I concel carry my 97B in a iwb looped leather holster. It concels very nicely under my jacket, and no one is the wiser. I owned the FNX 45, but got rid of it. Way too snappy for my liking. My 97B handles recoil much more manageable. Can't beat CZs.
There are a lot of people who see lighter as better in a hand gun but in reality, especially in 45acp, a heavier gun will recoil much less making it much more controllable. I have been getting new people into shooting, friends and family who have are no familiar with firearms, and have been finding they don't like the polymer guns, they tend to be more comfortable shooting my all metal guns.
Only recently have I gotten into CZ. They are awesome!! I like the all steel guns, I've always been a wheel guy!! I've been looking at Sig and others, but CZ wins. I've tried the fnx tactical and it's ready for a fight. But I love metal guns. I'll probably get the 97bd as I never used the safety on my ruger's. ( Lol ). Capacity isn't important, if I haven't won in 8 or 9 rounds I'm probably dead anyway. Have a great day!! Rich 😁😁👍👍🔫🔫🔫🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just sold a standard FNX-45 and bought a CZ97B, there really is no comparison on accuracy between the FNX and the CZ. The FNX was all over the place at 15 yards, even on a sand bag. The CZ was making 2 inch groups two handed at 15 yards.
That's got to be your hand or shooting style. My FNX was the most accurate pistol I've ever shot. Would have kept it if it didn't make blowing through 200 rounds of .45 in 20 minutes so damn easy.😆
I'm a Colt 1911 fan. Very old school. I just picked up a FN FNX with 4 15 round mags. It immediately made me a fan! Nothing against CZ or 1911 it's just that the FN just keeps impressing me. I even find carrying it more often than my compact and sub compact 9mm. It actually seems for one reason or another easier to carry.
Sand paper, it is large but not as large as the FNX. Just as the FNX can have a smaller grip insert, the cx can have thinner grips. Some nice ones are aluminum. I have medium hands and the FNX feels like a 2x4 even with small grips. The CZ 97s and 75s feel just right to me. I think because they are more rounded and not flat sided all around. But that's just me.
If i had to pick one it would be the CZ 97B. Because you can get a spring kit for not that much money and make it into a competition gun. Also it's pretty accurate right out of the box. Another great review Big Johnson
You forgot to mention that the CZ 97B is also a double action /single action. Rock Island makes a double stack 2011 45acp 14&1. or you can step it up with the Big Rock 10mm 16 rounds double stack 2011. Both good choices.
The FNX45 is an outstanding handgun and the more modern choice for sure. I had an standard FNX45 a few years back that had a major issue though. When the gun's frame would get warm it would get soft and the gun would not fire in double action. The mag well would get so soft you could squeeze both sides and touch them together. FN took it back and fixed it on my dime. I bought it used, so that was ok by me. The FNP40 I had at the time ended up having the same issue, but FN took it back and replaced it free of charge with a new FNX40.
Nice comparison. The only FN I like is the FNX 45 and I've have my eye on one. The CZ 97B is one of my favorite in my collection, I'm shooting it more than my 1911's. Great video as always.
The CZ can have a phenomenal trigger quite easily with some Cajun Gunworks parts. You also can find original grips that have more palmswell if you prefer. With the gun in single action mode you'll have plenty of room in that trigger guard too, or if you prefer DA Cajun sells a reduced reach kit which helps a lot.
Go to grab a gun & add your email to a reminder & they will email you when they come in..but it’s you against the world to hit buy now first. TFW brother, Carry On
For the 97b there are reach reduction kits that give you 5mm of space to help with gloves and lessen trigger pull the cool thing is there are still a lot of upgrades and mods you can do for it including adding a rail and parts for replacements are still cheap even after the recent discontinuation I love my cz97B and been slowly stocking up on upgrades and replacements parts like barrels and springs etc.
Mag bevel is good for grip but the whole bottom of the mag was designed so that if you had to take a dive, the angle would put your muzzle about were the target would be. So ive heard.
Thanks for a nice comparison video. Would like to see a comparison of shooting targets, accuracy comparison. I think that the 97 has a nice factory trigger.
