Excellent video, thank you. I’ve shot and carried a CZ-75B for many years. You’re right, it’s a GREAT, top quality, superb accuracy firearm and CZ has excellent customer service. I’d add three points you didn’t mention (which is fair, since your video was a range/shooting session): 1. One of the real strengths of the CZ-75 is its internal rail design, which is much stronger - therefore aiding extremely tight lock-up and accuracy - than traditional external rail design. 2. Like all SA/DA autoloaders, it can be carried safely with the hammer down and a round chambered; the longer and heavier DA trigger pull acts as an excellent safety (as it does for many Sigs, H&Ks, Berettas, S&Ws, etc.). 3. The standard 75B does not have a decocker, which I prefer. It’s easy and safe to lower the hammer on a chambered round - should one wish to do so - with the standard, proven procedure. Overall, an outstanding video, reviewing an outstanding semiautomatic.
The internal rail does not add any strength. Don't know where you came up with that one. It does allow the slide to sit lower into the frame though. Number 3 of your points is strictly personal opinion and preference. It's easier and safer to lower the hammer with a decocker. Personal preferences are just that: preferences.
At first I was surprised you've never shot a CZ 75, but then I think to myself, I've never shot a Glock!!!!! Haha. Thanks for taking the time to make another great video! Good job!
I've shot my cz75b. I love it and carry it when I can. I used it for my ccw class. No jams or misfires. Love the design and the only new handgun I bought.
Thanks for reviewing my favorite pistol. Glad to see your arm is feeling better. Keep it up. Great training advice and reviews! Always looking forward to the next one!
I've got one produced in 1999, all steel. The DA trigger has smoothed out very well with time, it needs no trigger job. These guns improve with use, I'd say they're an outstanding investment.
I agree with Steve, the CZ 75B is the best. I have had two of them and I have never had a misfire, or a fail to fire, I gave one of them to my Grandson because he loved it so much, both are the Mat Stainless. 9mm.
My first "CZ" is actually a clone of the compact, a Tristar C100. I'm in love with the platform and want one of each variant. Great videos, I appreciate the work you put into them.
Steve Olto indeed. My CZ75B(s) were both cheaper than my Glock 17 Gen 3. That's crazy considering the heft, materials, and quality of the gun. I can shoot way better than with any of my striker fired guns or my Sig 226. I've found that CZ fans REALLY like them. I count myself among their ranks. After buying my first one, I fairy quickly bought 3 other CZ75 variants. The compact carries better than a Glock 19 to me.
The sights they come with are so-so. A set of Meprolites give an excellent sight picture. My preference is for the aluminum framed P01 and SP 01 and PCR. Dropping the weight down to 27 and 29 ounces. Comparable to many high end poly handguns. Definitely get your hands on one. Only handgun that shoots close to as well for me is a Walther PPQ. Definitely prefer the de-cocker models.
I added a CZ P-02 (Omega trigger, safety only) to my CCW "pool" ~ 2 years ago and discovered what you have -- CZ makes GREAT pistols. It fits my hand like a glove, points naturally and the single action trigger requires only a breath.
GG&OTT LLC, I ordered the CZ75B Omaga on line, but when I saw the YT reviews on the Converible ($539.99), I did an about face. As hard as I try, I'll never shoot as good as you. No envey intended. Talk about an expert! Wish I could take classes with Target Training LLC, but living in South Carolina makes it imposible. keep up Great Videos. A long time subscriber.
Thank you sir! We've addressed the distance training thing in the past by having folks "host" for training at their range. (yes we travel anywhere in the continental US to provide training) The person who organizes and hosts us attends the class for 50% off our class fee of $200. We require an of 10 people (paying students). That might be a way to have training provided right in you own location / club! Let me know if you're interested in hosting us.
Sounds like a fantastic collection! I just added the polymer frame CZ P - 10 C to my collection. Outstanding pistols. I appreciate you watching and commenting, and hope you will subscribe.
been carrying the compact versioin off and on for 2 years..was what i switched to from 1911s. but now im hung up on glocks (g19). the cz75 is a good way to transition btween the two tho i think.
