I don't have a problem with the CZ platform personally, but I don't expect them to perform like other "modern service pistols". They tend to be pretty accurate, have nice ergos, and triggers can be made to be pretty sweet, but they are just not as reliable as others out there. I never had any problems with mine (when I owned them), but I made sure I gave them the maintenance schedule they demand. All machines break down eventually, but some designs are more prone to failure. It's advised, for example, for a high volume CZ shooter to carry a spare slide stop, because they are known to break somewhere around 15000 rounds. They also have relatively tight chambers (helps with accuracy, hurts with reliability), and need to be kept well-lubed and fairly clean. If you're fine with that (I'm probably missing some of the cons), then they are great pistols. If you treat your pistol like most people treat their lawn mowers, then they might not be for you. If I could afford to have a larger collection, I'd have kept one or two.