[one-shot-one]

a co-worker wants a new pistol.
he has narrowed it down to a Springfield Mil-Spec or a CZ 75.
both are with in a few $$ of each other, he already has a Kimber
.45 acp and a Glock 26 9mm. so the ? is wich "new" one to buy first?
i know every one has favorites but he will definatly buy one of these
two this weekend......so wich one?

[repsychler]

I have no experience with CZs, but obviously they have lots of fans. I do own a Springfield Mil-Spec and I like it alot. The only complaints I have is the plastic grips are junk that crack easily, and the sights don't impress me. Fortunately I had a moment of clairvoyance and odered some nice rosewood grips a few days before my plastic ones cracked.

[Lochaber]

Well, I have both. As he already has a 1911, and a glock, I would say get the CZ. It is a different action type for him to play with. There is no way he can go wrong either way, but I figured the CZ is something he doesnt yet have, while the Mil-Spec, which I love, will be a "second" to the Kimber.

Just my opinion

Loch

[clipse]

I would go with the CZ as well. Like said above, he already has a 1911. Besides, the CZ will be cheaper in the long run since there is not quite some many aftermarket addons.:D Of course there are some just not as many. The CZ also has no need for a gunsmith to make it reliable as it is reliable out of the box unlike most 1911.:D (I say this as I am putting on my flame retardant clothing)http://mysmilies.ipbfree.com/s/contrib/ruinkai/peepwallA.gif


clipse

[drannor]

CZ75 for sure.

Agreed that the sights and grips aren't spectacular, but the firearm is incredibly reliable and very accurate in my hands. I own a few 1911's and only the Kimber Gold Match gets more range time than the CZ. Hicaps are also available.

I purchased a new SA Milspec 38 Super a couple of years ago that had a malfunctioning safety out of the box. Safety ON, squeeze butt safety, pull trigger, hammer fell. Not good(tm). Returned it the next day used the store credit on a FN BHP Mark III.

[goon]

CZ-75 for sure. I have a CZ-75BD that has been totally reliable and very accurate from the first shot.
I had a mil spec that was reliable, had a terrible trigger, and the sights were off by about 18" in elevation and about 12" to the left. After alot of messing with it I just sold the damn thing.
I don't see why I should pay more for a gun that wasn't made as well.

[shooter1]

The CZ platform is a different animal from the Glock and 1911 platform. After owning countless 1911s and a few Glocks, I broke down and bought
a 10mm EAA. (CZ clone) I have to say that the EAA is certainly an interesting piece. I swear, it almost feels better in my hand than my 1911s!! Haven't shot it much as the recoil spring was WAY too light. Got my Wolff springs in today, so I going to shoot it a lot! If you already have Glocks, Sigs, & 1911s, by all means get a CZ or a clone thereof. You might just be surprised!
st1

[SirPorl]

If he gets the CZ suggest that he save some money for a Kadet kit. Makes the 75 twice as much fun!!

SirPorl

[one-shot-one]

thanks guys i'll pass on the wisdom.

[shooter1]

Cadet Kit??
Is that a 22 conversion?
str1

[rbernie]

Yes.

[PCRCCW]

GET THE MIL SPEC ! :scrutiny: :rolleyes: OK....Im Busted...get the CZ.

All of the reasons given above are all valid. Ill never talk down a 1911 platform..but if hes got a Kimber.......then the next gun is a given.

Shoot well.

[one-shot-one]

thanks again all.
can"t believe no one tried to talk up something else,
lots of cz support, we are going to see what we can
find at the gun show tomarrow.