Loving me some CZ

cobra81 · June 14, 2015, 08:22 PM

Everything I've read about the CZ 75 has been good, and I just haven't been able to get my Ruger SR9c to shoot accurately...... So when I got the opportunity to swap my Remington 16 gauge shotgun even-up for a new CZ75-B, I did the deal. Put 120 of my reloads through it the other night, and all I can say is, everything good that's been said about this handgun is true. Great fit in my hand, points almost automatically, and accurate. Not a single hiccup on the first time out, functioned flawlessly. I'm going to shoot this one a LOT!!

ritepath · June 14, 2015, 09:20 PM

Congrats on the new CZ....you'll love being part of the family.

sigarms228 · June 14, 2015, 09:24 PM

Congrats on your CZ75!

It is always especially sweet when a new firearm of your's exceeds your expectations.

stmichps · June 14, 2015, 10:40 PM

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the CZ family, but now you've gone and done it!

Once you buy a CZ and hold it in your hand, it becomes an addiction where you'll be selling nearly everything else to get another.

http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php

Nathan c · June 15, 2015, 12:11 AM

yep

love my 75BD

Limnophile · June 15, 2015, 12:48 AM

Congrats.

JDBerg · June 15, 2015, 07:53 AM

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Everything I've read about the CZ 75 has been good, and I just haven't been able to get my Ruger SR9c to shoot accurately...... So when I got the opportunity to swap my Remington 16 gauge shotgun even-up for a new CZ75-B, I did the deal. Put 120 of my reloads through it the other night, and all I can say is, everything good that's been said about this handgun is true. Great fit in my hand, points almost automatically, and accurate. Not a single hiccup on the first time out, functioned flawlessly. I'm going to shoot this one a LOT!!

I know folks who shoot the Ruger SR polymer guns really well but I ain't one of them! Not only did you get a great gun, but you got the better side of that trade deal, 16 ga only works when you reload your own shells!

Independent George · June 15, 2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JDBerg

I know folks who shoot the Ruger SR polymer guns really well but I ain't one of them! Not only did you get a great gun, but you got the better side of that trade deal, 16 ga only works when you reload your own shells!

It's one more anecdotal data point supporting something I've long believed now: practical accuracy has more to do with highly ergonomics than it does with any mechanical characteristic of most handguns.

Maybe if you're shooting bullseyes at 50 or 100 yards will mechanical accuracy matter (though even then, I suspect ammo makes a bigger difference).

I love my CZ's because they make it easy for me to shoot well. I think one of my earliest comments when trying out rental guns was that they gave me an 'unearned feeling of accomplishment' (for shooting a single ragged hole at 7 yards, back when I was frankly a pretty terrible shooter).

It goes without saying that the reverse will be true of many shooters - the ergos on the CZ just won't work for them, and they'll be better off with something else.

CZ9Joe · June 15, 2015, 11:04 AM

My Cz75 is definitely my favorite pistol. Any of you folks have experience with their bolt action rifles? Are they as high quality? I want to get a long range rifle in .308. I've always heard the Remington 700 was the way to go but I would give a CZ a try if they are of equal quality.

Independent George · June 15, 2015, 11:13 AM

The rifles have a great reputation, but the closest I've come was getting to fondle a used 455 Lux (.22 LR) at a LGS. I don't have enough experience to remark on the quality of the action, etc., but the detail and finish was just gorgeous.

I still regret not purchasing it, but I live in the city and just don't have the space for any long guns right now. Le Sigh...

chris in va · June 15, 2015, 11:25 AM

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Any of you folks have experience with their bolt action rifles? Are they as high quality? I want to get a long range rifle in .308.

I've owned a few CZ pistols and now have two 527's.

For the most part they all shoot very well and are quite accurate. As a caveat, every one has been...quirky. Short leades, rough internals that take time to wear in, sticky bolts etc. Once the bugs get worked out they are fantastic.

Jim243 · June 15, 2015, 11:29 AM

Congrats, and use in good health.

