The CZ97B: Initial thoughts and observations **Update: Range report added on post 13*

[REM3200]

One of those guns I’ve always wanted to try, just doing the transfer of an EE purchase. My glove sizing is XXL so the frame size of the CZ should be perfect.

Enjoyed the review of the gun.

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[OkayShooter]

I miss my 97B. But it was a chunky monkey.

 

[BigRobb]

I’ve owned two now. Had feeding issues with both. Neither one liked the 230gr lee cast round nose for some reason. I can’t shoot 45acp unless I’m reloading and casting for it.
Broke an extractor on my first one. What a nightmare getting parts for it! Now that they’re discontinued, it could get even worse. I liked the non neutered magazines and the size and weight were perfect for me though.

 

[tripoli99]

I’ve owned two now. Had feeding issues with both. Neither one liked the 230gr lee cast round nose for some reason. I can’t shoot 45acp unless I’m reloading and casting for it.
Broke an extractor on my first one. What a nightmare getting parts for it! Now that they’re discontinued, it could get even worse. I liked the non neutered magazines and the size and weight were perfect for me though.

Did you perhaps have a really early model with the barrel feed ramp issue? I had a 1998 with the same feeding problem, but a new barrel from CZ corrected the issue.