CZ75 choices

[cobber]

Want to love my PCR, but a hint of trigger slap. OTOH I do love my P-07 and P-09. My favorites for some time now.

 

[throttletony]

glad to see some love on here for the P-07... great piece that is often overlooked.
When things aren't crazy-pandemic-election, they can be found for very affordable prices.

If you want magazine compatibility... I like the combo of a P-01 (or PCR) and a full size 75 - like the SP-01 Shadow. The big mags can be used in the smaller guns, much like a G17 mag in a G19.

 

[wwdkd]

I love my P-01 for carry, but I think my Glock 48 with shield arms mags has replaced it. Same size and capacity, but so much thinner and lighter.

 

[russc2542]

I also love my Cajunized P-01 w/ TLR-7 for carry (and uspsa, bullseye...)

If you're a parts snob, skip the Omega. From what I've read they redesigned the lockwork to be cheaper, easier to make, convertible decocker/safety (and SA/DA to SAO???), but can't be improved as much as the non-omega. On the other hand I haven't read of any problems with them like "oh that junk omega system fails left and right".

I also have a Tanfoglio Mossad and IWI Jericho SAO police trade in. Roughly equivalent to pre-B or just barely B 80s models. Both are beautiful shooters but need sights and to be gone through and resprung before I'd carry them.

 

[bhoostal]

The PCR is a great choice for carry

 

[llh1956]

When I carry a CZ it is my PCR!

 

[Benp]

The Phantom is a solid choice for carrying once you work on the trigger. Polymer frame with a metal slide, so it is light, but full size and is a great shooter.

 

[tbhausen]

P-01 Omega convertible here.

 

[doddg]

If I want a little bigger gun for CC, the Rami w/14 mag is my favorite & it has been "sweetened" up by the Wizard by the previous owner, so it is a prize possession.
Really delighted to have it.

 

[hANNAbONE]

PCR &/or P-01 = both heavily modified by the Wizard.

If I'm feeling frisky I'll throw my 97B &/or my Shadow 2 in my holster.

Sometimes I run a 75 Pre-B SAO and call it good.

 

[Johnny C]

Should have stopped looking while I was ahead

 

[Benp]

View attachment 92726 Should have stopped looking while I was ahead

Cool!!!

 

[Johnny C]

So what I am looking for now is an factory, optic ready SAO version (or convertible), but can't seem to find one

 

[llh1956]

So what I am looking for now is an factory, optic ready SAO version (or convertible), but can't seem to find one

If you cannot find a SAO just remove the disconnector and install a straight trigger and you will not regret it!

 

[Johnny C]

Alright, bought the omega and had the smith convert it to the da/sa-safety version.
Have only put 2 mags through it so far.
My hands aren't small, but have to shift my grip to reach the slide stop and mag release, and the safety needs to be extended before I think about carrying this thing.
Plan to keep it and train a bit, but my initial impressions are.
It sure is a chunk; Heavier and bulkier than my hi-power.
Trigger not as nice as my 1911
Ergonomics need some work.
Came with night sights and the mags fall free, so there are some positives.

I wanted a modern all steel 9mm, but right now am thinking about having my hi-power reworked to carry instead, as it has none of the aforementioned shortcomings
.

 

[sparkyfender]

Carry the little CZ Rami.

 

[russc2542]

Alright, bought the omega and had the smith convert it to the da/sa-safety version.
Have only put 2 mags through it so far.
My hands aren't small, but have to shift my grip to reach the slide stop and mag release, and the safety needs to be extended before I think about carrying this thing.
Plan to keep it and train a bit, but my initial impressions are.
It sure is a chunk; Heavier and bulkier than my hi-power.
Trigger not as nice as my 1911
Ergonomics need some work.
Came with night sights and the mags fall free, so there are some positives.

I wanted a modern all steel 9mm, but right now am thinking about having my hi-power reworked to carry instead, as it has none of the aforementioned shortcomings
.

The P-01 is meant to be a little heavier. There are polymer frame options. and the BHP is one of the most petit guns for it's size.
I'm surprised you have trouble reaching the controls, it seemed easier for me than many other handguns I have or have shot. Well, everyone has different size/shape hands, what works for me might not be best for you.
Comparing a da/sa to a 1911 trigger? really? especially stock. especially the Omega.

 

[Johnny C]

It is probally because I am used to 1911s with the safety on the frame.

 

[Eagle]

Johnny C, last year I bought a P-01 because everyone said great things about CZs. It's reliable and well made, but I found 2 things I couldn't get used to:

1. Hook trigger. I prefer straight triggers, so this trigger isn't for me. Of course, that's easily replaced.
2. The low bore axis, with the slide nestled into the frame, makes a lot of sense--except I can't find get used to holding it. So, while the size makes sense, I find that a Beretta 92 or Sig Sauer P229 gives me the grip I want--then again, these two guns are larger and more to carry. Tradeoffs, I suppose.

Enjoy that new CZ!

 

[Johnny C]

I think the safety just needs to be bigger, but not the aircraft carrier safeties that seem to be the norm for retrofitting, the factory safety hits me right on the knuckle.
It is mostly the slide release that needs to be longer and have a positive ledge instead of the stepped monstrosity.