I've had the FNX 45 as well as other FN hand guns. Personally I don't see what all the fuss is about. Everybody gets excited over the 15 rounds it holds and to some im sure that's the deciding factor. I have sold all my FN's but I still have the CZ 97, there really is no comparison in accuracy or shooting operation, the CZ is solid and doesn't feel like a toy in your hand. Other than holding 5 more rounds there would be no reason to choose the FN over the CZ.
I would love to see a head to head CZ97B vs Jericho 941 .45 ACP I own Jericho's in 9mm and have other .45 platforms but these two should be a real interesting playoff and I would definitely buy the winner.
@@mikes1172 We have the all steel .45 Jericho, only way they make it, its a tack driver have about 800 rds through will never sale it, period! Had for over a decade and have 2 other Jerichos in polymer, my favs and Cz Tanfoglio are next. Wish I could afford a sphinx from Switzerland same basic design as all others I listed premium materials and manufacturing. I find the Browning style of handgun which all these are based on are still my fav for anything the tool is used for. Shout out to JMB for paving the way.
I wish I had either one of those I like them both and they hold their value because I don't ever see the FNX 45 on sale around here, Thanks for sharing.
I like the CZ-97B more than the FNX-45, I wish CZ would do something about the magazine capacity. We're not living under the Federal AWB anymore. The largest extension I've seen is the +2 from Henning Group. Which is no greater than the FNX-45, or other 45s. Even with the P10F 45, they could only squeeze in 13 rds. Meanwhile FN dropped the FN545 with 18 rds in a factory extended magazine.
Love my Les Baer and will never sell it but I would never carry it either, it's my range toy and it's a great one. I carry a crappy Glock 30SF, because I don't really care about it. Next up for me is a P01-Omega if I can find one locally.
I've had the FNX for 3 years and it is my favorite out of all the guns I have. Not sure about the "snappyness" everyone is complaining about, my 5'2" wife handles it just fine as well.
I traded my FNX 45 for another USP and would do it all over again. I’ve thought about the 97 since I love my SP-01 Shadow but none of them have the control lever on the right side being I am a lefty. I guess the BD version might work since decocking is not something which has to be done in a hurry. As of now I’m pretty happy with my 45 collection. USP, USPT, USPCT, G41, G30S, P227, and a HK45T. I’d pick any one of these over a 1911 to protect my life or to take life if needed. I’ve always really liked the 97 though.
I have the fnx and I don’t know if it’s just me but if you shoot a pistol with your thumbs high, that safety bugs the sh&t out of my hand. I try to shoot it like a 1911 with my thumb on top of the safety but it’s not the most comfortable. However, it’s a cool friggin gun
Ok I've just bought the CZ 97B 45. I'm interested in those grips for it. But have you ever tried a rounded grip on one side and the thin grip on the other. I'm right handed and small hands actually. But I've been thinking the rounded grips for the right side and the thin grips for the left side might be an awesome combo for me. I know you have huge hands, but what do yo think of my idea? Though the cost would be way more and I'm disabled an low income, I admit. But the CZ is a long term handgun. These polymer guns are great for duty use where you don't care about long term pass it down qualities. I carry a CZ P-10c and I know what great gun it is as a workhorse of a gun. But it is a work horse, not a gun you pass down per say. I am a 45 calibur fan, basic old fashioned American in that sense. But I can't have both a work horse and an awesome all steal 45 handgun. So I choose the CZ 97B 45, which is a great 45 made of all steal. Over a workhorse FN 45 that has more rounds but is made of polymer. Both great guns costing about the same. But if I'm paying more, I choose all steal construction which is a better long term investment. But saying this is only because I'm limited to one or the other and a CZ is a great brand vs a good brand polymer at higher capacity or because it's a 1911. So better brand quality, with a great calibur wins over a great calibur of a lesser brand quality. . This is coming from a 1911 45 calibur fan. I still want a decent 1911, but I prefer quality of make over model of 45.
