CZ Opinions....Which one?

[Williamkevin]

I carry a CZ75D PCR Compact in 9mm and I love it. I also shoot it in IDPA, and although it performs well, I'm thinking that I want to switch to a full-size for competition. I've narrowed it down to TWO CZs; the CZ85 Combat or the CZ75B SA both in 9mm. The 75 is less expensive, but doesn't have the features I would like to have that are present in the 85. Anyone have experience with either of these pistols and would like to share your thoughts?

Cheers!

 

[sean gaines]

why dont you just go with the 85 if you like all the features, have you looked into maybe an sp01?

 

[Texas1911]

The CZ SP01 Tactical would be the best IDPA choice. It just barely fits in the "box" and has a heavy front end which tames recoil to virtually .32 ACP levels. The only downside is that would put you in ESP because of the weight.

 

[Williamkevin]

I actually looked at the SP-01, but dismissed it because I just don't like the accessory rail. I should probably give it another look. I shoot ESP now because I run a stainless steel guiderod in my PCR.

 

[sean gaines]

you could always go with an aluminum guide rod, if you are you trying to make weight? I know where you can get them..v v v v v v v no hint! lol

 

[Williamkevin]

you could always go with an aluminum guide rod, if you are you trying to make weight? I know where you can get them..v v v v v v v no hint! lol

Actually, it's not about weight, it puts me in ESP because the PCR comes with a polymer guide rod from the factory.

 

[cougartex]

I have shot both and like the CZ 85 Combat better.

 

[tumbleweed]

Go 85 Combat -- the 85 Combat lacks the firing pin block from the factory; if you remove that FPB on any other CZ that ships with it you make the gun illegal to use ("removal of a safety feature" rules) in SSP. The 85 Combat will enable you to have a better trigger pull (once worked on a bit) AND includes the overtravel stop screw from the factory -- another part that is legal only if it ships that way (if you add it to, say, a 75B it makes your gun illegal for SSP under the "visible trigger work" rule).

 

[TxPhantom]

I have a CZ 75B that I love. I've never shot the 85 or SP-O1 but I'm sure they are very good pistols also. The 75 B is my 2nd favorite range pistol behind my MP 9 Pro. I don't carry the CZ due to the weight.