Finally Made the Choice!

Nightcrawler

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I just returned from the gun store, having ordered my choice. It'll be in Tuesday. I was tempted by several things there, including a Walther P99/.40 for $537, a used S&W 1076 for $529, and a CZ-40B for $375.

But I placed my order. On Tuesday, most likely my brand new .45 caliber CZ-97B in black polycoat finish, will arrive! Now all I have to do is order some extra magazines from CDNN and some ammo from AmmoMan

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Out the door price, including fees/taxes: $574. If it seems high, keep in mind new Glocks run over $600 here. Prices are just high in my area, and I don't mind paying a bit more to support a local shop where the guys know me by the first name, you know?

I so happy! :D :cool: :)

Oh, yeah. So what was the pool on me up to and who won? LOL
 
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Good on ya!

CZ's are great values. The 97b is a little bit large for my hands otherwise I'd get one in a heartbeat.
As far as the price goes, it's not bad. Somewhat high but not bad. List price is $625.00 so it looks like your about 10 to 15% under list depending on the tax and other fees.

Keep in mind that only a few years ago, lots of people were paying a few hundred $$ over list for a Sig 220, so price is a relative thing.
 
I'm sure you'll be happy (we all will be too :D ) with the CZ. Sounded like it was the one that fit your needs the best.

CONGRATS on the new pistol (and right on with the .45)!
 
I'm not worried about the grip being uncomfortable. As a rule, double stack .45s fit my hand well. For instance, I like the way the grip of the Para P14 and the HK USP45 feels.

I don't think it'll give me any trouble. :)

And I just ordered 500 rounds of S&B 230gr ball ammo from AmmoMan!
 
I wish you guys would stop talking up the 97B.

The missus wants a chain-link fence (sigh). Means I can't indulge for awhile.

Mustn't...buy...gun...arrgh...
 
Nightcrawler,

You realize, of course, that you're going to have to post range reports, teething problems, photos, and all that stuff when a new addition comes into your family, don't you? :D

For this thread, you could have at least posted a link to the CZ site at the 97B page so we could simply click it. :mad:
 
You can, to my knowledge, get them in eith black polycoat (my choice) or the glossy blue shown in the photo. I believe the glossy blue will cost a bit more, but I've heard it's a very beautiful finish and for those who like glossy bluing, worth the extra.
 
Congratulations! I knew you'd pick a good'un. Now go shooting and have some fun, we look forward to your first range report.:D
 
Ditto on the range report. The 97 keeps dancing around in my mind(along with the voices and various wrongness). Would love to hear about it. It is big, but compared to the Megastar I had that sucker is compact AND lightweight.
 
Congratulations Nightcrawler, I know you have been waiting a long time for your first firearm. The 45 is a nice caliber. I hope you enjoy it and buy many cases of the S&B.

justinr1
 
Nightcrawler, before you buy a case of ammo from ammoman, you might want to buy a half-dozen boxes of different kinds and see what your pistol likes best. Most pistols have a favorite or two that will group much better. Even among budget ammo or surplus ammo.

Find what it likes, then buy a case of that.

Case in point--my PPK clone loves cheap Novisibirsk .380, but my 9mm hates it. But my 9mm loves the cheap Winchester white box. Buy what yours likes in quantity.
 
Agreed. Don't invest in ammo that your gun may not like. Check out different loads then invest in the one that your gun likes the best. Performance numbers are not important... Making accurate and reliable hits is more important.

Good choice. Very wise. ;)
 
Hey, congrats!

Been a long time coming for you, and this is just a great first choice!

I agree with the "Shoot some factory stuff, get used to it" recommendations. Looking forward to your range report.
 
I'm sure he'll be fine with the ammo.

I'd just like to say that you did a great thing supporting your local store, BTW. If they are good people it's worth the extra $59 or whatever. Good job.
 
Most pistols have a favorite or two that will group much better.

Unless the pistol will either choke on or otherwise malfunction with the 230gr S&B hardball I bought (and if it coughs on hardball ammo, it isn't worth the metal it's made out of), I doubt there'll be a problem. I never shoot from a rest anyway. Maybe I will if I find a handgun range to join (there aren't many around here. I know of two in the tri-county area) I'll try rest shooting to see how small the shot groups are, but as long as I can hit our most common target (pop cans) out to, say, 50 meters, I'll be satisfied in myself and the weapon. I, obviously, need a lot of practice, being a complete novice with handguns, hence the bulk load of ammo.
 
Congratulations.....now you have to check out the 97b forum on the CZ Forum. You guys want info...well, there you go.
I havent heard anything about the 97 being ammo picky at all.
A recommendation is get a Wolff recoil spring...the 97 uses the same recoil spring as the 75...get a heavier one for those heavier ammo days :D :eek:
You will love your gun.....I gggaaarrrraaaannnnttttteeee it.
Shoot well
 
Good choice. A 97B will be one of my next guns (the 75SA, 85Combat, 75PCR or P01, the CZ 100 in 9mm are also on that list and any one of these could be next depending upon my mood at the time).

The .45acp is a great cartridge. Been out for about 100 years so it is pretty well perfected by now. Very accurate. However, you will probably find that you will want to get a 9mm auto or .38 revolver (or .357mag which will allow use of the .38spl) very soon because of the cost of .45 ammo. There you go, your excuse, err, reason for your next purchase (buy a $200-300 used revolver or $400 CZ 75B to save money on ammo :D ).

Anyway, I don't have to tell you how much I love CZs. My 75 is reliable (boringly so), incredibly accurate, durable, etc. Probably no better value in a 9mm out there. My CZ 40 isn't nearly as accurate (about average accuracy) but I do like it. I haven't taken it to the range again (time) but I have been handling it, cleaning it and dry firing it and it is more than growing on me. It handles great for me (it may well be my CCW weapon when I move to a CCW state), the trigger has always been smooth but a bit heavy and with dry firing it is even smoother and the DA pull is lightening quite a bit, SA isn't like my 75 (or near my buddy's 85Combat) or my 1911 but it is far improved from what it was and is better than most.

The only problem with starting with a CZ is that you probably won't want to experiment with buying different makes to see what you'll like best. CZs are addictive, you WILL need more.;)
 
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