CZ 75D Compact
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I found a nice compact CZ SP01 at my nearby Cabela's a year ago, several mags, for $500, and enjoyed shooting it. It is a bit heavy for summer carry here in the heat of UpState SC, and I did get a Kydex OWB holster for it for fun shooting. But I found that the curve of the trigger was really painful to want to shoot it very much. A shooting buddy bought the 75 compact, which is very similar in size, and also found it to cause his index finger to hurt. He promptly sold his for the same reason.
Read about a replacement trigger that Cajun has, something about it being from a different pistol or earlier variation, so sent my SP01 to them for the trigger and stronger pin upgrade, whatever that is. I think it was about $150 total.
Much more comfortable to shoot now, just a slightly different curve to the trigger. I find it very accurate to my point of aim, and have about 5 mags for it. Like all CZ's, never a malfunction. Mine is my travel pistol; when we are heading out far from home, I take it with me, or put it in a lock box with a cable in the trunk.
But it is heavy, and tends to pull my shorts down a bit, so it is not in my personal carry rotation. I bought an aluminum extended base plate for a mag, supposed to fit, but I just couldn't get it to lock to a mag, so the next time I shoot with a friend who shoots CZ's I will give it to him.
I have big hands and long fingers, and find the bigger grips on the CZ pistols really fit my grip well. But the trigger swap was essential.
Diverging a bit, the decision about which pistol to carry in the Sumer heat and humidity here really does make it necessary for me, at least, to carry a Sig 365, since my summer garb is shorts and a thin T shirt. I gave my 75B to my son.
All the best... SF VET
Read about a replacement trigger that Cajun has, something about it being from a different pistol or earlier variation, so sent my SP01 to them for the trigger and stronger pin upgrade, whatever that is. I think it was about $150 total.
Much more comfortable to shoot now, just a slightly different curve to the trigger. I find it very accurate to my point of aim, and have about 5 mags for it. Like all CZ's, never a malfunction. Mine is my travel pistol; when we are heading out far from home, I take it with me, or put it in a lock box with a cable in the trunk.
But it is heavy, and tends to pull my shorts down a bit, so it is not in my personal carry rotation. I bought an aluminum extended base plate for a mag, supposed to fit, but I just couldn't get it to lock to a mag, so the next time I shoot with a friend who shoots CZ's I will give it to him.
I have big hands and long fingers, and find the bigger grips on the CZ pistols really fit my grip well. But the trigger swap was essential.
Diverging a bit, the decision about which pistol to carry in the Sumer heat and humidity here really does make it necessary for me, at least, to carry a Sig 365, since my summer garb is shorts and a thin T shirt. I gave my 75B to my son.
All the best... SF VET
Marshal Tom
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I have had a CZ, Omega Compact for several years. I sent if off to Cajun Gun works for their full package, grips, sights, action job etc. It is a great little gun. I had to get the Omega because of the ambi controls.
Walter Rego
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My son, almost 19, and his classmate took the CZ and my Kahr K9 out to teach a female classmate how to shoot. They all loved the CZ. His classmate brought his Glock along. He is apparently a Glock fanboy. He was very impressed with the CZ. Waiting for my son to get home so he can check out the CZ with the new grips.
I did get the hardened firing pin retaining pin from CGWs.
Went out to shoot it for the first time yesterday. Absolutely hated the stick “fishhook “ trigger. Very irritating to my trigger finger. I ordered the “old style” trigger and floating trigger pin from CGW as well. The new trigger allows you to limit the forward travel on reset, which helps to reduce trigger reach.
Went out to shoot it for the first time yesterday. Absolutely hated the stick “fishhook “ trigger. Very irritating to my trigger finger. I ordered the “old style” trigger and floating trigger pin from CGW as well. The new trigger allows you to limit the forward travel on reset, which helps to reduce trigger reach.
Thank you for the “heads up “ regarding Cajun Gun Works. I ordered the “Old Style “ trigger, the floating trigger pin and the firing pin retaining pin. Called customer service/technical support prior to ordering. Excellent customer service! Friendly folks! They answered my questions and thanked me for doing business with them.
Others have mentioned you can’t just have one CZ. I found that to be the case. Both of mine are full sized and have been to CZ Custom for the full action package which includes upgraded hammer and trigger. Cajun Gun Works offers similar packages. They are nice shooting guns.
I recommend LOK grips. These are the palm swell bogie grips. Grenade pattern. However, the factory rubber grips are hard to beat. I’ve tried other options and always went back to factory rubber until I tried the LOK. That includes CZ aluminum, VZ thin panels, Hogue rubber finger grove and Uncle Mikes Spegel from eBay. They now reside in the grip box.
I recommend LOK grips. These are the palm swell bogie grips. Grenade pattern. However, the factory rubber grips are hard to beat. I’ve tried other options and always went back to factory rubber until I tried the LOK. That includes CZ aluminum, VZ thin panels, Hogue rubber finger grove and Uncle Mikes Spegel from eBay. They now reside in the grip box.
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Another CZ 75 fan here. Solid steel. Double action. More than enough capacity. Can be carried cocked and locked. Reasonable price. Made by a well know manufacturer who has been turning out very rugged guns for a long, long time. What is not to like?
