CZ-75B Single-Action Question

[MikePGS]

Hello. I'm in the market for a new pistol. I'm really impressed by the way the CZ-75B fits my hand, so I've decided to go with that model. However I am a bit conflicted as to whether I want the standard model (DA/SA) or the Single Action. I've heard various reports about the trigger on the single action, but truth be told if it was decent I'd most definitely go with that. So basically what I'd like to know is if any of you have experience with the SA trigger and if so how good or bad is it?

 

[Ohio Gun Guy]

The double action on my B model (SA/DA) is good / very good IMO. I have the omega, which I believe is supposed to be better (Didnt feel to much of a difference myself).

I like the double action option. The Single action is great.

I am a bigger guy, height, size, all of it. I have heard others say the reach on the trigger is long for people with smaller hands, It would make sense that if your stretching for the trigger it will be harder to pull. For me, I like it.

my .02


It is easily one of the most accurate pistols I have ever shot.

 

[railroader]

I've had both. I still have the SA. Out of the box the sa/da model actually had a little better trigger. That said I like the grip and the safeties of the SA model better. The safeties are paddles similar to 1911 safeties. Two things I did to it was to change the trigger out with one that has overtravel and take up screws for adjustment and changed the hammer spring to a 15lb one. It's a nice gun. Mark

 

[Blind Bat]

CZ's seem to be hit or miss in the the trigger department. Mainly depending on how the hammer is cut. Any gunsmith worth his salt can turn a CZ trigger from zero to hero with the comp. hammer and a little polishing. DA/SA guns can be reconfigured to SA only. If you want the crispest CZ trigger possible you pretty much need to remove the firing pin block. I believe the Shadow (CZ's SP-01 race gun) comes without a firing pin safety from the factory.

Either way call Angus at CZCustom.com. He'll set you up however you'd like and it probably won't cost you much more than having a local smith do the work.

 

[MikePGS]

Does this mean that the grip is different? Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a SA locally, only the standard DA/SA. I love the way the standard 75B fits my hand and was under the impression that the only difference with the SA is the action.

 

[kentucky_smith]

SA has a higher beavertail, like a 1911 with an Ed Brown beavertail installed.

 

[Oldnoob]

CZ75 SA's trigger is night and day different when compare to B/BC. I have been wanting CZ for a while now but always get cool feet when I try out that mediocre at best trigger. CZ75 SA is definitely the way to go for me. It has a slightly lighter, shorter and less grittier trigger.

 

[wbwanzer]

A few months ago I looked at a CZ 75 SA model that had beed worked over by Angus and had aluminum grips and probably a few other things that I don't remember now. Anyway the trigger was very light and crisp but the price tag on this particular gun was $1150. Way more than I wanted to spend. I believe that is when I went and got a slightly used Witness Elite Match for $490 with fiber optic front sight already installed. Haven't looked back since then.

 

[Runningman]

Out of the box the non custom shop the CZ -75 SA is OK. And generally a little better than the typical DA/SA CZs. They do seem to vary a bit from gun to gun. If you want a much better trigger plan on sending it out for a trigger job. Their is getting to be a few gunsmiths good with CZ 75. Keep in mind typical CZ triggers generally get a little better after a few hundred rounds.

Not sure what your intended use is but if it is going to be a range gun only and not for carry use. Than you may want to look at the CZ 75 Tactical Sports SA. It has one of the best triggers out of the box you will ever find. They generally run 1 1/2 pounds.

If you lean toward getting the standard CZ 75 SA/DA. You may want to look at the CZ 85 Combat because of its features over standard CZ 75. Such as adjustable rear sight, extended magazine release, ambidextrous slide stop, drop free magazine, and over travel adjustment on the trigger. The CZ 85 Combat also doesn't have the firing pin safety. The CZ 85 Combat generally have a slightly better trigger because of that.

 

[MikePGS]

No I'm going to carry it most likely. If I was going for the range gun I'd definitely look into the tactical sports though.

 

[ol' scratch]

The DA trigger on my CZ75B is very good. I like the option of pulling the trigger a second time in the event that a primer doesn't go off.

 

[atomd]

If you're going to carry it, the SA gives you only one option whereas the DA/SA gives you 2 options. Either can be carried cocked and locked (not including the models with decockers of course). The trigger on the SA might be better but the standard trigger will smooth out over time or you can have someone work on it for you. For a range gun, definitely the SA. For carry....if you only want to carry cocked and locked, I'd get the SA too. For more versatility, get the DA/SA. You can't make a mistake either way because they are great pistols.

Come to think of it, if someone had offered me the SA version in exchange for the last 75B I had, I would have traded with them. I don't care for the DA pull too much. Maybe I'm spoiled by decent SA triggers now or something.

 

[railroader]

For the difference in the frames. The top is SA and the bottom is DA/SA.

 

[dbb1776]

I love my CZ. Anyone who tries it likes it to.

 

[rhoggman]

I own a 75 BD Police which has the omega trigger, and can be decocked. It is an extremely accurate 9mm.

I have had, and continue to have problems with it not fully extracting spent rounds, and not returning to battery. The trigger is so nice I can't bring myself to sell it.

I shot a whitetail deer in the eye at 25 yards last season. No meat ruined.

 

[railroader]

I own a 75 BD Police which has the omega trigger, and can be decocked. It is an extremely accurate 9mm.

I have had, and continue to have problems with it not fully extracting spent rounds, and not returning to battery. The trigger is so nice I can't bring myself to sell it.

Contact CZ and get them to fix it. Try and get them to send you a prepaid shipping label. Mark

 

[ckone]

If you get a 75 SA from Czcustom and get their trigger job done at the same time before they ship it you'll save some cash and be really, really happy with the trigger.
If you just get one anywhere it's hit or miss, some will need more trigger love than others.
Either way, once the trigger's been dialed in, expensive 1911's will feel funny around it... Muy bueno.

 

[viking499]

I shot a whitetail deer in the eye at 25 yards last season. No meat ruined.

Nice. Never heard of someone using a P01 for deerhunting......I guess since it doesn't have Super Duper Magnum in its name, it's not an option for most....