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First Impressions:
What a wonderful little pistol. Some have compared the
RAMI to the Glock 26. I felt uneasy handling and shooting the
G26, due to my grip. With the RAMI my little 'pinky' finger
sits on the magazine baseplate. FYI: I have medium hands
with long fingers. The ugly duckling (to some) CZ40B
has been transformed into a very size efficient 9 x 19!
Something that the 40B should have been long ago,
we will probably never see the 40B frame with a 75B
slide.
The RAMI sits in your hand with a chunky presence. You
know that it isn't a polymer frame. The extra ounces help
control recoil and that is a good thing with some loads
like my Remington +P+ or Sentry + Ps.
I found the trigger pulls to be typical CZ. Nothing great
or horrible. Heavy but smooth in DA without a gritty
feeling that some of you might find with other brands.Single Action was smooth and crisp, quite
surprising...given the trigger on my 40B. I'd say the P-01 trigger actually enhances the RAMI. Maybe i'm just used
to it on my P-01 and Witness. Wouldn't mind a Pre-B
with one either
like other CZs, the action gets only
better with use.
Reliability: My pistol ran perfectly with all loads as tested.
NGA SENTRY +P
Remington 115 gr. +P+
CCI BLAZER 115 gr. FMJ and HP
Handload Remington 115 gr. HP
CCI/SPEER 124 gr Gold-Dot + P
I tested the RAMI with one of the TEN rounders,
a couple CZ75 15 -shot mags, and two Ten-Shot
75B magazines. A 13-shot Compact mag was also
tested. The little RAMI digested them all
and asked for more!
Accuracy:
I'll leave the 25 yard testing to Handguns or Guns & Ammo.
Most will choose the RAMI for personal protection, and a
larger CZ (or other pistol) for the Range.
I opted for a starting distance of 15 yards, then moved
up at a later stage. Using the DA for the first shot. I shot low and to the left. Very interesting, as the test target showed low and right. My ammo was the SENTRY load that is very
light. The recoil seemed light, but it really roared out of the
RAMI. The SENTRY left trademark 'cookie-cutter' holes in
the target.
By the time I went to the Gold-Dots, I was getting the
gun on target..and actually hit the orange bulls eye once.
Moving up to approx seven yards. I was able to draw the
RAMI, double tap the target until dry. Reload with 10 or
15 more rounds. The little gun got pretty hot, but didn't
falter along the way. We got some good muzzle flash from
the +P+ loads. The 124 gr. GD was also impressive.
That is my choice of 9mm for the winter season.
Seems to work very well for the NYPD and Glock 19
length duty guns. As well as with other depts that
have adopted it.
The RAMI points very well. I seemed to be able to get
onto target very fast. While some might take notice
of the very slim Safety. Other will probably see this
as a postive feature. When you carry a gun Cocked and
Locked ( as I do sometimes) the gun can move enough to
dislodge the safety. Having a slimmer safety usually helps
with this problem..at least in my book.
I had no difficulty in engaging or taking the safety off
while shooting..or transfering the pistol to my girlfriend.
Treating all guns with respect. I always handle each
as if it was fully loaded.Safety First!
Woman's Gun?
My girlfriend is a Gulf War vet and no stranger to firearms.
She had some problem with racking the slide, but not
after she cocked the hammer first.The DA didn't bother
her as it was much like her Taurus revolver.
She commented on how compact the RAMI was, but that
it had quite the bark and bite. She shot it with the +P+
loads and said that she would Not care for a Rami in .40!
Her small hands fit much better than mine, but she has
her eye on my CZ83. eek!
Again, I'll have to compliment Radic and Milan for taking
a not so popular design (Z-40/40B) and creating a viable
contender for compact CCW punch.
I'm so impressed, that my CZ83 will be taking the summer
off. The more powerful RAMI will get the nod. I might add
that my HBE P-01 holster fits quite nice! The HUME holster
made for the 40B works well. Good enough while you await
a HBE or High Noon holster.
CHANGES: I could see NITES and Hakans in my future,
well when my Presentation Grips arrive. Thanks, HP
Would like to see CZ offer the RAMI in satin nickle.if not
stainless steel. A dual-tone might attract some buyers.
Ambi controls for our left handed CZ fans..and also a decocker
for those wishing such.
The RAMI is worthy of the CZUB name and keeps the CZ
banner flying high in my humble opinon. Hope you will czech one out soon. I promise some In Action fotos of my range trip.
