A wise choice.Really leaning towards eventually just going with CGW's 97b.
Their work is top notch, I've used their parts in the past on my PCR.
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A wise choice.Really leaning towards eventually just going with CGW's 97b.
Their work is top notch, I've used their parts in the past on my PCR.
It’s right at the jagged edge of too big for my hands, but it shoots so well I don’t mind.I often hear people talk about the 97B being too large for their hands,
Yep, it'd definitely be a lot to carry concealed.It’s right at the jagged edge of too big for my hands, but it shoots so well I don’t mind.
I would not choose it for carry because of that though.
Still love the gun though
Yep, it'd definitely be a lot to carry concealed.
Considering your hand fits on the 1911 Government Model grip like most folks hands fit on an Officer size grip, I can see why you would think that.I often hear people talk about the 97B being too large for their hands, but it feels to me like it fits my hand better and more securely than the 1911.
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I didn't really notice a difference from the other guns when the 85 Combat had the original trigger (shown below), probably because I don't notice the trigger reach being too long to suit me on any of the guns. The rest of my guns still have the original triggers, but I plan to install the CGW Pro Kit (includes the Combat trigger with two-way over-travel adjustment and several other parts) in the SP-01 someday. IIRC, I think there may be an "early" Combat trigger profile and a later one that has more curve, but perhaps I'm dreaming... My 85 Combat was one from the later years not long before they stopped making them.Turbo, hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like none of the pistols have the 85 Combat trigger shoe, they appear to be the recurve trigger. The 85 trigger doesn't that the dramastic curve, in effect easier to reach. CGW also has what they call a reach reduction kit, it basically moves the trigger rearward.
I've not had any pinching or biting or anything of that nature on the 1911s (and I like and appreciate 1911s), but the CZ profile just sinks into my hand and suits my preferences, and I can shoot better, faster, with it.Considering your hand fits on the 1911 Government Model grip like most folks hands fit on an Officer size grip, I can see why you would think that.
I imagine you pinch the palm of your right hand doing rapid mag changes with the 1911.
I have a 2010 model with ‘updated’ barrel ramp. I have done some work to it, Cajun Gun Works 1911 bushing conversion and SAO trigger. Also has cut-down Nill target grips and SP-01 extended mag release.
Great gun, very accurate...but...don’t recommend feeding it a regular diet of standard ball loads. The barrel lug is fragile and mine has broken twice. Also in stock form the trigger reach is absurd.
My local shop has the 97b for sale for $668. It is in stock. If you are seeing it for a lot more, there’s some supply/demand or gouging in play.
I have a 2010 model with ‘updated’ barrel ramp. I have done some work to it, Cajun Gun Works 1911 bushing conversion and SAO trigger. Also has cut-down Nill target grips and SP-01 extended mag release.
Great gun, very accurate...but...don’t recommend feeding it a regular diet of standard ball loads. The barrel lug is fragile and mine has broken twice. Also in stock form the trigger reach is absurd.
Well then no problem, decockers are a pox.Correct, the safety model cz97b is less expensive than the cz97bd decocker model
I love the look of that chrome, and frankly standard CZ finishes aren't that special or durable if the gun will be carried and used hard.Here's my muse, except for the gold accoutrements, but love the look of the hard chrome and longevity will be great. What say all of you about getting it hard chromed when the time comes?
I've got enough black guns, my SS revolvers need an autoloader to fit in the mix.
In talking with CGW, I think I'm inclined to leave in the DA as it doesn't effect the trigger pull whatsoever, other than it will prevent from a truly flat trigger, but with the 85c trigger it should fit me well.
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i did replace the rear sight on it with one from cz customs. i like sights with a squarish/ rectangular profile over trapezoid shaped sights."Getting ambitious" then proceeds to hit 4 shots in a row at 25 yards one handed.
Excellent shooting it seems like your 200gr, SWC PC MBC N320 load is a good load, all but a few fliers it was just chewing the center.
Have you done anything to your 97b?
If you tend to ride the safety when shooting you may want to think about it. The safety on my Shadow 2 can not be ridden as that gun is designed for a particular gun game in mind. The safety on my A01-LD is just wide enough to index effectively on, but not really ride. If you are mostly a 1911 shooter, I'm guessing you will want the extended safety assuming you aren't gun gaming and breaking rules by doing so.To all the 97 owners out there have any of you felt the need for the extended safety