4. A rounded trigger guard rather than the squared one on the CZ. This is merely a personal preference.
Pilot: Agreed
5. A more massive extractor. I like the overkill; never had a problem with the one on a CZ, but I like the more massive on the AR better.
Pilot: CZ's extractors are fine, as with any gun if you have an issue install an extra power extracor spring. Not an issue.
I like the more massive extractor; the overkill is appreciated, and should extend the overall life of the extractor.
6. A forged slide and frame. A cast may be adequet, yet I feel the forge offers a little more strength. Apparently CZ does too. Their slide is forged.
Pilot: The PCR and P-01 both torture tested for police and NATO specs have cast frames. The Browning Hi Power MK III switched to a cast frame to handle the higher pressure .40 S&W round. Their frames had previously been forged. Not an issue.
If CZ truely believed the castings, which
they use are as strong and durable as the forgings they use for their slides, CZ would use cast slides. It's cheaper, and would only make since to do so.
As far as Browning switching to a cast frame in order to better support the .40, they did not. They switched to a better frame, and they cast it. There is a difference. In other words, the castings did not make it better. It made it cheaper to produce. Again, ask yourself why any company would use a forged slide and a cast frame. If the cast frame is adequate, then great; I prefer the forged frame. If you were to offer both for the same price, I'm willing to bet that most shooters would take the forged frame. Production cost is by far the main reason CZ has a cast frame, adequate or not.
7. The loooooooong trigger pull of the CZ does not exits with the AR-24. This is a big one for me.
Pilot: Most of the CZ's can be carried cocked and locked to have a consistant, single action short trigger pull from the first shot. They are also designed to be carried DA at the half cocked, safety notch which also shortens the trigger pull. Not an issue.
I do like the CZ 75 B, but I feel the AR-24 has a lot more to offer.
Again. Like what?
Again. Check it out.
Ultimately, it is what ever you like. I have both CZ and the AR. The AR, in my opinion is better made, and doesn't exhibit the tool marks found on my 75B.
