Ruger or CZ- opinions

[falconer]

I owned a ruger in .45, and have put many rounds downrange with Ruger's in 9mm (p89 and p95). I currently own a CZ75.

In all honesty, for just a range/house gun, you can't go wrong with either. Although I would choose the P89 over the P95, simply because the polymer grip on the P95 feels to slippery to me.

 

[cslinger]

I have a Ruger P97, have extensively shot a Ruger P95 and currently own a relatively new CZ P01.

The Rugers work period. They are tough as nails and my .45 is exceptionally accurate. My buddies P95 is not as accurate as my P01.

In my opinion I think the CZ offers more finesse if you will. It isn't necessarilly a better gun for what guns are but it is a nicer gun. If that makes any sense what so ever.

CZs are more friendly to the hand than the Rugers.

Personally I don't think you can go wrong with either one. The think that I like about CZ is they really go the extra mile when you buy a gun from them. You not only get a very nice gun but two magazines, cleaning brush, cleaning rod, 5 snap caps, allen wrench, multi tool/screwdriver punch thing box, test target and manual. I mean it isn't anything to drive the price up or make it a better gun it is just a nice extra or attention to some small details that I liked especially when you consider the baragain price.

Like everybody said whatever fits you the best. CZ full capacity magazines seem to be easier and a bit cheaper to get.

Would I give up my Ruger P97 though....heck no.

The CZs do cost a bit more but in my opinion you get more than a bit more in value.

Ruger's are American made and have great customer service.

I don't know about CZs customer service.

Really I think these two guns are so close that the CZ only edges it out in small details like fit and finish and extras that you get.

Gun to Gun either is just as capable as the other.

Sorry for the very disjointed post but it's early, I am having a bad day and I haven't had my coffee.

Chris

 

[Pilot]

While I have many more expensive guns to use, I always tend to shoot or carry my CZ's more. For hi-cap, around the house and range I like my CZ-75B. Hicap mags are still cheap and the gun is very accurate and reliable. For CCW, I carry a CZ-75 PCR with a 14 round mag. The hicaps for these are more rare, but still can be had for around $45. Hey the standard 8 round mags for my HK P7M8 are $50 minimum!

 

[cslinger]

The hicaps for these are more rare, but still can be had for around $45. Hey the standard 8 round mags for my HK P7M8 are $50 minimum!

Amen!!! Preach on Brother Pilot!!!

At least the P7 mags are made like tanks. That is $6.25 a bullet for crying out loud.

 

[CZF]

Maybe we should compare the P97 to the 97B?

 

[cslinger]

Maybe we should compare the P97 to the 97B

I love my P97 and I have heard that it is probably more reliable with various types of ammo. I have heard that the CZ97 can be finicky with HP ammo.

All that being said the CZ97 is an absolutely gorgeous pistol. Leaps and bounds prettier than my P97. I would love to have CZ 97.

Chris

 

[Tom B]

I have owned several Ruger P-95s and a P-97. The P-95s were super reliable. The P-97 was not. None of the Rugers could match any of the CZ75Bs that I have owned as far as accuracy goes. Many people say that sighting a Glock is like looking down the deck of an Aircraft Carrier. Well sighting a Ruger is not that bad...its more like looking down the deck of a Battleship!

 

[RON in PA]

I own both the Ruger KP-95 and the CZ 75B. Ergonomically the CZ is better but for me the decocker system of the Ruger is superior and probably safer than the CZ's unique DA/SA system. Of course one can get a newer version of the CZ with a decocker action. The DA trigger of the CZ is long but very smooth while the SA trigger has always annoyed me because of the stacking just before release. The Ruger's trigger in both DA and SA have been improving, the SA has some creep but I like it better than the CZ. The DA is not as smooth as the CZ but it is getting there. Accuracy-wise it's so close that I don't think there is a practical difference.

More important to me than the above is the complete 100 % reliability of the Ruger. The Cz has hung-up on more than one occasion. I have replaced the Cz's recoil spring and mag. springs and the last time at the range it was 100%.

It's a tough choice, but since I believe the Ruger is more reliable that's the one I would recommend. Neither is a SIG 228 nor a FN Hi-power.

 

[SoDFW Jason]

Thanks to all who replied. I am thining it's gonna be a CZ now. I have HUMONGOUS hands though, does that make a difference?

 

[BevrFevr]

Jason,

Don't buy one until you've held one in your big hands. My money says you will love it but just the same you should handle one first.

-bevr

 

[ether]

CZ all the way. It's an outstanding deal. Every part of the Ruger is cast, including the barrel and aluminum frame. With the CZ, you get a cast STEEL frame, milled slide and a hammer-forged barrel. It's simply made out of better material, and it's almost certainly more accurate. Don't expect to see any difference in reliability.

 

[10-Ring]

I'd go w/ the CZ.

 

[hansolo]

SoDFWJason:

"I have HUMONGOUS hands. Does that make a difference?

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Jason, my hands are "medium"....I can hit the mag release, slide release and decocker/safety on the Ruger without changing my grip.

On the other hand(no pun intended), I have to slightly shift my grip to reach the slide release and mag release button on my CZ;
BIG hands are a bonus with the CZ.

 

[chaim]

I've owned a Ruger P89, I own a CZ 75 and CZ 40.

They are both reliable (with a slight edge to the Ruger), durable and great values.

The Ruger is much bigger and blockier and it feels heavier (though I'm pretty sure it is about the same actual weight). The Ruger's grips are a bit large for many (maybe fine for you, but if you want to take someone shooting it may be an issue). The CZ fits almost everyone nearly perfectly (it may be a near perfect ergonomic design).

The CZ is much more accurate, has much better fit and finish and for me provides much more pride of ownership (a lot for the CZ v. virtually none for the Ruger). Around me the price is very close but even if the CZ was $100 more than the Ruger I'd go with the CZ.

 

[aircarver]

I own a CZ-75, and have shot my brother's P89 extensively, I can endorse Chaim's observations 100%.

 

[ojibweindian]

I had a P95. Traded it for a CZ75. Pretty much sums it up.

 

[care-less]

CZ by a long shot.