Cz pistols?

[crazyphil]

I had a CZ75B Single Action that was really a nice gun. Gave it to my
Grandson who became a cop. He carries a Glock and a 442 for a BUG.
Gave the CZ to his wife to protect the homestead. Even Jeff Cooper had
praise for the CZ.

 

[delta-419]

CZ75 Early Model

What Old Tanker said, I got mine thru the same Grafenwohr R&GC that he did back in "84. It looks a bit rough because of the black paint finish, but it is 100%. When I was at Rock Island Arsenal I got a call from a private security company deploying to Iraq (along time ago). They wanted a recommendation for a 9mm handgun for duty in the "sand box". You bet, the CZ75 was, IMHO, the best combat pistol, sans the 1911, you can find.

 

[SWCZSIG-Vinny]

My intro to CZ's was a CZ-83 I inherited from my Brother. He had bought it thinking it's metal frame and lighter 380 would result in lighter felt recoil. Unfortunately for him he didn't realize that particular model's blow-back action gave as much kick as a 9mm.
But.... fortunately for me he introduced me to this wonderful line of pistols. Traded the 83 toward their locked-breach '75' CZ-75 SP-01 and since have added CZ-75 P-01 compact, CZ 2075 RAMI BD sub-compact and P-07 compact with Omega trigger that is changeable SA with safety or Decocker DA/SA. Great pistols! CZ's unique rail over slide design produces a lower bore axis and higher grip. The steel frame models especially have very mild recoil. Popular with competition shooters.

 

[JohnZMI]

I'm still waiting for mine - my FFL has had a CZ75 D PCR on order for me from his distributor for four months; they're "on allocation", and he can't get me a firm date.

 

[Igiveup]

I called my dealer yesterday and ordered something. A CZ75 something. I told him to order the best condition of the choices he had. Sounds like they are all good and this will be for shooting mostly, not really carry, as I really like my Star BM.

 

[sotexas]

I don't own a CZ but 2 of my regular shooting buddies have a few. I find their guns to be accurate with nice triggers and easy to shoot. For me personally I find them a little to thick. Now their CZ Custom models which I believe are the Orange and the Shadow I will give a full 5 Stars, exceptional triggers.

 

[mikerjf]

My CZ was very reliable, but the trigger guard was cramped, the trigger itself had a very tight curve, and the tiny little sights were tough to see. It was also disconcerting the way it would dent the primer of the round being chambered... I kept expecting to get slamfires, but never did.

Grandfather of the pocket DAO, 1947 vz45 6.35.

 

[Sgt911]

I picked up a surplus 83 today in .380. I shot it as soon as I got home. Pro, it is really accurate, holds 12+1, no malfunctions what so ever with the Win hardball I used. Con, its big for a .380, recoil is stiff for a .380. mag release is awkward for me, the sights are fairly small. On this particular pistol, there is a lanyard stud in the bottom behind the mag well that pokes my palm. Overall a reliable functional weapon. My only reason for the purchase was to have the three calibers. .32acp, 9mm mak, and .380

 

[SWCZSIG-Vinny]

I picked up a surplus 83 today in .380. I shot it as soon as I got home. Pro, it is really accurate, holds 12+1, no malfunctions what so ever with the Win hardball I used. Con, its big for a .380, recoil is stiff for a .380. mag release is awkward for me, the sights are fairly small. On this particular pistol, there is a lanyard stud in the bottom behind the mag well that pokes my palm. Overall a reliable functional weapon. My only reason for the purchase was to have the three calibers. .32acp, 9mm mak, and .380

You noticed it recoils like a 9mm. The CZ 83 is a blow-back design and the fixed barrel contributes to it's accuracy; but the blow-back action doesn't help dissipate energy like a locked-breach and therefore contributes to greater felt recoil. Overall a very accurate and reliable gun.
I traded the CZ-83 I inherited from my Brother up toward a fantastic CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical. The 75's (locked-breach) in both full size and compact IMHO are among the best hammer-fired all metal pistols ever!

 

[BB57]

I carried a CZ 75 compact for a couple years, and my primary summer carry is a CZ 2075 RAMI.

Be advised the CZ come in two flavors, the original "B" models that are single or double action with a safety, and the "D" models that are DA/SA pistols with a decocking lever. There are also a couple that are bisexual and can be switched.

Below are my CZ 75 Compact (top) and my CZ 2075 D RAMI (bottom). This variant of the CZ 75 Compact is SA/DA with the safety and it can be carried cocked and locked like a 1911. However, the safety lever is a bit too far forward to be easy to reach during the draw. The RAMI is the D model with the decocker and it's in the de-cocked ready to fire position.

Here are the same two pistols, and the Compact is now in the quarter cocked position. Note the very similar hammer positions, and each now have the same trigger reach. Given the long DA trigger reach, and the poorly positioned safety, I ended up carrying my CZ 75 Compact this way, so when I went to the smaller, lighter CZ 2075, I just opted for the D model:

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If your hand fits a 1911 well, the CZ series like the Browning Hi Power should fit you pretty well. They are good choices for shooters wanting a double stack 9mm with a grip that isn't overly bulky.

 

[Sgt911]

You noticed it recoils like a 9mm. The CZ 83 is a blow-back design and the fixed barrel contributes to it's accuracy; but the blow-back action doesn't help dissipate energy like a locked-breach and therefore contributes to greater felt recoil. Overall a very accurate and reliable gun.
I traded the CZ-83 I inherited from my Brother up toward a fantastic CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical. The 75's (locked-breach) in both full size and compact IMHO are among the best hammer-fired all metal pistols ever!

I was stripping it to clean and found the left grip panel is broken.

I've got a CZ 75C Massada Compact that is Israel marked. The sights are almost non exsistant. Cool gun though

 

[.38SuperMan]

I have a CZ75 pre B I bought new in the early 80's when not many folks knew anything about them. I was shooting IPSC and had the slide milled for Bomar sights and had the trigger assembly replaced with single action parts including a flat match trigger.

As stated it's very accurate and built like a tank. I'm more of a 1911 fan but do enjoy the CZ. I've shot 1911's for decades and I'm just used to the trigger and feel of them. I guess my biggest complaint is the safety. It could by my pistol and should get it looked at but the safety is spongy and less positive feeling and placed in a strange spot (compared to the 1911) and not shaped the way I'd like. Still they are great and I've done well in matches with it and there's something about them that makes you want another. I think if I'd started shooting with a CZ vs 1911 I'd be totally in on CZ. It's just a matter of what you're used to as both are very fine pistols.

For a 380 I carry a Beretta 84. If you're not familiar with it it looks like a smaller 92. A lot of people complain it too large but it's no bigger than my Kimber Ultra 3". It just looks chunky because it's a double stack 13+1. Some also say it has heavy recoil for a 380 but I'm not terribly recoil sensitive. It recoils less than my Kimber Micro 9 and certainly less than my Ruger LCP I. I got a very good deal on a very clean surplus one but the prices have gotten a touch high on them. I recently saw a couple at a gun show for $600.