Peter M. Eick
New member
Any thoughts about the CZ97B? I am considering one as a something different, sort of fun gun. No particular purpose, just want another 45acp but not another 1911 style gun.
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CZ97B comments?
- Thread starter Peter M. Eick
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I've handled the CZ-97 and the grip is quite large for my small hands. This might not be the case for you, though. It's supposedly every bit as good as the CZ-75B in terms of accuracy and reliability. If the CZ-97B is comfortable in your hand, do yourself a favor and get one. You should be able to find one for around $450.
Bartholomew Roberts
Moderator
Second what was said above. I rented one at the local range and it was quite the nice shooter. All of the quality you expect from CZ and a great price.
The only downsides were the gun was a bit thick in the grip for me and the gun is a hefty-sized pistol. Might be OK for open carry or recreational use; but probably a bit large for CCW.
The only downsides were the gun was a bit thick in the grip for me and the gun is a hefty-sized pistol. Might be OK for open carry or recreational use; but probably a bit large for CCW.
I have a question about the CZ-97, so I will add it here. Single stack .45s hold ~7 rounds, while double stacks hold ~13 rounds of .45, so I am wondering if the 10 round mag is a double stack that is blocked somehow, or if it is semi-staggered. If it is semi-staggered, do the rounds take up the entire thickness of the mag tube, or is there a capacity limiting feature in the mag?
In short, was the magazine designed by engineers or Democrats?
In short, was the magazine designed by engineers or Democrats?
VictorLouis
New member
IIRC, it was designed from the get-go for ten.
I too, would echo the sentiments about it's size. The Witness in .45, also 10rds, is scarcely larger than the CZ-75 in 9mm! So, I wonder why they made the 97 so much bigger.
I too, would echo the sentiments about it's size. The Witness in .45, also 10rds, is scarcely larger than the CZ-75 in 9mm! So, I wonder why they made the 97 so much bigger.
Check out the Magnum Research Baby Eagle, another CZ clone
http://www.magnumresearch.com
I own one (.45), and am pleased with it. Paid $400 new.
http://www.magnumresearch.com
I own one (.45), and am pleased with it. Paid $400 new.
Bartholomew Roberts
Moderator
The magazine looks like it was designed to be a ten-rounder. It has a double column feed at the bottom, gradually narrowing to a single column feed at the top.
Not sure why the gun is so big; but it certainly makes for an easy shooting .45 with fast follow-ups.
I have shot the Magnum Research copy as well and was very pleased with it - although I'd give the edge to CZ just on looks and finish.
Not sure why the gun is so big; but it certainly makes for an easy shooting .45 with fast follow-ups.
I have shot the Magnum Research copy as well and was very pleased with it - although I'd give the edge to CZ just on looks and finish.
Peter M. Eick
New member
Well I bought it. Nice looking gun, but due to the weather it will have to sit in the box for a bit.
Looks like a great shooter, well polished and really tight overall.
Thanks for the advice
Looks like a great shooter, well polished and really tight overall.
Thanks for the advice