should I go with CZ again?

Why, you've got Gun Fever Gilbert! Nothing to worry about, happens to me all the time. It's not fatal but over time it will bung up your gun safe with boat anchors and paper weights if you're not careful. By the time you get to my age you have more goddamn guns than ya know what to do with, and you don't spend enough time with any single one of them to justify keeping them around. If ya can, leave your money in your wallet till the fever dies down a bit. (Useless advice, I know...I could never do it myself).

To me a CZ is a CZ is a CZ. Pick your flavour and then move on! CZ's are just perfect for 'meat and potatoes' pistol work but when you want to step up and enjoy some finer cuisine ... gee whiz...that Browning in John's post above sure looks great. When I was a kid and all the sheep of the IPSC crowd were going all out on their 1911's; but there were a few rebels that ran Browning Hipowers and steadfastly refused to drink the 1911/.45ACP Koolaid. They would get old surplus beaters made by Inglis and then hot rod the chit out of them. Some of them looked as fine as the one John is shooting.

I only dabbled in 9mm, and have always regretted it. I love the CZ's and the Brownings and have always regretted never having one of my own. Can't say the same about Glocks though. I dunno if it is the pistol or its fan boys I loathe more...there is some bald headed furly on Youtube that makes me want to open my wrists. He's covered in tats, has a beard that is probably home to unmentionable critters and he looks like an MTV discard. When he starts beaking off about the Glock I would love to see him suck start one! I would probably shoot a Glock and enjoy it if it weren't for that goof!

A fella needs to have his shooters and his fun guns. We can argue the merits of your primary firearm...but the fun guns are totally up for grabs. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and variety is the spice of life.
 
If you like CZ's and want to try something similar but different, take a look at the Tanfoglio line. We Tanfo fans are serviced in Canada by Freedom Ventures. The owner is also a very accomplished competitor. I have two Tanfoglios and my goto competition gun is the best I have owned for what I like to do. Tanfoglios are a good value with good support.
 
Thanks all for your answers.

I am not in any rush to buy so will shop around for a bit. Some of you have broaden my horizons. Johnto's BHP certainly looks ###y...

Merry Christmas to you all

Gilbert
 
Gillis2 said:
I know I am the only one that can answer this but I just felt like having you guy's opinions on this.
I have a few handguns in different calibers. One of them is a SP-01Shadowline in 9mm. I love it. Now I am thinking of getting another 9mm and I don't like Glocks or polymer framed guns and am not too crazy with Sigs. I seem to be attracted by another CZ which is the plain old 75B. It feels different from my SP-01 Shadowline.
Should I or are they too alike?
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.30/06 FTW said:
I know you said you wanted another 9mm, but why not try a .45 and get a CZ 97?
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Absolutely not. Buy something else. You'd be buying the stripped down version of the pistol you already own. Maybe you should get the 97B, CZ's 45. I had one and hated it, but everyone who tried it at the range loved it. I ended up getting rid of all my 45's and only shoot 9mm and .40 in a pistol. CZ75 was a great pistol when I had it. Just liked the ergonomics of my 226 much better.

If you have med/large hands, buy the CZ97. BHP is also a good choice... I ditched all my CZ's for Sig's so I guess I'm the opposite of the OP.
 
Get yourself the 75 Shadowline to go with the SP-01. From an appearance state the 75 Shadowline is the top of the food chain for the CZ 75 line of pistols, as in no FLDC. The go get yourself a SIG 226 Navy. Then if we ever do have a zombie attack you will have a choice or three as to which pistol to man the front step with.

Take Care

Bob
 
Another CZ? Why not. Check out the CZ 75 Tactical Sport available in 9 mm and .40 cal. You already have an SP01 Shadowline in 9mm which is a very good Production Division gun. With a Tactical Sport, you can shoot in Standard Division wherein a .40 cal is good enough in meeting the minimum Power Factor requirement without the hassle of going 9 mm major. You can do 9 mm major with the Tac Sport but it might be a little tricky in the choice of brass because of the pressure. Your typical range brass will not last when loading 9 mm major.
 
