CZ 75 vs. Sig P226

[sig1473]

My CZ-75 wasn't 100% reliable where as all my Sigs are. The CZ75 kept jamming with Blazer aluminum. The Sig 226 and Glock 26 both ate it fine that day. Alas, the CZ went bye-bye.

Also, CZ75s come without a safety:CZ 75 BD 9MM BLK w/Decocker 16 $487.00 SHIPS FREE

 

[Doc Unique]

Two great guns. Can't go wrong with either.
Both are very accurate. Both are reliable.
The CZ is all steel. The Sig is Alum alloy frame--gotta keep the frame rails greased.
See which fits your hands better.

 

[GripnRip]

So the question is....where do you get one? I too am looking for a CZ 75B. I strongly prefer to actually see and feel the gun I am buying. With that in mind, who sells them new?

Check the CZ-USA website for dealers. I know Gander Mountain sells them (prices are kind of high). Also, I know Whittaker Guns in Owensboro, KY has them in stock.

 

[GripnRip]

I bought a CZ

Well I made a choice and bought the CZ-75B. I just got it on Wednesday. I'm going to clean it today and hopefully go shoot it for the first time tomorrow. This is my first handgun. My first impression is...I love it. It feels perfect in my hand, looks great, and is flawless. I hope I have the same impression after shooting for the first time. By the way, I ordered from cheaperthandirt.com. My FFL (Hunter's Choice in Vincennes) got it 6 days later (not bad considering the holiday). I really shopped around and they had the best price I could find. Really happy with the purchase.

 

[pokersamurai]

You made a great choice. I have a CZ-75 and it is my favorite gun I own. If you want to make your CZ truly exceptional send it to the CZ custom shop and have them supply/install a custom hammer and tune the gun. I sent mine in and the trigger pull is a smooth 8.5#/3.5# and is better then any Sig I have shot.


Here's a picture of my CZ with the a 25 yard test target.

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[88E30M50]

Congrats on the new CZ. I have a Compact in 9mm and have found it to be one of the best guns I've ever owned. I am partial to night sights and installed a set of Trijicon sights in mine and love them. They went in with no trouble at all. You'll love shooting that gun.

 

[mikebaker1129]

Both are great . I have to say that my sig 226 is slightly more accurate than my CZ75,but not by much. I paid over $700 for my sig and bought the CZ from the same dealer slightly used for $299. The CZ is the better gun for the money in my case. Someone bought the CZ had for 2 weeks and brought it back and traded it in !
It worked out well for me !
I have heard that Sigs quality is not what it once was. Something about Cohen and the junk new mags that they are shipping with these days.....

 

[warangelcometh]

I had both guns, sold my P-226, but kept my CZ-75 I like the fit of the CZ in my hands, the cock-n-lock safety,

I would have to agree. The CZ just feels awesome in hand for a guy who normally wears size med/large gloves. I have the P07 model and I am a much better shot with it vs. the 226's I've shot.

 

[dondavis3]

Here's my CZ 85 Combat.

Great gun ... I enjoy shooting it.

 

[paddling_man]

The Sig is also 100% reliable, at least mine was. I never liked the grips on the Sigs and that is why I don't own one.

I'm odd man out with the Sig grips fitting me better. I love my 226 and my 228 feels like handgun perfection.... sorry Gaston.

melensdad - Have you tried one with the e2 grips? I found them making my 226 feel very reminiscent of a CZ75. So much so that I'm moving back to standard grips. You might like it though.

 

[melensdad]

Never heard of an e2 grip.

But it would no longer matter to me. I've sold off all my full size pistols (with the exception of a couple Glocks) that do not have the ability to be carried "cocked and locked"

 

[paddling_man]

Standard on many new Sig models. Replacement on older models. As you said, doesn't matter to you now but FYI.

 

[dondavis3]

As much as I like my CZ's

I like my Sig P226's more

My P226 Swiss Police Trade in

It looked rough when I bought it for $375 - I sent the slide to CCR for a slide refinish $79 - and put new grips on it. Look great now.

Here's my Sig P226 X5

Absolutely the most accurate gun I've ever shot.

 

[melensdad]

Standard on many new Sig models. Replacement on older models. As you said, doesn't matter to you now but FYI.

This is the grip by which I judge all others, its the best grip of any gun I've ever held.

But its neither a CZ nor a Sig. Its a 1911. Clearly a modern 1911. But a 1911 never the less.

 

[GripnRip]

Well I made a choice and bought the CZ-75B. I just got it on Wednesday. I'm going to clean it today and hopefully go shoot it for the first time tomorrow. This is my first handgun. My first impression is...I love it. It feels perfect in my hand, looks great, and is flawless. I hope I have the same impression after shooting for the first time. By the way, I ordered from cheaperthandirt.com. My FFL (Hunter's Choice in Vincennes) got it 6 days later (not bad considering the holiday). I really shopped around and they had the best price I could find. Really happy with the purchase.

Got it shoot it last week. Loved it! Felt great. Functioned great. Shot 50 rounds. Now I just need to learn to shoot accurately. Started out shooting from 10 yards - standing position. Not great but not too bad for a beginner. Got to start somewhere. I was a little concerned with not having the decocker but after handling the gun I realize it's not a big deal at all. Super easy to lower the hammer easily.

I've ordered the .22 conversion kit as well. Cheaper practice. Thanks for all the input everyone.

 

[dondavis3]

Congratulations
You're gonna love it

 

[88E30M50]

Nice to hear. I was pretty much sold on CZ after my first range trip with one.