wanting a CZ75B

[strangebrew]

Well after a long time trying to decide on either an FN BHP or a cz75B i have come to the conclusion that i want a CZ 75b. I live in california so i guess i will need to order it with a low cap magazine.

I have been looking for decent prices on the CZ and the only place i can find is www.academy.com/ they sell the CZ75b in black polycoat with one ten round magazine for 389.00. So far this has been the cheapest online. Now i just need to find an FFL holder that wont rip me off. I also live in the SF Bay area so if there is anyone that knows of a good shop around there that has a cz for sale, please let me know, as i would rather buy it in person.

Anything i should know before buying this?,389.00 a good price? The only other pistol i have is a cz52, well i have a colt 1902 from my grandfather but never shoot it.

 

[brianc142]

That sounds like a fair price to me. I don't think you can go wrong with a CZ 75 for the money.

 

[Shear_stress]

Recent Bay Area expatriate here. My advice is to check the Thursday Sports section of both the Merc and the Chronic. Both Trader's Sports in San Leandro and Sportmen's Supply in Campbell run ads nearly every week on that day. About once every couple of the months, the former throws a killer sale on CZ pistols--CZ75B's for $399.99 (not including the festival of California fees and taxes, natch). Still, that is far better than most places would charge you for ordering one of these fine pistols.

Also, depending on your location you might also check Reed's in San Jose, City Arms in Pacifica (Dmitri will be happy to help you out), or Irvington Arms in Fremont.

Hope that helps.

 

[CZF]

You will probably love it, most people do. Remember that CZ-USA had a price increase in the last two years. Retail on a new 75B (2 mags) is $509.

I have some new 10-round CZ75B mags for sale if needed.

http://www.angelfire.com/amiga2/czid/CZSTUFF.html

 

[asiparks]

'nother ex bay area-er...do they still have the gunshows at the Cow Palace ? Always had them there for $379-$399, and there was a good shop out on Mission, High Bridge Arms ? Limited stock, but they were good to deal with.

 

[P. Plainsman]

That seems like a decent price. I live in a more gun-friendly, generally less-expensive state than California and CZ 75Bs usually go here for over $400 (with two 15-round magazines).

They are good pistols. I got one in 9mm a couple of months ago. Mine could use a bit of gunsmith work to eliminate the trigger creep; I gather this is not uncommon. However, inherent accuracy is very high. Feeds perfectly, superb ergonomics, and offers cocked-and-locked carry.

Looks better than a Glock could ever dream.

 

[PCRCCW]

Its a solid price.......if you like it, get it.
Shoot well.

 

[Shear_stress]

I can also give a hearty recommendation for CZ's line of pistols (no experience with the rifles): high quality, accuracy, reliability, and ergonomics. All told, you get a lot for your money. The brand is only beginning to get widespread recognition in the U.S., and that is a mixed blessing for folks who are accustomed to paying comparatively little for these guns.

The triggers of the two that I have both needed work out of the box. Unless you plan on competing, however, a smith is probably unnecessary. The trigger will definately break in with repeated dry firing. Please remember to use the snap caps that are provided (unless you get a CZ85 Combat, but that's another story).

Hope you are able to get the pistol you want and enjoy it to its fullest. Also, be sure to stock up on semi-autos before the mandatory magazine disconnect law takes effect in California next year!

 

[strangebrew]

thanks for all the replies guys, I did alot of research and the cz75b just seemed to be exactly what i was looking for. I am going to call a few places in my area to see if i can find any good prices, if not i think i will order one online.

 

[armoredman]

Always remember and never forget - Hakan grips and HBE leather are a CZ's best buddies.... C'mon over to czforum.com sometime....

 

[Tom Servo]

I was a fool to pass one of these up back in the late '90s, when they could be had for less than $200 around these parts. I recently got one for $430 with 2 16-round mags, which is a pretty good deal. If you can find one under $400, jump. You shouldn't be paying more than about $450, though.

...which is not to say it's not WORTH more, it's just that the CZ is a good argument that price doesn't always equal quality and vice versa. As far as the triggers, they do come a bit gritty, but they smooth out very well after a few hundred rounds.

 

[Uncle Alvah]

I use these folks as a "street price" reference fairly often.
http://www.whittakerguns.com/
I've never bought from them, but they have excellent deals IMHO. The gun you mentioned is $389 there, so $399 is surely a fair price.

 

[phorvick]

I got a SA version of the 75B about six months ago and it is so accurate it makes me look good. Great trigger out of the box...highly recommended. I think mine as $395 with 2@16 round magazines.

 

[BamBam-31]

Go here: www.czforum.com. Lots of good info there. At under $400, there's no reason to simply "want" a CZ 75b. For what you're getting, it's a definite must-buy in my book.

 

[strangebrew]

I called traders sports and asked if they had any in stock, he said no but he could special order one for 440.00 I forgot to ask if that included shipping and additional taxes. Should i go with it? I called a few other places in my area and none seems to have any in stock

 

[P. Plainsman]

I got a SA version of the 75B about six months ago and it is so accurate it makes me look good. Great trigger out of the box...highly recommended.

If I had it do over again, I'd probably get the SA only version. People seem to be quite pleased with the out-of-box triggers on them. Besides, to me, one of the CZ pistol's great selling points is the option for cocked-and-locked carry. Wish my SIG P220 had that.

I've fired about 300 rounds through the CZ to date, all of them single action.

I'm not much of an autoloader guy, but I really like my standard 9mm 75B; perhaps I'll add a .40 S&W of the single action persuasion.

http://www.cz-usa.com/01.detail.php?id=33

 

[strangebrew]

actually I found this link http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=142347 this looks like a very good idea, I just need to find a FFL holder in my area that wont rip me off. I cannot find a dealer who will charge less then 50 bucks anywhere near me(walnut creek area)

 

[Moonclip]

If a low cap CZ75b bothers you they do make one in 40SW. I have one and it works fine and you only lose 2 rounds of capacity as opposed to 5.

 

[strangebrew]

I think i am going to just buy the gun online, i have had bad luck finding anyone with a cz75b let alone find a good price on one. The lowest price I have found was at the old west gun room for 499 and it might be an old model. I just dont feel like talking down on a gun that is 100 dollars overpriced.

 

[railroader]

Gunsamerica.com here's one. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976463127.htm Mark

 

[nico]

I'll add to the "buy a SA" crowd. I bought mine 3 weeks ago. It's very accurate and hasn't had any issues with the 425 rounds of WWB I've put through it so far. I finally found an allen wrench to adjust the trigger the other day. I haven't shot the gun since I adjusted it, but I've dry fired it a couple hundred times and I can barely feel the overtravel now. It does have a little creep, but there are a handful of good gunsmiths out there who (from what I've heard) can do an action job that gives you a trigger to rival that of a high end 1911.