I have the SP-01 and the P-01(compact model with the rail and decocker). I also had a Sig P226 Extreme CA model. I ended up trading the P226 for quite a few reasons pertinent to the CA model, Loaded Chamber Indicator, magazine disconnect, and the fact that the SP-01 did everything that the Sig did without all of the nanny state gimmicks, at half the price. The Sig was lighter, which I liked but the SP-01 came with tritium night sights and a rail which made it a draw on those points. I wish mine was the decocker model sometimes but the trigger is sweet on the standard/frame safety model. But... myself and my friends from the local gun store shoot the P-01 better than the SP-01. We shouldn't, it has a shorter sight radius and a decocker so the trigger should hamper our accuracy and... just a standard three dot sights, not night sights. I'd love to shoot the 75 BD or B model just to see how it shoots and feels without the rail and the sculpted front on the slide, I would imagine it's dreamy. What did I end up trading the P226 for? A German made P220 with a trigger job and night sights and extra magazines and No CA nanny state gimmicks. I'm a happy camper.
You're better than I am. I will admit I have to overcome the 'flinch' reflex I call it. I'm trying to get this under control. This CZ 75B Omega is an easy gun to learn on, for me at least. Good video. Thank you.
I found that exhaling when you pull the trigger is a good help. Also, practicing with smaller ammo like a 22lr, something you can just shoot all day without breaking the bank that makes you feel like rambo helps it come more naturally
redbarn11 any thanks for commenting and watching. A few weeks back I did a review of the CZ 75 tactical. You should check that out. That's also a very nice pistol. Thanks again for commenting.
Another great video! I am a HUGE CZ fan. They are extremely accurate, soft shooting guns. Hope to see you review others in the future. I have a question, do you always test gun accuracy at 3 yards? Do you feel that that is a good test of the accuracy of the gun as opposed to the shooter? And that at further distances it's really more a question of the shooter? Or would a better test be at 10 or more yards? If that makes sense. I am curious because I don't always know the best way to test accuracy of a gun, as opposed to how inaccurate I am. Thanks!
Jonathan Frost Thanks for watching. My process with any new gun is to shoot a couple of mags at 3 and 5 yards. Once I confirm where the gun is hitting and the trigger press / reset, I move to 10 and 25. Most of the guns I review are not mine, so I am shooting a totally new platform in most cases when I review a gun. So, I put 20 rounds through the gun and then start the video. Accuracy is all about sight picture, sight alignment and trigger management. Many people like to shoot off a bench or bangs to get a more stable platform... and that works great. I prefer to just try to do the best with what I have. After many years of pistol instruction, I've found too many people don't ever take the time to learn their trigger and platform. Shooting at short distances allows you to learn the sights, your sight picture and trigger. I see most people shoot starting at 10 yards with a group that looks like Swiss cheese and they have no idea what to do because they don;t know side arm. If you can put five shots in the same hole or all touching as we did in this video, you'll be able to knock down steel plates at 10 yards all day long. I believe we recorded a section of me shooting 12/13 plates at 11 yards and 5/5 hits at 25 yards on a 12" gong. That's possible because I shoot at shorter distance to see where the gun hits based on the sites. In our defensive classes most of the speed drills (presentations from holsters) are done at 3, 5 and 7 yards...Remember I am using a pistol for protection and defensive use. Therefore, I am looking for "combat effective hits (12" center mass). If you can put five shots in the same hole at 5 yards, you can hit center mass at 25.
Good video! I just picked up a 75B at a gun show, haven't shot it yet but very much looking forward to it. Mine is the non-Omega version, and looking at yours it appears to be the Omega. I was able to dry-fire both versions at the gun show before deciding on the Classic version. Do you have any thoughts or experience with the trigger in the classic vs. the Omega? Anyway, nice video, and happy shooting!
