PPS1980
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OP - Congratulations on a fine handgun.
Above - That's a ringing endorsement if I have ever read one!
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Now I did it. I went and got a CZ.
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OP - Congratulations on a fine handgun.
Above - That's a ringing endorsement if I have ever read one!
Vulcan Bob
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I sorta view the CZ-75 B as a "product improved" Hi-Power as they are both are all steel, about the same size and weight and fill the same mission needs. Slide in frame, no magazine safety, better trigger with the option of cocked and locked or DA mode for the first shot. Along with the firing pin safety, good sights and better accuracy with a few rounds more ammo in the mag and no hammer bite. It just to me, feels like this is what a modernized Hi-Power would look like. No disrespect to the Hi-Power at all as I do really like mine. If you want to see a cool custom Hi-Power check out Nighthawk Custom.
I was just asking because a lot of people seem to believe that the CZ75 is a off shoot or a attempt to improve on the BHP or that they are somehow related. In reality they are very different guns. The only real similarities being caliber, steel, capacity and JMBs locked breech design.
The late Stephen Camp did a nice write on on the subject.
Browning/FN Hi Power and CZ-75: Are They Related?
I am not a huge fan of the Nighthawk BHP but do like custom BHPs. I own a few. I only have one BHP with a beavetail and that was done by Bob Cogan. Not sure I would do it again.
My current favorite is a MKIII base gun which was customized for me by Jim Garthwaite.
It shoots pretty well. Typical target at about yards.
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I love me some CZs too. Need to send the 75B to Cajun Gun Works.
I still love the P01. Used to have a PCR but my sister in law conned me out of it. Stupidity sold the all steel compact I had way back when. Need to replace that gun.
I still love the P01. Used to have a PCR but my sister in law conned me out of it. Stupidity sold the all steel compact I had way back when. Need to replace that gun.
About 15 years ago I bought a Tanfoglio TZ-75 that I liked a lot but it had issues. I have been tinkering with it over the years and gradually getting it up and running properly. I recently added a CZ SP01 Shadow to the stable and it is just perfect for a nightstand/range gun. DA trigger like the best of my S&W's, and a SA trigger better than any 1911 I have fired. I have been giving strong thought to a P01 next.
jimwilkes
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They are about the best feeling semi auto out there. After years of 1911s, S&W 3rd generations, BHP & other various autoloaders, I have only 1: CZ 75 B Omega. First gun at hand for range or noises downstairs.
Welcome to the contented circle of CZ owners, of which I am one (and me, a J-hound! 
) May I suggest that you obtain some additional magazines for your CZ. Every time I hear of another incident in the media, I think that another magazine ban could be in the offing...
Kaaskop49
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) May I suggest that you obtain some additional magazines for your CZ. Every time I hear of another incident in the media, I think that another magazine ban could be in the offing...Kaaskop49
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spad124
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I bought a 75BD about a year ago and then a Compact D about 6 months ago. Absolutely the best grips of any pistols I have, as well as the most accurate.
Interestingly, my Compact D is identical to the P-01 except for the markings on the slide- mine says "Compact D"- and the lack of the NSN number. From a search on the CZ forum it appears that Compact D is the product name for the P-01 in Europe. if CZ had run out of slides marked P-01 for the US market they substitute slides intended for the European market. No NSN number because of the differently marked slide.
The BD trigger threw me at first- DA starts at half cock then pulls through. The SA has a long but smooth pull to the break point. Then while shooting my 75BD I realized CZ adjusted the DA and SA pulls to try to make it as consistent between DA and SA as possible. So, the DA pull is shorter than, say, a P226 and the SA pull is purposely longer. That means less adjustment for the shooter between DA and SA than a traditional DA/SA hammer fired pistol.
Now I've got my eye on a PCR and another 75BD in the LGS's case!
Interestingly, my Compact D is identical to the P-01 except for the markings on the slide- mine says "Compact D"- and the lack of the NSN number. From a search on the CZ forum it appears that Compact D is the product name for the P-01 in Europe. if CZ had run out of slides marked P-01 for the US market they substitute slides intended for the European market. No NSN number because of the differently marked slide.
The BD trigger threw me at first- DA starts at half cock then pulls through. The SA has a long but smooth pull to the break point. Then while shooting my 75BD I realized CZ adjusted the DA and SA pulls to try to make it as consistent between DA and SA as possible. So, the DA pull is shorter than, say, a P226 and the SA pull is purposely longer. That means less adjustment for the shooter between DA and SA than a traditional DA/SA hammer fired pistol.
Now I've got my eye on a PCR and another 75BD in the LGS's case!
Frank46
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Have one of the CZ82's in 9mm makarov. Accurate even with me behind the sights. Frank
bigmatt17073
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I might have a thing for CZ guns. This is actually an older pic as I have bought a CZ455 and P-10c since the pic.
TAROMAN
US Veteran
CZ club? I'm in.
Let's begin with the VZ.50:
The C&R VZ.82 is no slouch, either:
An Israeli surplus Pre-B I resurrected:
This is the new Compact. All steel. Now fully Cajunized:
And the big one a full up target gun, also Cajunized:
One of these will make you forget 3rd Gen S&Ws. Forever.
And don't forget those CZ rifles:
Let's begin with the VZ.50:
The C&R VZ.82 is no slouch, either:
An Israeli surplus Pre-B I resurrected:
This is the new Compact. All steel. Now fully Cajunized:
And the big one a full up target gun, also Cajunized:
One of these will make you forget 3rd Gen S&Ws. Forever.
And don't forget those CZ rifles:
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I have a thing for CZ's... I have to stop (and there are more...)
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That Rami is sweeeeeet!
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
I still kick myself quite often for selling a beautiful pre-B CZ-75 some years ago. Lovely pistol in every way, but I needed money.
Where can one find these CZ's, they appear OOS almost everywhere?
Forester
Member
Don't know anything about the CZ pistols except that everything I have read about the 75 is positive.
However, I'm becoming a big fan of their rifles. Not my picture but I have this rifle in 6.5x55
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However, I'm becoming a big fan of their rifles. Not my picture but I have this rifle in 6.5x55
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Stirling
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You can't go wrong with the CZ75! Here in SA they've been available for decades from the very earliest models with the short slide rails. I've had experience with many of them including the very nicely blued early models. I have small hands and they are very comfortable. The sights also worked better for me on the CZs than my G19.
I bought the two tone CZ in the late 80's but couldn't get it licensed so sold it to a mate who still has it. It gobbles up anything. The CZ85 is a bit more sensitive. In the target I shot two 5 shot groups. The shots landing at the bottom were truncated cone flat points that the CZ85 didn't like. Wouldn't go into battery. The CZ75 didn't mind it but shot low. Shot at 10m/33 feet standing.
I bought the two tone CZ in the late 80's but couldn't get it licensed so sold it to a mate who still has it. It gobbles up anything. The CZ85 is a bit more sensitive. In the target I shot two 5 shot groups. The shots landing at the bottom were truncated cone flat points that the CZ85 didn't like. Wouldn't go into battery. The CZ75 didn't mind it but shot low. Shot at 10m/33 feet standing.
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RalphMP9FS
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My latest CZ acquisition, 91101 unfired NIB.
bananaman
Member
I hope to own a CZ, someday. Have had & enjoyed clones though. Is there any reason the 686 & CZ can't go to the range together??? Are you afraid they won't get along? Enjoy! Bob
REM 3200
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