Jim

RAfiringline · June 15, 2015, 11:30 AM

I bought a CZ p01 about 7 months ago. It has excellent ergonomics and w/ 542 rounds through it (mostly commercial reloads) it's had -0- stoppages.

cobra81 · June 15, 2015, 11:36 AM

Yeah, I had heard that about CZ pistols having rough internals, machining marks, burrs, etc, so I looked mine over closely when I field-stripped it for the first time. Maybe I got lucky, but this one didn't have any obvious roughness.
Feed ramp is nicely polished; no burrs or machining marks on slide or frame.
Trigger pull is long and gritty, but I expected that, and am thinking it will smooth out with some rounds down the tube.

mk70ss · June 15, 2015, 12:59 PM

Love my CZ75 compact. Never one malfunction and sits in the hand better than anything but single action armys for me.

Cyanide971 · June 15, 2015, 04:34 PM

Congratulations, and welcome to the family, er, addiction!

Hank R · June 16, 2015, 05:36 AM

Enjoy your new CZ , a great choice in one of the best pistol designs.

Jimbo-Indy · June 16, 2015, 06:01 AM

I use a 97B as my carry gun. Also have a 453 varmint. Excellent rifle. My a CZ52 is a blast to shoot but that's from a different era.
Enjoy your new pistol and welcome to the addiction.

tallball · June 16, 2015, 07:15 AM

My CZ75 is my favorite 9mm pistol of the six that I have.

On a semi-related note, my little CZ70 is sturdy and fun to shoot, and my FiL's CZ83 is very nice.

jreXD9 · June 16, 2015, 03:34 PM

CZ it tops. And at the top of my group is my Rami, followed by the PCR D. Alas, they get to rest this summer since I got a Mod 2 .45 for carry in a hot, sweaty warehouse. I had to get my Rami cerakoted last yr after sweat caused bubbling around the controls.

Roland Thunder · June 16, 2015, 04:30 PM

I have thought about trading my Sig 226 for a CZ 75B. Still trying to decide.

BigMikey76 · June 16, 2015, 04:41 PM

I have definitely fallen in love with CZ ever since I picked up my P07. It just feels better than any other gun I've ever shot. Makes me want to try out one of the steel framed ones.

Colt46 · June 16, 2015, 04:54 PM

I just got a 75 Compact and haven't even broken it out yet.

Pilot · June 16, 2015, 06:20 PM

Congrats. CZ has become my favorite gun manufacturer. My 75B has also been flawless, but so has my Kadet, PCR, 97B, and hopefully my 75 pre B I just acquired but have not shot yet.

Get the Kadet Kit .22 conversion unit. Yeah, they are $400, but they are worth it!

Bultaco · June 16, 2015, 06:34 PM

Congrats on become one of the happy CZ owners. One of the easiest pistols I own to hit with and I own a bunch. Enjoy!

June 14, 2015, 08:22 PM	#1
cobra81 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 336	Loving me some CZ Everything I've read about the CZ 75 has been good, and I just haven't been able to get my Ruger SR9c to shoot accurately...... So when I got the opportunity to swap my Remington 16 gauge shotgun even-up for a new CZ75-B, I did the deal. Put 120 of my reloads through it the other night, and all I can say is, everything good that's been said about this handgun is true. Great fit in my hand, points almost automatically, and accurate. Not a single hiccup on the first time out, functioned flawlessly. I'm going to shoot this one a LOT!! Last edited by cobra81; June 14, 2015 at 09:14 PM.

June 14, 2015, 09:20 PM	#2
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	Congrats on the new CZ....you'll love being part of the family. __________________ There's only one...

June 15, 2015, 11:29 AM	#12
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Congrats, and use in good health. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

June 16, 2015, 03:34 PM	#20
jreXD9 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 404	CZ it tops. And at the top of my group is my Rami, followed by the PCR D. Alas, they get to rest this summer since I got a Mod 2 .45 for carry in a hot, sweaty warehouse. I had to get my Rami cerakoted last yr after sweat caused bubbling around the controls. __________________ Don't go ninjin' nobody don't need ninjin'.

June 16, 2015, 04:30 PM	#21
Roland Thunder Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Gwinnett County Georgia Posts: 1,136	I have thought about trading my Sig 226 for a CZ 75B. Still trying to decide. __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead, go, instead where there is no path and leave a trail - Ralph Waldo Emerson

June 14, 2015, 09:24 PM	#3
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,768	Congrats on your CZ75! It is always especially sweet when a new firearm of your's exceeds your expectations.

