I have never even fired a CZ 75 but really love the way it feels in my hand. I'm going to try one hopefully in a few days. I was wondering if there is any reliability differences between the 75 and the newer SP version? Do they compare to the glocks/sigs in reliability? I'm a revolver guy and am looking to get a 9mm but am leaning toward the classic CZ's or BHP. Thanks.
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needmorecowbell
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Just as reliable as a Sig and Glock and no difference that I'm aware of between the 75b and SP01. Do yourself a favor and get one, get one now!
newbuckeye
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Be careful! You might start a new addiction.....
Hurryin' Hoosier
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For my money, you can't beat a CZ - period.
Walt Sherrill
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A minor warning: everything they say is true, and they're great guns, but some have kind of so-so triggers until they've got about 300-400 rounds (or dry fires) under their belt. Once the trigger "breaks in/wears in", you'll be pleased.
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Great guns and you really can't go wrong with either a CZ75 or a Browning Hi-Power.
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I put a ton of rounds through both with no issue. The p-01 didn't seem to like the light reloads I'd been using in my glocks, but those were near the lower limit on 9mm. I didn't view it as an issue, nor did I mess with the springs. I just moved the load up a little, called it a day and kept shooting. It would never have been an issue with factory ammo. It made for some great malfunction clearance drills, though. 
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Just another CZ fanboy. My first Shadow worked so well in all ways that when I got the chance to add a pre-B 75 to the fleet I jumped.
A little later I added a Beretta 92fs to the 9mm list just because it was the "other" gun that I wanted along with the Shadow as my first gun. At this point with lots of rounds through each I'm more than happy that I opted for the CZ over the Beretta.
The older 75 is my main match gun for IDPA and the gun slips into my hands so well and points so well that I feel like I'm just naturally pointing my own finger at the targets and making holes with my fingernail. On the other hand the Beretta feels more like I'm holding a power tool in my hands due to the size. It shoots just fine and I do like it. But it's not the natural fit and point of the 75.
The CZ finish isn't much to look at. Rather cheezy in fact. But the gun more than makes up for this by being such a great performer.
Do opt for the original action group over the Omega style. The Omega action starts out rougher and takes much longer to smoothen up. The old original action smooths in far more quickly. Or you can use the online information to stone the parts and get a head start on the natural wearing in. If you do this then the tool for the job is a white ceramic Lasky Extra Fine knife sharpening stone broken away from the plastic holder.
A little later I added a Beretta 92fs to the 9mm list just because it was the "other" gun that I wanted along with the Shadow as my first gun. At this point with lots of rounds through each I'm more than happy that I opted for the CZ over the Beretta.
The older 75 is my main match gun for IDPA and the gun slips into my hands so well and points so well that I feel like I'm just naturally pointing my own finger at the targets and making holes with my fingernail. On the other hand the Beretta feels more like I'm holding a power tool in my hands due to the size. It shoots just fine and I do like it. But it's not the natural fit and point of the 75.
The CZ finish isn't much to look at. Rather cheezy in fact. But the gun more than makes up for this by being such a great performer.
Do opt for the original action group over the Omega style. The Omega action starts out rougher and takes much longer to smoothen up. The old original action smooths in far more quickly. Or you can use the online information to stone the parts and get a head start on the natural wearing in. If you do this then the tool for the job is a white ceramic Lasky Extra Fine knife sharpening stone broken away from the plastic holder.
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I personally feel the cz sp, p and PCR models are the most underrated gems out there. Up until sig released the SRT trigger, those cz's had the best out of the box triggers out there. Send any of them to angus for a trigger job and you'll have the best SA/da trigger available.
BlindJustice
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I have a CZ 75B - it's uber reliable and accurate great grip and good trigger
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bainter1212
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Yep.....my 75B has been a fantastic gun. Gives any of my 1911s a run for their money when it comes to service pistol performance.
Full size, all steel firing 9mm means mild recoil and great control.
Full size, all steel firing 9mm means mild recoil and great control.
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You can't help but compare them to sigs, the other other SA/DA pistol. I noticed more felt recoil with sigs in the same caliber/frame size/barrel length. The cz bore axis is nice and low like Glocks. Makes for a really nice shooting pistol. I really liked that you had your choice of frame material and safety vs decocker.
If I could find more CZ's I'd buy them. I have a P01, will get a 75B, and want to find a RAMI in person to see if I like it as a replacement for my 9mm Shield. Love them. I would put CZs up against any for reliability and ahead of all for Accuracy.
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I nearly bought a BHP, but the grip didn't fit and the gun I tried had a wicked strong recoil spring. The CZ75 I ended up was used, it is the most reliable 9mm I own, and the most accurate. I've owned mine 10 years. I prefer the triggers on 1911's but the CZ is easy to get used to, there are some trigger mods available. The Kadet .22LR conversion kit is a very worthwhile addition. I had occasion to send a CZ82 to the gunsmiths at CZUSA, they were very helpful and I was happy with the service.
newbuckeye
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Don't be so quick about their customer service!
I bought a CZ 720 off a fellow that had bought it as a gift for his wife. A piece of the bolt developed a small crack after a couple of years so I called CZ to see what it would cost me to get it fixed. I made it clear that I was not the original buyer. They send it to us, and we'll see. So, I did. They called me a few weeks later to let me know they were shipping it back to me. I asked about the cost....they said no charge. They also stated that since my fore stock was cracked, (my brother dropped his double barreled 10 ga on it....) they had replaced that too.
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I worry less about lifetime warranties and worry more about quality and craftsmanship. Even with a lifetime warranty, I am not going to use it after I've accumulated tens of thousands of round. At that point the pistol paid for itself through use and I feel like I'm taking advantage of the company. It's a a machine and it will wear, although I've yet to wear one down to slide, barrel or frame failure.
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