First range trip with new CZs

Sparks1957 · June 15, 2012, 05:45 PM

This afternoon after work I took the two CZs I picked up on Wednesday down to the range. I'm very impressed with both of them, and the P-01 is an amazing pistol with some of the best ergonomics I've ever seen in a gun.

How did I end with two coming home with me that day? I had ordered the P-01 through Bud's, and as I was finishing up the transaction Jimmy (the owner of the shop) says "Joel, before you leave I have something you might be interested in"

He goes out back and comes back with a nearly perfect CZ 75B that didn't appear to have been fired very much at all, and offers it to me at a VERY reasonable price. How could I say no?

After a thorough cleaning (the P-01 was dripping with cosmoline in the box!) and lube, I drove down to the range a few miles from my house. Put 100 rounds through the 75B, and 200 through the P-01 today without any problems at all. The workmanship on the CZs is impressive, they are solid and well-built with apparent attention to detail and quality.

Very nice triggers on both of them. The 75B can be carried cocked and locked (no decocker), and the single action is clean, light and crisp. The P-01 is DA/SA with a decocker.

The design with the slide inside the frame is pretty cool, and contributes to the impressive accuracy both guns showed today. I was really just getting the feel of them today, but keeping every round on a paper plate at 25 yards was easy.

Sorry, no pictures as our digital camera is buried somewhere around the house. One of the days I"ll post up some pictures of my growing collection.

A few weeks ago I also picked up a CZ-83, and am impressed by that one as well.

I have a feeling these CZs are going to become favorites of mine, comparable to the standing of my Sigs.

SteelChickenShooter · June 15, 2012, 06:14 PM

My CZ P-01 is a favorite as well. I agree 100%.
It's nice to read about others that have favorable experience with the same pistol.

tekarra · June 15, 2012, 07:17 PM

Welcome to the club Sparks. I have been shooting cZs for thirty years and always keep a few around. The ergonomics are terrific for me and they are well engineered and well built pistols. The triggers will get better, with use, as well. The only down side is that cZs are addictive and you will soon be adding to your stable.

Rottiegarf · June 15, 2012, 08:39 PM

Yes, I am addicted to CZ. I have 5 cz on my stable: 2 cz 75b(two-tone and glossy black) chambered in 9mm; 2 cz 75 p07 chambered in both 9mm and 40 cal; and lastly, 1 cz 97b which is chambered in 45 cal. I love the 45cal rounds.
These guns have 3 common characteristics - accuracy, reliability and great ergonomics. They are quite fun to shoot!

Pilot · June 15, 2012, 09:06 PM

The collection of CZ's will grow, and the Sigs will wane. Trust me.

loose_holster_dan · June 15, 2012, 09:07 PM

Pretty and practical

Not sure about the sis waning tho...

mumbo719 · June 16, 2012, 04:39 AM

Welcome to the addiction

Now post some pics!

excelerater · June 16, 2012, 06:01 AM

i have 2 CZs and regard them as my best 2 semi autos in the safe for
accuracy and ease of use.....

Sparks1957 · June 16, 2012, 12:37 PM

Took the P-01 out again this morning on my regular Saturday trip up to the range in Berkshire, along with some of my .22s

This gun is a tack-driver. Another 200 rounds today, and I must say that's it's stealing my heart. I can already tell it's going to become my favorite handgun, at least for awhile.

Hope my Sig P229 isn't the jealous type

PS: Found the camera... will try to get some decent photos soon

pturner67 · June 16, 2012, 03:00 PM

love my cz 75 sp-01 tactical...my fav semi-auto without a doubt

armoredman · June 16, 2012, 03:53 PM

My CZ P-01 is riding my belt right now, great sidearm. Welcome to the addiction!