Thanks all for your answers: food for thoughts. I have looked at several of the other choices you guys suggest. Several of them are tempting. I am thinking that a Sig P226 might be fun. The Browning Hi-Power is also appealing BUT I find myself being more and more drawn to the simple and inexpensive CZ75B. I really like the looks and the way it fits my hands. The only thing holding me back is that I already have a SP01 shadowline, but that would be like buying a little brother...
Oh yes, I already have a 1911 in .45.

Thanks again

Gilbert
 
Gillis2 said:
Thanks all for your answers: food for thoughts. I have looked at several of the other choices you guys suggest. Several of them are tempting. I am thinking that a Sig P226 might be fun. The Browning Hi-Power is also appealing BUT I find myself being more and more drawn to the simple and inexpensive CZ75B. I really like the looks and the way it fits my hands. The only thing holding me back is that I already have a SP01 shadowline, but that would be like buying a little brother...
Oh yes, I already have a 1911 in .45.
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Sometimes you have to learn the hard way. I did the same thing... bought a base Sig 226 w/contrast sights and a 226 Elite w/SRT & Night Sights. Sold the base 226 shortly after (losing money on it). You will do the same when you buy the CZ75B, mark my words. Not much reason to buy almost the exact same pistol in a base and an up-level form.
 
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I bought a CZ Shadow and later ended up buying a 85 Combat in satin nickel which I like more than the Shadow. It just has better balance IMO. The Shadow is muzzle heavy. I then found myself buying the 75 Shadowline, 75B matte stainless, 75 Kadet and 75B polished stainless. You can never have too many CZ's.;)
 
Let me add my vote for a BHP. I have two (a late 70's 9mm and a MKIII in .40 S&W) Both a finely made, quality guns that feel good in your hand.


It's a different animal but I'm also a fan of my Grand Power K100.
 
When I'm asked about an opinion regarding gun choices, my first question is : "what do you want to use it for"?

As all of us know, some guns function better in one role and not as well in another. When I bought the first pistol that was to be my last, I had plans to shoot IPSC and likely in the Production division. Reading the rules of that sport is critical as in the case of production, there's a list of approved pistols. My next choice was an error as I bought a .40 S&W thinking that it would allow me to shoot "major". Not so as all guns are scored as "minor" in Production. For most, the preferred caliber in Production is 9mm as it's easier to handle for a beginner and significantly cheaper to shoot big volumes as is highly recommended when you are getting started.

Now I shoot in all sorts of disciplines and I'm fortunate to own well-suited pistols for the Divisions I shoot in. I have a Production gun and a Standard gun for IPSC. The Standard is in .40 to take advantage of scoring major and the Production piece is in 9mm. so after five years of buying guns and selling a few, I have just about the ideal mix for me. I shoot a different 9mm for Steel Challenge. With some quick changes, one or two of my guns are OK for IDPA. I love competition and highly recommend it for a lot of reasons. So I'm a little late with this suggestion and that is to think ahead to what you see yourself doing with the pistol. Choosing the wrong gun for a particular application is an expensive mistake. The you might give some consideration to magazine costs. I have at least six mags for every gun I shoot in matches and more in most cases. Other costs are holsters and pouches some of which vary depending on the game you play.

Most of all have fun. Buy the gun you really like and don't look back. However do the basic research and talk to others if you intend to compete. Go to a few matches and see what people use. It's a great way to meet people and get help. Shooters are incredibly generous when it comes to helping newer competitors.
 
One Lung Wonder said:
That beast doesn't shoot half bad either, Sailor! Are those sights a factory option?
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Yep, AFAIK they are OEM. It's a 1977 so pre MkII but not a T or C series. I believe they are what are known as "beer can" sights. I've read that there can be a problem with them holding zero but so far mine are fine (Although, I haven't adjusted them since getting the gun as they seemed to be spot on so they may have had the loc-tite treatment.)

That BHP is one of my favourite guns so far.
 
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