CZ 75 or CZ85 for my new 9mm?

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sundance43.5

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After the info off of this site, I've decided to buy a CZ, but I'm not familiar with the CZ75 or 85. Which one should I get? What are their differences?

Thanks
 
I have both a 75 and an 85 Combat, and I'd suggest the 85 Combat. Ambi controls, oversize mag release, drop free mag (though it's easy to fix the 75 or regular 85), and the lack of a firing pin block pin (makes detail cleaning a LOT easier and only found on Combat model now) are what I like best. Adj. sights are ok, but mine wander some.
 
Unless you are left handed, there is no advantage for you for the 85. The 85 Combat has adjustable sights as mentioned above, I don't like them as much as the SIG sights but they are better than the 75B sights.
 
The 85 is better finished, has complete ambidextrous controls, adjustable sights, and (in the combat model) no firing pin safety.

Personally, I like the ambi safety, dislike the ambi slide release (worthless,) and am of two minds about the adjustable sights.

Either gun is a good choice, but only you can decide if your needs require dropping the extra coin on an 85.

- Chris
 
I just got an 85 Combat. I like the adjustible sights and the Nickel finish. Nickel is not an option with the 85 unless you go with the Combat model. I don't think the adjustible sights are either.

There are other features beyond the ambi controls. The 85 has a drop free magazine, meaning when you punch the "extended" mag release button, the mag falls free. Not so with the 75 or 85B. Also, the adjustible sights. I don't think the 85B variant offers them at all. The Combat has an adjustable trigger also. For the extra $80 or so, it's well worth it.

I'm right handed all the way but I find I like the ambi controls. If you want no frills, get a 75. I may get one myself just because I think they are one of the best values out there. But, if you can only get one, get the 85 Combat over the regular 85B. The sights and the mag release are worth the extra.

VVG compares the adjustible sights to his , what I consider, the way overpriced aluminum framed Sig and finds them lacking. Well, I find the sights on the 85 combat are not quite as nice as my 18 year old Browning HP either. How does that help you? The 85's adjustible sights are very nice for the $$ and quite adequate. It's kind of a subjective thing at that point any way. They are certainly better than the fixed sights.

Good luck. I think you will be happy with any CZ you get. They are a great value.
 
As a right-hander, I find the ambi controls useless. I don't need them and don't care for the extra width they add to the pistol.

Making the mags drop-free on a 75B is an easy fix. I like the 75, or the SA.
 
You may also consider the CZ-75B SA - I believe it is the forerunner of new-gen of CZ-75's by CZ-UB. The "beavertail" is more comfy in the hand and the heavier nose (also by 9mm version of the SA) is reducing the muzzle flip a bit and feels good (to me). Tha safety lever is ambi, as well as the magazine catch release. I personaly think about replacing the safety levers by the original from CZ-85, because I use this gun for carry also. And - oh, the single action trigger is really nice.
Check out www.cz-usa.com for pic (pop-up window).
 
Ambi controls, at least the safety, are useful when you practice your weak hand shooting which, of course, is a regular part of everyone's practice routine. If you shoot IDPA and such, an ambi safety lets you shoot from an on-safe condition during weak hand stages. Also adds another safety layer to transfers among hands between strings, during which a lot of people seem to instinctively put their weak hand trigger finger in the guard, (probably because that's a more natural position than with the weak side index finger extended along the slide or frame). SO's seem to miss this. And, if you find yourself with a sudden and lengthy loss of use of your strongside arm, as I did last year, you will soon learn to appreciate ambi controls. slide lock included. That episode, in fact was the primary reason I went with the 85 Combat. Ambi controls do add slightly to width, but I've found that a number of off-the-rack holsters are made to fit either the 75 or 85 anyway.
 
My 85 does appear to be slightly better build than the 75's I've seen ( less cosmetic machine marks, slightly tighter slide, less gritty trigger ) so I'd recommend the 85.

As WESHOOT2 put it "The original, as designed, without extraneous crap. " is still a great gun, however the extra are nice to have when you need them.

Regards,

UK2TX
 
In reading the posts above, be sure to differentiate between the 85B (same as 75 but with ambidextrous controls) and the 85 Combat (ambidextrous controls, adjustable sights, trigger adjustable for overtravel, drop-free mags, raised mag release, no firing pin block).

You won't be far wrong with any of the three, or the SA, for that matter. It's an excellent bang-for-the-buck.
 
I'M A LEFTY, SO I LIKE THE AMBI GADGETS ON THE CZ7B I HAVE HEARD ALL OF THE CZ'S ARE THE QUALITY OF SIGS, AND FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN IT IS TRUE. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THAT!
 
Bought a CZ 75B military and sold it to a friend. Then I bought an 85 Combat, and then bought two more. Either the 75B or 85B/Combat are nice. I prefer the 85 Combat because of: (1) ambi controls, which I actually use in weak hand drills; (2) purty nickel finish; (3) firing pin stop, makes detail stripping easier; (4) free fall mags; (5) decent sights, though I prefer fixed over adjustable; (6) fit and finish on the 85 Combat seems better than on the 75B military. I wouldn't feel poorly armed with a 75B, but I like the extras on the 85's.
 
I got the 85. I wanted the ring hammer, the flat ribbed sight plane, didn't need the ambi controls. I did want the drop free mag so an adjustment to the leaf spring in the grip took care of that.
 
>>> I HAVE HEARD ALL OF THE CZ'S ARE THE QUALITY OF SIGS, AND FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN IT IS TRUE.

I own both. No. CZ makes excellent pistols just the same.
 
Follow up question...

I just came from CZ's USA page and I'm pretty sure that the 75B doesn't have a decocker but I want to ask you guys, does the CZ-75B have a decocker?

Thanks

brad
 
CZ-75 BD has the decocker. The current polycote pistols going aroung now are a police issue with decocker. Going for around $325. One high-cap one regular.
 
drundel,

Champion Firearms in college station carries the cz75bd, which i will get shortly. Price was $340. I like the bd model, also known as the police model. Great price to.

aggiejrc

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