I was introduced to the CZ brand this summer at my leisure recovering from hip surgery with too much time on my hands.
All this and more is boringly documented in detail in a few threads as only a person who loves to hear the sound of his voice could do.
In summary: bought a 36 oz. (75 Omega), then a 40 oz. (SP-01 Tactical), then a 46 oz. (Shadow 2) CZ in very quick succession.
Sold the one before it as I moved up the ladder to the Shadow 2 (got carried away since the 40 oz. was sufficient for my needs, but it was summer, I was off work, and had nothing else to do so I drank deeply from the CZ well).
I am not apologizing for my weakness (still enjoying the benefits and feel good about it), since I feel the 46 oz. Shadow 2 is more than what I deserve anyway.
When I retire, I might have to sell it and get a 75 that cost half the price, but until then I get to enjoy what to me is: "top of the line!"
I had bought a Rami, but it would not function for me: the owner graciously took it back.
With work starting up and all the stressors with it, I just didn't have time or inclination to mess with it, and I would have just put it into the safe, so I was grateful not to have to deal with it, although I was assured by others that I trust: that it was nothing, and the seller proved that by getting it to work easily.
But, it was a "wake-up" call to me, since I had not had that experience with my lower-priced S/W or Rugers (Taurus semi-auto, yes, and even a Charter Arms 9mm revolver that had to be sent back).
My question is this. Through the process I discovered that CZ warranties a gun for 5 yrs. and ONLY to the buyer.
My thought was: Why buy a used CZ (b/c of no warranty on the next buyer) instead of a new one b/c of the warranty, and I since have learned that CZs do have their issues with springs and magazine feeds, requiring some "hands-on" maintenance that my others had not?
Should I be paying a few dollars more for that piece of mind if needed?
For example, the Rami 2075 I can buy new for $600 (even though I see them for sale on Armslist for $600 and $695 used).
Since the Rami, as well as other CZs, sell so well used, why give up a 5 yr. warranty by not buying new?
I did buy the Shadow 2 gently used for $950, and new I could get it for $1100 + $77 tax = $1177, so saving $227 for a gun that has been loved and taken to the range is worth the risk (imo).
But, if saving only a "few" bucks, since the normally priced used CZ is $500ish - $600ish) and the new price for different varieties of the 75 (Omegas and Compacts) start at $500ish - $600ish for me: you can see where I'm going.
It's like a S/W Victory I bought recently.
I could have bought it new for $372, but I saved $100 by buying off someone here, and it had been to the range lightly for a function test.
I thought it was worth it to take the chance, plus S/W's warranty is better and not only for the buyer but for the gun.
I realize that some will answer with hostility and tell me to sell all my CZs and go back to my S/W and Rugers, b/c they are offended at the questioning. Such is the internet.
Others will patiently help me process this b/c of my ignorance and limited experience with everything handguns.
I am decades less in experience than most my age, and I fear patience is running thin by my questions.
You see, I can't quit looking at the Rami that has been "range-tested."
I was even looking at a Compact earlier this am, b/c of the CZickness.
I looked long and hard at the one that just sold here for $600, but b/c I was a little afraid of anything not stock with optional upgraded springs and the like, and no warranty if something did go wrong, and I would have no recourse, I passed: fear, and I probably missed the best deal on a Rami on Earth.
Please be merciful.
Look forward to seeing many of you this evening!
All this and more is boringly documented in detail in a few threads as only a person who loves to hear the sound of his voice could do.
In summary: bought a 36 oz. (75 Omega), then a 40 oz. (SP-01 Tactical), then a 46 oz. (Shadow 2) CZ in very quick succession.
Sold the one before it as I moved up the ladder to the Shadow 2 (got carried away since the 40 oz. was sufficient for my needs, but it was summer, I was off work, and had nothing else to do so I drank deeply from the CZ well).
I am not apologizing for my weakness (still enjoying the benefits and feel good about it), since I feel the 46 oz. Shadow 2 is more than what I deserve anyway.
When I retire, I might have to sell it and get a 75 that cost half the price, but until then I get to enjoy what to me is: "top of the line!"
I had bought a Rami, but it would not function for me: the owner graciously took it back.
With work starting up and all the stressors with it, I just didn't have time or inclination to mess with it, and I would have just put it into the safe, so I was grateful not to have to deal with it, although I was assured by others that I trust: that it was nothing, and the seller proved that by getting it to work easily.
But, it was a "wake-up" call to me, since I had not had that experience with my lower-priced S/W or Rugers (Taurus semi-auto, yes, and even a Charter Arms 9mm revolver that had to be sent back).
My question is this. Through the process I discovered that CZ warranties a gun for 5 yrs. and ONLY to the buyer.
My thought was: Why buy a used CZ (b/c of no warranty on the next buyer) instead of a new one b/c of the warranty, and I since have learned that CZs do have their issues with springs and magazine feeds, requiring some "hands-on" maintenance that my others had not?
Should I be paying a few dollars more for that piece of mind if needed?
For example, the Rami 2075 I can buy new for $600 (even though I see them for sale on Armslist for $600 and $695 used).
Since the Rami, as well as other CZs, sell so well used, why give up a 5 yr. warranty by not buying new?
I did buy the Shadow 2 gently used for $950, and new I could get it for $1100 + $77 tax = $1177, so saving $227 for a gun that has been loved and taken to the range is worth the risk (imo).
But, if saving only a "few" bucks, since the normally priced used CZ is $500ish - $600ish) and the new price for different varieties of the 75 (Omegas and Compacts) start at $500ish - $600ish for me: you can see where I'm going.
It's like a S/W Victory I bought recently.
I could have bought it new for $372, but I saved $100 by buying off someone here, and it had been to the range lightly for a function test.
I thought it was worth it to take the chance, plus S/W's warranty is better and not only for the buyer but for the gun.
I realize that some will answer with hostility and tell me to sell all my CZs and go back to my S/W and Rugers, b/c they are offended at the questioning. Such is the internet.
Others will patiently help me process this b/c of my ignorance and limited experience with everything handguns.
I am decades less in experience than most my age, and I fear patience is running thin by my questions.
You see, I can't quit looking at the Rami that has been "range-tested."
I was even looking at a Compact earlier this am, b/c of the CZickness.
I looked long and hard at the one that just sold here for $600, but b/c I was a little afraid of anything not stock with optional upgraded springs and the like, and no warranty if something did go wrong, and I would have no recourse, I passed: fear, and I probably missed the best deal on a Rami on Earth.
Please be merciful.
Look forward to seeing many of you this evening!
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