CZ 85 Combat, opinions?

[sturgeon]

I was looking into a cz75b, and came across a used 85 combat.
It has an adjustable rear sight and an over travel screw in the trigger.
Looks like new and comes with 3 mags. Price is $500, is that a good price or is it high?

I'm just looking for a 9mm range gun. Any opinions on this 85 combat?
Or should I just go with a nib 75b for about $550 with fixed sights?

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

that's too much for a used 85 combat. not to mention it's been modified by god knows who (the overtravel screw, adj sites). you don't want adj sites on a pistol that might do double duty as a defensive sidearm anyway.

go for the brand new CZ-75. mine has over 13,000 rounds without issue. it's more reliable than my glock.


(made in 1982)

 

[sturgeon]

Thought the price might have been high.
The cz web site shows this model with the adjustable sights and over travel screw form the factory.
Thanks for your reply

 

[Full Metal Jacket]

The cz web site shows this model with the adjustable sights and over travel screw form the factory.

really? man, i'm living in the past. lol i haven't seen that.

however, like you said it is too much for a used one. go with your instincts, my friend. you won't be disappointed with the CZ-75.

 

[railroader]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_82/products_id/13655 New 75bs for under $500 shipped. Mark

 

[Philo_Beddoe]

THe 85 combat also has a drop free mag break, is ambi dexturouous safety

The big advantage of the 85 combat over other CZ's except the shadow is that is does not have a firing pin block

This significantly improves the trigger, ligher pull, shorter pull, and much better reset.

 

[Runningman]

Looks like new and comes with 3 mags. Price is $500, is that a good price or is it high? Not a great price not a bad price.

Not a great price not a bad price. I paid $609 for a new CZ 85 Combat Duel Tone in January of this year with two magazines. Best price I could get thru a local dealer. Same dealer wanted $560 for a standard CZ 75B. Kind of liked the adjustable sights and duel tone look so I went for the Combat. Glade I did now. This thing shoot very well.

The CZ 85 Combat is one of the better range guns CZ makes without getting into the custom shop stuff. CZ 85 Combat is priced about $50 more new than a standard CZ 75 because of added features.

The adjustable rear sight and over travel screw in the trigger are stock on the CZ 85 Combat. It also does not use a magazine brake so magazines are drop free (many CZ 75 models use a magazine brake). The Combat also does not have a firing pin block.

The adjustable sight is a big plus in my book on a range gun.

 

[JDGray]

Kinda backasswards. Remove the Combat sights, install adjustables, name it "Combat"

Great range gun! The FP block, is the first thing out of my CZ75s, it really helps on reset. No big deal on the mag break, the magbreak of a 75 can be dropfree if you push it back with your finger. The adjustable trigger is a big +. $500 is a bit high for used, but CZs jumped up in price in the last year or so, so maybe its in line with the increase.

 

[Quoheleth]

I paid ~$450 for an older (imported through Philly, not KC), non-"Combat" 85 last summer that had only 2 mags. Yeah, I did it to myself - I overbid on GB. If I had to do it again, I would have waited for a 75BSA (single action model). To me, your deal ain't bad.

Q

 

[dairycreek]

I had this one for about two years until it went to live with one of my five kids (can't remember which one right now). During the time I had it I put approximately 1K rounds throught it with absolutely no problems at all. It was 100% reliable and absolutely scary accurate. I recomend this CZ as highly as I can.

 

[8ring]

I bought my CZ Combat in 2003 and have shot over 8,000 rounds through it at the range and in USPSA Production class matches. It is very accurate and reliable in the extreme.

I sent it to Angus Hobdell a few years ago for a trigger job and custom hammer with excellent results.

The only drawback is that the barrel, which has a fairly fast twist, gets pretty dirty when using lead bullet reloads. It doesn't lead up, but it doesn't stay clean. However, the residue comes out quickly with a wet patch and a brush.

Chris

 

[Sullyman]

Combat 85

Bought mine a 4 years ago. $529.00 I love it. I don't know how many rounds I put thru it but well over 5,000. It's more accurate than the operator. A couple FTF but a Qtip cleaning on ramp and back in business. Also FTF was with Wolf ammo.

 

[sturgeon]

Thank you all for your replies.
Sounds like a great gun, and the trigger on this used one felt really nice.
I have to stop by another store to see if they have a new one and how much it sells for new.
Then maybe I can get the price of this used one down some.

 

[dusty14u]

Here is a review I posted on my CZ-85 Combat

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=505298

 

[cz75bdneos22]

i'd go for new 75b...

 

[1SOW]

I shoot USPSA production with the 75B, but the Combat has a lot going for it.
I shoot USPSA and can't remove the FPI from my 75B and shoot'production".
The Combat has no FPI and can shoot 'production'.

The stainless 75B has the upswept beavertail--another plus.

 

[Litlman]

Very good shooter. I love mine.

 

[Tecolote]

How sturdy are the adjustable sights on a Combat? Does anyone know if new production Combats ship with a steel or plastic guide rod?

 

[Sidewinder600]

My new Combat (manufactured this year) has a steel guide rod. Sights seem sturdy but I haven't shot it enough to comment for sure.

 

[schmeky]

$500.00 is a "fair" price if in excellent condition. Since it is used, you may have some haggle room. If you could get it out-the-door for around $475.00 or so, then I'd go for it.

The 85 comes from the factory with the over travel screw, ambi-safety, adjustable sight, and no firing pin block. The adjustable sight is an LPA, one of the best low profile adjustables there is. So you get a lot of extras compared to 75.