CZs have ruined me.

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Oh yea. I know of what you speak, Birds Away.

I drank the Kool Aid last year. I have 3 now. 2 Phantoms and a P-01.

Sold the Beretta PX-4 and never looked back.

They are superb!

 

[GLOCK1982]

I would like to go down that road myself. A friend just got rid of one not too long ago. I have been sitting on a little cash waiting for an opportunity ever since. Always keep a gun fund or it will bite you like it did me!!

 

[Ljungman]

To the OP....no cz52? they are the epitome of reliable, function, never fail, and interesting. Plus they are cheap and take the 7.62x25 tokarev round. I love mine. i also enjoy my cz75....and my makarov cz's......and the do have a habit of breeding.

 

[Jeremiah]

I have a shadow, want a CZ-97b, 82, and a52..

 

[Birds Away]

To the OP....no cz52? they are the epitome of reliable, function, never fail, and interesting. Plus they are cheap and take the 7.62x25 tokarev round. I love mine. i also enjoy my cz75....and my makarov cz's......and the do have a habit of breeding.

I actually did have a 52 briefly. It was cool. Turned out I wanted something else more so it had to go. I don't have a lot of money so, usually, if I want a gun I have to sell or, perish the thought, wait and save.

 

[88E30M50]

If you think the CZs are addicting now, don't try the ex Czech police pre B guns. Those will drive you broke in a heartbeat.

 

[Mad Macs]

I just tested my "new to me" Kadet adapter on my 75BD in the 105 degree heat at MCFG today. WOW is that fun. Too bad I only lasted 25 min in the sun before calling it a day. I need to source more Kadet magazines.

 

[Takashi]

Which Shadow?

I myself just ordered a race hammer from CGW to install in my SP01 shadow. I also own a 75BD.

Shadow Custom from cz custom with the hobdell trigger job. I got it today. It is incredible.

 

[kazaam]

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7218/dsc03191copy.jpg

i can buy the matte now, but think i want the shiny.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I shot a handgun, not sure, had a few FTFs and was 't very accurate with it. Just wasn't for me I guess

 

[churchmouse]

I shot a handgun, not sure, had a few FTFs and was 't very accurate with it. Just wasn't for me I guess

Not for me either. No knock on the platform just did not fit me. Accuracy was not the total issue as with some trigger time that can be over come.

 

[kazaam]

Yikes, you two are making me nervous.

 

[churchmouse]

Yikes, you two are making me nervous.

As stated, no knock on the platform. It ran well and it is pleasing enough to the eye. Not everybody wants or likes a Mustang, same thing with a gun. My hand and shooting style (early rockape) do not work well with these guns.
Get what you like. Get what fits you and your shooting style. If this is your first handgun as stated up thread I would ask if you have shot one or more variants of the CZ. If not, try one or more out before you purchase. If I had one you would be welcome to try it but alas, I do not.
Luck with the purchase and enjoy it, safely.

 

[Mad Macs]

Yikes, you two are making me nervous.

That's why there are different manufacturers. What works for us, might not work for you.

I had a few FTF's with USAAMMO's 9mm "new" ammunition on my SP01 Shadow, I'd say one every 50 rounds or so. I use S&B 115gr now and haven't had any issues except for the rare FTF every thousand rounds or so.

Stuff happens, they're mechanical devices.

 

[Crydaddy]

I love my Cz 75 sp01 shadow target. Used it at a match 2 weeks ago without live fire practice !!Took me time to get used to shooting it as i am so used to shooting glocks. horrible match...DA TO SA takes a little time to get used to. I did a lot better last sundays match though.

compared to my glock 34:
- perceived recoil less than g34 with my reloads.( cz heavier)
-DA / SA transition takes getting used to.
- even with a vanek GM classic trigger, g34 still seemed a little mushy.very nice trigger break on the cz. Reminds me of my dan wesson valors trigger.
- slower to transition from one target to another.( weight?)
- gripping the cz feels more natural. Slide faster to level off when aiming . No need to turn the wrist down to aim.
-a pain to clean!! I love how i can detail strip a glock easily every time i clean it.

 

[woodcox]

CZ Mods

CZ pistols are amazing for the price! But what I find most amazing is what they can become with a good trigger job. And with some mechanical skill you can do a lot of it yourself. David Milam at Cajun Gun Works has some drop in parts that can greatly benefit the CZ trigger and the customer service is superb!

 

[rugertoter]

I don't blame you, CZ makes some awesome products.

 

[Rob377]

CZ pistols are amazing for the price! But what I find most amazing is what they can become with a good trigger job. And with some mechanical skill you can do a lot of it yourself. David Milam at Cajun Gun Works has some drop in parts that can greatly benefit the CZ trigger and the customer service is superb!

+1 for CGW. His floating trigger pin is a must have.

 

[Mad Macs]

+1 for CGW. His floating trigger pin is a must have.

My Shadow is at David's right now. He's installing the race hammer and doing a trigger job on it. Can't wait to get it back.

 

[JimmyR]

Shot my new CZ 75BD for the first time

great groupings, and man I love handling that gun. I think I shot better with that pistol than any other I own. Loved it.