All this CZ talk's peaking my interest...

I got to try my new 75B Military out today. What a sweetheart! The only pistol I have that`s so easy to hit with is my Browning Buckmark Micro SE. 15 round groups at 25yds. casually rested were all around 3" with 2/3s of them in one big ragged hole. That`s with $5.99 a box Wolf ammo! Groups at 15yds were all one ragged hole as long as I did my part. Rapid fire contolability is excellent as well. I only got to put 120rds. through it before it started raining but I`ve had no jams so far. I`m a happy camper! Now I just have to order those Hogue exotic hardwood grips. :D Marcus
 
Two random thoughts on CZ.

They have a nice catalog that they will send you if you ask them via e-mail. I think I did it via their website, or at least got the address from there. This is their US website which was posted above.

I don't remember the exact address, but the Czech website is actually a bit more er, interesting than the US site. They use some attractive female models showing off their pistols.

Interesting how Europe isn't as PC as the US. :)

Sorry for the tease, so I looked up the Czech site: http://www.czub.cz/PISTOLa.HTM

The trick is to click on any thing that looks like a part of the female anatomy. :)

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Had my new CZ75 Military at the range again today and let 2 buddies try it. Now they each want one! :) It shot just as well or better than the P-97,Glock 19 and Springfield Loaded we were shooting even with junk 3D lead reloads. I had one failure to extract,the case was too tight to get out with my fingernail,I dropped the slide and it ejected by hand. It was a much tighter fit in the chamber than the other empties I tried so I`ll chalk that one up to a faulty reload. That`s been it`s only jam so far in about 250rds. Marcus
 
Got an oldish 'iron curtain' CZ 85. Not very fond of the 9mm myself but - the pistol is so well built but its 'fit' (nowadays geeks call it ergonomics or something) is certainly its best feature. In the 9's am partial to the Browning Hi-Power but the CZ outshoots it any time. The double action is to me some icing on the cake.
Hasta pronto - from Argentina
Peter Knight
 
My friend got me started me in the '80's with a CZ-75, I didn't like the sights, but I was just learning to really use a handgun. At that time we could run out to the canyons and get a county area, set up your targets and shoot to your heart's desire. Having just been married a couple of years and my wife not being a gun nut, I could have the one handgun...so main thing I want in a gun is 100% reliability and I was determined to shoot the stuffing out of this gun.
I learned to run and gun with this pistol. I put this handgun through my own torture test. Any kind of ammo that I could lay my hands on, it would shoot. Having that running buddy, we'd go out shooting at the drop of a hat. We went when it was raining buckets, when it snowed, and in 100 plus degree weather. We dropped it in the mud in the rain by accident and it still kept on firing. We put 9mm. submachine gun ammo in it and fired until smoke was coming off the slide assembly and the snow was hissing from the heat. After two years, we both had two CZ's each; actually he added a CZ compact to his collection..so he had three weapons.
Only problem was the length of the butt...for my body style...I could not conceal well except in Blocker shoulder holster. So it's a keeperand now my daughter's home gun. At that time, it cost me $325..but I have seen them going NIB for around $400...
Otherwise, it's be my choice for a carry gun in ......40 cal.
 
Now you guys went and did it. Now I'm really curious about the CZ's. I checked out the web sites, is there any other pages or forums I can check to learn about CZs? I think the 75D Compact looks very concealable(from a picture anyway}. Does anyone own or shot or even seen this model? How much does it weigh in ounces? Can you get it in nickel? Can you slim it down with new grip panels? Any further info on these handguns would be helpful. Thanks Kevin
 
If you`re looking into a CZ as a carry gun and like the decocker the new CZ75 PCR Compact is probably for you. It`s got an alloy frame instead of steel,new sights (they look a little like Novaks),serrated front and backstraps,foreward (as well as rear) cocking serrations and a set of checkered grips that look to be a lot thinner than the ones on my 75B Mil.,they may be rubber of some kind. The edges look nicely melted too. In their words it`s "the perfect concealed carry pistol". Weight:780g.I don`t know if this version is available in satin nickle but most models are. Doh,I posted a pic of a satin nickle CZ and a swoopy blonde here but it`s way too big and takes forever to load so I removed it. :( Just check out the CZ European website. :) Marcus

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Just bought a 75B and a Kadet 22 conversion to go with it. What a great combo!! I sited my 22 upper to shoot to the same poa as my 9mm upper. Now I can practice with the same gun and site picture for many less dollars. If they all work and shoot as well as the one I just bought, they are some great guns.

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Plateshooter
 
Heck ... forgot to mentiont the "Kadet" (to 22 conversion slide - the reason i got the danged thing in the first place. Not much beef with the sights, personally but really think it's all steel construction - overdesigned even - is its best feature. My 'primaries' are still a SIG P220 and a Ruger GP 100 but am shooting the CZ in one caliber or another, a bit more often.
Peter Knight
 
This week I'm going to put a CZ pistol on layaway. I love the CZ75B but, my dilemma is that I fell in love with the CZ100 (40 S&W) at the last gun show. I can't get both. Anyone have experience with this pistol? It literally "melts" into your hand. I would probably get the one in 9mm if I did go the CZ100 route. Help!
 
I bought a CZ75B 40cal back last year and I have to say it is one of the best out of the box pistols I have ever own. I have put several 100 rounds of fmj and hollow points with no malfunctions what so ever. I just wish we didn't have to deal with the 10 round mag limit.
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On the plus side the polymer finish military comes with iluminated night sites, that was a suprise I did not expect on a 309 buck gun. Yes, the thumb rest grips stink but can be replaced and still come out on top for the cost. I may be looney but I like the flat black powder coat finish.It is the same type of finish my AR has and has been holding up well for 15 years. On the CZ it is over a parkerized finish and should be much more wear and rust resistant than blue. :) :)Next project is I realy need a Kadet kit for it to burn up .22s too. :) :)
 
Radom, just to let you know, the Kadet kit has to be fitted to your frame. You can do it yourself, as directions come with the kit. You will need a good needle file kit. The area where the slide comes together with the frame is oversize on the Kadet, also the barrel lug. It should only take a few strokes to get a perfect fit.

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Plateshooter
 
What does the Kadet conversion kit go for??

Also, I just bought a 75B in the black finish, but it was "sans" night sights ... am told that the latest shipments "don't have them". Anyway -- great shooter @ a phenomenal price!!

Tight groups!!
 
Just to clarify for those who don`t have a CZ-75 Military,the polymer finish (powder coating over parkerizing) is a semi gloss/ satin finish not flat like straight parkerizing. Also the "night sights" aren`t tritium they`re "glow-n-the dark" like the hands on many watches. They work pretty well though considering they`re freebies. If you let it sit in a regularly lit room then take it into a perfectly dark room you can see them glow for 5 mins. or so. Holding them under a bright light really perks em up. For those interested in a full size 9mm 75,the military is IMO the way to go. It`s simply a poly finished 75B that comes with 1 hi cap and one 10 rounder instead of 2 tens,for less money! :) Marcus
 
Marcus, thanks for the tip on the sites. I didn't know they worked like that. Just tried them out.

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Plateshooter
 
My 'Kadet' slide just sipped onto the frame of my (oldish) 85... the normal 'field strip' procedure - no files or anything. Perhaps there have been some changes in the newer models.
The instructions are a bit curious, a sort of Czech dialect of English - but the procedure is so strsightforward it doesn't really matter anyway
Peter Knight
 
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