Springfield 1911 or CZ 97BD?

[63PGP]

My Cajun-ized CZ 97 is my favorite 45 to shoot. That would be my vote.

 

[DadSmith]

So far it seems to be 9 votes for the Ronin and 7 for the 97BD. This isn't helping much lol.

 

[Tombs]

So far it seems to be 9 votes for the Ronin and 7 for the 97BD. This isn't helping much lol.

You've never had a 1911. A 1911 is the most iconic handgun ever made.

Everyone must own one at least once in their lifetime. (And a beretta 92 as well, to be honest)

If you could convince the boss to let you get an RIA 1911 and the CZ, that'd also be a good route!

 

[johny5]

You've never had a 1911. A 1911 is the most iconic handgun ever made.

Everyone must own one at least once in their lifetime. (And a beretta 92 as well, to be honest)

Nailed it! Totally agree!

 

[JettaKnight]

I really like CZ pistols, but I'm not a fan of decker models. If I could find the 97 B in the picture for the same price as a Springfield 1911, I would take it, but if my choice was a BD I would go with the 1911.

I'm assuming you meant "decocker" - and I agree. My complaint is that the BD models have a more complex and fidgety trigger.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Personally I would pick the 97, my 75 is probably my favorite autoloader. If you don't have a DA/SA shoot one first to feel it out, some people hate it. Go with the 1911 if you want that crisp trigger. Tough call

 

[churchmouse]

You've never had a 1911. A 1911 is the most iconic handgun ever made.

Everyone must own one at least once in their lifetime. (And a beretta 92 as well, to be honest)

If you could convince the boss to let you get an RIA 1911 and the CZ, that'd also be a good route!

Bingo.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm assuming you meant "decocker" - and I agree. My complaint is that the BD models have a more complex and fidgety trigger.

Some of the "Fidgity" can be overcome with some parts/patience and knowledge.

CZ's are a bit rough out of the box. With time/rounds etc they tend to smooth out. With more time and rounds they get smoother.
But even the smoothest stock as built can be improved upon. I have experienced it several times. And I have kept the best of the best ones I have owned.
2 well turned out SP-01 Shadows (his and hers) and a 97 CopperHead.

But my real love is in the 1911 and its many variations. I can not seem to own enough of them......Go figure.

 

[White Squirrel]

Getting in late in the game, but I will cast another vote for the Ronin. Picked one up from Rural King right before things got crazy and it looks good and shoots great. Can't go wrong with a 1911.

 

[Steel and wood]

I am a true 1911 fan you can do anything to them. I can’t but others do I just let Allen do mine.
But I always fall down the rabbit hole that is what keeping me from the 97 b, I really want one but I would have to have someone like the wizard perform there magic on it.
After buying 2 DW pointman this year I am going to have to wait for gun money to catch up to me.

 

[DadSmith]

Guys in my search for the 45acp Ronin i ran across sold out/not in stock Ronin 10mm 1911's. I think if I find a Ronin in 10mm I'll definitely be going that direction.

 

[Benp]

Guys in my search for the 45acp Ronin i ran across sold out/not in stock Ronin 10mm 1911's. I think if I find a Ronin in 10mm I'll definitely be going that direction.

Now the Ronin in 10mm is a big draw! That would be pretty sweet!

 

[hps]

WITHOUT a SHRED OF DOUBT!!! 1911

 

[debruynda]

I have two CZ 97's that have been customized by the GOAT, David Milam at Cajun Gunworks. For the price, they can't be beat. I also own custom 1911's, but the CZ's are the ones I usually go with.

 

[Pop361]

One vote for CZ here. I had a less than wonderful experience with a Springfield 1911 (LW Operator, full size). Lot of issues feeding reliably. Eventually all I could trust it to (mostly) cycle reliability was 230gr ball which doesn’t work for me. I would like to load up some HPs at times.
Sold it and got a Dan Wesson several years later that has rejuvenated my love of 1911s so I know they can run like tops from the right manufacturer.
I actually also currently have a 97bd. I absolutely LOVE- very soft recoil impulse, the stock trigger is not bad at all (not much stack, crisp break, pretty short reset). It can be run very quickly. I’ve never shot a cajunized one but if they’re that much better than stock I may have to.

I’ve probably put around 1000 rounds through the CZ of all manner of 45 not one single hiccup of any kind.

 

[hANNAbONE]

without even looking back...get the CZ.

Much more "modifiable" to your liking and it'll run and run and run and run and run

Make it yours

 

[armalitesheepdog]

My question is where is the Ronin at in stock for that price? I will buy it tonight. Been looking and can't seem to find one in stock

 

[Skinner]

I have the CZ and a couple of flavors of 1911s. The CZ shoots better for me than the 1911s and 2 more rounds on tap. For me, the CZ.

 

[DadSmith]

My question is where is the Ronin at in stock for that price? I will buy it tonight. Been looking and can't seem to find one in stock

Can't find one for $750 I'll wait until it calms down and buy one. It won't make the Biden, Beto ban list. I may just buy the CZ 97BD or B if its available, then next year with the ban hammer in full swing get the Ronin 10mm.

 

[Viking Fires]

I’ve shot a friends 97 and it is a sweet gun. It is a tad bulky if you intend to carry it. I think I’d go for the 1911 just for the versatility and ease of getting mags and holsters. My friend ended up selling the 97 because it was such a pain to find holsters and magazines in stock.