CZ pistols

canthitathing said:
Asbestos suit on, but assuming the CZ design(s) are good based on most posts here, what about the Norinco clones for those with tighter budgets? I've read a lot of posts re 1911 Norcs being almost every bit as good as brand name models and superior to some, so wonder if the same holds true for CZ clones. I'm not interested in hearing "just buy a real one" comments from brand name snobs, just sensible comparisons of quality and reliability, after all, if the design is spec it comes down to materials, etc. External finish is one area I expect to hear some negative comments on (same as heard on the 1911's).
Flame on but I seriously want to know.
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No first hand experience but I have read where others have been pleased with their NZ 85, a clone of the CZ85B. You should be able ti pick up a CZ75B used for around $525 which isn't all that much more than the Norinco clone.


Take Care


Bob
 
Thanks Canuck44, seems like not many others wish to comment on Norinco knock-offs. However, did I not read earlier in this thread that the CZ designs were actually Browning designs which would make the CZ's knock-offs themselves?
I'm actually contemplating getting one, whether it be a Norinco or a CZ still waits to be seen.
 
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canthitathing said:
However, did I not read earlier in this thread that the CZ designs were actually Browning designs which would make the CZ's knock-offs themselves?
I'm actually contemplating getting one, whether it be a Norinco or a CZ still waits to be seen.
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Many modern pistols are based off the Browning HP designs including HKs and Sig Sauer 22X. CZs take of the Browning puts their slide inside the frame rails - a notable improvement indeed. Tanfoglio / EAA is a fancier CZ maintaining the slide in frame design. I have a Tanfoglio Match that is a SAO CZ75 with a polygonal barrel. Nice gun but the Shadow is still a better and cheaper gun out of the box. You will save money for sure on the Norcs, but in my experience with Norcs -. replacement parts for clones sometimes don't fit well or are hard to find.
 
canthitathing said:
Thanks Canuck44, seems like not many others wish to comment on Norinco knock-offs. However, did I not read earlier in this thread that the CZ designs were actually Browning designs which would make the CZ's knock-offs themselves?
I'm actually contemplating getting one, whether it be a Norinco or a CZ still waits to be seen.
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For the price difference I would go with the CZ75B or an 85 Combat. You can often get one off the EE here for around $500. The gun will last you a lifetime and then some. triplepete does make some good points against the Norinco copy. If you must have one then they are serviceable guns, just don't expect much in the way of aftermarket service but then you vould say that about a number of makes I can think of.


Take Care

Bob
 
The run of the mil cz75 is not that pricey if you were hell bent on that style of a pistol why not just buy the real thing? These turkish and chinese clones at best are maybe 200 less tops. Really why that much fuss for 200 bucks? Cmon man. Just fork over and get the real deal.
 
Just got back from shooting my new to me CZ 75B Omega. Wow big different from my M&P 9.
Feels great, shoots fantastic and my accuracy has increased with only a few mags through it.
Very happy with my new addition to my collection.
 
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