CZ-75 vs Beretta 92?

Which one would you buy?

  • Beretta 92

    Votes: 52 37.4%

  • CZ-75

    Votes: 87 62.6%
  • Total voters
    139
  • Poll closed .
"spaghetti"

Do you mean that because they're not stamped from the US Plant?
Actually an Italy made 92 is more desirable among collectors.

But then again they never made the 92s in the states.
 
JoeSixpack said:
"spaghetti"

Do you mean that because they're not stamped from the US Plant?
Actually an Italy made 92 is more desirable among collectors.

But then again they never made the 92s in the states.
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Yeah that's what I meant. Seems they're safe, which is damn good, because mine is going to get shot a LOT.

Considering 9mm Luger is the cheapest centerfire cartridge period (at this time) I can afford to shoot it often, and you can bet your rump I will!

Been looking for a full size STEEL duty 9mm for range use for a long time and maybe as a nightstand gun. I'm out of town but can't wait to pick up my 92S that's currently at my dealers!! :D
 
Judging from his forum-name, Model12Win may like the older models :D

The S&W 3rd generation 5906 has a steel frame and still may be found for sale, some with very little wear. Heavy and strong.

Bart Noir
 
Coming from a guy with about 2 mags' worth of ammo through a CZ-75 Compact and zero with any Beretta, I really like the CZ.... Take that for what it's worth: exactly what you've paid for it. ;)
 
Well I shoulda said METAL LOL!!! :D

(Hey, at least it's not PLASTIC!!!) :D

JK, nothing against the Glocks etc. but having that solid metal is just SO nice!!
 
Model12Win said:
Well I shoulda said METAL LOL!!! :D

(Hey, at least it's not PLASTIC!!!) :D

JK, nothing against the Glocks etc. but having that solid metal is just SO nice!!
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I'm a big fan of metal, especially 'real steel'. And this is where the value of the CZ kicks in. You might be able to get a CZ and a Beretta at about the same price, but a steel-framed Beretta is going to be WAY higher. Might be able to find a Sig beater somewhere near that range (I did, to complete the trifecta), but again, steel frame goes through the ceiling.

That's where the appeal of the S&Ws and some of the more obscure brands (especially Star) comes in. Full stainless DA/SA for $400 or less- S&W 5906 has you covered. Blued steel DA/SA- Star M30 can be found around $300 without fighting too hard. Blued steel in a 1911-style SAO, single stack- Star Model B and B Super will ring in at/under $300.

Norinco and Zastava have the 9mm Tokarevs around for under $200 pretty easy, not 'tacticool' but a reliable design close in heritage to the 1911, decently blued, generally darn accurate, and quite slim and small.
 
scoobysnacker said:
Norinco and Zastava have the 9mm Tokarevs around for under $200 pretty easy, not 'tacticool' but a reliable design close in heritage to the 1911, decently blued, generally darn accurate, and quite slim and small.
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We can't buy new Norincos anymore. Zastava still makes the 9mm Tokarevs. The full size M70A and the smaller M88A. They're single stack and hold 9 and 8 rounds, respectively. There's frequently out of the box issues with the Zastava 9mm model.
 
I have a Beretta 92FS Brigadier Inox and I love her. I only reason I don't own. CZ is that I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Only a matter of time though. Can't go wrong with either. My advice is to own both eventually if feasible
 
Got the 92S in today guys, beautiful!! Hopefully going to shoot it this weekend. I'll let you all know how it goes and will post pics!!
 
CZ-75 is my choice. I've owned Beretta M92s, both full size and compact. They both felt fat and bloated in my hand so they both ended up as trade fodder.

I currently have a CZ-75b SS, SP-01, P-01 and a P-10c. Haven't shot the P-10 yet, really looking forward to it.
 
CZs reversed slide to frame design gives my hands so much more real estate than other semi autos, especially the Beretta. I was one of those guys that despite training to avoid the safeties, would sometimes find that after reloading, my safety was on. In the Berettas defense, mine never malfunctioned. CZ shipped me some bad magazines that I later replaced the springs in. Bought some Mecgars to boot. Given these guns fit me so well, I will never look back.
 
Late to the party, but I own both and have been issued the M9 for the past 25 years, but I also purchased my first CZ (85 model) about 17 years ago. The CZ is more (at least feels more) svelte, but it is all-steel as opposed to a perceived larger M9 which actually feels lighter.

Both have been absolutely reliable; zero issues with quality magazines. The CZ does feel smaller in my hand and fits it well, but I've never had any complaints with the Beretta and I've always scored Expert (which is pretty easy) for qualifications. Honestly, both have been exceptionally accurate for me, so no stand-out between the two.

However, if I had to choose one...it would be the CZ and solely because I prefer safety option. I like the double action carry or cocked-and-locked. My only complaint over the years with the Beretta is the safety. I did a lot of training (which I've changed over the years) where I "palm-racked" the slide. When doing magazine changes with the M9, I would "palm-release" the slide and almost always activated the safety on accident which would screw up my timed qualifications. It's really just a training issue, so I can't blame the design, but I do prefer the CZ75's safety option, especially carrying in Condition One with the safety on.

Tough choice, but fortunately I own both:D While I do own a Beretta (which I've given to my son when he's finished college), I have about a dozen CZs...

ROCK6
 
I have owned both and they are great pistols, but the CZ is still with me.
Kinda crazy how many parts are in the slide of a Beretta 92.
 
Ya it does, A lot of the gun is contained in the slide.

Gunbuyer.com has Centennials for 1399.99
That sounds like a lot of but appears to actually be a bargain price.

Steel framed, heavy brigadier style slide, SAO, Frame safety.
http://www.beretta.com/en-us/92-fs-centennial/

But see this is where Beretta pisses me off.. THEY KNOW streel frame safety 92's are desirable.. but they only break it out for limit run guns.

Centennial, Combat, Stock, Steel-I, Billennium (I think the stock/combat has Aluminum frames though)

I can't really afford any of those, some of them go for 1k's
And If I did buy a Centennial I'd probably not wanna shoot it or carry it :/

I guess that's why I tend to shoot and carry my Taurus (frame safety) and the Beretta just gets fondled, stays home and is rarely shot.

I wish Beretta would just put into production a frame safety 92
 
I see Beretta has a G series decocker kit. Nice.

I have been so please with my Beretta! So much so I want an 92A1 with G series decocker, D spring, night sights, TLR-1 light, and 17 round PVD mags as a home defense rig.
 
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