Need advice - CZ75 for ESP?

Racingsnake · March 24, 2014, 07:47 AM

I just started IDPA this year and have been shooting stock service revolver.

I'd like to progress with the sport and move to enhanced service pistol (ESP) but can't afford the more expensive pistols the top guys are shooting.

I was wondering what you all think of the CZ75 for this division?

Regards, Racingsnake

Xfire68 · March 24, 2014, 08:19 AM

Great shooting gun. Other CZ like guns to look at are the EAA Witness line which are affordable.

max it · March 24, 2014, 08:20 AM

hi ya, ask Angus Hebdell at CZ Custom in Mesa AZ;
I love my CZ75B SA for steel madness
but I am not sure what IPSC rules are, as I don't shoot that discipline.

good luck,

Marty8613 · March 24, 2014, 08:39 AM

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Great shooting gun. Other CZ like guns to look at are the EAA Witness line which are affordable.

I have a Witness-P-F 45 4.5". It is a beefy CZ-75 clone basically. I see these out there still sub $400 for the polymer and Around $500 for steel models. This pistol is definitely the most accurate pistol (in my hands) that I have ever shot. Most of what you will find though are the 3.6". This one is actually thin enough that I can conceal it for carry even.

Jim Watson · March 24, 2014, 05:28 PM

I would take a CZ75 as my second choice to 1911ish 9mm for IDPA ESP.

I once had a Tanfoglio, so long ago they were not even labeled "Witness". It was a considerable disappointment. Maybe they are better now.

DT Guy · March 24, 2014, 06:26 PM

A CZ 75SA with a nice trigger job, good sights and a decent holster will not limit anyone in ESP, in my opinion. Great weight, draws and points well and can be superbly reliable and accurate.

When I ran a 75SA I really didn't feel like I was giving up anything to ANY other gun, full customs and such included.

Larry

Racingsnake · March 25, 2014, 07:15 AM

Thanks guys

motorhead0922 · March 25, 2014, 12:25 PM

A CZ75 is DA/SA and would put you in SSP, wouldn't it?

DT Guy · March 25, 2014, 03:50 PM

From a DA start, yes. From an SA start, you're in ESP.

Larry

chris in va · April 1, 2014, 09:21 PM

My scores were quite good with my 75bd. I highly recommend you get the b model and convert to SA if you can't find a dedicated SA version.

March 24, 2014, 07:47 AM	#1
Racingsnake Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Posts: 153	Need advice - CZ75 for ESP? I just started IDPA this year and have been shooting stock service revolver. I'd like to progress with the sport and move to enhanced service pistol (ESP) but can't afford the more expensive pistols the top guys are shooting. I was wondering what you all think of the CZ75 for this division? Regards, Racingsnake

March 24, 2014, 08:19 AM	#2
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	Great shooting gun. Other CZ like guns to look at are the EAA Witness line which are affordable. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

March 24, 2014, 08:20 AM	#3
max it Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: SoCal; are we done yet? Posts: 272	cz hi ya, ask Angus Hebdell at CZ Custom in Mesa AZ; I love my CZ75B SA for steel madness but I am not sure what IPSC rules are, as I don't shoot that discipline. good luck,

March 24, 2014, 06:26 PM	#6
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 959	A CZ 75SA with a nice trigger job, good sights and a decent holster will not limit anyone in ESP, in my opinion. Great weight, draws and points well and can be superbly reliable and accurate. When I ran a 75SA I really didn't feel like I was giving up anything to ANY other gun, full customs and such included. Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

March 25, 2014, 12:25 PM	#8
motorhead0922 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 635	A CZ75 is DA/SA and would put you in SSP, wouldn't it? __________________ SAF, ACLDN, IDPA, handgunlaw.us My AmazonSmile benefits SAF I'd rather be carried by 6 than caged by 12. 2020: It's pronounced twenty twenty.

March 24, 2014, 05:28 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	I would take a CZ75 as my second choice to 1911ish 9mm for IDPA ESP. I once had a Tanfoglio, so long ago they were not even labeled "Witness". It was a considerable disappointment. Maybe they are better now.

March 25, 2014, 07:15 AM	#7
Racingsnake Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Posts: 153	Thanks guys

March 25, 2014, 03:50 PM	#9
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 959	From a DA start, yes. From an SA start, you're in ESP. Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

April 1, 2014, 09:21 PM	#10
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	My scores were quite good with my 75bd. I highly recommend you get the b model and convert to SA if you can't find a dedicated SA version.