Cz-75b

[RancidSumo]

I have heard a lot of good things about the CZ-75B and am now considering buying one. I am not a huge fan of 9mm but it is cheaper and is still fun to shoot so it seems like this may be a good option. My questions are;

1. Is the CZ-75B a good gun (as in accurate, reliable, ergonomic)

2. Which version is better, Single/Double or Single action?

 

[Sans Authoritas]

Rancid,

1. Is the CZ-75B a good gun (as in accurate, reliable, ergonomic)

Yes. All of the above, in spades. The CZ-75 is particularly renowned for its ergonomics. Everyone's hand shape is different, of course. For example, I do not like the feel of a 1911 at all. A CZ-75 fits like a glove, and I became a better shooter in a heartbeat.

2. Which version is better, Single/Double or Single action?

That is a matter of taste and purpose. For competition and target shooting, single action would probably be your cup of tea. For self-defense, you may prefer the SA/DA. Either way, you've got single-action at your fingertips if you like.

You won't regret it.

-Sans Authoritas

 

[johnson_n]

I picked this up today. This will be a range gun mostly so I opted for the SA and will eventually get some trigger work done to it.

 

[Redhat]

FYI...they also come in .40 S&W. I like mine lots!

 

[Craig M. Arnold]

CZs

I like all my CZs a lot!

Best regards.

 

[jdc1244]

My 75B is also in .40 S&W, it has yet to fail – and that’s with lots of different ammo. Amazing gun.

 

[eerw]

Tough choice..
both are super guns..accurate, reliable, easy to carry.

eventually you will end up with both..as its hard only having one CZ..

 

[Quoheleth]

No offense or flames...

Are intended, but - as always - this is the case of the gun must fit the owner-to-be. I've asked also about CZs, and getting rave reviews (and seeing the recent group buy inquiry) looked at one at a LGS. Two problems: One, the SA model is scarcer than hens teeth so I couldn't handle that one; two, the DA model (75B) has too long of a trigger reach for my short fingers. Solid feeling gun; great rep; decent prices...but it does me no good, as I cannot reach the trigger at rest (da mode).

So, I'm left with an MP9 that I can handle, a couple Ruger DA revolvers, and a Springer GI1911. All with no problem.

If you have small hands, check before you buy (i.e. on-line).

Q

 

[eerw]

I actually have pretty small hands too..I found that the newer recurved trigger brings the trigger face back..and with the thinner CZ rubber grips or the flat aluminum grips I can easily reach the DA trigger..
might see if you can find and try...

This is my 75SA converted to DA with the recurved trigger and the flat aluminum grips..also with this frame you can get a little deeper grip with the beavertail..than you can on the 75B frame which is a different shape.




definitely if you can..try before you buy..

 

[Samuel Adams]

That is a matter of taste and purpose. For competition and target shooting, single action would probably be your cup of tea. For self-defense, you may prefer the SA/DA. Either way, you've got single-action at your fingertips if you like.

+1

I have one of each (so far), the SA being my newest.

 

[3 gun]

Get the DA/SA model used for about $300 and send it in for a trigger job. Standard mags can still be found for $20 and under. CZ has a 26rd mag that works great for plinking. You'll have a pistol that could out shoot anyone short of a master in IDPA/USPSA or make a great CCW for less than $500 total.

 

[JohnKSa]

Here's a picture of my CZ75B with a 25 yard target I shot the first time I took it to the range. Five shots into just under 2.4"

 

[270Win]

Best handgun I own; I LOVE the CZ-75B, and would recommend the single/double action.

 

[leadcounsel]

CZs are the best bargain in town. You'll get a top performing pistol at half the price.

 

[GZOh]

CZ-75B... 'The Best!'

Own several CZs (75B, SP-01T, Kadet)... and they are simply EXCELLENT guns! The quality is superb, they are VERY RELIABLE (over 4000+rnds ZERO problems, FTFs, FTE, etc), very accurate, and fit ME like a glove!... All that said, they first have to fit/feel right to YOU! There are alot of very good 9mm's out there... rent a couple and SHOOT 'EM... you'll know in a minute which one is right for YOU. Regarding SA, SA/DA... unless the gun is solely for targeting, I would ALWAYS get the SA/DA, more practical.

 

[Treo]

I think the SA/DA is a more versatle choice but as others have mentioned CZs do tend to breed in your gunsafe lyou'll probably end up W/ both anyway

 

[sernv99]

another vote for the CZ-75B. I ended up getting this gun after doing major research on what my first handgun would be. The Sigs were nice but expensive. The HKs were nice but expensive. Then I saw the CZ-75 and liked the classic look of it and also the weight. Reminds me of a Browning Hi-Power. And it costs much less than the Sigs and HKs. I didnt like the Glock design so I passed on that.

I bought mine in SA/DA and just shoot it in SA mode at the range. No failures with close to 500 rounds through it. Now I'm thinking to get one in .40 caliber. But since I have a CZ gun, I want to try a different design to have a variety in my collection so I may look at the SIG line again. As a first gun though, I think the CZ-75 is perfect and I'm VERY happy with mine.

 

[bikerdoc]

sa/da my vote, great weapon !!!

 

[McCall911]

SA vs. SA/DA. IMO either/or, but I, personally, just do not like lowering the hammer on a loaded chamber. But the CZ is definitely a fine handgun, from my experience.

 

[GZOh]

Cz 75bd...

Ditto McCALL... Never really liked the 'Manual Safety' either... like you, uncomfortable lowering the hammer by hand so... went to the DECOCKER model and love it!! Standard on my SP-01 Tactical and will never get a 'manual' again... the 75BD is the same exact gun as the standard 75B, just with the Decocker!

 

[Gunsby_Blazen]

those are some good guns, i say get one.
but, I am going to go with the minority and say to get the single action. I really love single actions over double, but all that depends on the guns intended use. For anything but self defense I would say go with single action. Self defense, you should get a double. I just think single actions are more fun.

++BUT, the best advice I can give you is to handle the gun or at least the same model before you buy one. You got to know if you like the way it feels to you

best of luck to you

 

[ZeSpectre]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. My CZ-75 (.40 S&W) is the single most accurate "out-of-the-box" pistol that I own. It has given me ZERO problems and I'd buy another in a heartbeat if I had the funds. (buying a house kinda put a crimp in the budget <grin>).


The Pistol...




30 ft rapid fire doubles...




50 ft slow and controlled fire

 

[Samuel Adams]

Nice shooting.

 

[ZeSpectre]

Thanks. I was having an -extremely- good day at the range when I pulled that set of targets

 

[Cloudpeak]

I really like my CZ75 Compact (9mm) and like the choice of cocked and locked or hammer down for DA first shot. It's pretty accurate.

Cloudpeak

5 shots offhand at 7 yards.