June 14, 2015, 10:40 PM	#4
stmichps Member Join Date: December 23, 2007 Location: USA/Michigan/Battle Creek Posts: 52	Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the CZ family, but now you've gone and done it! Once you buy a CZ and hold it in your hand, it becomes an addiction where you'll be selling nearly everything else to get another. http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php

June 15, 2015, 12:11 AM	#5
Nathan c Member Join Date: April 2, 2015 Posts: 97	yep love my 75BD

June 15, 2015, 12:48 AM	#6
Limnophile Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2015 Location: Issaquah, Washington Posts: 1,032	Congrats.

June 15, 2015, 11:04 AM	#9
CZ9Joe Member Join Date: January 10, 2015 Posts: 77	My Cz75 is definitely my favorite pistol. Any of you folks have experience with their bolt action rifles? Are they as high quality? I want to get a long range rifle in .308. I've always heard the Remington 700 was the way to go but I would give a CZ a try if they are of equal quality.

June 15, 2015, 11:13 AM	#10
Independent George Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2013 Posts: 573	The rifles have a great reputation, but the closest I've come was getting to fondle a used 455 Lux (.22 LR) at a LGS. I don't have enough experience to remark on the quality of the action, etc., but the detail and finish was just gorgeous. I still regret not purchasing it, but I live in the city and just don't have the space for any long guns right now. Le Sigh...

June 15, 2015, 11:30 AM	#13
RAfiringline Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Location: western US Posts: 290	I bought a CZ p01 about 7 months ago. It has excellent ergonomics and w/ 542 rounds through it (mostly commercial reloads) it's had -0- stoppages.

June 15, 2015, 11:36 AM	#14
cobra81 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 336	Yeah, I had heard that about CZ pistols having rough internals, machining marks, burrs, etc, so I looked mine over closely when I field-stripped it for the first time. Maybe I got lucky, but this one didn't have any obvious roughness. Feed ramp is nicely polished; no burrs or machining marks on slide or frame. Trigger pull is long and gritty, but I expected that, and am thinking it will smooth out with some rounds down the tube.

June 15, 2015, 12:59 PM	#15
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Love my CZ75 compact. Never one malfunction and sits in the hand better than anything but single action armys for me.

June 15, 2015, 04:34 PM	#16
Cyanide971 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2014 Posts: 725	Congratulations, and welcome to the family, er, addiction!

June 16, 2015, 05:36 AM	#17
Hank R Member Join Date: May 11, 2015 Posts: 51	Enjoy your new CZ , a great choice in one of the best pistol designs.

June 16, 2015, 06:01 AM	#18
Jimbo-Indy Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2008 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 334	I use a 97B as my carry gun. Also have a 453 varmint. Excellent rifle. My a CZ52 is a blast to shoot but that's from a different era. Enjoy your new pistol and welcome to the addiction.

June 16, 2015, 07:15 AM	#19
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	My CZ75 is my favorite 9mm pistol of the six that I have. On a semi-related note, my little CZ70 is sturdy and fun to shoot, and my FiL's CZ83 is very nice.

June 16, 2015, 04:41 PM	#22
BigMikey76 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 981	I have definitely fallen in love with CZ ever since I picked up my P07. It just feels better than any other gun I've ever shot. Makes me want to try out one of the steel framed ones. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

June 16, 2015, 04:54 PM	#23
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	serious quality guns I just got a 75 Compact and haven't even broken it out yet.

June 16, 2015, 06:20 PM	#24
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	Congrats. CZ has become my favorite gun manufacturer. My 75B has also been flawless, but so has my Kadet, PCR, 97B, and hopefully my 75 pre B I just acquired but have not shot yet. Get the Kadet Kit .22 conversion unit. Yeah, they are $400, but they are worth it! __________________ Pilot

June 16, 2015, 06:34 PM	#25
Bultaco Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2013 Location: Western Co. Posts: 156	Congrats on become one of the happy CZ owners. One of the easiest pistols I own to hit with and I own a bunch. Enjoy!