CZ quality?

[Byron Quick]

I've two CZ rifles-a 550FS in .308 and the CZ 452 Lux. Also own a BRNO 602ZKK in .458 Win Mag which is almost identical to the CZ 550 Safari Magnum.

I'll put them up against rifles costing much more with confidence.

The only CZ pistol I've shot is the C&R CZ52. Just don't dry fire this pistol for it will break the firing pin.

 

[MinScout]

I have a CZ 527 in 7.62x39. Dollar for dollar, I think it's the best rifle I own. It has it all over my beloved lever actions in terms of accuracy and shootability. Love that set trigger, especially when sighting in.

 

[czdavid]

I bought a CZ 40P about 2 years ago. I have never had an issue with it. It is extremely accurate, well built (but not "over-built"), and ergonomically correct for me. I don't forsee myself getting rid of this one. If you can, try and borrow/rent a CZ. I think you will really like it.

 

[coinshooter]

I have own a couple in the past then about a month ago seen they had the CZ75 IN STAINLESS its the pistol I was always hopein they would build so now I have the stainless and a 513 entry level bolt 22 that I bought like new last week for $150 now the next one will be a cz with a light rail

 

[Werewolf]

I own a CZ-550 in .308, a CZ-75B 9mm and a CZ-75B SA .40 S&W. All are quality built and accurate weapons.

To be fair though my SA's trigger failed after about a 1000 rounds - it jammed up for some reason. I function check my carry piece every Friday evening and at that time the SA was my carry piece. It worked perfect one Friday but the next - well - the trigger she no pull. Scared the crap out of me. What if I'd needed it. (I will not ever again use the SA as my carry piece). Since I had the plastic trigger replaced with a steel one no problems what so ever and the SA is my IPSC gun.

I won't say that the 75's are more accurate than my SIGs but I will state that I can fire them more accurately than my SIGs. At 25 yards I can fire the 75's into a 4" to 5" circle from a standing position. With my SIGs I'm lucky if I can keep 'em all on a paper plate. Does that mean the CZ's are more accurate inherently than the SIGs - nah... It just means the ergonomics of the CZ's fit me better than the ergonomics of the SIG and I think that may be true for many - especially those with small hands or shorter fingers.

As for reliability - CZ pistols aren't a Glock or a SIG but they're pretty darn close.

CZ pistols are both easy to maintain and to clean.

CZ pistols in my opinion are a much better value than any other pistol on the market - they're not the best (close though) but at the price they kick the rear end of every other manufacturer out there for accuracy, reliability and maintainability.

My CZ-550 has functioned flawlessly. Like most bolt action rifles it is easy to maintain and clean. I'd like to speak to its accuracy but since the only ammo I've ever fired out of it is mil-surp I cannot. One of these days I'm gonna fire some match grade .308 out of it and see exactly what it is capable of from a rest.

 

[highlander 5]

cz firearms

I seem to remember seeing a blurb in the American Rifleman that the CZ rifles are made by Montana Rifle out of Kalispel,Mont
Didn't the late Col. Cooper call the CZ75 the greateast pistol design of all"
after all he did copy it for the Bren Ten

 

[PAshooter]

IIRC Cooper favored the CZ75 second only to the 1911... his only complaint was its "wimpy" caliber (do I detect a 9 vs. .45 debate? )

 

[toivo]

I seem to remember seeing a blurb in the American Rifleman that the CZ rifles are made by Montana Rifle out of Kalispel,Mont

I don't think so--at least not the rimfires. My 452 Special is stamped CZ USA, KANSAS CITY KS on one side of the receiver and MADE IN CZECH REPUBLIC on the other. Maybe Montana Rifle is doing some customized ones?

 

[dot 43]

I know a few years back, they were selling some rifles made in the U.S. There was something about them which failed to excite me (was it WSM calibers? push feed? that "American" stock?) so I never paid much attention to them. I can't find them on the website anymore though.

I just wish they still imported models with that awesome lux stock.

As for the handguns, there are none better there, either. Let me be clear that I can name a few as good, and generally they're who you think they are, but none better.

 

[xd45gaper]

dang all this talk about how good the pistols are makes me want to buy a pistol also! do they make a .45?

 

[daysleeprx]

Yep, the CZ 97B is a .45

 

[pkm]

CZ is the Kalashnikov of pistols

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CZ 75 SP 01

Reliability excellent, ergonomics superb, trigger action- long like glock 17.
Used two 75B before this SP01. Older ones had less tight tolerances.
This newer sp01 is really nicely finished. Reliable still affordable.
Accuracy is good. Mine has a bit under 8cm at 25meters.. or for your pleasure 3inches at 25 yards
I mostly use it for practical reservist shooting here in Finland.

 

[dont_matr]

I remember first reading about CZs in the pistol section of an old 80's book on special forces when I was in my teens. I was puzzled as to why they included the CZ 75 along with pistols such as the P7, 1911, P-226, Beretta 92, Hi-Power, etc. In fact, I probably dismissed the 75 as Eastern European garbage. Fortunately, I've learned over the past few years that the CZ 75/85 series is far better than I initially gave it credit for.

