What's the CZ attraction ?

For me, its ergonomics and accuracy.

I have had many reliable guns, but the CZ are just as reliable, fit my hand better and they are noted for their out of the box accuracy.

That and they are reasonably priced. Sigs are great, but for the price of a Sig you can almost have 2 CZ's

CZ's used to be one of the best values for the money.
But recently, quality control has slipped while prices have increased.
That's just my observation not a condemnation.

My 75b stainless needed trigger work from day one. That added around $140 to the base price of $630.
Better off getting a Sig Pro 2022 with night sites for $399 (which I did). Trigger and accuracy on this Sig is excellent.

Pick one up. If you small to medium hands grab a P01 or PCR, big hands just check out the regular 75. The hold and point real well.

Form factor. I think they fit many hands very well. I personally am a fan of the Tanfoglio clones, sold in the US by EAA under the Witness moniker.

1. Very ergonomic for a high capacity steel pistol. (although the sides of the tang could use a bit more metal)

2. The accuracy potential is believed to come from the fact that the slide rails ride inside of the frame rails, which is the same design as the Sig P210. This design also makes the pistol rather trim.

3. The CZ75 can be carried cocked and locked, which is a major attraction to those who simply cannot shoot double action.

Upsides: C/L carry - as they were designed and became famous (unless you buy a decocker - yuck). Very durable pistols. All Steel if you want that (again, you can get lightweight ones, but they are decockers - yuck). They have a very good feel, balance and grip. Easy to shoot with HIGH thumbs because of the frame rails engulfing the slide. The PreBs look way cool. EVen the Berettaized ones look nice.

Downsides: As mentioned, the biggest detractor is the trigger. Capable of very good to excellent DA and SA pulls, but generally they come gritty, creepy, and need a trigger job (add $150). They are getting more and more expensive - and without very good to excllent triggers, will suffer compared to other firearms.

The other VERY frustrating thing, is that the nice, light, slim PCR does NOT come with a manual safety. CZ cares not for the USA marketing thing - they just don't.

BTW - I own a few, and like them.

Hello friends and neighbors // They feel/balance great and shoot straight

I have a CZ2075 RAMI .40cal.,
I use the 12 round mags. for the CZ75 to extend the grip and IMHO it is perfect.
Compact, accurate and powerful in .40 cal.

The CZ75 balances better but I think the Rami is best for me as primary. The CZ2075 is a bit heavy for a BUG.
I have tried Winchester, PMC, Corbon and Hornady ammo without the slightest hitch.
I should also note I used four different mags. two 8 round and one 12 round from the factory and one 12 round aftermarket.

Try a CZ75 or other and you will not be dissapointed.

The basic foundation is very solid, ergonomic, great inherent accuracy, all steel (no MIM), and a good variety of custom items are available. Prices have been creeping up, but they're still a relative bargain.

CZ...just a much better gun than the other cost twice as much.

Trigun

They are what I call a popular internet gun...

They have a great reputation on the internet which usually translates to many sales elsewhere. My store has had the same three for better than a year now and are not selling. On is the PO-7 and one is the 75 Duty. Neither would be my first choice but if they are so great who cares.

I guess it will depends on how many people use a CZ at your local gun club, we have many people use CZ at our range, almost everyone tried and bought one because of inexpensive( by that time).

Trigun

To me their appeal is a lot like that of the Beretta 92. It's simply a wonderful pistol, classic in design and function. Full sized (many) and great shooting. And for 85 to 130 bucks, you can get a really superior trigger in very short order.

They also shoot where you point the barrel better than most. They are indeed worth every penny and then some.

The only one I've ever shot is a CZ-82 in 9x18. It's a good pistol, and my main carry gun, but I doubt it's any better than any number of other DA/SA guns. The fact that I can carry it C/L is a non issue to me but others may like it.

I got it mostly because it was inexpensive, and I could have it sent right to my house with my C&R license.

