New CZ on the way!!!

ac700wildcat · September 20, 2012, 11:19 PM

I have been looking at getting a new 45 for a while, but haven't been able to get my hands on many to shoot so, I decided to get a CZ 75, which I know I like, instead of buying a new 45. I decided that I would be happy with a 75b, 75b sao, or a SP01, but when I started looking, not only were there any in stock withing 100 miles, but noone could find any in stock at any of their suppliers. I didn't have much luck finding anything online either. There was an SP01 on Buds one night and when I went to order it the next morning it was gone. Yesterday I checked Buds again and they had went back to in stock status, so I jumped on one. It was twenty dollar more than the previous one had been, but I figured whats twenty bucks when you're already paying $600ish for something.

Anyways, It should ship soon and I got a local FFL that will do the transfer for me. I can't wait to get my hands on it. I've been wanting a CZ for a long time and I'll finally have one next week sometime. While I was ordering I went ahead and ordered one of the S&W models 10's too. I recently sold a couple guns to fund the new CZ and had the money left over, so I figured what the heck, may as well own a classic piece of history too.

chris in va · September 21, 2012, 12:28 AM

Nice gun, you'll like it. I just sold my beloved 75bd to fund a P01.

So ah...you know CZ makes a spiffy 45.

ac700wildcat · September 21, 2012, 01:00 AM

They sure do make a darn nice lookin 45 and they are even in stock. I read that the grips are fairly large though, so I would want to handle one first and I couldn't find one to check out. I'll be happy with the sp01 and maybe I'll get a 97 in the future

geetarman · September 21, 2012, 06:39 AM

I have both the SP01 and the CZ97.

Both are great shooters. The 97 is a handful. It is a big gun but it is also a soft shooter. You will like the screw in barrel bushing. I do.

I had the CZ Custom shop do a trigger job on them and got rid of the grittiness on the stock trigger. The stock trigger does get better with use.

iblong · September 21, 2012, 06:50 AM

I have the 75B and the P-O1 really like them both,action work really lets them shine.The 97 is on my short list.

walts · September 21, 2012, 06:53 AM

The SP01 is an awesome gun. I've had one a few months now and can't get over how perfect the grip is. Everything about it is great.

tekarra · September 21, 2012, 12:38 PM

I think you made a good choice with the SP01 and wager that you will like it a lot.

ac700wildcat · September 23, 2012, 03:23 AM

Glad to know everyone likes theirs. I'm really looking forward to getting it. I'm actually getting antsy. It hasn't shipped yet, so I'm really hoping it shows up this week and I don't have to wait til next week.

EAJ702 · September 23, 2012, 09:49 AM

Congrat's, nice choice.

I purchased a CZ 75 SP-01 Custom Shop a few years back which I've been very pleased with.

Sparks1957 · September 23, 2012, 10:07 AM

After spending some time with my P-01 and 75B yesterday, I started thinking that maybe the 97 should be my next acquisition.

Love my CZs

EAJ702 · September 23, 2012, 10:24 AM

OMG, not another one!

Sparks1957 · September 23, 2012, 10:41 AM

Yup, considering another one...

I guess an 83, 75B, P-01, and a .22 conversion for the latter two just isn't quite enough

ac700wildcat · September 23, 2012, 11:04 AM

How about a few pictures to tide me over until it shows up.

myshoulderissore · September 23, 2012, 11:10 AM

Same boat here, but for the baby! Congrats, man, hopefully yours is quick to arrive!

EAJ702 · September 23, 2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

I guess an 83, 75B, P-01, and a .22 conversion for the latter two just isn't quite enough.

The CZ 83 .380ACP are very nice.

In 9mm the sub-compact RAMI and compact CZ 75 D PCR are popular choices.

ac700wildcat · September 27, 2012, 09:48 PM

Finally shipped today!! Tracking says I should be going to the FFL on Monday!!!

Blindjim · September 28, 2012, 06:39 AM

...I almost got one a while back when looking for a large, duty style handgun. The 97, HK 45, and the FNP 45tactical were my entire short list... eventually.

the HK felt great but I couldn't get any play at all around the dealers I could find which actually had one around. The 97 turned out to be the same deal... and no one had any... well not where I could touch it. I could only grab similar sized pistols, ala the FNP 45 Tac, whose double stack grip is indeed a handful But, actually, affter just a few moments handling it, and inserting the right back strap, it felt as great as did the HK 45! Just different. More handfilling then hand liking, as with the HK.

Ultimately as I had a non local but not terribly long distance dealer who got mine thru Davidson, with a lifetime guarantee against defects or malfunctions, and some play on top of it all, I went with the FNP 45T instead.

I loved the CZ 75, and CZ sport Tactical that I did get my hands on. Their triggers were great for stock triggers. and the natural pointing was outstanding. I sometimes regret not getting the 97.

one thing that continues to puzzle me about guns in general of late is their availability. In stock or to be oredered in, I've found scant little of what I believe is my pick over the past year in fact. I can only atribute the shortages to either a slacking off of production, or more folks gettting out and getting guns they would not oridinarily have bought.

I went to a local gun show a good while back and even posted those thoughts here I believe. Got there about an hour after it opened. Was told it would be a 3 hour wait to get in! So yeah.. there's more people buying guns lately.

a month or so ago I wanted to get a carry gun. went for the SR9C. Could not find one all in black to save my life! Had to settle for one in 40SW instead!

So I'm sure glad you got your CZ. some day I'll get one myself... that match grade sport tac or the Rami in the aluminum frame..... and 9mm. I dont' have a 9 at all. But I sure liked the feel of the CZs I held. A lot.

Good for you! Enjoy!!!

