Which CZ75B? Military or Civilian???

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Tecolote

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My buddy is looking into getting a CZ75B. I'm as confused as he is about the differences between a CZ75B Military and a CZ75B Civilian.

What do the 1996 CZ75B Military models have that makes them different from the CZ75B Civilians?

Do the military ones have the new tough polymer finish or d they have the old style latex paint?

Are there any changes that were done to the CZ75B since the Militaries were put on sale?

Only difference I can tell is that the Military comes with a preban. But I'm no CZ75 guru by a long shot. Help please. :p
 
Spend just a little more and get the CZ-85B, or better yet, a extra $100-$150 more again, and get the CZ-85 Combat.

(I had a CZ75B military and it was a fine gun, but the CZ-85 Combat is far superior. The 85-Combat comes with ambi-controls, drop-free mags, adjustable sights, a nicer fit and finish, and and an adjustable [for overtravel] trigger. It also does NOT have the firing pin block [the "B" in the designation], which makes for a better trigger out of the box.)
 
I just got a new CZ75 B "military" last week. Does your buddy want a good, solid self-defense pistol or a more expensive piece that just has a bunch of "do-dads" on it? If he has the money, well then, it's his money. But if he wants "value" the "military" is the way to go.
It's the same pistol the standard model 75 B is but they had a bunch of 75B's that we're supposed to go to the Turkish armed forces but didn't so they ended up calling it the 75 B "military". Mine has the durable black polymer finish, thumb rests plastic grips (you love 'em or hate 'em), and it came with a factory 15rd mag. Ya can't beat that. Thanks CZ. Good Luck, J. Parker
 
My CZ75B Mil is the most accurate pistol I've ever shot.I love it.
My only change was to buy a new set of grips.This one is a keeper.
 
I went with the "military" 75B. Here she is... :D

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R6
 
Thanks!

Thanks for all the information. He decided to go for a CZ75B Military. They're hard to find around here and they're not as cheap as they're in other places. He's looking to pay around $400 for one with preban and postban mag. It's still $350 less than a P226 and $250 less than a Glock 17. :eek:

R6,

That's one sweet looking CZ. Those grip turn a toad into a princess. :)
 
Thanks! The grips in the pic were hand made from birchwood by a friend of mine in Norway. He makes some schweeeeet grips for CZs! He can be found at www.czforum.com if anyone is interested in getting a set made. His name and CZ forum handle is Hakan. Great guy!! There are also pictures of other grips he has made in the "Pics" section of czforum.com.

R6
 
Just got a new CZ75B today. I assume it's the mil. model since it was marked a *96 and has the "thumb rest" grips. I didn't really know the difference going in.

340 bucks!! Although, it only came w/ 2 10-rounders. I'm going to have to go back and talk to the dealer and see if I was supposed to get 1 hi-cap. The case and brushes are an extra bonus to me. And the dealer has plenty pre-bans for 40 bucks.

I was pleasantly surprised to see (never having seen one before) that this thing has a stainless steel bbl w/ a very nice-looking feed ramp.

Any other differences from the "commercial" model?

I CANNOT WAIT TO SHOOT THIS THING!!
 
Don't do this, please

DragonDog,

Thanks for throwing gasoline on the CZ75B Mil fire. I'm printing these posts for my buddy who doesn't have computer access. Each time he sees a post like yours he just wants a CZ more. What's holding him back is the price of $399 with one preban because folks keep posting how they got theirs for a lot less. Your post makes the prices around here seem reasonable.


If it's a Mil model than either your dealer or the distributor kept the preban. They like to do that to make more profit.

Please post how you like it.

Since it's been around 1996, make sure to give it a complete cleaning and lube before first use.
 
Yes, I'll do that Tecolote.

I noticed even in the shop a fair amount of old, congealed oil on the outside of the bbl when the slide was retracted. I'm sure there's more underneath the slide and around the chamber.

I'm looking around now for discussions of the various types of factory clips. One of the mags in my box has the flat metal base with the longer lip; the other has a plastic base that recedes to form a sort of plug that seems designed just to limit capacity.

Anyone have experience with the different styles and the types of ammo these prefer?

I intend to get a couple of 15-rounders but will definitely stick with the factory models.

Other than the other posts w/ gripes about the grips, I haven't seen anyone who feels the Mil model of the 75 to be an inferior product.

Thanks!
 
congrats dragondog-now you need the absolute finest 15 rd mags for your new toy-and i just happen to have them! impossible to locate in the US,these are Mec-Gar (made in italy as stamped on the mag) for more info email me at:bmg56@webtv.net --same price as the inferior domestic mags > $40.00
 
Also check out the want ads section on the CZForum. VonFatman has factory CZ 15 round mags for $35 each. I now have eight of them and fail to see how the Mec-Gars could be superior to my "inferior" domestic CZ factory mags in any way. Mine have all functioned perfectly from day one and fit and finish is excellent as well.

If I couldn't get the CZ factory mags for $35 each I would definitely get the Mec-Gars that Bradster advertises. My understanding is that Mec-Gar makes one of the best aftermarket mags available for the CZ 75B. I wouldn't mind trying the Mec-Gars but for $5 less per mag for factory CZ mags I just can't do it.
 
it ain't no lie

pretty much everyone who has purchased these mags from me comments on the higher quality (fit and finish and a noticable stiffer spring) when compared to the commonly available Cz factory mag.i've sold 5 to an individual in houston and when he returned from the range he ordered another 5.just one of several examples.i guarantee the difference will be very apparent when compared side-by-side with the garden variety mag.money refunded if not completely satisfied! IMO the extra 5.00 is money well spent.. operators are standing by.;)
 
I have owned 2 mils and 1 civie model. All were 100% reliable and the mils were more accurate. The mils were poly and the civie standard blue. I prefer the poly and ordered my new CZ85 Combat in that.
 
Tighter slide?

Tom B,

Did you notice if the slides were tighter on your Mils and the barrel fit more precise? I've handled Mils that seems to have really tight slide/frame and barrel/slide fit. I wonder if it's just my imagination. :o
 
The only notable difference between

my 'Military', and my commercial 75B/85B was the safety. The Mil's was 'mushy' in operation, while the others had firm, crisp, positive engagement in both positions. Never had a problem with the Mil's though, in all fairness.
 
With regard to the relative quality of Mec-Gar and CZ Factory mags...

I wouldn't be surprised if Mec-Gar MAKES some of the factory mags for CZ. They make them for SIG, Witness, Beretta, S&W, Kel-Tec, and a number of other manufacturers. (Its just that nobody makes a point of telling you that Mec-Gar makes them.)

When Mec-Gar became the SOLE supplier of SIG factory mags for SIG, Mec-Gar quite offering their own versions of the SIG mags. That really upset a lot of SIG shooters.
 
I snagged my CZ-75B Military when they were still $309 (last Year) pistol, factory rubber grip pannels and two factory standard cap mags + shipping was ~$420.

:p
 
I agree w/ Victor - the safety on my Mil seems "mushy" compared w/ the precise click of the newer 75's.

I could be an advantage in a combat situation, but it definitely calls for very careful handling otherwise. Anyone else notice this? And would you still carry the Mil C&L'd?

I'm thinking about those factory rubber grips, too, AC.
 
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