any cz75 owners?

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thinking about what to get for my first centerfire autoloader, being a poor college student, a 9mm makes the most sense because its so cheap, at first I really liked the sig p226 but then i handled the cz75 and it fits my hand perfectly, the single action trigger pull on it was also extremely smooth, its also a lot cheaper than the sigs and my local pawn shop has one barely used with the box and 2 16rd mags for $425, does anyone here have a cz75 that can tell me about the accuracy and reliability of these guns?

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Ian
 
I do not own a CZ 75, but have fired one alot. CZ makes a very nice pistol. In general they are ergonomic, accurate, and reliable.

There are tons of threads that you can research here on THR, and find a wealth of info on CZ's. I think you'll find that they are quality firearms.
 
I own 4 CZ's including a 75B, SP01 Phantom, and 2 82's.

I love them for their ergonomics, reliability and amazing accuracy.

$425 is a good price for a used 75B in good shape.
 
I also do not own one but have shot a 75 B pretty often, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Its always been dead on reliable, even with years old surplus 9mm that was causing a few other pistols to choke. Accuracty was just as good for me as any other 9mm I own/have shot. I do love the trigger on that gun, very, very nice but the ergonomics aren't quite right for my hand, and I can't figure why.

If it fits your hand and the price is good for you, you cannot go wrong in my opinion.
 
I'm currently carrying a CZ75BSA in .40 and I love it ... its the most accurate pistol I own and so far has been perfectly reliable.

There can be reliability problems with CZs though, do mainly to the variety of magazines that ship with them. So make sure you put a couple hundred rounds through it error free before you trust it with your life (I'd give you the same advice if you were buying a SIG).

If you do run into troubles with a CZ, 9 times out of 10 its the magazine ... and often those can be fixed with a new spring (springs from Wolff are cheap)
 
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I have owned a CZ 85 since 1991, a CZ 75B .40, and a CZ 85B. (The CZ 85 and 85B are just ambi 75/75B's). I have never had a malfunction in any of these pistols, and the old '85 has fired over 2,500 rounds. Yesterday I fired a bullseye course with my '85B and scored a 278/3X out of a possible 300 with 68 year old eyes and motor skills.

You will never go wrong with these guns, but I would advise you to stay away from the pre-B guns because you're just getting started. Getting the right parts and mags for the pre-B guns can be tricky and would fit a more experienced CZ guy's profile better than yours. Brand new '75B's are available from distributors for as low as $462-$470, and that often includes shipping. They're built like battleships and shoot beautifully right out of the box. Best wishes in finding the one you want.

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I know a cz 75b and they are an amazing gun. $425 is a alright price as long as its in really good shape, you can get a new cz 75b for 483 at buds.
 
I'm the very happy owner of the CZ75 B and a CZ75 PCR. That will be the worst $425 you spend as it will initiate a chain reaction of future CZ purchases. The addiction is real and is glorious.
 
I've owned several in the past and couldn't find anything to like. They are infamous for leaving the factory with weak springs. I'd factor in the cost of having a gunsmith replace every spring in the gun and all of the magazines before I'd trust my life to one.

They do offer above average accuracy and are semi-popular with the guys who like to play range games. As a self defense gun they are near the bottom of the list. I can pick up a new Ruger P-95 in blue for $279 right now and it makes a much better choice for self defense.
 
I also have a 75B and a PCR. My Kadet Kit .22 conversion works great on both. So I have three CZ's for the price of 2 1/2. :D

Get the 75B, you will not be dissapointed. I sold most of my Sigs when I got my CZ's.
 
Own several and they are all GREAT GUNS, all very accurate and very reliable!!!...
I would definitely ditto Thompson, as good as CZs are, you really never know what you're buying when you go used (unless you know the previous owner)...
CZs are usually 'keepers' (my 75B goes back 10 years) so if you can get NEW for less than a hundred more I'd definitely go that route... save your $$s and go NIB!!

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I've owned several in the past and couldn't find anything to like. They are infamous for leaving the factory with weak springs. I'd factor in the cost of having a gunsmith replace every spring in the gun and all of the magazines before I'd trust my life to one.
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I carried a CZ-75B on duty for many years. Narry a problem with it. In fact, the only reason I transitioned off of the CZ was because Safariland has discontinued the 6280 for it.

