Has anyone seen, or recently purchased a CZ-97B Glossy Blue finish? I'm interested in one of 'em, and if they're anything like the photo's CZ publishes I'm looking forward to having a work of art. However, I'd be buying sight unseen, and would appreciate any feedback that you have to offer: quality of the finish, engraving / stamping, etc. Also, I've noticed that some have grooves on the slide on BOTH ends. Is this typical of current offerings?
Blue finish on CZ-97B
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Eric Larsen
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The 97 is the best CZ in production for trigger, accuracy and finish according to "Those who know". LOL anyway, I havent shot one, YET! But have played with a couple and know lots of people who do...they love them. The finish on the ones Ive played with is probably the best on ANY gun Ive seen...to date. The triggers are better than most and they are one of the most accurate guns outa the box..available. Here is a pic from a friend...who runs the CZForum......they have a section for every gun CZ makes, including the 97...check it out.
http://pub69.ezboard.com/bczechpistols82792
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Peter M. Eick
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It is a great gun.
I have 2 45's one is the 97b for about $550 and the other is a Les Baer Premier II for $1540. The comparison between the two is interesting. The 97b is better polished, weighs more, holds more rounds and has DA capability. The PII is more accurate, fits the hand better, is tighter fit in the slide and barrel and has adjustable sights. Surprisingly the crispness of the triggers is about the same. The takeup on the 97b is noticeable, but once you get the slack out of SA mode it is a clean and the PII. The difference in accuracy is very small. At 15 to 20 yards, the difference is probably about 1" in a 50 shot group. (I only shoot 50 shot groups, 5 shots seems to small to measure accuracy by). The 97b is easier to shoot a lot. Recoil is significantly less because it is heavier. The polish job is the best of any of my guns, it truly glows. The 97b is easier to take down, easier to clean and easier to put together. Reliability is identical, ie: 100% with reasonable reloads.
So what don't I like. Well the mags are hard to find, took my dealer about 4 weeks to get 5 more of them. I like 7 mags for guns I shoot. I do not like the fixed sights, and I have not found any good replacement adjustable. Also the polish is so nice that I have to be very careful not to scratch it. In retrospect, a parkarized 97b would be great.
By the way, the glossy blue on mine is amazing, it really does "glow" a bit.
I have 2 45's one is the 97b for about $550 and the other is a Les Baer Premier II for $1540. The comparison between the two is interesting. The 97b is better polished, weighs more, holds more rounds and has DA capability. The PII is more accurate, fits the hand better, is tighter fit in the slide and barrel and has adjustable sights. Surprisingly the crispness of the triggers is about the same. The takeup on the 97b is noticeable, but once you get the slack out of SA mode it is a clean and the PII. The difference in accuracy is very small. At 15 to 20 yards, the difference is probably about 1" in a 50 shot group. (I only shoot 50 shot groups, 5 shots seems to small to measure accuracy by). The 97b is easier to shoot a lot. Recoil is significantly less because it is heavier. The polish job is the best of any of my guns, it truly glows. The 97b is easier to take down, easier to clean and easier to put together. Reliability is identical, ie: 100% with reasonable reloads.
So what don't I like. Well the mags are hard to find, took my dealer about 4 weeks to get 5 more of them. I like 7 mags for guns I shoot. I do not like the fixed sights, and I have not found any good replacement adjustable. Also the polish is so nice that I have to be very careful not to scratch it. In retrospect, a parkarized 97b would be great.
By the way, the glossy blue on mine is amazing, it really does "glow" a bit.