which 9mm to choose: CZ-75B or Sig-226 ?
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Ivy Mike
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My CZ75B has been 100% reliable. Never jams up or stops.
That being said, one of the guns on my "next to buy" list is a Sig P220...mainly because I want something in .45ACP and a little diversity. I could buy a CZ97 though...but all the same brand is kinda boring for a guy with only a few pistols.
That being said, one of the guns on my "next to buy" list is a Sig P220...mainly because I want something in .45ACP and a little diversity. I could buy a CZ97 though...but all the same brand is kinda boring for a guy with only a few pistols.
I'd say unless you're significantly better with the Sig, then buy the CZ b/c it's half the cost, and with the extra $300+ you can buy a **** load of ammo and range time (so you'll be a much better shot).
Sigs are nice guns, but I think CZs are nice enough (and more accurate) to justify buying one over a Sig due to the significant cost differential (unless money is no object to you and you perform better with a Sig).
IMO I actually prefer CZs to Sigs even if they cost the same. I just shoot much better with a CZ. I've shot Sigs, and they're great guns, but they don't do it for me. In the expensive lines, I prefer HKs and perform better with them than Sigs. But, again, Sigs are outstanding guns and considered high end guns for a reason. So you can't go wrong with either one.
Sigs are nice guns, but I think CZs are nice enough (and more accurate) to justify buying one over a Sig due to the significant cost differential (unless money is no object to you and you perform better with a Sig).
IMO I actually prefer CZs to Sigs even if they cost the same. I just shoot much better with a CZ. I've shot Sigs, and they're great guns, but they don't do it for me. In the expensive lines, I prefer HKs and perform better with them than Sigs. But, again, Sigs are outstanding guns and considered high end guns for a reason. So you can't go wrong with either one.
BevrFevr
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Sorry partner but you are wrong. I have experience with 3 cz's one of which I own. two 75b's and one 97b. All these guns had failures to feed in all of our hands (just so Walt won't acuse my of limp wristing). And mine now has failures to eject.
So actually they are batting a 1000 with me.
Sorry partner but you are wrong. I have experience with 3 cz's one of which I own. two 75b's and one 97b. All these guns had failures to feed in all of our hands (just so Walt won't acuse my of limp wristing). And mine now has failures to eject.
So actually they are batting a 1000 with me.
DirksterG30
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Buy the CZ and lots of ammo.
Sorry to hear that. I would never accuse you of limp wristing.
On that subject, interestingly, my wife limp wrists just about every gun she tried before buying a revolver. G17, XD-9, Sig P228 and probably a few others. The guns that are flawlessly reliable for her are my CZ-75D PCR and CZ-75B. Go figure.
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Of the 2 mentioned I would go with the Sig. I have more than one close friend with a CZ 75 with feeding problems. Over on the CZ discussion forum posts about feeding problems are prevelant.
cameramonkey
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Wow!! Tough choice. If price is the primary concern, get the CZ-75b. If money is no object, get 2 CZ's !!!! Seriously, if price isn't a major factor, get whichever one feels better and shoots better for you. I'd definitely try before you buy if you can.
Cz cons: The Factory springs can sometimes be undersprung, which can lead to failures or the slide failing to remain open after the magazine is depleted. You can easily get some wolf gunsprings to fix this (recoil spring and extractor spring).
http://www.gunsprings.com/
http://www.jackashcustom.com/products.html
CZ has less aftermarket support than the Sig (holsters, etc).
Sig cons: More advertising hype (like Glock and HK). They are good, but they aren't perfect either. Most gunshop commandoes will tell you to buy a Sig over a CZ just because of the name brand without ever even have shot a CZ.
Good luck in your choice. You can't make a bad decision either way.
!!!! Seriously, if price isn't a major factor, get whichever one feels better and shoots better for you. I'd definitely try before you buy if you can. Cz cons: The Factory springs can sometimes be undersprung, which can lead to failures or the slide failing to remain open after the magazine is depleted. You can easily get some wolf gunsprings to fix this (recoil spring and extractor spring).
http://www.gunsprings.com/
http://www.jackashcustom.com/products.html
CZ has less aftermarket support than the Sig (holsters, etc).
Sig cons: More advertising hype (like Glock and HK). They are good, but they aren't perfect either. Most gunshop commandoes will tell you to buy a Sig over a CZ just because of the name brand without ever even have shot a CZ.
Good luck in your choice. You can't make a bad decision either way.
TOADMAN
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I 'll take the one that is most reliable. To me, reliability is most important - I can adjust to almost everything else. I don't care all that much about the initial feel/axis/angle/flip/dip/hip/hop. Give me some range time and I be able adjust to the gun's new feel/angle/axis/flip/dip/hop and shoot it accurately.
robctwo
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I have the CZ75BD with Kadet Kit. Great gun bought in '02.
I have the 226 Stainless Stock bought in '05. This is an expensive custom assembled gun. It is better than the CZ, but I could have bought 3 or 4 CZs for the same price.
For a first gun, or first 9mm I'm happy I went with the CZ. Thousands of rounds of .22 out of the Kadet on the same frame made a big difference in my shooting in a short time for little money. If I had to keep one, it would be the Sig. If I had to carry one it would be the CZP-01, which I also own.
I have the 226 Stainless Stock bought in '05. This is an expensive custom assembled gun. It is better than the CZ, but I could have bought 3 or 4 CZs for the same price.
For a first gun, or first 9mm I'm happy I went with the CZ. Thousands of rounds of .22 out of the Kadet on the same frame made a big difference in my shooting in a short time for little money. If I had to keep one, it would be the Sig. If I had to carry one it would be the CZP-01, which I also own.
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