If you have magazine concerns, buy MecGar mags for it. Never had a single problem with MecGar 16rd magazines. If you are having extraction issues it takes a simple punch to drive out the pin and replace the spring. It's more likely that powder gunk has built up in the extractor recess and needs to be cleaned out than the spring has gone bad. Same procedure for the mainspring, if you think it's too heavy from the factory or you want to pull the mag brake. None of these procedures require a gunsmith to accomplish. I've never had any of my CZs to a gunsmith for any reason. You can even do night sight swaps at home... Which is how all my CZs, even my -82, got to wearing green/yellow trijis. Although CZs have been known to have had weak spring issues, it's actually quite uncommon.

The only absolute suggestion I make is to replace the plastic guide rod with a metal one.

I can pick up a new Ruger P-95 in blue for $279 right now and it makes a much better choice for self defense.
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Surely you jest? An abomination with an upside down safety over a CZ?
 
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I've owned several in the past and couldn't find anything to like. They are infamous for leaving the factory with weak springs. I'd factor in the cost of having a gunsmith replace every spring in the gun and all of the magazines before I'd trust my life to one.

They do offer above average accuracy and are semi-popular with the guys who like to play range games. As a self defense gun they are near the bottom of the list. I can pick up a new Ruger P-95 in blue for $279 right now and it makes a much better choice for self defense.
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Never had a single failure of any spring in any one of my CZ's. My CZ's are used for far more things than "Range Games".

Perhaps they're at the bottom of this guys self defense list, but you'll find MANY people that would disagree.
 
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$425 is a good going rate for a 75B that's in a shop. CZ's have jumped up in price greatly in the past few years. Mostly because everyone is finding out that they are great shooters and as accurate as most of us can shoot. You will find your internet detractors, but most of use that own them love them. David
 
If you're not looking to spend much on a excellent weapon(which a CZ75 is) there are tons of surplus CZ 75 Pre-B's on the market. I ordered mine a couple months ago, and it's a great little gun for a used Czech police issued gun. Very accurate and one of the most enjoyable pistols I've ever fired.

Mine is a Pre-B built during the transition years between the Pre-B's and the B's and IMO it's the best of both worlds. It's basically a "B" model without the firing pin block. It is a great shooting little gun.

Here's where I ordered mine from. You just need a FFL dealer to do a transfer.
http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000269&dir=700|1012|1026

Here is the gun they sent me.
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I have owned and shot a number of cZ75s starting in the early 1980s and have not had a problem with springs nor any other component. Over that period I have shot a large variety of factory ammo and reloads with very few problems. The cZ75, for me, is the most ergonomic and comfortable pistol to shoot, far more so than the many other pistols I have shot, so I say go for it.
 
Ian, As you asked: The CZ75(B?) 9mm is a very reliable and accurate service pistol.

I own a Sig and a 75B. The Sig is also very reliable and accurate. For pure shooting enjoyment, the CZ wins hands down. Accessories like magazines and sight options are less expensive than Sig.

PS. My plastic guide rod has somewher between 30K - 40K rds on it.
 
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I have three CZ 75s - a CZ 75 SA, a CZ 75 Omega, and a CZ 75 SP-01. They are well made, reliable and accurate pistols.

The SA is used as a dedicated base for a Kadet Kit. It gets shot the most. Great trigger.

The Omega was bought to use as a "loaner" for my pistol classes and it has never failed. Students who have used it for the class have gone out and bought their own CZ 75.
 
I have a 2003 CZ 75B (OD green) and I love it. Not on problem as far as function.... unless you want to shoot the Hornadys I use in my G 26. They won't feed but I don't really care about that. I just use Rem. Golden Saber HP's instead. It's a great gun. A little heavy for me as a daily carry but maybe not for some people. It's on the list of guns I have no plans to sell or trade.
 
I have a CZ-75B and it's a great gun. I bought it new a couple years ago when you could get them at Academy for around $400. It's very accurate and has reliably cycled every thing I've put in it.
 
I think this is the first time I have ever read one single complaint of the CZ75 (aside from it has a long DA trigger reach which is heavy). I have never heard anyone NOT endorse the CZ75s.

CZ75
Beretta 92
Sig 226

These are the most trusted, tested (NATO), issued and copied handgun designs in the world. You will be very well armed with a CZ75, as alot of world armies and police forces can attest to.
 
I have a 75b stainless and a 75 D PCR, the PCR is my daily carry.
I have well over 10,000 rounds thru the B and about 5,000 thru the PCR and I can tell you these guns just run, period. I have never replaced a spring or anything else in either gun and the trigger on the B is almost as smooth breaking as the triggers on my Elite Match pistols.
Thats all i'm going to say about that:)
 
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