Buyer Beware ZPAP 92 Fail

Published on November 19, 2019
Duration: 13:49

This guide addresses common issues found in ZPAP 92 firearms, specifically focusing on safety lever malfunctions and pin walk. It outlines the process for inspecting and potentially replacing the safety selector components and emphasizes the importance of checking for pin walk, which can damage the receiver. The video highlights significant quality control concerns with these firearms, suggesting immediate inspection and potential part replacement upon purchase.

Quick Summary

The ZPAP 92 exhibits critical quality control failures, including safety levers that do not engage 'safe' mode and pins that 'walk' out of place, leading to trigger malfunctions and potential receiver damage. The furniture finish is also poor, with the stain easily rubbing off. These issues necessitate immediate inspection and potential modification upon purchase.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to ZPAP 92 Issues
  2. 00:43ZPAP 92 Purchase and Initial Problems
  3. 01:22Dead Trigger and Safety Malfunction
  4. 02:03Suspected Pin Walk
  5. 02:21Muzzle Device Weld Issue
  6. 03:06Stain Coming Off Furniture
  7. 04:01Safety Cannot Go Up
  8. 04:22Sequential Serial Numbers
  9. 05:21Furniture Stain Durability Test
  10. 06:38Safety Lever Failure Analysis
  11. 07:30Internal Inspection of ZPAP 92
  12. 08:32Safety Lever Mechanism Explained
  13. 09:11Shepherd's Crook Wire Issue
  14. 10:00Disappointment with Zastava Quality
  15. 10:36Required Modifications
  16. 11:04Dangerous Safety Lever Design
  17. 12:01Future Updates and Warnings
  18. 13:01Consequences of Pin Walk

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main quality control issues reported with the ZPAP 92?

The ZPAP 92 has been reported to suffer from significant quality control issues, including safety levers that fail to engage 'safe' mode, leading to potential accidental discharge. Additionally, pins can 'walk' out of place after minimal use, causing trigger malfunctions and potential damage to the receiver. The furniture finish is also noted as being very poor, with the stain easily rubbing off.

Why does the safety lever on the ZPAP 92 fail to go to safe?

The safety lever failure is attributed to two main factors: the tail of the safety lever itself is hitting the back of the trigger, preventing it from seating properly. Furthermore, the 'shepherd's crook' wire designed to hold the trigger and hammer pins in place is often not seated correctly, allowing the pins to shift and misalign the safety mechanism.

What is 'pin walk' and why is it a problem on the ZPAP 92?

'Pin walk' refers to the trigger and hammer pins gradually moving out of their intended positions. This is a problem because it can lead to trigger instability, a 'dead trigger' condition, and if the pins continue to walk, they can enlarge the holes in the receiver, permanently damaging the firearm's integrity.

Are there any issues with the ZPAP 92's furniture or muzzle device?

Yes, the ZPAP 92's wood furniture has a very poor stain finish that can easily rub off, even from light contact with water. The muzzle device weld on some units may also not be properly cut, requiring additional work to remove the cap for accessory installation.

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