CZ 75B Questions

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Hays

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I have a few questions about the CZ 75B models in 9mm.

What finish do you prefer and why? I like the look of the glossy blue, but it looks like it might be hard to keep looking good.

I'm wanting a great range gun (my primary defense gun is a Glock 23), so I'm leaning toward the 75 SAO. Does anyone have experience with this model?

Does COMBAT adjustable trigger work on the 75B?

Finally, has anyone had any good or bad dealings with J&G Sales?

Thanks.
 
Search the archives, lots, but I mean lots of posts on the CZ75.

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So many pistols, so little money.
 
So true, Lots of posts about the CZ 75. I recall one that argued the merits of SAO over DA/SA. Since the CZ-75 can be carried cocked and locked, there really is no reason to get SAO.

Lots of people have reported sour deals with J&G, and some have said they had no problem at all. If you are in AZ and can deal with them directly, go for it. If this mail order, check out http://www.empirearms.com/pistols.htm . They have a better price, and everyone seems to be happy with them.

As for the finish, everyone who owns a CZ seems to have a different opinion. The black polymer finish on my CZ shows no wear marks and is holding up much better than some of my more expensive guns (Kimber matte black oxide rubs off like chalk on concrete).
 
I have 2 CZ75Bs. One with the polished blue finish and one with the poly finish. The blue looks very nice and holds up well. The poly gun went straight to Alpha Precision for a fitted Bar Sto so I don't know how durable it is. I know you will enjoy the CZ.
 
I just bought the CZ85 Combat. It's basically the same gun as the CZ 75. So far, I love it. It's a real tack driver and has had zero malfunctions after 300 rounds. However, be careful with the polymer finish. You see, I'm left-handed and wear a wedding ring. After shooting the first fifty rounds, I noticed that my wedding ring scraped through the finish. I had to use touch up markers to cover the scratch and installed a hogue wrap around grip to prevent this from happening in the future.
 
Icopy,

Excellent purchase. The CZ85 Combat is one of the smoothest of the factory tuned CZs. Not only are the internals polished, they're also coated with molybdenum(?) to keep them smooth.

Keep your eyes on the left side slide release lever, however. Some have been known to crack.

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So many pistols, so little money.
 
What is an approximate price range for a CZ 75 or 85? Does anybody sell them over the internet? Thanks.
 
You can find a CZ75 for as low as 325 up to 525 for the 85 Combat. The CZ line is by far the best value going. Factory Hi-caps are plentiful, around $50 for the 15 rounders. Buy 'em while you can.
 
Great gun.
Empirearms has them for $339. extra mags are $40.
I've bought lots of stuff from Empire and they are honest and fair. All there stuff is as advertised and usually better.

Also have had ok dealings in person where I can inspect the goods, with J&G, but as an AZ resident prefer to beat the sales tax by buying out of state.
 
Most places retail the CZ75B 9mm for $389. Anything under that I consider a good price. Yes you can find them on the internet. I traded for my last new CZ75B several weeks ago thru the internet. Acorn Gun Supply in Maine listed in Gunsamerica.
 
Hays, the CZ 75 SAO is not just a single action only 75B. From the picture in the American Rifleman, it doesn't have the tapered muzzel as do the 75 and 85 models. Also the barrel appears to be longer, but I could me mistaken. It one beautiful pistol and would probably a great range gun. JohnH
 
Make sure not to confuse the CZ85 with the CZ85 Combat, they're very different. The CZ85 is just a CZ75 with an ami slide release and safety. The Combat has these features plus adjustable sights and most importantly, precise hand finishing.

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So many pistols, so little money.
 
The CZ85 Combat also has the front "glow in the dark sight." I prefer the front glowing sight versus the front and rear. You just put the dot on your target and fire. Also, the Combat doesn't have the firing pin block which helps improve the trigger pull.
 
One follow up question. Relative cost aside, how would a CZ compare quality-wise with, say, a Beretta or a Sig?
 
I haven't been shooting CZs as long as I have Berretas or Sigs but I haven't seen any indication that CZ quality is any worse or better. I recently sold a Sig and kept my CZs. ;)
 
I sold my 92FS years ago to finance the
HK M23 I now own. But if memory serves me correct, the action feels about the same. Reliability seems about the same. The barrel in my CZ seems better fitted than on my 92FS. Granted the 92FS looks nicer, the CZ just seems like it would be more durable with the all steel construction. So, I would say that both guns are on the same level as far as quality goes. But I think the better value would be the CZ.
 
Icopy,

I think the CZ85 Combat doesn't have a glowing rear sight because they're adjustable. CZ will soon phase out the CZ85 Combat and replace it with the CZ85B Combat, so get them while you can. I agree the B models don't have the smooth pulls of the previous models.

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So many pistols, so little money.
 
I have a follow-up question: I notice that CZ-USA lists a CZ 75B Military version, and several distributors are selling these for less than other CZ 75Bs. For example, J&G sales is offering the military model for $349, which comes with a one 10 rd mag, and one 15 rd mag. The other 75Bs are selling at J&G for $369, and they come with only one 10 rd mag.

I called a distributor today, and according to him, the military model is identical to the other guns. The military guns have the polymer finish, and they are surplus from a contract with the Turkish military. Does anyone confirm or refute this? If they are the same gun, why are they so cheap?
 
Hays --

My dealer said the same thing when I asked him about the differences between the military and the other models. The military models are contract overruns. They also have no ambi controls and being military guns, they usually aren't fitted as tight as the commercial line. Also, they may not have the glow in the dark sights. But I'm not positive about that. So look it over carefully before you buy. Otherwise, they are perfect guns. I almost bought one myself, but being left-handed, I needed the Ambi safety.
 
Telcolote ---

You said that CZ will soon phase out the CZ85 Combat and replace it with the CZ85B Combat. Do you know what are the differences?
 
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