Looking to get a CZ75B

[jcerillo70]

Hey Guys,

Just a little background info. I have a Glock 34 (9mm) and a Springfield Loaded 1911 (45ACP). Love them both, especially the 1911.

In my search to fulfill my last permit i was looking at the G19 for a while. Held it, And loved it.

Then in my online search i came across the CZ75B. To my understanding, John Browning brought his design to them in 1975 and they made it even better. There were a few 1911 guys who i spoke to that changed their ways and went with the CZ instead.

Any info on this weapon that might influence my decision even more?

Thanks,
Jcerillo70

 

[verdun59]

Where did you get that info about John Browning ????

 

[mgmorden]

Where did you get that info about John Browning ????

That was my first thought. Kinda hard for him to bring anything to anybody in 1975 considering that the man died in 1926 .

jcerillo: I think you're confusing the CZ-75 with the Browning Hi Power (which it takes quite a few design cues from). Browning was developing the Browning Hi Power with Fabrique Nationale (FN) at the time of his death. Most design was finished by Dieudonne Saive before the gun went into production.

 

[dcarch]

Great gun, but Browning died in 1926. Josef and František Koucký were the designers of the pistol, although some people seem to think that the '75 is loosely based on the Browning High Power. I would happen to not be of that opinion, but there are some persons who think that the CZ design is related. The gun itself is great. Very accurate, and quite reliable. It fits my hand better than any of the Glocks ever have. It just wasn't designed by JMB.

 

[Pilot]

It just wasn't designed by JMB.

But the delayed recoil, locking mechanism was, and that is what the OP may have heard.

Most modern semi-auto pistol use this system including CZ, Glock, FN, modern HK's, 1911's, Sigs, etc.

 

[yustinus1973]

Good pistol love the fill of mine in my hands fun to shoot, used it for every thing in the five years iv had it, HD, CCW, range gun, plinker, truck gun, it can be any thing you want it to be and do it accurately, and reliably.

 

[kesseret]

We have a CZ75B and a CZ75BD. The BD is mine because my husband wouldn't let me stake a claim on his. (I also like the decocking feature)

I have very small hands (I am 5 feet tall and petite) and bad carpal tunnel so it's hard for me to open a drink bottle (horrible grip) but I have no issues with the CZ's we own. Thanks to shooting I've been regular on my carpal tunnel exercises to help grip!

I highly recommend one.

 

[towboat_er]

Its an awesome gun. Get one, you'll love it.

 

[jcerillo70]

Bad info on JMB lol i should have thought about that more.

I think im going to go to the shop tomorrow and play with one on the shelf.

 

[JTQ]

kesseret wrote,
We have a CZ75B and a CZ75BD. The BD is mine because my husband wouldn't let me stake a claim on his. (I also like the decocking feature)

I have very small hands (I am 5 feet tall and petite) and bad carpal tunnel so it's hard for me to open a drink bottle (horrible grip) but I have no issues with the CZ's we own.

With your small hands, do you have any trouble reaching the trigger, especially with the BD since you are limited to double action, for the first shot at least.

Trigger reach, in double action mode, on the CZ75B is an often reported problem for those with smaller hands.

 

[Pilot]

Trigger reach, in double action mode, on the CZ75B is an often reported problem for those with smaller hands.

Carrying and shooting from the half cock notch, which the gun is designed to do, should cure that. Carrying in Condition 1, cocked and locked, will also certainly cure that.

 

[kesseret]

With your small hands, do you have any trouble reaching the trigger, especially with the BD since you are limited to double action, for the first shot at least.

Trigger reach, in double action mode, on the CZ75B is an often reported problem for those with smaller hands.

Regarding the BD:
I have no issues reaching the trigger at all with my hands when it's DA at all.



Hope this helps!

 

[schmeky]

The long reach to the trigger in a DA first shot can be altered. The trigger can be moved rearward approximately 4.0mm's. Makes a big difference.

 

[KodiakBeer]

CZ is now offering the CZ75 SA. This is a single action pistol like the 1911 (or really, more like the Hi Power) with a short trigger reach and an excellent single action pull. It's going for under $500!

I'm in the process of buying another Hi Power, but once that is done I'm buying one of these CZ's.



http://www.impactguns.com/cz-75-b-sa-cal-9-mm-luger-black-polycoat-16-rd-mags-91150-806703911509.aspx

 

[sixgunner455]

Love my SA. It was made in 2000, so that's not really a new model, but it is a great one. The only 9mm I feel a need for besides it is a S&W3919 or 6906. The CZ is pretty big.

 

[hanno]

jcerillo70,

Get the CZ 75, you won't regret it. It is a well made, reliable and accurate pistol.

You might want to consider also buying a Kadet Kit for it so you can plink with .22 ammo. Since the Kadet Kit isn't considered a "firearm" it can be shipped directly to you.

My CZ 75 SA and Kadet Kit are always in my range bag.

Kadet Kit


My CZ 75 SA with Kadet Kit

 

[jcerillo70]

If there an advantage between single action and the DA/SA?

 

[lucky-gunner]

I've been looking at getting a Kadet Kit but I keep buying full firearms instead.

I have a couple CZ pistols and even more clones. As far as 9mm pistols I've realized that the CZ is the pistol for me. I carry a Rami and do my 3 gun with a CZ 75.

I've never had any issues with mine and the grip is perfect for me. Try one out you'll be pleased.

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9mm ammunition

 

[dcarch]

A lot of people (myself included) think that the SAO trigger is cleaner and more crisp than the DA/SA trigger.

 

[KodiakBeer]

If there an advantage between single action and the DA/SA?

You get a much better trigger pull and a shorter trigger reach. The DA/SA trigger by its nature (in any model pistol) gives the SA trigger a lot of slack and take up. A single action only trigger is much more crisp.

The standard DA/SA trigger on a CZ is probably the best around, but any single action trigger will beat it.

 

[CZF]

The 75B is a gret to start your CZ collection.

Buy the Sa if you plan on carrying cocked and locked or using your CZ
for a range gun.



Best of luck with your eventual CZ purchase.

I'm sure it won't be your last CZ.


KEV

 

[BP Hunter]

I had one before and had to sell it for financial reasons...and have regretted selling greatly.

It was one of my favorite 9mms. It was very accurate, the finish was excellent, it was very comfortable to shoot and was completley made of steel. It used to be my winter carry. I hope to buy another one in the future.

 

[JohnGalt88]

You are not the first nor the last to hear about how the CZ75 is some derivative or updated Hi-power. This seems to be a bit of internet hearsay that will not die. The pistols share nothing except the Browning locking mechanism.

This page gives a great comparison of the two.

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Browning%20and%20CZ.htm

 

[armoredman]

The 75B would be an excellent sidearm to start, definitely ditto on the Kadet Kit. If you get the B, just lower the hammer to the half cock - that's where it's supposed to ride. Have fun!

 

[JTQ]

If there an advantage between single action and the DA/SA?

I also prefer the thumb safety on the single action model.

To me, the DA/SA thumb safety is like a jelly bean split in half. It doesn't fall under my thumb as easy as a 1911 thumb safety or the CZ75SA model. I don't think it is as easy to engage/disengage as the single action's "shelf style" thumb safety.