CZ 75 PCR review

I'm a huge fan of the CZ-75 and early last spring I finally bought a PCR. I was looking for a 9mm for EDC and considered that my CZ-75B never let me down once, so maybe a compact '75 should be the way I go. The PCR has the alloy frame so it was the natural choice.

The very week I bought it, I took it to the range and shot 500 rounds through it with zero problems. I then ran about 500 rounds each of 124gr Speer Gold Dots and Federal HSTs to verify reliability for carry. Expensive, but now I know I can trust the gun completely.

I love the gun. It's now my favorite of my entire collection. It's so easy to shoot that I rarely shoot my full size '75B anymore. I was not a fan of decockers, but I like the one on the PCR. it drops the trigger down to half cock, so your first shot is not a full DA like a standard '75B would be.

I carry the PCR every day in a Kholster full moon and it's very comfortable as well as comforting.

I also agree with the OP about the grips.

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I also haven't seen a full-size alloy-framed gun and that's one variant that I'm suprized CZ hasn't tried!!
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I was thinking that same thing.

I would buy and carry one of those if it was a BD.

I've tried carrying my full size 75B and carries fine, but it's just too heavy when I have the option of the alloy framed compact.
 
@DMK- Get the rubber base pads. They are $9, and worth it. It really makes a difference, especially if you have larger hands.
 
@DMK- Get the rubber base pads. They are $9, and worth it. It really makes a difference, especially if you have larger hands.
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I actually swapped the baseplates of the two 14rd PCR mags with those off CZ's 26rd mags (intended for the full auto CZ-75). The 26rd mags came with small square baseplates that don't have a lip at the front (you can see one in my picture above). That solved that problem.

The other fix was "Frag pattern" VZ grips. That made the magwell slightly thinner and it doesn't grab clothing anymore when concealed.

Other than orange paint on the front sight, those are the only mods I've made or intend to make to this gun. Which is rare for me. I mod everything. I'm just really happy with the PCR as is.

When CZ makes another run, I think I'll pick up a P01 as well. (same gun as the PCR but with a light rail and standard CZ-75 sights)
 
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