning, Frog Lube should keep it at bay.

 

[abbynormal]

Clean her up up good - then throw a good creeping oil on it - done.

 

[redddogg69]

It's farked, sell it in the EE for $400, that's the going rate for a rusty CZ.

 

[Victorious]

Same here... Nothing to worry. I have it like that for the last 2 years. A friend of mine used steel wool to clean it. I don't want to touch it as I think it might be a protective coating. And use some 4-6 gr in total silica gels inside the hard case.

 

[keitha]

Soak it down with WD40 and clean it up with a tooth brush. I have found WD40 to be the best cleaner.

 

[Horse96]

If you just got it, I'd return it... Get them to send you a new one. If returning is not an option, then follow the advice in this thread on how to clean it.

 

[Stranger]

I've seen this on many CZ75s including brand new ones. Mechanically it's nothing to worry about. Keep it clean and lubed, I bet you won't see any change to worse after 20,000 rounds.
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[Import]

Had a little of what I assume is red rail grease in mine too, still do occasionally, but I'm sure it's not rust...

 

[Lead hammer]

I had that coloring on mine when I first got it. I checked it out after my last outing, the red is long gone. I clean it after every outing though.

 

[Phat Eagle]

It's grease!!!!!