Any CZ fans out there

My favorite 9mm:

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I bought a P-01 last fall and guess I have a slightly different take on it. While it is a nice pistol and I generally like it, it isn't one of my favorites. I don't care for the way it takes down and it gives me a bit of trigger bite. I also prefer the consistent trigger pull of my striker-fired M&Ps. There are some things about it though, that helps me understand how some people become fans of them.
 
I own a few different pistols, amongst them a CZ 75 pre B. It's my favorite.

Shoot a full-size CZ with the factory rubber grips on it. It's a sublime experience.
 
I like CZ handguns a lot, including some of their clones, specifically Tanfoglios. For semi-auto 9mm, I have pretty much stayed with just CZ's and sold off everything else. To me, they feel like 1911's, and I like 1911's a lot (in .45ACP). Very ergonomic and soft shooting, with lots of options for upgrades.

I have one of my CZ's, a CZ SP01, upgraded with Cajun Gun Works parts and it is wonderful! It is one of my best shooting semis.
 
CZ's have a problem of being so addicting. It starts off simple enough with a single pistol, then another, and another then a rifle. I personally love CZ's and own a SP-01, P-01, P-09, CZ82, and a Pre-B converted to SAO. I also own a Sphinx SDP compact clone and have owned another Pre-B.

They shoot great, extremely accurate, reasonable cost, great aftermarket support, and just fit so well. Upgrading sights and finding holsters can be a little more of a pain, but those options keep increasing as they become more popular. CGW and CZ Custom both offer many trigger upgrades as well as full blown worked over/custom guns. The other problem with that is once you shoot an upgraded model a stock just won't do.
 
In my experience CZ makes high quality firearms, have a 223 which is a tack driver, 221 fireball the same and owned a 9mm that I loved. Never had a bad trigger on a CZ and all of them very accurate.
 
Should be picking up my p01 next month. Now the iwb holster search starts. Looking for something similar to a soft-tuk any recommendations are welcome.

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Went to a bigger gun store last nite and asked if they had any new CZ75's so I could look at one. None, said they sell too fast. Always liked the look of the 75's and hear only good about them. Getting a bug lately to buy one.
Had a CZ SxS 12 ga sidekick that was built very well. It was a quality piece that gave years of service. Now have a Drulov free pistol made by CZ. It's simple, well fit and accurate. The .22 rifles made by them the owners rave at how good they shoot. Great guns, Larry
 
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My journey with CZ started with a Tanfoglio clone, a TZ-75. I always liked the trigger on it and while I found the decocker to be different since I came from cocked and locked 1911's, I have grown to like them. I recently picked up a SP01 Shadow from the CZ Custom shop. That is a splendid firearm. Best trigger of any of my bottom feeders. I saw a ad for one of the Turkish SAR clones in the sportsmansguide catalog a couple weeks back and decided to go ahead and try one. Surprisingly good considering the cost. I may eventually pick up a P07 as a mid-size alternative to my J-frames for carry. I just have not been able to get into any of the striker fired polymer handgun triggers.


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75 D Compact owner here. It's my favorite 9. Only change I made was improving the sights with some tru glo tfx pros...

Great gun... no problems what so ever.



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While I do like the CZ Pistols, I swear by the rifles, especially the small bores. I personally think you can find none better for the money.
What I own:
CZ452 Military Trainer 22LR
CZ455 American 17HMR
CZ455 American 22WMR
CZ527 American 17 Hornet
 
If you like the CZ line, I suggest looking at the EAA Witness pistols. The quality is outstanding and theit models were more what I was looking for. Less money also.

I have a Tanfoglio P18, the forerunner to the Witness, CZ75 clone. Fitted with a single action only trigger it is a great gun. Only problem is that the chamber is pretty tight and this gun prefers light (100 gn) and fast (1250 fps +) loads.

Unfortunately even 115/124/125 gn loads shoot very low. I got an adjustable sight for the Witness but the dovetail was too wide. The gunsmith I sent it to told me that any available adjustable sight would not fit due to the hammer position so I'm getting a new, properly regulated semi-fixed sight installed.
 
CZ Rifles...... oh ya!!!!

A 452FS/mannlicher in .22magnum is my "walking in Penn's Woods" rifle.

Several .22lr 452s, a 453 varmint in .17hmr and a couple of 527s in .223 including another FS/mannlicher are all good to go!!!!!

Only one pistol a 75B................... too many Smiths
 
I still have a few CZs in the stable. A CZ P01 & CZ 75B. I used to have a 40P and a Compact but I stopped shooting 40 S&W and my sister in law liberated the Compact from me. They are excellent guns and I miss the days of $350 NIB CZs because most people had never heard of them. I am considering getting a CZ P10 once the initial hysteria dies down.
 
Got to handle a what looked like a P01 today at the funshow, but it was steel framed and not aluminum. Fit the hand beautifully but still too heavy for me to use for carry. Someday I may get to fondle a P01 Omega. We will see what that feels like weight wise.
 
Yes, but I keep winding up with "CLONES". Never had a genuine CZ. Latest 1 was from G.B. in December. Israeli Military/police surplus I.W.I. Jericho. It was un-issued. 40 S&W, steel. Not a mark on it. Feels great in my hand. Still will buy a genuine CZ if I get a chance. Bob
 

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I have had a P-01 for quite awhile now and just love it, I also have few CZ rifles, rimfire and centerfire I think they are quality accurate firearms.
 
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