I've been considering getting one of these for years and just never got around to it. Then starting a couple of weeks ago the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) started running a big sale on most of their guns. The CZ 75 series was heavily discounted and I got this one last week for $555 out the door, no tax and no transfer fee. Took two days to arrive at the local PX from the day I ordered it.

I was strongly considering getting the compact version but thought that I like the bit longer barrel on the full-size version, which doesn't make it any harder to conceal for me. Glad I went with the full-size as it fits my hand perfectly. I swapped out the grips with some LOK G-10 grips and like the feel even more, as the grip now is a bit thinner, .1", and there is no palm swell. I also changed out the plastic guide rod with an M CARBO stainless one just because.

I shot 200 rounds of FMJ ammo in one session this weekend, along with a full magazine of +P Hornady JHP's and had zero issues. I have always shot my Browning Hi Power pistols well, but I think this one is right up there with it. In fact, I was more accurate in DA mode than with any other DA/SA pistol I've owned, which makes it more likely I'll carry it in DA mode. I find that the thumb safety is just a bit awkward to reach as compared to a 1911, but it is a bit easier now with the LOK grips. Overall, I am really impressed with the function, fit and finish of this pistol.

Very nice! Can’t go wrong with a CZ 75!

Excellent choice

I like my Sigs, but I own more more CZs than Sigs.

The stock plastic grips on the classic CZ 75 are junk and always need to go first. When I think of aftermarket SIG grips, I think Hogue, and when I think of aftermarket CZ grips, it's LOK.

If you want a better overall trigger without breaking the bank.

https://www.mcarbo.com/cz-75-upgrades

Those are excellent guns with a fantastic grip design, but tend to have a relatively mediocre trigger out of the box. A good polish job if you're a do-it-yourself kind of guy, or a trip to Cajun Gun Works if you're not will blow your mind at the potential in that system.

I'm still a Sig guy but my son has gotten into the CZs and it's given me some opportunity to dabble. I now regularly have to convince myself that I don't really NEED a P07, or a Shadow 2 .

Edit: I'll second Ace31's endorsement of the McCarbo spring kit. We recently put one in my son's P09 at the recommendation of several here, and it (along with a polish job while I jad everything apart) took the trigger from utter garbage to a work of art. We've also had zero issues with primer ignition since the switch.

Great suggestion on the trigger spring kit that I will get, Ace31. Do you recommend the floating trigger pin?

Really nice pistol. Be warned the CZ bug is going to hit you hard. It creates an addiction.

You bought the original flagship model. What a great start to a CZ collection. Cajun Gun Works makes good parts/kits. Your model is fairly easy to work on.

I own or have owned three CZs which have run 100% (the favorite, which somewhat ironically I do not currently have, the D Compact PCR), but not that one. Obviously YMMV, but for myself I'd rather have the BD (de-cocking lever) variant. The B's safety is too difficult for me to reach, and the trigger in double-action mode is too far forward.

I picked up a PCR for a great price as my first CZ and after a Cajun Gun Works Pro kit and some LOK grips I could not be happier. One of the few guns I picked up that felt like an extension of my own hand. It has earned a spot in my carry rotation and I should be receiving a Milt Sparks VMII for it later this fall. Congrats on your new CZ.

Congrats on an excellent piece at a great price! For some reason, I find heavier guide rods in the 75b pistols result in a more noticeable improvement in weight balance than any other 9mm I own. I agree that the thumb safety is not in the best place, so I've only ever owned decockers or omegas. Welcome to the CZ life. I'm gonna shoot my 75b tomorrow just because when I saw this I realized it has been too long, lol.

Great choice. I haven't found any pistol that feels better in my hand than a CZ75. I have an SP01 tactical for fun and a compact for carry. I put Cajun kits in both. I have steel recoil guide rods in them. I can't say that the guide rods make them shoot better, but they don't hurt. A highly recommended option is the hardened firing pin retaining pin. It's cheap and much better the factory roll pin.

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Really nice pistol. Be warned the CZ bug is going to hit you hard. It creates an addiction.

Agreed. The trigger on my compact with manual safety is superior to any other DA/SA trigger I have. My Police was the last gun I bought face to face before background checks kicked in. Recently bought a 75b decocker so I could have a dedicated 22 with the Kadet. The wondernine of wondernines. Congrats.

I have a well worn PCR and an MCarbo'ed P07. My only whine is the narrow slide design makes charging the guns a bit more difficult.

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My only whine is the narrow slide design makes charging the guns a bit more difficult.

I often hear this gripe, and while it's a legitimate criticism, on the plus side, the inverted rail design allows you to get a higher grip.

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Great suggestion on the trigger spring kit that I will get, Ace31. Do you recommend the floating trigger pin?

The floating trigger pin is a must! Congrats on the CZ

^^^I did, in fact, order that along with the rest of the kit and just had it installed today. Man, what a world of difference. Whereas before the double action pull on my Lyman trigger gauge was a bit over 12 pounds, now it’s down to 8 1/2. The single action before was just under 6 pounds and is now at 3 1/3 pounds. I also had a TruGlo PRO tritium sight set installed, and the front sight is much easier for me to see, particularly in bright sunlight. Can’t wait to get this out and shoot again after the changes. Thanks for the recommendations!

So back in the good old days, around 1985, Rhein-Mein AB had a sporting good shop behind the billeting building. We sauntered in one day and ended up buying a genuine CZ-75 and a West German Bankers Police PPK/S. The CZ was $215 and the Walther was $187. Customs had a friggin fit we came back the states.