[ArmoryDoc]

Wow. Some really great info you guys provided. I really appreciate it. That really mirrors what I've been finding about the gun acorss the webz. So, it sounds like a good gun overall. And I love the lines. What a quandary.

[Sheepdog Scout]

I love 'em. I don't have anything extra to add that hasn't already been said.

CZ 75BD Police (decocker)


Pre-b with safety

[Bob Hafler]

When you pick up a CZ, it's like the gun through a party for your hand. No pistol fits my hand like a CZ 75 series pistol.
There egos make them great natural pointers.

[motorcyclist]

Maybe this will help make up your mind.

[TJx]

Originally Posted by J-DUBYA

Love my 75 B! I read a lot of reviews and posts on Glocktalk and other forums before I bought mine stating that the trigger pull was very long, heavy and gritty, but eventually smooths out. I must have lucked out with mine because while the DA trigger is certainly long, it is the smoothest DA I have fired. It is smooth and consistent the entire way through and not at all stage-y and gritty like my M9 is.

I've had CZ75B a week now and the DA out of the box pull puts my Beretta 92FS with "D" spring and Elite II hammer upgrades to shame.
After 2 range sessions I'm already shooting it better than my PPQ which was the easiest to shoot accurately out of the box gun for me.
After maybe another range session I think I'll be able to say it is my favorite SA/DA I've owned. I carry a G19, love Hi Powers and have owned 92FS, Sigs, HK.

[SigFTW]

Here's some eye candy for you.

[Golddog]

I've got both matte and polished stainless 75 B's, along with three other CZ's, and I've owned another dozen or so in various iterations (all in 9mm, accept for a .22 Kadet). They're beautiful, well-balanced pistols with great ergonomics, sterling reliability, and wonderful accuracy.

I dislike the decock models and prefer the cocked and locked versions with their SA first-shot capability. The DA pull is too long for my tastes, but I never have to use it because I carry cocked and locked. I've had two of my CZ's ( a Rami and a matte stainless 75) converted to SAO by CZ Custom, giving them 2 1/2 lb. trigger pulls that are comparable to very good 1911's. The stock factory pull on the 75 SA is terrific, but that gun is not available in stainless.

The comments about spring replacement seem overwrought - I've put thousands of rounds through CZ's, going back a decade, and I've never had to replace springs or any other parts. The stock plastic guide rods show no wear at all, so I see no reason to change them, either. Mec-Gar makes the factory mags, I believe, and I've found both Mec-Gar-branded and factory hi-caps for under $20.

I haven't shopped for holsters for awhile, but I've got a drawerful of top-quality OWB, IWB, and shoulder rigs, in leather or Kydex, for my CZ's, from the best small shops as well as the bigger makers. None of them was hugely expensive and all were readily available. The 25 oz. Rami (unloaded weight) is my usual carry gun, but the 35 oz. full-size 75's (unloaded weight) carry comfortably, even on my skinny frame, with a good leather gun belt and a Comp-Tac or Crossbreed Kydex IWB or one of HBE's handsome leather IWB's.

I've owned a large number of handguns. After I found CZ's, all the rest got sold.

[Buskerman]

Originally Posted by ArmoryDoc

I am seriously considering a CZ75B in stainless. I'm curious to know the thoughts from owners about the reliability, durability, fit and finish of this reportedly fine gun. I've read lot's of reports and reviews but I'd like some real-world experiences. Thanks ahead of time.

I have a stainless about 5 years old with the short straight beavertail shoots fantastic never a problem.
I have used all types of mags and never have had to change anything .
Also have a Black Polycoat 75B with the newer upswept beavertail - also shoots great
You can't go wrong with a CZ, I like the all steel ones, sold all my alloy ones . I sold one of my alloy guns (pcr) 8000 rounds through it -- now has over 20,000 rounds through it with no problems .

another plus is the 22 conversion kit that is machined not stamped & stays open after the last shot. a worthwhile addition.
FYI

[ArmoryDoc]

These are some really compelling arguments "for" the 75B. Oh, and the teaser pic ? Shame on you. That's a beautiful shootin' iron for certain.

So the question still somewhat lingering in my head is, with the 75B you have the option of carrying cocked and locked with that model ? I'm a 1911 fan so that would be something I would be interested in. If so, how's the reset ? Long ? Positive ?

[TJx]

Originally Posted by ArmoryDoc

These are some really compelling arguments "for" the 75B. Oh, and the teaser pic ? Shame on you. That's a beautiful shootin' iron for certain.

So the question still somewhat lingering in my head is, with the 75B you have the option of carrying cocked and locked with that model ? I'm a 1911 fan so that would be something I would be interested in. If so, how's the reset ? Long ? Positive ?

Yes, B model cocked and locked. DA will always require manually lowering hammer on a live round.
Reset is fairly long and positive.

[J-DUBYA]

Originally Posted by countrygun

funny. i consider the DA on my 75 compact to be one of the shorter DA pulls on my Da/sa autos. Much shorter than the Sigpro, which is as smooth and lighter, but much longer.

I mispoke there. I meant to say that the trigger reach felt long to me. The actual trigger stroke in DA is not very long at all.

[GlockinNJ]

I just picked up my matte SS 75B yesterday. It's a beautiful gun. Only 150 flawless rounds so far, but it fits the hand very well and accuracy seems good for me so far.

[fnfalman]

You gotta pimp it Eastern European style.

[kahrcarrier]

I retrieved mine from layaway a couple of weeks ago........

[countrygun]

The CZ system grows on you

[oldnoob]

Only con I can think of is difficult to detail clean and maybe the small surface area for hands to rack the slide.

My CZ75 SA. Best trigger out of box in their entry line.

[Diesel McBadass]

i will say plastic grips suck, my g10 vz grips rule though, od and black, looks cool and performs like a champ

[ArmoryDoc]

Those are some great looking CZ's. fnfalman, can you hit that watch at 25 yards with yours ? LOL. Nice pics guys. Wow.

[GlockinNJ]

Originally Posted by Raven1967

CZs rock mine has been flawless...

That gun looks awesome.

[doolyd]

The smallish slide does make it very difficult to rack. I would check that out before you purchase. I have to actually use the rear sight to grab onto in order to rack the slide....not a good idea.

[SigFTW]

Originally Posted by doolyd

The smallish slide does make it very difficult to rack. I would check that out before you purchase. I have to actually use the rear sight to grab onto in order to rack the slide....not a good idea.

It's easy for me, but I have gorilla grip

[Gary1911A1]

Great pistol. In my opinion a better design than a Browning Hi-Power in many ways except for perhaps a small gripping area on the rear so the slide for cycling the slide and the first ones were dished out in that area so it wasn't so bad.

[Bob Hafler]

Hard to rack the slide? Your kidding right? This I do not undstand at all. I'm 66 years old with construction worker hands that have been beat to death and I have "O" problems racking the slide even with hands soaked with REEM Oil.

[ArmoryDoc]

Well, this thread pretty much convinces me that the CZ75B will soon be in the stable. Thanks for the info guys, yours has been the icing on the cake.

[countrygun]

Originally Posted by Bob Hafler

Hard to rack the slide? Your kidding right? This I do not undstand at all. I'm 66 years old with construction worker hands that have been beat to death and I have "O" problems racking the slide even with hands soaked with REEM Oil.

I'm right there with you Bro'

I don't understand it at all, but they do serve some lovely cheese with the whine.