CZ 75 or Beretta 92FS?

I would think you could buy a CZ75, several preban mags, and a case of ammo for less than a 92, and still have money for your range fee.
 
I like the CZ 75 and own one, my father loves the Beretta. I like them both, but for financial reasons,:D , the CZ 75 is a better deal.

Regards,

agjrc02
 
I'm a big fan of the Berettas. I learned to shoot handguns w/ the 92fs.
Don't have much experience w/ the CZ. From what I've experienced they're nice guns.
Bottom line, I don't think you can go wrong with either. Get the one that will get you to the range & shooting sooner!
 
I have owned and shot both 92’s and 75’s for over ten years. In my experience, both have been 100% reliable, equally accurate, and have required no repairs.

My Beretta is an ex-police 92G (regular, not the chunky slide model) with Trijicon sights. It has a lighter trigger than the Czech gun, though both are comparably smooth. The Beretta’s trigger pull and sight profile make it easier for me to quickly and consistently place my shots where I want them than with the CZ-75. Hence, I tend to carry the Beretta more.

The features of the CZ-75 that I prefer over the Beretta’s are its steel frame, cock-and-locked safety, and slightly smaller dimensions. I gather that the CZ-75 can take more hot 9mm than the alloy receiver of the 92, so it may be more durable.
 
CZ 75 beats the 92FS in my case

Let me explain. Everything else being equal, the full size CZ 75B weights in at 42 oz. empty. That's 3 oz. heavier than a stock 1911A1. I think 92FS is somewhere around 34 oz. As a range gun, I can shoot 300 rounds of regular pressure 9mm ammo before I start to feel the strain in my wrist with CZ 75. The 92 FS - 150 rounds and I have to switch it to my weak hand. Besides, it has the same rail design as the vaunted Sig P210. Since new P210s are illegal in California, the closest design to P210 I can get is the CZ 75.
 
I have a 92FS as well as a 92Brig. My father shoots a 75BD and I personally dont think there is any comparison. The 92 felt recoil is almost non existant the CZ feels more like my Glock G17 which is not bad by any means but the Beretta is sweeeeet as a range gun. Also the CZ has a rough trigger ( to the touch ) which my father is going to take a dremel tool to smooth it out. Just my .02
Take care. Ed
 
ooop
a quick trip to GunWeek
go to GunWeek.com and click on archives

in Jan 2002, archives, the article is 'the best of competing ideologies'
in other words the CZ is the Spetsnaz gun and the Beretta the free world's pistol

I thought it was pretty good


I would gladly use either


My son is a solider or I probably would never of been interested in the Beretta



Please let me know what you think of this story if you have time.


The Beretta is easier to clear jams from, but as mentioned jams with the Beretta are a 'set up'--they seldom happen for real!



Take care



also, a few months back in GWeek in 2001 is article on Beretta Elite
 
I have both. Really, they are both fine handguns. The one minor complaint I have is that the Beretta is rather large. This is a range/home defense gun, so it is not really a worry.
I can't explain why, but I prefer the Beretta. I can use it all day on the range. Given that I load and fire 100 rounds in 40 minutes while recording group locations I can burn up a lot of ammo in a day. I haven't found any issues with the alloy frame.
This is kind of funny, because I am getting to like the Browning HP more than either of them.
 
If youre on a tight budget then go with the CZ, its a great gun even though its ugly as sin.

If you have the money go with the Beretta, you'll thank yourself later.
 
Get both

The 92FS and the CZ are both good guns (I've got a 92FS and a CZ-85). The CZ is the best value for the money, but I like the full size and solid feel of the Beretta. I think the 92FS is the most reliable auto around. About 6k rounds fired and zero jams.
 
I've had both, and my vote is the CZ-75.

Here is why:

1. Reliability: a very slight edge to Beretta under "lab" conditions.
2. Ergonomics: a strong edge to CZ-75. While Beretta has a great backstrap curve that is downright sensuous its grip is too thick and the trigger reach is too long for most hands.
3. Accuracy: the edge here goes to CZ-75.
4. Durability: a strong edge to CZ-75; it has the strong slide-in-frame design as well as an all-steel frame.
5. Versatility: CZ-75 can be had in DA/SA with a safety, DA/SA with a decocker and SA.
6. Fit & Finish: a small edge to the CZ-75 for its durable polymer over Parkerization finish.
7 Price: hands down CZ-75.

Supposedly, during the joint-services pistol trials, non-competing (because the Cold War was still on) CZs actually beat both the SIG and the Beretta.

Skorzeny
 
First, my sig plug, get a 226. lol.

I've shot both the 92 and the CZ and I personally found the CZ to be a bit more accurate. However, it's really a coin tosser between the two, pick the one that feels better in your hand.

However, from a value standpoint, it's hard to beat the CZ. They can be had for $320 bucks v.s. $500-$550 for a 92.

-d
 
I own both, and I think they do seem to fit the same nitch. Both are certainly quality guns. I'd give the knod to the Beretta if I could only have one, but it really is pretty close. I think the Beretta's trigger is generally better than the current crop of CZ 75B pistols being sold. If you include the CZ 85 Combat, maybe the triggers are equal.
 
Im a self admitted CZite. Both are great guns. Beretta didnt earn its rep. by making anything but world class guns....CZ is also on the way, earning the same reputation. The Beretta is a bigger gun and a different style. The CZ fits more hands and I like the feel ALOT better. Like stated earlier, shoot them both..they are both very good guns. Which ever "fits" you better...buy it.
Shoot well
 
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