According to the new gun-law in my country (Bosnia) I can have only ONE pistol and only ONE revolver. But before this stupid law I have bought a CZ-85B thinking that something like this can and will happen. So I ask you guys here if I made the right choice? First let me tell you why I bought this particular pistol. Well there are few reasons:
1. It's a hi-cap 9mm pistol. Its magazine capacity is 16 rounds. Compare that to let's say 8 rounds of a 1911 or 7 rounds of a revolver. And also I can find 9mm ammo anywhere in the world.
2. Its ergonomy is perfect! Better than any other pistol I have tried including Beretta 92FS, SIG's copy CZ99 and CZ999 (Srbian made pistol), XD, HK USP, Glock 17 (which is very close IMHO).
3.It's an ambidextrous pistol. So I can put the safety off and release its slide by my left thumb if it is needed.
4.It can be carried cocked and locked. Most people in this part of the world carry their pistols chamber empty except in a critical situation. In that case, if I expect to use my weapon fast and accurately it is better to have it cocked and locked than decocked at least this is my opinion.
5. It has a steel frame. So if you scratch it you can easily find a way to repair it. You can't repair a polymer frame if it is scratched. Also a aluminum frame pistol if you scratch it you have to anodize it and this is very complicated process and not widely available at least here.
6. It has a standard grooved barrel rather than a polygonal one, and it is a better option if you have to use led ammo.
7. Only non-steel part is the guide rod, but it looks more durable than a Glock guide rod. All steel parts mean that you don't have to worry if your pistol is going to last +30 years or it is going to crack because of UV exposure.
8. It has passed my limp wrist test with flying colors while my old Glock 19 has chocked on every round.
These are some of my main reasons for purchasing my CZ-85B, but sometimes I really think if I made the right choice. Do you think it is at the same level with the SIG P226 and Beretta 92FS regarding its durability and reliability. I don't want my slide stop to go sought when I least hope. Did I really make the right choice.
1. It's a hi-cap 9mm pistol. Its magazine capacity is 16 rounds. Compare that to let's say 8 rounds of a 1911 or 7 rounds of a revolver. And also I can find 9mm ammo anywhere in the world.
2. Its ergonomy is perfect! Better than any other pistol I have tried including Beretta 92FS, SIG's copy CZ99 and CZ999 (Srbian made pistol), XD, HK USP, Glock 17 (which is very close IMHO).
3.It's an ambidextrous pistol. So I can put the safety off and release its slide by my left thumb if it is needed.
4.It can be carried cocked and locked. Most people in this part of the world carry their pistols chamber empty except in a critical situation. In that case, if I expect to use my weapon fast and accurately it is better to have it cocked and locked than decocked at least this is my opinion.
5. It has a steel frame. So if you scratch it you can easily find a way to repair it. You can't repair a polymer frame if it is scratched. Also a aluminum frame pistol if you scratch it you have to anodize it and this is very complicated process and not widely available at least here.
6. It has a standard grooved barrel rather than a polygonal one, and it is a better option if you have to use led ammo.
7. Only non-steel part is the guide rod, but it looks more durable than a Glock guide rod. All steel parts mean that you don't have to worry if your pistol is going to last +30 years or it is going to crack because of UV exposure.
8. It has passed my limp wrist test with flying colors while my old Glock 19 has chocked on every round.
These are some of my main reasons for purchasing my CZ-85B, but sometimes I really think if I made the right choice. Do you think it is at the same level with the SIG P226 and Beretta 92FS regarding its durability and reliability. I don't want my slide stop to go sought when I least hope. Did I really make the right choice.
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