CZ-75 vs 85

[jrmiddleton425]

Due to the fact that I live in a 10-round only state, the CZ pistols available to me with the features I want are the 75B Omega or the 85B. Is there any reason NOT to buy the Omega trigger?

 

[CZ9shooter]

I went the standard trigger. Mainly because I wanted to do some trigger work myself. Aftermarket parts are easy to get for non-Omega models. And even modifying the existing parts is not terribly difficult. Omegas... not so much. My modded trigger is much nicer than the Omega I once handle. Trigger is almost too light. I may go back to the stock mainspring.

 

[Armor Snail]

Ten round only state...
Consider the 97 instead.
Jmo


Of the other two, I might be inclined to the Omega. Simply due to the frame.
Plus CGW has omega stuff now.
[emoji222]

 

[CZ9shooter]

What's so much different about the frame?

 

[Thompsoncustom]

Now that there are parts available from czc and cgw it probably doesn't matter. Personally I prefer the standard trigger.

 

[Armor Snail]

What's so much different about the frame?

Has the upswept beaver tail like a SAO or Shadow.
[emoji222]

 

[BCRider]

The Omegas do break in nicely. So that means one SHOULD be able to slick it up as well.

When the rental range near me got a 74b Omega I shot it and found the trigger was TERRIBLE! About 9 or 10 months later I got to try it again and it felt great. The only difference being somewhere around 200 rounds per day for 7 days a week over that time frame.

So apparently they do slick up.

The trick is that there doesn't seem to be the knowledge base or parts as mentioned.

 

[CNobbe]

If you aren't left handed, I'd stick with a regular 75B as the 85 has ambi controls though the 85 Combat model has adjustable rear sights.

A friend of mine bought the Omega model when they first came out, has countless rounds through it now and boy is it a sweet smooth trigger.

I have two regular 75Bs and a compact coming, just love them.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

If you aren't left handed, I'd stick with a regular 75B as the 85 has ambi controls though the 85 Combat model has adjustable rear sights.

The ONLY thing the 85B offers that the 75B doesn't, is an ambidextrous (right side) safety and a right-side slide release. That's it.

The 85 Combat has the ambidextrous controls, an extended mag release, a trigger with overtravel adjustment, adjustable sights, a straight mag break (allowing drop-free mags), and no firing pin block. The absence of the firing pin block makes for a slightly-easier trigger tune.

Neither the 85B nor the 85 Combat offer a reversible mag release -- while most of the newer model CZs do.

Now that parts and after-market support is available from the CZ Custom Shop and from Cajun Gun Works, the choice become harder when choosing between the standard 75B and the 75B with an Omega Trigger. A 75B Single Action is a good option, as well.

When I finally get some free money (or work a good trade), I'll probably try a P-09.

 

[jrmiddleton425]

Bud's Gun Shop finally got the standard 75B in stock with 10-round magazines. I ponied up for one yesterday.

 

[CNobbe]

The Omega 75 is one of my favorite range guns, and thankfully the new Kadet .22 conversions works with it. As others have said, the 85 is great if you're a lefty, but it's too bad you're in a low cap state as the CZ to buy at the moment is the rare ltd run of blued 75Bs..

 

[EezyBeezy]

If you're leaning towards the 85, get the 85 Combat. The 85 Combat doesn't have the Firing Pin Block(FPB) so out of the box the trigger should be better than the "B" models. With modifications from AA, CGW, or CZC the trigger will rival those of Shadows or may even be better.

 

[Wil Terry]

MY CZ85COMBAT is superb and shoots out to 50 yards darn near as well as my SIG P210-5. It never has malfed a single round.

 

[bikerdoc]

Either one is a good choice, decide carefully.

 

[JDR]

Ten round only state...Consider the 97 instead.

If I'm limited to 10 round mags, I'd want to carry more mags & practice my tactical reloads!
As much as I love the CZ 75B, I'd much rather have one of my 1911s or my Gen4 Glock 21, than a CZ 97B!