September 20, 2012, 11:19 PM	#1
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	New CZ on the way!!! I have been looking at getting a new 45 for a while, but haven't been able to get my hands on many to shoot so, I decided to get a CZ 75, which I know I like, instead of buying a new 45. I decided that I would be happy with a 75b, 75b sao, or a SP01, but when I started looking, not only were there any in stock withing 100 miles, but noone could find any in stock at any of their suppliers. I didn't have much luck finding anything online either. There was an SP01 on Buds one night and when I went to order it the next morning it was gone. Yesterday I checked Buds again and they had went back to in stock status, so I jumped on one. It was twenty dollar more than the previous one had been, but I figured whats twenty bucks when you're already paying $600ish for something. Anyways, It should ship soon and I got a local FFL that will do the transfer for me. I can't wait to get my hands on it. I've been wanting a CZ for a long time and I'll finally have one next week sometime. While I was ordering I went ahead and ordered one of the S&W models 10's too. I recently sold a couple guns to fund the new CZ and had the money left over, so I figured what the heck, may as well own a classic piece of history too.

September 21, 2012, 06:39 AM	#4
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	I have both the SP01 and the CZ97. Both are great shooters. The 97 is a handful. It is a big gun but it is also a soft shooter. You will like the screw in barrel bushing. I do. I had the CZ Custom shop do a trigger job on them and got rid of the grittiness on the stock trigger. The stock trigger does get better with use. __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

September 28, 2012, 06:39 AM	#17
Blindjim Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2012 Location: Sunburn State Posts: 116	CZs are fine pistols... ...I almost got one a while back when looking for a large, duty style handgun. The 97, HK 45, and the FNP 45tactical were my entire short list... eventually. the HK felt great but I couldn't get any play at all around the dealers I could find which actually had one around. The 97 turned out to be the same deal... and no one had any... well not where I could touch it. I could only grab similar sized pistols, ala the FNP 45 Tac, whose double stack grip is indeed a handful But, actually, affter just a few moments handling it, and inserting the right back strap, it felt as great as did the HK 45! Just different. More handfilling then hand liking, as with the HK. Ultimately as I had a non local but not terribly long distance dealer who got mine thru Davidson, with a lifetime guarantee against defects or malfunctions, and some play on top of it all, I went with the FNP 45T instead. I loved the CZ 75, and CZ sport Tactical that I did get my hands on. Their triggers were great for stock triggers. and the natural pointing was outstanding. I sometimes regret not getting the 97. one thing that continues to puzzle me about guns in general of late is their availability. In stock or to be oredered in, I've found scant little of what I believe is my pick over the past year in fact. I can only atribute the shortages to either a slacking off of production, or more folks gettting out and getting guns they would not oridinarily have bought. I went to a local gun show a good while back and even posted those thoughts here I believe. Got there about an hour after it opened. Was told it would be a 3 hour wait to get in! So yeah.. there's more people buying guns lately. a month or so ago I wanted to get a carry gun. went for the SR9C. Could not find one all in black to save my life! Had to settle for one in 40SW instead! So I'm sure glad you got your CZ. some day I'll get one myself... that match grade sport tac or the Rami in the aluminum frame..... and 9mm. I dont' have a 9 at all. But I sure liked the feel of the CZs I held. A lot. Good for you! Enjoy!!! __________________ Will Rogers said, "there's 3 sorts of people in this world, those who learn by books, those who learn by the experiences of others, and those who just have to pee on the electric fence every now and then." .... for me, life becomes less and less shocking with every pull of the trigger.

September 21, 2012, 12:28 AM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Nice gun, you'll like it. I just sold my beloved 75bd to fund a P01. So ah...you know CZ makes a spiffy 45.

September 21, 2012, 01:00 AM	#3
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	They sure do make a darn nice lookin 45 and they are even in stock. I read that the grips are fairly large though, so I would want to handle one first and I couldn't find one to check out. I'll be happy with the sp01 and maybe I'll get a 97 in the future

September 21, 2012, 06:50 AM	#5
iblong Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 559	I have the 75B and the P-O1 really like them both,action work really lets them shine.The 97 is on my short list.

September 21, 2012, 06:53 AM	#6
walts Member Join Date: July 14, 2012 Posts: 29	The SP01 is an awesome gun. I've had one a few months now and can't get over how perfect the grip is. Everything about it is great.

September 21, 2012, 12:38 PM	#7
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	I think you made a good choice with the SP01 and wager that you will like it a lot.

September 23, 2012, 03:23 AM	#8
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	Glad to know everyone likes theirs. I'm really looking forward to getting it. I'm actually getting antsy. It hasn't shipped yet, so I'm really hoping it shows up this week and I don't have to wait til next week.

September 23, 2012, 09:49 AM	#9
EAJ702 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Posts: 448	Congrat's, nice choice. I purchased a CZ 75 SP-01 Custom Shop a few years back which I've been very pleased with.

September 23, 2012, 10:07 AM	#10
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,552	After spending some time with my P-01 and 75B yesterday, I started thinking that maybe the 97 should be my next acquisition. Love my CZs

September 23, 2012, 10:24 AM	#11
EAJ702 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Posts: 448	OMG, not another one!

September 23, 2012, 10:41 AM	#12
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,552	Yup, considering another one... I guess an 83, 75B, P-01, and a .22 conversion for the latter two just isn't quite enough

September 23, 2012, 11:04 AM	#13
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	How about a few pictures to tide me over until it shows up.

September 23, 2012, 11:10 AM	#14
myshoulderissore Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 447	Same boat here, but for the baby! Congrats, man, hopefully yours is quick to arrive!

September 27, 2012, 09:48 PM	#16
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	Finally shipped today!! Tracking says I should be going to the FFL on Monday!!!