It is a wide gun already so you may want thins on both sides...some offset grips can cause a pulled shot. You can also use my discount code BJGG10 & save 10% off any LOK Grips. Thanks for Watching, Carry On
I have shot both. I owned both. Both are good pistols, but one I think stands out more than other. Even though the FN holds more, is tactical, polymer, I found it snappier than the CZ. My CZ 97B is heavier, does hold less, I found it more manageable and accurate. In my opinion, Accuracy solved the capacity difference.I do own 15 CZ's and not bashing FN at all because I think they make a good product, but the CZ wins every time for me. More ergonomic, accurate and just feel better feel.
I own an fnx45, sweet shooting gun for the money and cant beat having 15+1 rounds of 45 acp at the ready. Dont buy a gun based on brand, buy based on what is more comfortable in the hand and practice practice and practice more. The best gun caliber is the one that hits the target consistently
To save you the suspense, the FN isn’t worth the money. Sold mine a few months after I bought it. Not a bad gun, but not for the money. The 15 round capacity is the one trick pony. Other than that, it should be priced closer to a Glock or M&P. Got a CZ 97 on order, I’m stoked
Dear Big Johnson Guns and Gear - My apologies for the late reply as this is a new video to me. Did you end up changing out the rear sight? If so, what model did you choose and why? Also, did swapping out the rear sight require a different front sight too? Any information you could provide would be appreciated. Thank you. Take care. -Phil
Big Johnson - I am guessing your CZ came with the Aluminum grips. I live in California and mine came with the original wood grips. I highly recommend you try a pair. I wear gloves in size large and thought a set of slim grips would fit my hand better, I was wrong. I sent the thin grips back almost immediately. What I found is that with the thin grips I don't get purchase on the sides, only the front and back. But with the wood grips they completely fill my hand.
Yes it did but I prefer lokgrips, he’s actually making me a set of G10 palm swells right now for my 97. I run lokgrips on all my CZ’s as you will see in my other videos. TFW Carry On
I'd have to go with the FN I may not have gorilla hands like yours but my snausages finger with gloves would have a problem with the CZ. Plus I like the capacity
I have an fnx45. Never carry it. These guns are just too damn big. However, I will never sell mine, just too much fun and God forbid someone breaks in when I'm here. Lol :D
Hey man, you obviously have damn good taste in guns, so I have a quick question! I have a FNX 45 tactical with the small backstrap, and it fits my tiny hands decently, how does the 97b compare to the fnx grip? Is the trigger reach in single action alot longer than the fnx? I appreciate ya and keep up the awesome work!
@@BigJohnsonGG and this is why I love all your videos because you have always been quick to answer questions and respond to your viewers, I appreciate it man, enjoy your labor day!
Well good info but note that he never did say which one he liked more and why......which was the whole point of watching his video in the first place....like which one is better and which one would you prefer?
Might have ruined the video to give all the specs besides weight, like barrel length of each, height, width, oal, weight fully loaded, etc. BTW, how much do extra magazines cost for each? The 97’s can run $45 or more. That’s a comparative factor. It would have been nice to see the guns stacked, or side by side to see differences in width, length, height a bit more accurately. But all of those are objective comparators...too much to ask in a gun comparison video? Yep, a comparison that is a bit more objective than, “I really like .”
I opted for CZ 97B..but I'm a CZ nut. Do you know if this gun is IDPA legal. I'm also going to send to CGW for "E" conversion. I changed to Dawson fiber optic sights & black rear but having trouble. I feel like front sight to low or perhaps I need adjustable rear...any suggestions. Great video & I subscribed. Thx
Big Johnson Guns and Gear I have no idea what the deal is but there are a lot of people who would like to buy Scar, Five-seveN or this FNX beauty but it is almost impossible because there are no FN distributors for civilian users. In some countries it is possible to buy them with help of professional agents but you have to add that extra money for them.
I got a 6 inch barrel version of the cz97 I prefer heavier guns as I am used to shoot 40 shots on 25 meters and to have a chance of winning I need to hit 380 out of 400 lighter guns are to me more difficult to handle in terms of precision