That's a nice gun, if you ever want to borrow a CZ 82 or a CZ 75PCR for a video let me know. I was hitting your small silhouette at 50 yards with the 82 a month ago, when you were teaching a couple with AR's.
Great review!👍 Now are you going to purchase a CZ 75B? And if not, is there any particular reason why you are not. Excluding financial reasons. Thanks, very enjoyable vid and great shooting. Makes me want to look into one though I am a striker fire Glock type of guy!
JG Harts Thanks for watching and commenting. It's certainly a nice gun. However, I've 'been shooting striker fired guns for so many years that I think I would buy a PPQ or something like that. Bottom line there are other guns on my wish list in front of the CZ 75.
That is a nice review. I posted a link from on www.czforum.com as I think the group will really appreciate your honest perceptions. Many folks do not like the feel of Double Action. Were your concerns due to a general DA distaste, the weight (it is a heavy draw, length, or just the overall feel?
nice video sir ,i have a qustion i have stoger 9mm made in turky now i am plaining to buy one more but i am confused beretta 92fs or cz75 for me size and weight no issue i need good reliable accurate gun.i know both are very nice but i need your opinion
I would prefer the CZ over the beretta. Both are good performers but the CZ felt better in my hands. My personal preference is for striker fired guns (Glocks, M&Ps, Walther) or 1911 SA pistols.
Why do you need someone else's opinion as to what YOU should buy? Try them both out for fit and pick the one YOU like best. Some idiot will always tell you "You should have bought....." Screw them. But what fits YOU best.
Three yards?!! Lol My CZ will make one hole all the way out to 50 ft...groups open up abit after that but still are under 2 1/2" I ve got an original CZ75 (pre B) that will beat my B even out to 25 yards. These pistols are way more accurate than most shooters.
+David W clearly its more accurate than I am. Please share some videos with the us, it's sounds like you've got great skills. Thanks for watching and commenting!
+Guns, Gear & On Target Training, LLC I don't know about "great skills" but,thanks to our Government-I can shoot. The CZ makes me look better than I am-imho. I had nt thought about making videos...given some of the RU-vid Gun Gurus I see on here-not talking about you-your prolly right,I should be making videos. Though I don't consider myself an "Expert" (I always worry when someone makes that claim)..I d call myself a "Serious Student". 😀
1:27 You shouldnt present like that. Go look at Pat Mac teaching pistol fundamentals (he served 13 years in Delta force). You draw the gun to your chest and then push forward from there on a flat trajectory, that way you get a sight picture much much faster, and ideally at the end of your presentation the trigger is pulled. Youre already squeezing the trigger while pushing out, as soon as you get an acceptable sight picture Also dont pull with your finger tip, get that finger in deeper, at the first knuckle.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m very familiar with Pat Mac. While I’ve not had the opportunity to train with him I have trained with many great instructors. Each instructor has a different technique. Depending on the circumstance and the range rules sometimes you must modify the presentation. One of my favorite instructors was Todd Greenofpistoltraining.com. Todd used a technique similar to Pat but it involves driving the gonna Peyer and rotating the front sight toward the target in a very fast efficient motion. When I worked with Geoff Gonzalez, his presentation was more like mine. Bringing the gun up and threw the holster rotating the barrel toward the threat as quickly as possible. If you’re in a situation where you need close retention then drawing the gun up towards your chest and not pressing out and they also be the right approach… it depends. One of my favorite instructors was Ron Avery. Ron has a very different approach to the presentation than Pat Mac . I don’t think one is right or wrong. I believe each user should study with different people and find the process that works best for them. Thanks again for watching and commenting I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
Oh puuuleeeze…. You’re telling him what he “should” do, but meanwhile the guy is literally hitting every single steel target he’s aiming at. I guarantee he handles a CZ 75 blindfolded, far better than you could handle a Red Ryder BB gun with your eyes wide open.
+Rcbif Thanks, I have done that on every three dot system I own. Sights are a personal preference and in general I find a much faster sight acquisition with a bright front dot and black rear sight. All the best and stay safe.