I bought a CZ 75 P-01 back in May of '04. I was impressed by it's ergonomics, balance, capacity, build quality, and price; It's also proven to be damn accurate and extremely reliable. To this day I deeply regret buying this particular pistol as it began my downwards spiral into CZism, as seen in the picture below ...

 

[280PLUS]

I have a CZ 527 in7.62x39. I LOVE that little gun...

I find the target position of the single set trigger makes some people nervous. All you have to do is touch it and it goes off. The trick is to absolutely NOT put your finger on the trigger till you are ready to fire.

 

[jerkface11]

I seem to remember seeing a blurb in the American Rifleman that the CZ rifles are made by Montana Rifle out of Kalispel,Mont

That was the CZ model 1 no longer in production. It was only available in WSM chamberings. The CZ 452 453 527 and 550 and all czech made. As are all the pistols with the exception of the Dan wesson line.

As for quality i've shot a 452 a couple of 527's and 2 or 3 550's along with an 85 all were well made and accurate. The rifles almost always have very nice wood. At worst thier wood is on par with american made guns.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I have one CZ firearm, a 452 "Training Rifle" (.22 LR bolt-action). It is very high quality (the only flaw being a boogered-up action screw head) and extremely accurate. I scoped it, but the scope is almost superfluous except to help me see the target better. I would not hesitate to purchase another CZ. I am intrigued by the P-01 but have not seen one yet, and like the looks of the little 527 rifles.

 

[stevelyn]

My biggest complaint about CZ is they're not making their centerfire bolt rifles in LH...............yet.

 

[Keith Wheeler]

When it was first built, the CZ-75 was considered the finest 9mm combat handgun in the world by many, including folks in the US. Problem was it was made by a communisit nation, so there were very few to be seen in this country. I've seen one early '75 without import markings, supposedly brought over by a service member.

My wife and I have a pair of early CZ-75s, made in '84 and '85. Mine finally needed a new recoil spring, but other than that these things work. Every time.

CZ isn't some "hey we've got cheap labor so lets make some Raven .25s" junk company, they were a state owned firm making weapons for the military, with many years of history and tradition.

 

[craig]

i have two cz's.

a 75 bd, and a pcr(75 compact).

both are reliable, accurate guns. i have installed wolff recoil, mag, and extractor springs, but didn't have any probs with the stock ones.

i do like the way they fit my hand, and the controls are easy for me to use.

i'm trying out the pcr for possible carry use, and so far no problems with the gun at all.

well, just one. my wife has tried both of them, and now wants one of each for her, or she's taking mine.

 

[mr.trooper]

CZs are CRAP! CRAP CRAP CRAPP'ITY CRAP!!!!!!!

In fact, they are SO crappy, that i recomend everyone who posted above send me their CZs so you can all stop endangering yourselvs. i wont even charge you shipping or "disposal" fees!

 

[George Hill]

The only downside to CZ's are the wood they are putting on some of their rifles. Their .22 and .17 cal rimfires are horrible. Oh, I'm sure they are selecting the finest quality pallet slats for them, but still. They can be flat out ugly, which is a shame because of the nice lines the wood is cut to. I think it's birch wood, but I'm not sure. They need to step it up there.
On the other hand, the wood they are putting on their Redhead Deluxe over unders is flat out gorgeous if not some of the most beautiful pieces of wood I've ever seen on a over-under that costs less than a grand. (We sell them for under 900 bucks) Some Over Unders costing over 1600 don't even have wood half as nice. At least this is on the examples I've seen in the gun counter that I work at*.
Then you have the CZ single set triggers... which is ideal for a hunting gun. When you have that trophy bull in your scope, and your holding your breath... no trigger is better.
Overall I think CZ's are your best value for your dollar.



(Very Large gun counter with an inventory valued at about 7 Million)

 

[toivo]

The only downside to CZ's are the wood they are putting on some of their rifles. Their .22 and .17 cal rimfires are horrible. Oh, I'm sure they are selecting the finest quality pallet slats for them, but still. They can be flat out ugly, which is a shame because of the nice lines the wood is cut to. I think it's birch wood, but I'm not sure. They need to step it up there.

I think that's true of the Trainer and Basic models with their beechwood stocks, but when you get to the Lux, American, and Varmint models, you start seeing much nicer walnut stocks.

 

[Byron Quick]

My CZ .22 has gorgeous wood. European style stock.

 

[SoCalShooter]

CZ makes great weapons, they are cheap and very good. Unfortunetly they are cheap enough and good enough that they hurt american gun companies but a little competition never hurts.

 

[Bobhwry]

CZ's are the best value on the market today!! I own 6 of their rifles and each one is very accurate and the wood is better than rifles priced at twice the cost. They are much better than anything Savage, Remington, Ruger or Browning is currently producing IMO. No plastic magazines or trigger guards!!
All at very competitive pricing! What's not to like??