June 15, 2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,552	First range trip with new CZs This afternoon after work I took the two CZs I picked up on Wednesday down to the range. I'm very impressed with both of them, and the P-01 is an amazing pistol with some of the best ergonomics I've ever seen in a gun. How did I end with two coming home with me that day? I had ordered the P-01 through Bud's, and as I was finishing up the transaction Jimmy (the owner of the shop) says "Joel, before you leave I have something you might be interested in" He goes out back and comes back with a nearly perfect CZ 75B that didn't appear to have been fired very much at all, and offers it to me at a VERY reasonable price. How could I say no? After a thorough cleaning (the P-01 was dripping with cosmoline in the box!) and lube, I drove down to the range a few miles from my house. Put 100 rounds through the 75B, and 200 through the P-01 today without any problems at all. The workmanship on the CZs is impressive, they are solid and well-built with apparent attention to detail and quality. Very nice triggers on both of them. The 75B can be carried cocked and locked (no decocker), and the single action is clean, light and crisp. The P-01 is DA/SA with a decocker. The design with the slide inside the frame is pretty cool, and contributes to the impressive accuracy both guns showed today. I was really just getting the feel of them today, but keeping every round on a paper plate at 25 yards was easy. Sorry, no pictures as our digital camera is buried somewhere around the house. One of the days I"ll post up some pictures of my growing collection. A few weeks ago I also picked up a CZ-83, and am impressed by that one as well. I have a feeling these CZs are going to become favorites of mine, comparable to the standing of my Sigs. Last edited by Sparks1957; June 15, 2012 at 06:04 PM.

June 15, 2012, 08:39 PM	#4
Rottiegarf Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2012 Posts: 5	Addicted to CZs Yes, I am addicted to CZ. I have 5 cz on my stable: 2 cz 75b(two-tone and glossy black) chambered in 9mm; 2 cz 75 p07 chambered in both 9mm and 40 cal; and lastly, 1 cz 97b which is chambered in 45 cal. I love the 45cal rounds. These guns have 3 common characteristics - accuracy, reliability and great ergonomics. They are quite fun to shoot!

June 15, 2012, 09:06 PM	#5
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	The collection of CZ's will grow, and the Sigs will wane. Trust me. __________________ Pilot

June 15, 2012, 09:07 PM	#6
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	Pretty and practical Not sure about the sis waning tho... __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

June 16, 2012, 04:39 AM	#7
mumbo719 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, FL. Posts: 346	Welcome to the addiction Now post some pics! __________________ CZ 75 P-01 . CZ-75B . CZ 912 . CZ 920 . Glock 26 Gen 3 . Kimber Pro Crimson Carry . XDm 45 3.8 Compact . Ruger 22/45 MKIII

June 15, 2012, 06:14 PM	#2
SteelChickenShooter Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 863	My CZ P-01 is a favorite as well. I agree 100%. It's nice to read about others that have favorable experience with the same pistol.

June 15, 2012, 07:17 PM	#3
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	Welcome to the club Sparks. I have been shooting cZs for thirty years and always keep a few around. The ergonomics are terrific for me and they are well engineered and well built pistols. The triggers will get better, with use, as well. The only down side is that cZs are addictive and you will soon be adding to your stable.

June 16, 2012, 06:01 AM	#8
excelerater Junior member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 694	i have 2 CZs and regard them as my best 2 semi autos in the safe for accuracy and ease of use.....

June 16, 2012, 12:37 PM	#9
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,552	Took the P-01 out again this morning on my regular Saturday trip up to the range in Berkshire, along with some of my .22s This gun is a tack-driver. Another 200 rounds today, and I must say that's it's stealing my heart. I can already tell it's going to become my favorite handgun, at least for awhile. Hope my Sig P229 isn't the jealous type PS: Found the camera... will try to get some decent photos soon Last edited by Sparks1957; June 16, 2012 at 02:10 PM.

June 16, 2012, 03:00 PM	#10
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	love my cz 75 sp-01 tactical...my fav semi-auto without a doubt

June 16, 2012, 03:53 PM	#11
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	My CZ P-01 is riding my belt right now, great sidearm. Welcome to the addiction!