What a wonderful little pistol. Some have compared the
RAMI to the Glock 26. I felt uneasy handling and shooting the
G26, due to my grip. With the RAMI my little 'pinky' finger
sits on the magazine baseplate. FYI: I have medium hands
with long fingers. The ugly duckling (to some) CZ40B
has been transformed into a very size efficient 9 x 19!
Something that the 40B should have been long ago,
we will probably never see the 40B frame with a 75B
slide.
The RAMI sits in your hand with a chunky presence. You
know that it isn't a polymer frame. The extra ounces help
control recoil and that is a good thing with some loads
like my Remington +P+ or Sentry + Ps.
I found the trigger pulls to be typical CZ. Nothing great
or horrible. Heavy but smooth in DA without a gritty
feeling that some of you might find with other brands.Single Action was smooth and crisp, quite
surprising...given the trigger on my 40B. I'd say the P-01 trigger actually enhances the RAMI. Maybe i'm just used
to it on my P-01 and Witness. Wouldn't mind a Pre-B
with one either
like other CZs, the action gets onlybetter with use.
Reliability: My pistol ran perfectly with all loads as tested.
NGA SENTRY +P
Remington 115 gr. +P+
CCI BLAZER 115 gr. FMJ and HP
Handload Remington 115 gr. HP
CCI/SPEER 124 gr Gold-Dot + P
I tested the RAMI with one of the TEN rounders,
a couple CZ75 15 -shot mags, and two Ten-Shot
75B magazines. A 13-shot Compact mag was also
tested. The little RAMI digested them all
and asked for more!
Accuracy:
I'll leave the 25 yard testing to Handguns or Guns & Ammo.
Most will choose the RAMI for personal protection, and a
larger CZ (or other pistol) for the Range.
I opted for a starting distance of 15 yards, then moved
up at a later stage. Using the DA for the first shot. I shot low and to the left. Very interesting, as the test target showed low and right. My ammo was the SENTRY load that is very
light. The recoil seemed light, but it really roared out of the
RAMI. The SENTRY left trademark 'cookie-cutter' holes in
the target.
By the time I went to the Gold-Dots, I was getting the
gun on target..and actually hit the orange bulls eye once.
Moving up to approx seven yards. I was able to draw the
RAMI, double tap the target until dry. Reload with 10 or
15 more rounds. The little gun got pretty hot, but didn't
falter along the way. We got some good muzzle flash from
the +P+ loads. The 124 gr. GD was also impressive.
That is my choice of 9mm for the winter season.
Seems to work very well for the NYPD and Glock 19
length duty guns. As well as with other depts that
have adopted it.
The RAMI points very well. I seemed to be able to get
onto target very fast. While some might take notice
of the very slim Safety. Other will probably see this
as a postive feature. When you carry a gun Cocked and
Locked ( as I do sometimes) the gun can move enough to
dislodge the safety. Having a slimmer safety usually helps
with this problem..at least in my book.
I had no difficulty in engaging or taking the safety off
while shooting..or transfering the pistol to my girlfriend.
Treating all guns with respect. I always handle each
as if it was fully loaded.Safety First!
Woman's Gun?
My girlfriend is a Gulf War vet and no stranger to firearms.
She had some problem with racking the slide, but not
after she cocked the hammer first.The DA didn't bother
her as it was much like her Taurus revolver.
She commented on how compact the RAMI was, but that
it had quite the bark and bite. She shot it with the +P+
loads and said that she would Not care for a Rami in .40!
Her small hands fit much better than mine, but she has
her eye on my CZ83. eek!
Again, I'll have to compliment Radic and Milan for taking
a not so popular design (Z-40/40B) and creating a viable
contender for compact CCW punch.
I'm so impressed, that my CZ83 will be taking the summer
off. The more powerful RAMI will get the nod. I might add
that my HBE P-01 holster fits quite nice! The HUME holster
made for the 40B works well. Good enough while you await
a HBE or High Noon holster.
CHANGES: I could see NITES and Hakans in my future,
well when my Presentation Grips arrive. Thanks, HP
Would like to see CZ offer the RAMI in satin nickle.if not
stainless steel. A dual-tone might attract some buyers.
Ambi controls for our left handed CZ fans..and also a decocker
for those wishing such.
The RAMI is worthy of the CZUB name and keeps the CZ
banner flying high in my humble opinon. Hope you will czech one out soon. I promise some In Action fotos of my range trip.
. I too wish they made these in stainless steel, that would be great for carry.
