CZ 75B

[DWalt]

Never owned (or even fired) a CZ. But for the last 10 years I have used a Tanfoglio EAA Witness in .38 Super and .45 ACP a lot, and did considerible ammunition testing with it when I was with the USAF - in fact it was a test bed for some serious evaluations of the 9x23 Winchester (basically a rimless .38 Super of higher power). The Witness is pretty much the same design as the CZ. But it's a heavy gun to haul around. All you need to do to change calibers is to swap slides and barrels and use the appropriate sized magazine. It's the closest thing you can get to the old Bren Ten, and was available in 9mm, .38 Super, .40, 10mm, and .45 ACP, all swappable on the same frame.

 

[Rick_A]

The Witness guns are nice...just a little too bulky in the steel frames and a little chincy feeling in polymer.

 

[bigwheelzip]

But it's a heavy gun to haul around.

All you need to do to change calibers is to swap slides and barrels and use the appropriate sized magazine. ... was available in 9mm, .38 Super, .40, 10mm, and .45 ACP, all swappable on the same frame.

A bit heavy for all day concealment but it inspires enough confidence that it replaced an L-frame for nightstand duty.

You missed a caliber swap on your list. The well regarded CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II – .22 LR.

CZ-USA CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II - .22 LR - CZ-USA

 

[DWalt]

You missed a caliber swap on your list. The well regarded CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II – .22 LR.

CZ-USA CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II - .22 LR - CZ-USA

Will the Kadet .22 adapter fit and function on the Witness full-size frame? I have wondered if there is any other component interchangeability between the Witness and the CZ, such as barrels and magazines.

 

[tekarra]

I have been shooting cZ 75s since the early 1980s and have acquired several more since. In all those years I have not had a problem that was not caused by the shooter.

 

[CZU]

A few 75's, an 85,Compacts,CZ83 in .380. Also have a couple 82's in 9mm Mak, another 83 in 7.65mm and a full size Kadet(not the kit). Those without the FPB are the preferred models, triggers are much better.

 

[JaPes]

I'm buying a 9mm soon (my present to me!) and it's down to a CZ 75b SA or a Springfield Armory R.O. in 9mm. I'd love another CZ but I know I'm going to have to spend dollars to get the trigger I want. Add it up it's more than just buying the Springer.

As I said in an earlier post (i think), the impulsive side of me constantly wants a CZ75b matte stainless. Whenever I get one in my hand and dry fire the trigger, my rational side stops me from buying one. I add in the price of the pistol, parts, maybe a trip to CGW, and then the pistol becomes unattractive.

I ended up buying a SRO 1911 9mm:

I liked the trigger as it is right out of the box. I don't feel compelled to tinker with it yet. I also liked the feel in hand better than the CZ.

 

[Decker]

As I said in an earlier post (i think), the impulsive side of me constantly wants a CZ75b matte stainless. Whenever I get one in my hand and dry fire the trigger, my rational side stops me from buying one.

You might want to just get one and shoot it.

I put the first 200 rounds through my CZ75b Matte Stainless yesterday and the trigger felt fine, and even got better by the time I finished the day.
To compare, I also brought along my Colt XSE 45acp Government (also stainless) and the only difference between the two was that the CZ had just the slightest staging before tripping, which I like.
My other CZ is the Tactical Sport (in 9mm), and it also has a great trigger (it should considering that it's a purposed target pistol and it does cost "a little more").

My 75b Matte Stainless will most surely become and remain my "go to" home defensive and sometimes carry weapon.

 

[rjm6120]

You know what's crazy? I got it in my head I wanted a CZ75B back when CZ had a fire at their manufacturing plant. CZ75B's, in particular the matte stainless, couldn't be found. What did I do? I bought a couple mags and a set of CZ checkered wood grips. Might as well stock up on the things I'll need while waiting for supply to return.

Fast forward to today. I still have the extra mags and grip panels. What I don't have is a CZ75B Matte Stainless. Every time I hold a CZ, I fall in love. When I dry fire the trigger, I fall right out of love. I'm on the fence.

John, I would probably be interested in the grip panels and mags for that if you ever wanted to sell them.

 

[Houlton]

Don't overlook the EAA versions. I am very happy with my Witness in 38 Super. Excellent trigger, accuracy, and ergonomics.

