Just to chime in on my own CZ custom work timeframes and prices for the benefit of anyone in this thread.
I own 2 75 BD’s, 2 97B’s and a Shadow 2 SAO. I also sent out my FIL’s SP-01, which I shoot from time to time.
I have had work done by CGW, CZ Custom, Springer Precision and Vigilante Machine.
My most recent work was Vigilante Machine. I had Drew cut the slide on my S2, cerkote the cut area, remove the front sight and add a filler. From the day I shipped to the day it was at my door was 22 days. Total cost from him was $200. I would definitely do more business with him, but I’m fresh out CZ’s needing optic cuts! Pic of that below.
Springer Precision cut one of BD’s for a 508T and it was also fast and very reasonable priced, $187, if I recall correctly. However they no longer are accepting custom work, their site states they’re ramping up part production…
CGW optic cut my first BD and my FIL’s SP-01, also added barrel bushing to the SP. Turn around for the SP was shorter than expected, they quoted 12 weeks but it took 28 days. The BD took over 2 months.
I’ve had no issues with the work, and I appreciate their customer support. They actually answer the phone.
The SP total was $400
The BD total was $285
The plate needed for the optic added $75 to each cut cost.
CZ Custom optic cut one of 97’s and added their ACCU bushing. That experience was a total “black bag.” I had to work to get any response that they had my CZ and it was being worked. Didn’t even get a return tracking number, it just showed up. Work was flawless, customer support non-existent.
97 total was $600
For any future optic cuts, I go Vigilante all day. For any gunsmithing, I’d go CGW over CZC. Their work is worth the wait, IMO.