Does CZ not make a "Regular" 75B with Adjustable sights??

[Detritus]

Have been contemplating various possible firearms purchases for the coming year. One of the handguns on my possible list is a CZ-75 variant, and I would prefer to have adjustable sights.

So I went browsing through the CZ-USA website and the only variants I can see on there with adjustable sights are either the CZ-85 Combat (not really sure I want the Ambi features) or one of the $1K+ "Shadow" models.

Is there not a version of the 75B with adjustable sights? or if I decide to go the CZ route should I just go ahead and buy the 85 Combat and accept features I don't really feel a need for??

thanks for any input or advice you can give

 

[Pilot]

I don't believe they do, but you can add the adjustable sight to the 75B, or just get the 85 Combat.

 

[JDGray]

LPA makes a replacement rear adjustable sight, but I was unimpressed with it. The notch wasn't deep enough for my liking. I have found the need for adjustable sights, as the factory rear is drift adjustable for windage, and also different heights are available.

 

[dusty14u]

I have the CZ85 Combat and the ambi controls have been a non-issue with me. I use them occassionally when I practice with my weak hand. The Combat is a great pistol and is very accurate and relaible. Mine has the nickel finish.

 

[ritepath]

http://www.lpasights.com/en/products?page=shop.browse&manufacturer_id=18&vmcchk=1



http://www.czub.cz/en/catalog/370-pistols/PM3A/1081-0009.aspx

http://www.shop-cz.com/adjustable-rear-sight-cz-75-sp-01-sw-shadow/d-71171/

 

[viking499]

The LPA sight is what they run on the Kadets.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

The 85 Combat may not be what you want -- and if so you CAN buy any number of adjustable sights for the 75B from other vendors.

About the 85 Combat: the 85 Combat doesn't have a firing pin block, so the trigger starts a little better, and can be tuned to be better than the standard 75B if the FPB is left installed. It also has - in addition to the adjustable sight - drop-free mags (a straight mag brake, not a big deal), ambi controls (except for the mag release), an extended mag release, and a trigger that is adjustable for over-travel.

I've frequently gotten adjustable sights on guns over the years, but have found that for me (and, I suspect, for most people) the sights generally don't get adjusted. They're a convenience or technical feature that is seldom used. Be sure you really need them. If the gun shoots low or high with the ammo you use, you can generally get a different rear sight from the gun maker free, by just calling and telling them how far you're off at a specific distance; after they get a rear sight measurement from you, they can send you one that improves your point of impact's position.

I've got an 85 Combat and it's a great gun, but if you're only getting it for the sight -- buy a 75B and get an adjustable sight.


A note of warning: be sure the adjustable sight you get is designed for the 75B. The CZs have a raised rib on the top of the slide. On the 85 Combat, that rib is milled away to allow the f85 Combat's factory LPA sight to go lower than it would if the rib was left in place. If installed on a 75B, some of the older LPA sights wouldn't always adjust down far enough if the rib was still there. Just ask about that when you order.


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[CNobbe]

I have to agree with Walt, be absolutely sure you really need adjustable sights before buying. My 75Bs haven't needed any adjusting. The Kadet kit sights have been moved slightly a few times, different ammo, different points of impact.

 

[1SOW]

If you change bullet weights often, CZC sells a "HAJO" /height adjustable only exactly like the Competition sight. It's a serrated flat rectangular target sight often used by action shooter competitors. (Think typical .22 target pistol rear sight).

Once azimuth is zeroed, you can tune it to zero the needed height for any bullet weight and power load. It works well on my 75 Shadow.

 

[Detritus]

guess I'm going to have to make another troll through the larger shops in Houston to try and get a look at as many different CZ models as I can. See If the controls on the 85 really bother me or not, and think deep on whether I really want the adj. sights or not.

 

[viking499]

I would venture to guess that you would be just fine without the adjustable sights. I would try one with out the adjustable sights. As time goes on, you will figure from your style of shooting if you need it or not. If you decide that you do, it can be added as an aftermarket, just as some have said above.

 

[Pilot]

If you change bullet weights often, CZC sells a "HAJO" /height adjustable only exactly like the Competition sight. It's a serrated flat rectangular target sight often used by action shooter competitors. (Think typical .22 target pistol rear sight).

Once azimuth is zeroed, you can tune it to zero the needed height for any bullet weight and power load. It works well on my 75 Shadow.

That is good info, and probably an excellent solution over the more fragile LPA sights. Not that there is anything wrong with the LPA's in my experience.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

A point I neglected to mention earlier: the CZ-85 Combat had an adjustable sight, but I think it was there to gain extra points to meet import requirement, offsetting the lack of a firing pin block. It's all a part of the "game" of doing what is needed to get a gun into the U.S. I think the CZ-100 (the original version) had Adjustable Sights, too. The later CZ-100B didn't, but they made other changes to get the "points" needed to pass the import requrements.

 

[Detritus]

Dropped by the larger of the local shops today...

they had both a polished SS 75B, and an 85 combat.

I think based on what I saw today, that later this year when I decide to get a new 9mm I'll go ahead and get the 85 combat.