Tell me about 9mm CZ's

Mr AR15

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I'm looking to buy a CZ in 9mm. I have a SIG P220 Tactical in .45 which is a liitle big for my hands and I have a 1911 .45 which fits me well. I am looking to buy a CZ for a number of reasons.

1. I thought 9mm would be a nice change. I shoot PPC and IDPA but I don't know how well 9mm would work for shooting these disciplines. I've only ever shot .45 so a caliber change might be interesting.

2. I am also in the market for a .22 and the Kadet conversion seems like a nice package.

3. The most important reason, I want to treat myself to a new pistol(s).:D

I would also like a two tone, SS or nickel frame and black slide (a pretty gun is a happy gun = good shooting):)

And lastly who are the big Canadian suppliers of CZ pistols?

Thanks all.
 
I have owned two CZ's I know don;t even have a restricted firearm registered to me. I miss the CZ's but bills had to be paid. As soon as there is some diposable income around here, I will have another one. They fit a small to medium hand quite well.
 
I sold mine, and early one. I liked the gun, but as I already had a half dozen or so 9mm's, one had to go. They have a long trigger reach in DA mode, if your SIG is too big for you, the CZ will be no better. Except for the grip size, it's one of the better 9mm's out there though, Jeff Cooper thought enough of it to base the specs for the Bren 10 on one. - dan
 
Mr AR15, once you have memorized the CZ manual of arms they are a great pistol. You have to learn to decock CZ75s properly to safely handle one. Place your off hand thumb between the hammer and firing pin and then gently lower the hammer with your other hand. Regards, Richard:D
 
When they first came to Canada and the shop I worked in at the time, each pistol had a factory test target in the box. The accuracy was fabulous. As was the fit and finish. Would have bought one instantly, but they don't fit my short wide hands.
Epp's lists a CZ 75B 2 TONE at $649.
 
Great guns. I just traded mine in for a S&W M&P but I still have the Tanfoglio which is a clone of the CZ. I have the .22LR and .40Cal conversion kits with the gun.

The CZ's are very popular in IDPA and can shoot in either ESP or SSP.

May one day go back and get a CZ 85 again in 9MM with a conversion kit for .22lr.

Take Care

Bob
 
Solid. If you're familiar with 1911's, the hold/angle will be a little different but the weight will be similar. I have an SP01 Shadow - not available in 2tone unfortunately but a very solid performing pistol - haven't had a single failure of any sort in roughly 1000 rounds. Shoots way better than I can, as they say.

I have medium sized hands, it fits me just fine. The Shadow supposedly has a superior trigger to the 75B/85. Well, I can tell you that in SA the Shadow has a beautiful crisp fairly light trigger, tho with a bit of takeup. DA is long and grittier and heavier. Never had any problems lowering the hammer to half ####, and some CZ's do have a decocker also.
 
I don't have what I consider to be "large hands" and the CZ fits me just fine -almost perfectly.

I have a Norinco SIG P228 copy and a CZ-85 Combat Satin Nickel. The Satin Nickel finish is awesome and has held up perfectly so far, and makes for smooth operation and very easy cleaning. The CZ-85 fits my hands way better than a P228. The P228 is not bad, but feels like a plastic brick in comparison to the CZ-85.

Accuracy and operation have been amazing so far, see my review here:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=169404

Check out the CZ SP-01 and other designs before making your purchase. Guns and Things and Wolverine Supplies tend to have good prices on CZs.
 
Hi

The CZ-75-SP01 is their current "top of the heap" design. That certainly should not be taken to mean it's the best, only that it's the latest and greatest. I happen to like mine better than my 75 BD, but others may not. Both of my 75's shoot *much* better than the factory target would indicate.

The trigger on all CZ's is a bit "interesting" right out of the box. Plan on running a few hundred dry fire's to smooth things out. It will never be a 1911 trigger, but it won't be terrible either.

Avoid the 75 BD (the D is the part to avoid). The decocker mechanism makes them a pain to work on. Most gunsmiths simply will not do a trigger job on one.

I have big hands and the CZ is no problem at all for me. Fit on a pistol is a *very* personal thing. I would never suggest buying a pistol you have not held in your hand. Better yet, shoot one before you decide to buy it. In this day and age that's not often possible ...

The main competition at the price point today seems to be the S&W M&P. It's a *very* different pistol. Try both and see which one feels best.

Bob
 
I had one CZ-75 and liked it so much I bought a CZ-85 for IDPA. My original CZ-75 has a BoMar rib installed on it and a full length guide rod (and a bunch of other improvements). When I got the CZ-85 I immediately noticed the increase in muzzle flip compared to my CZ-75 with the BoMar rib. I guess the extra weight does make a difference. :rolleyes:

If you are primarily interested in the performance advantage then I would go for a CZ with more weight in the front (like the SP01). I was more interested in the CZ-85 because it is lighter and would be more in keeping with a typical carry gun. I will be less competitive but I'm not that good anyway. :redface:

I shoot a 9mm because I don't want to cry about loosing a lot of 45 brass. I have tons of 9mm so it is a cheaper way to go.

CZ85.jpg
 
I bought one of the "painted" CZ75's from Lever Arms years ago. I also sold several more. I like the feel in my hand and would take another one in a heartbeat. :p:p
 
Get SP-01 or Shadow (redo the sights).
Shadow has a lighter trigger but you have to get used to sights.
It shoots 2" higher than where I had expected.

Anyway, for IDPA you'd have to change to plastic grips to make
the weight limit.

I have both: SP-01 and Shadow. I shoot SP-01 mariginally better
than Shadow. Both get 4" groups @ 50 yards.
 
I've shot an 85 combat and was pleasantly surprised. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. It's on my list of pistols to eventually own. The pistol felt good, and shot well.
 
Hi

To truly appreciate a CZ-75 you *have* to get a CZ-52 first. You can sit with the 52 and go through a list of what's "odd" about it. Pick up a 75 and sure enough, they fixed each thing on the list.

Bob
 
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