Range Report - CZ 75B SA

[Samuel Adams]

Last week I took delivery of a CZ 75B SA purchased from Ghost Productions. I had Angus' Custom Sight Package installed.



Basically the gun shot better than I do. I wear bifocals and, with the range being indoors and somewhat dark, I had to take them off so I could focus on the fiber optic front sight. I picked up a 50-round box of Remington FMC 115gr FMJ ammo from Wally World on the way to the range. The CZ shot flawlessly, considering my vision, and there were no malfunctions of any kind. The SA trigger was crisp and comparable to the 1911s I've shot. In addition, the ergonomics are fantastic.

The target posted below was at 15 yards with the shooting done freehand. One thing I couldn't control was the target bouncing up and down on the wires.

 

[equitytrader]

Those single action triggers have overtravel and pretravel adjustments. If you put in the competition hammer and get those settings just right the trigger will be on par with custom 1911 triggers. Ever felt one set up right by CZ IE: the Champion? Quite impressive.

 

[Treo]

could somebody clarify is a CZ75B SA different than a 75B? is it SA only ?

 

[MikePGS]

is it SA only ?

Yes sir.

 

[Dobe]

Nice.

 

[DougDubya]

*stares lovingly at the southpaw-friendly safety.*

LOCKED AND COCKED! WOOP!

 

[Samuel Adams]

*stares lovingly at the southpaw-friendly safety.*

LOCKED AND COCKED! WOOP!

The only way to carry a handgun.

I will also add that the recoil was a bit less than that of my vz82.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

could somebody clarify is a CZ75B SA different than a 75B? is it SA only ?

Yes. Two other major differences are shown in the photo. One, the trigger is flat-faced, to give it a little more "1911-ish" feel, although it pivots instead of slides. Two, it has an ambidextrous safety, with a much different shape. The levers are quite wide, almost paddle-shaped, which is not apparent in the photo.

 

[trbon8r]

Two, it has an ambidextrous safety, with a much different shape. The levers are quite wide, almost paddle-shaped, which is not apparent in the photo.

So lets see if I have this right. The SA version has a thumb safety that is more comparable to the extended thumb safeties found on a 1911 with a larger shelf? So I presume the standard CZ 75B double action has a safety with less of a shelf than the SA version?

If I have this correct, is the CZ 75 SA comfortable to shoot with the thumb riding the safety as with a 1911?

 

[Samuel Adams]

If I have this correct, is the CZ 75 SA comfortable to shoot with the thumb riding the safety as with a 1911?

It may differ with each shooter but my thumb rode on the safety just as like my old 1911. As for the 75B, I don't have one to compare it to.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

So I presume the standard CZ 75B double action has a safety with less of a shelf than the SA version?

Correct, as well as being only on one side, except for the stainless version of the 75B and one or two compact models which are ambidextrous.

 

[trbon8r]

Thanks guys. I didn't realize the difference between the trigger or the safety with regard to the CZ 75B vs. CZ 75B SA. I definitely want the SA version since it is the most 1911 like, which is what I would be used to.

 

[DougDubya]

Not the only way, Samuel Adams, but the BEST way to pack a CZ.

 

[jayhway]

I recently purchased a CZ75B SA as well and found the gun to be very accurate. Im thinking about sending the gun to CZ Custom and have their target sights and competition hammer put on.

IIRC, the original CZ75 was meant be carried cocked and locked, and the double action capability was only for 2nd strike capability.

 

[Treo]

QUOTE: " So I presume the standard CZ 75B double action has a safety with less of a shelf than the SA version?
Correct, as well as being only on one side, except for the stainless version of the 75B and one or two compact models which are ambidextrous."

I am looking at my 75B as I write this, it's niether compact nor stainless & it is DEFINETELY an ambidextrous safety

 

[Beagle-zebub]

IIRC, the original CZ75 was meant be carried cocked and locked, and the double action capability was only for 2nd strike capability.

How could such practical people speak such a complicated language?

 

[Pilot]

Very nice sir.

 

[atblis]

Yes. Two other major differences are shown in the photo. One, the trigger is flat-faced, to give it a little more "1911-ish" feel, although it pivots instead of slides. Two, it has an ambidextrous safety, with a much different shape. The levers are quite wide, almost paddle-shaped, which is not apparent in the photo.

Three differences actually. The slide has a different profile. not tapered down.

EDIT: Well probably four. the hammer doesn't have the disconnecter thingy necessary for DA.

EDIT: IIRC it also has a drop free magazine brake.

 

[AndyC]

QUOTE: " So I presume the standard CZ 75B double action has a safety with less of a shelf than the SA version?
Correct, as well as being only on one side, except for the stainless version of the 75B and one or two compact models which are ambidextrous."

I am looking at my 75B as I write this, it's niether compact nor stainless & it is DEFINETELY an ambidextrous safety

Interesting - the CZ85 was the first to come out with an ambi-safety (and slide-stop) - I'm wondering if yours was an aftermarket addition, or if CZ did this to 75s after seeing the success of the 85.

 

[rblack]

The beavertail on the sa is also slightly more upswept than the75B

 

[Treo]

QUOTE: "Interesting - the CZ85 was the first to come out with an ambi-safety (and slide-stop) - I'm wondering if yours was an aftermarket addition, or if CZ did this to 75s after seeing the success of the 85."

I don't know for sure, I bought mine used at a gunshow. It was manufactured in 99. but the safety sure looks factory ,right down to the indicator on the slide.
(now you made me get up and draaaag my butt over to the safe) 2075 RAMI is RH only but can be switched according to the manual. & the 82 is ambidextrous mag release, slide release & safety. weird

 

[passintime]

This looks like a fine pistol. What can one of these be had for?

 

[Samuel Adams]

Through Ghost Productions, the gun was $453 plus $130 for the sights.

http://www.czcustom.com

 

[P. Plainsman]

Yep, that looks like a CZ 75 freehand group. Nice work. Bet that pistol's a delight to shoot.

How could such practical people speak such a complicated language?

I know, right? Great country. Awesome guns, world's best beer (and highest per capita beer consumption ), supermodels, and the national dish is roast pork with dumplings and cabbage. What's not to like?

I actually tried to learn the Czech language once. I'm pretty quick with words.
Utter failure. I've made easier progress with Japanese, believe it or not.

 

[FEG]

75Bs in .40 S&W have the ambi safety, becuase the 85B and 85 Combat are 9mm only.