EAA Zastava M88 Review

An in-depth review of the EAA Zastava M88 9mm pistol.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• EAA
• Zastava
• M88
• 9mm
• review
• compact pistol
• pistol
• handgun review

[TheCanine2]

Thanks for the review. Have you tested the accuracy at any distances beyond 7 yd,s (21 ft,)?

I've found a used one in excellent (or mint) shape at a lgs for $275. Does that sound a bit high? Thanks

[Zastavarian]

@TheCanine2

Yes that sounds a bit high. Mine was $262 before the $30 + $2 for shipping and licensing in Virginia. You might as well purchase one "brand new" IMO.

[zulfik95]

put a lot of grease in the trigger unit and the trigger should be a lot smoother. I took apart the trigger unit and sanded with p1000. now, I have very very lite trigger pull - like on sniper rifle. when you take it apart - you will know what to do to.it is very easy

[Zastavarian]

@zulfik95

This sounds very promising and I am definitely interested. Could you maybe do a vid response or elaborate on how to do this?

[marleystoner]

how good do u like this gun do u think it is worth the money and reliable enough? jw

[Zastavarian]

@marleystoner

Honestly, for money, this has proven (at least for me) to be the most reliable ~$250, 9mm pistol I have ever known. The design is good because it is simple and to-the-point which is why I enjoy it. Sure it's a little heavy and not a great looking piece, but the weight isn't really all that bad and who cares about looks if it's defending your life, right? Fun to shoot too.

[TheCoolfez]

Heavy is good! this gun is never meant for conceal carry because of exposed hammer, i am going to buy one to keep around the house

[Rangerscott69]

If they sold a 7.62x25 version, I'd buy one.

[RAL239]

Just ordered one because of this review, thanks!

[zulfik95]

@zulfik95 and if you not satisfied by smoothness - repeat the process, again and again - until you*re satisfied. this could take a lot of time

[zulfik95]

@Zastavarian "Honestly, for money, this has proven (at least for me) to be the most reliable ~$250, 9mm pistol I have ever known." - I ABSOLUTELY AGREE - I HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE

[zulfik95]

@zulfik95 I will try to elaborate on how to do this trigger smoothing(sorry for bad english)So, when you take apart the trigger unit(be careful - inside of hammer is a very strong small spring), you will see where the hammer catches and sand of this hammer catch - but not too much, just smooth it out.when you finish, reassemble the trigger unit, and try to dry fire few timer (put something soft between the firing pin and hammer -I use a cigarette filter when dry fire)

[zulfik95]

I also transformed the rear sight with small file/rasp which is little wider than cut/slot/aperture on the sight and now I have this square cut. I also polished my pistol with sandpaper 2000 - now it looks like an expensive piece ;) I will send you a picture. IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT EVER PERFORM DRY FIRING WITH THIS PISTOL!!!! I have seen you already did it(you have hammer marks), but do not do it any more - because you could brake the safety which holds the firing pin in place

[zulfik95]

@zulfik95 sorry my friend, i don*t have such good camera that could show you details, but the trigger unit is very simple and durable you cannot brake it, try to take it apart,study it and you will find out what to do - all you need is is a piece of sand paper 700-1000 granulation and lot of fine grease . trust me- this will transform this pistol in a beautiful lovely weapon :)(or simply give it to a gunsmith and he should do it in 5 minutes)