Trying to choose a CZ

es483322 · January 15, 2013, 10:37 PM

I have been wanting to get a 9mm CZ for awhile now I have the money and have found a few for sale, I want the decoker version so please help me decide between the CZ 75BD vs. CZ 75BD POLICE, both are at the same price... Im not exactly sure what the differences are between the two models, I believe the POLICE model has the loaded chamber indicator, not sure what other differences there are if any...does anyone have experience with these models? is there a difference in accuracy? Thanks

Contrast Man · January 15, 2013, 10:41 PM

The 75BD is just the decocker version of the standard full size 75B. I've never heard of a police version before, could you be referring to the PCR?

If so, the PCR is an alloy framed compact model with a decocker and loaded chamber indicator. It holds 14+1 rounds.

es483322 · January 15, 2013, 10:50 PM

I did not hear about the police model either until about a week ago it does not seem to be much different from the standard 75BD except it does have "POLICE" imprinted on the slide. hope someone out there owns one and can provide additional info...I tried to attach photo

Contrast Man · January 15, 2013, 11:02 PM

Here's a thread that seems to answer your questions from a few months back.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487791

es483322 · January 15, 2013, 11:32 PM

Thanks, after reading it seems like it will be a good choice reguardless of which model i get

Xfire68 · January 16, 2013, 12:38 AM

" it seems like it will be a good choice reguardless of which model i get"

Yes either one should make you a happy camper.

Another model to look at is the Phantom. It is also a decocker version but has a polymer frame and 18rd mag.

chris in va · January 16, 2013, 01:13 AM

I had a 75bd for ten years. Great gun, put thousands downrange with it.

That being said, have a look at the P01. Updated controls and generally more modern in design. Also more 'carryable'.

Raytracer · January 16, 2013, 06:08 PM

Figure on this being your first CZ. It's very rare to stop at one...

joe

AdrianVall · January 16, 2013, 06:37 PM

I just recently bought a CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. Very nice gun. Soft shooter. Great grip. Not crazy about the trigger, but I guess it just needs breaking in.

January 15, 2013, 10:37 PM	#1
es483322 Junior Member Join Date: November 18, 2012 Posts: 9	Trying to choose a CZ I have been wanting to get a 9mm CZ for awhile now I have the money and have found a few for sale, I want the decoker version so please help me decide between the CZ 75BD vs. CZ 75BD POLICE, both are at the same price... Im not exactly sure what the differences are between the two models, I believe the POLICE model has the loaded chamber indicator, not sure what other differences there are if any...does anyone have experience with these models? is there a difference in accuracy? Thanks

January 16, 2013, 12:38 AM	#6
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	" it seems like it will be a good choice reguardless of which model i get" Yes either one should make you a happy camper. Another model to look at is the Phantom. It is also a decocker version but has a polymer frame and 18rd mag. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

January 15, 2013, 10:41 PM	#2
Contrast Man Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 178	The 75BD is just the decocker version of the standard full size 75B. I've never heard of a police version before, could you be referring to the PCR? If so, the PCR is an alloy framed compact model with a decocker and loaded chamber indicator. It holds 14+1 rounds.

January 15, 2013, 11:02 PM	#4
Contrast Man Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 178	Here's a thread that seems to answer your questions from a few months back. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487791

January 15, 2013, 11:32 PM	#5
es483322 Junior Member Join Date: November 18, 2012 Posts: 9	Thanks, after reading it seems like it will be a good choice reguardless of which model i get

January 16, 2013, 01:13 AM	#7
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I had a 75bd for ten years. Great gun, put thousands downrange with it. That being said, have a look at the P01. Updated controls and generally more modern in design. Also more 'carryable'.

January 16, 2013, 06:08 PM	#8
Raytracer Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Posts: 117	Figure on this being your first CZ. It's very rare to stop at one... joe

January 16, 2013, 06:37 PM	#9
AdrianVall Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 144	I just recently bought a CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. Very nice gun. Soft shooter. Great grip. Not crazy about the trigger, but I guess it just needs breaking in.