I bought a CZ75B and a XDm 9mm this year. After shooting more than 1,000 rounds through each pistol, under a variety of conditions, I decided to sell the XDm.

My reasons: (1) CZ75B feels more natural in my hand. The XDm just seemed clunky and I never seemed to be able to grip it high enough. (2) The mags on the XDm really ticked me off. Those soft plastic base pads are a PITA if you have to clean up in between stages (shooting IPSC matches). (3) My scores on classifier stages were noticeably better with the CZ. I think this is due to the CZ just feeling more natural in my hand.

One thing I will say for the XDm: it does hold its resale value. I sold it for what I originally paid for it.

CZ's have an amazing track record, and for being an all metal handgun they are surprisingly light. Then there is this accuracy I keep hearing about.

That's why I crave one. I've $400 now, and am scrambling to find the first one for sale in Missouri I can. I've been to so many dealers around KCMO that I'm certain they're aren't any on a shelf somewhere.

So if you happen to have a CZ 75b and do not have the time for it, PM me! Otherwise if you know a dealer somewhere around KC who has one, PM me!

briang2ad said:

Upsides: C/L carry - as they were designed and became famous (unless you buy a decocker - yuck). Very durable pistols. All Steel if you want that (again, you can get lightweight ones, but they are decockers - yuck).

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Tell us how you really feel about decockers.

I had the 2075 RAMI on my list of pistols to buy, and it was a strong contender (except that the bore axis was too high for my liking, especially compared to the Glocks). I would have had no problem buying it based on their reputation for reliability and accuracy.

CZs, IMHO, like other smaller manufacturers, simply doesn't have the marketing footprint of more famous manufacturers. Word of mouth gets them noticed, but doesn't get them stocked on gunstore shelves.

Kind of like how many shooters would probably go "Huh?" if you told them about the HS2000 pistol from Croatia, but would immediately recognize the Springfield XD.

It sure doesn't help that some ignorant people dismiss CZ as "foreign trash guns from a third world country".

Internet gun is right, I read a lot of good things about them. But like anything I didn't make my decision until I'd had one in my hands and for me it was decisive. The CZ-75B fit really well (and I've got somewhat small hands) and just pointed very naturally and when a Gendarme offered to sell me one like new for €400 I thought it'd be a great way to get started in service pistol competition, so it found its way under my tree on Christmas day.



Having seen the various comments about the "gritty" trigger, I suppose it is a little, but it doesn't really bother me and I suspect it'll break in nicely.

I like my CZ75 but it is not as nimble as a G17 - for competition the Glock is just plain better. I am not selling my CZ75 and like it better than the Beretta 92 and a bit better than the BHP but the Sigs shoot better for me and the Glocks better than any others.

Like everyone else said...great ergonomics, great accuracy and they are reliable...

Downsides...overly complex design, especially the decocker models. Which is a major bummer in my book.

I love shooting CZ's but will stick with my Glock 19 for serious social purposes...

Four years ago, I decided to get serious and purchase a good-quality 9mm. I went a local indoor range and started shooting everything they had for rent. I tried Glocks, Berettas, XD's, SiGs, but the minute I started shooting the CZ75 my groups tightened up as if by magic.

And I've never looked back. I'm sold.

Four years ago, I decided to get serious and purchase a good-quality 9mm. I went a local indoor range and started shooting everything they had for rent. I tried Glocks, Berettas, XD's, SiGs, but the minute I started shooting the CZ75 my groups tightened up as if by magic.

And I've never looked back. I'm sold

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Same shot the CZ better over every other 9mm I tried in my price range.

The Czech firearm manufacturing tradition is well established for quality; equal to that of guns made in Germany, Austria, or Italy. I was so impressed with Brno/CZ rifles I tried the handguns. And I’m glad I did:

My SP-01 in 9mm fits my hand perfectly and the high capacity is great.

My 75B in .40 S&W has been completely reliable and the round and platform are a perfect match.

My 82 and 83 have been equally reliable and a joy to use.

ergonomics, accuracy and price.