I agree on the Witness. My sons gave me one awhile back. 9mm $300 at a GS. Haven't found anything it won't put in the black at 7yds. It would do better if I could see better. My oldest son and his wife both have them and love them. Maybe not the prettiest but shoots where you point it. Everytime.

 

[RalphMP9FS]

Went to the indoor range yesterday to fire my new matte stainless CZ 75b, and I'm more than pleased with it's performance. The trigger is very smooth with a crisp break. The CZ ran 300rds of 124gr Speer Lawman with zero problems. Here's my best 5 shot grouping from 10yds with a standing two hand hold:

 

[rjm6120]

Most excellent!!!

 

[GatorFarmer]

I got rid of much else and purchased a NIB CZ75 SP01. I wanted a gun that was steel framed. It does not seem fragile. Though I have only fired it perhaps 500 rds.

My gun is large, heavy, and ugly. Though really no worse than an all steel full size 1911.

I deliberately chose the model without a decocker. I like cocked and locked.Though the DA pull is not at all bad.

I have had Glocks...22, 32, 26, 34, 30, 27,23, 21...maybe some models I forgot. I have had Colts, Rugers, Kimbers,Sigs, Brownings, Berettas, H&Ks, Walthers, S&Ws, et al.

I do not belive that nothing will break on an HK for the first 100k rounds. The magazine springs on my .45 USP were losing strength from being left loaded. Well the factory mags were...the cheaper ProMag ones weren't. Yeah, ironic.

For what was currently available NIB in the gun case, I opted for the CZ after shooting a borrowed Cz75. I actually wanted the shiny regular CZ75 but ended up with the big ugly one. It works.

I have no real interest in a .22 conversion kit. 9mm is much easier to find and the least expensive centerfire ammunition to be had. Quality .22LR sometimes sells locally for as much as practice 9mm.

 

[RalphMP9FS]

Second range trip with the new 75, and it ran another 300 rounds flawlessly. I repainted the front sight dot with white fingernail polish, and I'm pleased with the shooting results.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I had a CZ Rami with some cajun trigger work that I traded for a 19-3 snubbie in matte black. I traded that for a Model 48 and then sold it. I miss the 19. Another "but it seemed like a good idea at the time."

CZ has a near cult following by some people. I believe CZs "may" be carried by more police/military world wide than any other gun. At the least they are widely used as working guns outside the USA.

 

[Decker]

I had a CZ Rami with some cajun trigger work that I traded for a 19-3 snubbie in matte black. I traded that for a Model 48 and then sold it. I miss the 19. Another "but it seemed like a good idea at the time."

CZ has a near cult following by some people. I believe CZs "may" be carried by more police/military world wide than any other gun. At the least they are widely used as working guns outside the USA.

Sort of makes a person wonder if maybe the CZ is a really good pistol?... Nah, it IS a really good pistol.
However, having both a 75b in Matte Stainless and the Tactical Sport in 9mm, I'm afraid that none of the other models really get me excited.
What I'm waiting for, but will probably never see it, is the 75b Compact (not the D) made in Stainless AND with an alloy frame to save weight. That would most surely be a "must buy" for me if it ever came to be.

 

[Arik]

CZ has a near cult following by some people. I believe CZs "may" be carried by more police/military world wide than any other gun. At the least they are widely used as working guns outside the USA.

They definitely are widely used but no where near the most. Just counting countries and not departments.

From what I could find
CZ - 22 countries
HK usp - 19 countries
Sig 226 - 34 countries
Glock - 54 countries

 

[RJJ 1971]

My vote is for CZ75.
Maybe it's just cuzz I have a clone that takes it's 19 round mags.
SAR K2P.

 

[BigBill]

Ditto, she takes 19rd magazines, double action first shot. Has the dependability and reliability, it's the choice of the Russian special forces.
Go for it.

 

[mbliss57]

I have a CZ75BD. I love it. Especially like the price point/ value it brings. It's not as nice as a Sig 226 but it's also $300-$400 less expensive.
So...it is a very nice/quality gun at it's price point. I have used it in steel challenge and USPSA. I prefer All steel pistols with a hammer. I do not like polymer striker fired pistols except for CCW use. Just my personal preference. My CZ75 It has never jammed or broken.. nothing I repeat nothing on it has broken. I have 5 CZs. 1 from 1928, 1929, 1941, 1971 and a newer era CZ75. Just a point to make is that CZ has been making semi auto pistols for a very long time. They are not a new comer to the industry.