Pros/Cons to the CZ 75

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Interested in purchasing one. Are there any CZ 75 owners out there that have likes & dislikes? Please chime-in.
ciwsguy
 
For me, only pros. They feel great in the hand, shoot great, are durable as hell, fairly priced for the quality you get, parts are easy to find (you’ll probably never need any), and they look good.
 
Con
You buy a CZ...add parts from Cajun gun works....buy another CZ....add more CGW parts...repeat again.

I have a few CZs all have been tricked out by cgw, nothing else interests me anymore.

I use CGW parts for the action, CZ custom for the sights.
 
(…trying hard to think of something to dislike…)

It’s an old school, all metal, full size, hammer-fired handgun – not the best option for carry, concealed or otherwise.

Hence the variations on theme, such as my P-01.

I dislike that I like my P-01 a bit more then my 75, the former is a little more fun to shoot.
 
ciwsguy said:
Compact or full size preference? Are all of them aluminum framed or steel? Just wondering
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As a dyed-in-the-wool 1911 guy, about the only handgun I currently lust for is a CZ-75 compact (the safety version, not the decocker version). I reviewed one a few years ago and I fell in love with it instantly. For me, it not only fits my hand perfectly, it also balances perfectly -- between the balance and the better concealability of the compact barrel, I much prefer the compact over the full-size.
 
Depends on your hand size, as the older standard trigger can have a long trigger reach. The trigger pull includes moving the hammer back a tad before hitting final release. If memory holds, these are the only 2 new pistols purchased that were already sighted in for 25 yards with off hand index finger on front of trigger guard.

Have 2 steel framed versions of 75b. As others stated, very accurate and durable. Put thin grips on both, and a reduced reach trigger on the compact.

There are multiple newer versions/variations.
 
I had a CZ75B, very nice gun for the money.
Very reliable, neat design.
Had a Kadet II 22lr conversion as well.
The single action trigger pull was heavy and rough, not the best for fine target work.
I sold it after deciding not to invest money in a trigger job, now I wish I had kept it and gotten the trigger worked on.
Just a very likeable, shootable, handy pistol.
 
I have a CZ-75 Compact; it runs like a top on everything I've fed it, fits my hand well, and is very comfortable to shoot because of the all steel construction. Plus you can carry it (safety version) cocked and locked like a 1911, or DA/SA if preferred. IMO it is one of the classic handgun designs, on par with the 1911 and the Hi Power.
 
The first pistol I fired was my friend's CZ 75b in glossy blue. Man. I wish they still made them in glossy blue. The bluing was so smooth that any little bit of CLP would reflect off like oil on a puddle.

Years later I have an SP-01 Tactical, which might be like a modernized version in full steel, full dust cover / picatinny rail under the barrel. The barrel is a little thicker than the CZ75b, and mine has a decocker rather than safety.

The Phantom is like the SP-01 but polymer framed and cheaper by about $100. It's big.

The P-01 is a compact version with aluminum frame. People will mention that it has a Nato NSN stock number which I suppose it means it had to go through some testing and considered decent. Lighter, which is good for carry. And you still won't wear out the frame by shooting it.

Polymer compact hammer fired: CZ P-07.
Polymer full size (extra big mag capacity) hammer fired: CZ P-09. Something like 18-20 rounds? It's ridiculous.
Polymer Striker fired compact: CZ P-10c

Competition models are the Shadow, Shadow 2, Tactical Sport. Maybe more models I'm forgetting...

There's a 22 LR conversion slide for several models that you file nubs of the slide down to just fit your frame for a snug fit. It's expensive but they usually have a good reputation for accuracy.

You'll find people posting pictures about awesome accuracy from all of them. My "problem" with my SP-01 is the weight, but at the same time that's why I bought it. Big, steel, awesome accuracy with little recoil impulse, last several lifetimes (will eventually need a backup slide stop pin, recoil spring, mag spring, trigger return spring like all pistols will). Oh, if you repeatedly dry fire without a snap cap a LOT you could break one of the hollow roll pins, so a preventive measure is to install a spiral roll pin.

If I had a threaded barrel, and didn't have other firearms designated for home defense, it would be a great choice.
 
I have a CZ 85B (basically a 75 with an ambi-safety) and a 75D Compact. Both are nice pistols (don't expect a target trigger) but I really like the compact model; the perfect edc pistol in my estimation.
 
Aguila Blanca said:
As a dyed-in-the-wool 1911 guy, about the only handgun I currently lust for is a CZ-75 compact (the safety version, not the decocker version). I reviewed one a few years ago and I fell in love with it instantly. For me, it not only fits my hand perfectly, it also balances perfectly -- between the balance and the better concealability of the compact barrel, I much prefer the compact over the full-size.
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I'm kinda the opposite. 1911 guy and the basic 75 compact grip just doesn't fit right, I always keep trying to get higher on the beavertail and it leads to a painful shooting experience. Don't have that issue with the full size, it's a delight in my hands.

OP

Only Con to the 75 series, for me, is the safety location does not fit my hand/grip well, it's too far back and doesn't disengage as smoothly and reliably as I prefer.

But that's a my hand size and preference thing, can't say you'll have the same experience.

Apart from that, good trigger (which can be made so much better), reliable, well made, accurate, good ergos.

Heavy, I guess is the other thing if you want to carry it.
 
I have a Pre-B that I love...lusted after one since high school. Put on some slightly thinner grips and I love it even more. Can't think of a single con, except for maybe the weight. But for a range, duty, or combat weapon it would be one of my first choices.
 
I have the all steel P01 that has the CGW pro-kit installed by CGW. My wife has a P01 aluminum decocker version. It also has the CGW pro-kit installed by CGW. Both pistols are fantastic with regards to reliability and accuracy. My P01 compares very favorably to my S&W model 15 with a 6” barrel. My wife’s P01 is in another class it preforms better and is more accurate then my P01 with Dawson adj sites and my model 15. I spoke with David from CGW and he said that thangs come together that make one pistol more accurate then others. Very happy with both P01.
 
Thanks fellas. I’m sold on the compact 75. I have enough polymer handguns so I’m going to metal framed CZ 75 compact.
 
Just out of curiosity, how does the 75 compare to a Beretta 92? I’ve fired a 92F and it had a very sweet trigger out of the box.
 
My plain-Jane CZ 75B gives my more expensive 1911 a run for its money. I've let friends who own customized Glocks/XDMs and they thought it was a tricked-out race gun. They shot it slightly better than their own guns right off the bat. You know that's a great sign.

I haven't had the heart to send it to Cajun Gun Works because I love it the way it is. I might buy another and trick it out, or just buy a Shadow 2. I guess addiction is a downside of CZ 75s.
 
ciwsguy said:
Just out of curiosity, how does the 75 compare to a Beretta 92? I’ve fired a 92F and it had a very sweet trigger out of the box.
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The 92's are known for a good trigger but I think the CZ 75 has better grip ergonomics and controls. I haven't used a Beretta with a vertec grip so who knows? I just shoot my 75B in single action (it's not the decocker model) so the double action trigger pull isn't a big concern for me.
 
I have a CZ 75B with the CZ Custom F.O. front & blind battlesight rear sight set. With the overhang of that rear sight, I needed the CZC race hammer installed on it to let me thumb-cock the hammer. I’ve had trigger work done to it, although the stock trigger really isn’t all that bad.

IMHO I would say that the only real “con” is the stock sights. The gun really fulfills its intended purpose beautifully as a great 9mm range gun.
 
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