Hi All--
I searched for and read all the CZ vs. Beretta threads but didn't see one on the.380's, sorry if I missed it. For my next gun I want to buy either a Beretta 83FS or a CZ model 83. It would be great if the knowledgeable people on this forum could give me some guidance. I have handled both guns, and my major reason for liking them is that I have large hands with rather long fingers--both these pistols have fairly large grips that fit my hand much better than most small autos.
I know where I can rent a Beretta 85, not sure about the CZ but I will check out a couple of places.
I will not deny having a slight aesthetic preference for the Beretta mystique, but on the common sense side, I'm a subscriber to Gun Tests.com, and their test report on the 85FS was lukewarm. They haven't done a report on the CZ. Also on the common sense side, I can get a CZ 83 for $400 locally while the same shop was selling the Beretta for right around $600. I don't mind paying the extra $200 if the Beretta is really a better gun. I may use it for a CCW or car carry piece from time to time and I want a reliable weapon.
If I did go with the CZ, I'd be interested if anyone here would tell me the benefits and drawbacks of going with the CZ 82 in 9x18 Makarov. My main reason for thinking about it is that ammo seems quite plentiful as opposed to380 ammo. Don't relaod right now, but I have in the past and would again if prices got really out of hand. 9x18 is a new caliber to me, don't know enough about it to make a judgement, so I will read up. But any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I searched for and read all the CZ vs. Beretta threads but didn't see one on the.380's, sorry if I missed it. For my next gun I want to buy either a Beretta 83FS or a CZ model 83. It would be great if the knowledgeable people on this forum could give me some guidance. I have handled both guns, and my major reason for liking them is that I have large hands with rather long fingers--both these pistols have fairly large grips that fit my hand much better than most small autos.
I know where I can rent a Beretta 85, not sure about the CZ but I will check out a couple of places.
I will not deny having a slight aesthetic preference for the Beretta mystique, but on the common sense side, I'm a subscriber to Gun Tests.com, and their test report on the 85FS was lukewarm. They haven't done a report on the CZ. Also on the common sense side, I can get a CZ 83 for $400 locally while the same shop was selling the Beretta for right around $600. I don't mind paying the extra $200 if the Beretta is really a better gun. I may use it for a CCW or car carry piece from time to time and I want a reliable weapon.
If I did go with the CZ, I'd be interested if anyone here would tell me the benefits and drawbacks of going with the CZ 82 in 9x18 Makarov. My main reason for thinking about it is that ammo seems quite plentiful as opposed to380 ammo. Don't relaod right now, but I have in the past and would again if prices got really out of hand. 9x18 is a new caliber to me, don't know enough about it to make a judgement, so I will read up. But any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!