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From the recomendations given in the past, and by my research I have narrowed my choice to the Cz 75b or the Cz 85 combat. Should I spend the extra money on the 85 and get the adjustable sight and the other small features, or will the 75 do me just fine? Also the sp-01 is on the back of my mind as a possiblity. Any info and recomendations would be wonderful.

Thanks in advance.

A.H
 
I really like the Sig P226 if it's within your budget, or the XD40 is approx. $ 700.00 and a close second in my view. Sorry I don't care for the CZ but I'd thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.
 
I like the CZ.

My first semi-auto purchase was a CZ 75B and I haven't regreted it. I'm going on my third IPSC season using it and for the price, I would say I got my money's worth and more. No problems with it so far. Only one thing I would change is the mag release button, which I find somewhat small...but I do have small hands so I guess that's also my fault.

Good luck in finding what your looking for and don't buy the first thing you see on sale.

Luc
 
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My advice - don't buy one! They're like those plastic grocery bags; you bring home one and the next thing you know they're procreating in your cupboard.
Handguns are like that. You'll never have "just one" for long!:D

Now that I have done my duty and issued a warning - the CZ family is a good choice for the budget people (like me). The Paras are a little pricey but you won't regret one of those either. I find the double stackers a little clunky for my stubby fingers but overall I love my P13-45 and P16-40. My next one will be a single stacker.

Make a buddy at the range and try out what you can. I"ve only had one regret in handgun pruchases which could have been avoided had I been able to test the waters first. Good luck.
 
CZ is an excellent and accurate choice. It will last you a very long time. I'd go for the adjustable sights on the 85, so you can fit the pistol to your specific needs. Even though I dont care for the ambi-safety.
 
I have a 75B and I couldn't say enough good things about CZ products. If you can put a little more green, you may want to go for the 85 combat. Mine don't eeven need to break in, good shot right out the box. Have it over about two years and haven't got a single jam or any kind of trouble. fit my small hand nicely .

Trigun
 
I second the .22 as a first handgun. Cheap, fun and where you learn good habits and form.

I had a pistol with fixed sights, I spent about $50 for an aftermarket set. Go with adjustable.
 
Alberta hunter said:
I have held just about everything I could get my hands on, and the polymer frame handguns feel like toys, so I have decided against them. Thanks for the opinion though!

A.H
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If you are a member of a club or know people with hand guns then try as many out as you can so you know what works for you.

My advice - don't buy one! They're like those plastic grocery bags; you bring home one and the next thing you know they're procreating in your cupboard.
Handguns are like that. You'll never have "just one" for long!
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Very very true. I only have four in the safe right now but I've owned 6 different ones and I have at least 6 more I'd "like" to own ;)
 
Alberta hunter said:
I have held just about everything I could get my hands on, and the polymer frame handguns feel like toys, so I have decided against them. Thanks for the opinion though!

A.H
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If you don't like polymer guns, go for a Sig P226 – they can be had with either aluminum or stainless steel frame. A model 1911, preferably one made by Colt, is also a great gun. It's very accurate, slim, has a rock-solid feel and the most comfortable grip of any gun I've ever held. Unfortunately, .45ACP ammo is not cheap and smaller calibers often have feeding problems in the 1911 platform.
 
glock. plastic rules. if you find plastic "too snappy and all that", then you need to lift something heavy once in awhile. and learn to shoot. or maybe it's just me.
 
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manboy said:
have 3 of them yourself eh?
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I can believe how long it took for someone to reply. I thought the glock devoted would be all over this like a fat kid on a smartie.

Personally I couldn't care less about what others shoot.

But I wouldn't call anything snappy until you have tried fully loaded 454 casulls. Those will put lead in your pencil.:D
 
Okay, no one has answered his question. Stop recommending every other gun and answer the question he asked.

I would say get the adjustable sights. You can then adjust your sights to shift the POI for the different loads you may want to shoot. I say if you can spring it, get it.


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manboy said:
glock. plastic rules. if you find plastic "too snappy and all that", then you need to lift something heavy once in awhile. and learn to shoot. or maybe it's just me.
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Bla Bla Bla ...... :p


Personally from the options given in your question I would get the cz75, it is a little simpler and you really don't need the adjustable rear sight. Adjust teh front site for windage and carry on.


But then again real men shoot revolvers :D

plastic guns indeed :p
 
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