Looked for an HP, bought a CZ

vanfunk

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I always seem to come home from the gunstore with something other than what I intended to buy. On Saturday I went looking for another Browning to add to my collection, but a polished blue CZ 75 caught my eye. Practical considerations aside, I've always disliked the business-like polymer finish of the "military" versions. But the glossy blue (more black than blue, but anyway) version is delicious. As this will be a range gun and will never see the inside of a holster, I forked over the plastic with reckless abandon. It's not as well finished as my '73 Belgian Browning, but then again few handguns are these days. I love the HP, but the more I handle the new CZ the more I'm beginning to admit to myself that the CZ actually fits my hand a little better and points just a little more naturally. In shooting, it also snaps back on target a little faster. Mechanically, it's also fitted tighter than my Browning. Not that it appears to make any difference, though- I'm still a little more accurate with the HP, but that may change as my familiarity with the CZ grows.
Anyway, just thought I'd let you know about my newest acquisition. I'm thrilled that $400 can still by a handsome, accurate and reliable full-sized auto. Anyone else have one of these polished blue numbers?
vanfunk
 
Good buy

I have a CZ 97B, and I am completely happy with it. Down the road I will also get the CZ 75 SA in 9mm, and one in .40 too. I think you will like your 75B a lot. ;)
 
Since...

...a CZ-75 is, at heart, a DA evolution of the Browning HP, perhaps you got what you went for after all... ;)
 
...the more I handle the new CZ the more I'm beginning to admit to myself that the CZ actually fits my hand a little better and points just a little more naturally. In shooting, it also snaps back on target a little faster.

I know exactly how you feel.. I keep telling myself it can't be but it is.. I love my 1911's but the CZ just fits my hand sooo much better than any other pistol I've had in my hands.. I replaced my Glock 17 with the CZ and once a CZ Compact comes out in 40 S&W.. the 23 and 19 won't be far behind... I won't give up my 1911's crisp SA triggers, but when it comes to a DA/SA pistol the CZ is the answer for me and their quality at a low price is HARD to beat!!!


Rick
 
I had a CZ-75B military in the polymer finish before trading up for a CZ-85 Combat. I really like the polymer finish -- its a lot more durable and wear resistant than the pretty bright blue...

I also have an older Hi-Power, and a SIG P-210-6. The P-210-6 is the most accurate of the three, but only by a small margin until you get out past 25 yards. I shoot the CZ-85Combat best, because it fits my hand best, but as I shoot more and more with the Hi-Power, its starting to grow on me. (I need to get the Mag safety removed!)
 
The CZ Compact is available, check the CZ webpage.

In 9mm yes.. 40 S&W?.. Not yet... The Compact .40's are advertised but won't be released until the end of 2001, first of 2002. Check the CZ webpage :D


Rick
 
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