CZ75, are they really that good??

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I have the opportunity to trade my M&P .40 with Crimson Trace grips for a like new CZ75 in polished stainless. I have read GREAT things about the 75B's and actually owned a semi-compact for awhile but never got to shoot it before I traded it. The gun will be used for range use mostly. Are they really as good as I hear, and would you trade an M&P for one?? Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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That's interesting...Yes, they are that good. You may want to ask if the original grips come with it, I don't know how slippery those fashion ones are.
 
straight up trade... M&P for the CZ75... I would... but the laser on yours is what would give me a bit of hesitation... That is a beautiful gun and has a hell of a lot more character than an M&P and would be a great range gun.... I would want something added to the deal if I were making it from your end... but if you really like it, it is worth the trade.
 
I would keep the M & P and get the CZ.

The amount of money I see people talk about paying on this forum for CZs is really REALLY high.

There are deals on CZs out there all over the internet.

Seriously, dont sell a gun you know you like to buy a gun you may or may not like. Buy the gun first, then decide if you want the old one, then sell it if you must.

A polished stainless CZ 75 is a LOT different than a M&P with lasergrips, so I would try it out first.
 
Yep, they are that good. But get a CZ into your hands first before making a decision. The CZ and M&P are very different feels. You may love the CZ, or you may decide its not your cup of tea just by holding it.

I have a CZ-75B and it is by far the most reliable pistol I have ever had, and one of the most accurate. My only regret is that I didn't get a CZ-75BD, but I can rectify that pretty easily....
 
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Absolutely. CZ's have changed my perception of what an autoloader can be. It's now one of the most copied designs worldwide; there's a reason for that. I shoot a CZ every week, if I don't, I get cranky:evil:

Here are my 2 favorites.

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Can you give it a "test drive" first? I like CZs (mine is a PCR), but I am not sure I would trade a perfectly good M&P (which I also like) straight up for a much heavier gun that may be more difficult for you to shoot.
 
Yes, they are really that good. I have two and my only problem with them is that I would like more.
 
Wow, that's a gorgeous CZ! I would personally make the trade, but then I'm just not that interested in the M&P. The advice to be careful trading something you know you like for something you might like better would be well heeded. Giving up the laser would give me pause too.

But like I said, it's a beautiful gun and would be hard to pass up...
 
Many shooters find the 'heavier' all steel CZ faster and more accurate BECAUSE of the weight, and of course because it's a CZ :).

YMMV but target acquisition speed & accuracy, especially with multiple shots/double taps, was faster for me with the CZ. The M&P could be set up to fit my hand better, but the CZ hit the target better. I do have more experience with the CZ than the M&P.

IMHO: For range use the CZ is hard to beat. The trigger comes fairly rough but wears in nicely with trigger pulls, dry or live. The trigger can be made very good for the price of a spring ($10 includes shipping) and a little DIY action and sear polishing. A wealth of instructions are out there with illustrated procedures.

The M&P is also getting new available parts and a following for DIY trigger improvements; so in the end, like always the case, whichever turns your crank best is the best gun for you.
 
Hahahaha...I was going to say I would make the trade if the CZ weren't in that caliber!
 
I have owned both the cz 75 and the m & p

I traded the m & p because I was more accurate with the CZ

also I love the cz 22 conversion kadet kit
 
I once owned a CZ 75B SA .40, and it had a failure-to-eject the spent ammo problem.
It didn't matter what magazine I used, and it didn't matter what ammo I used.
I even had the extractor spring replaced.
I had two different gunsmiths work on it and it was still unreliable.
I couldn't make it through 10 rounds without at least 3 jams.
I eventually traded it for a S&W Airweight revolver to a guy who thought that he could fix it.
Last I heard it was still malfunctioning, even after a trip back to CZ.

I guess that soured my opinion of CZ's.
So, no, I would not make the trade.
I would keep the M&P.
 
I have an older CZ75. The only thing I dislike about it is the grip is chunkier than I'd like. After the first shot and it goes single action, it's fine though.
I have a S&W M&P40 and its grip is probably the best of all the guns I own and the right size. I won't say that makes a better gun as the CZ 75 I have works very well, but I still overall prefer the MP40.
Now, there is no doubt the CZ is an excellent brand of gun, and if it fits your hand you will most likely love the CZ.
 
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Striker fired polymer gun vs all steel hammer fired. The grip on the CZ is about as good as it gets. My five plus a Tanfoglio are accurate and extremely reliable. I also have a M&P in 9MM. Great gun, not as accurate as the CZ but just as reliable. Both work well for me in IDPA. If I could have only one it would be the CZ 85 Coimbat, (ambi version of the 75B).

Both are shooters. Keep the M&P and buy the CZ.

Take Care

Bob
 
That is one B-E-A-utiful pistol. If i ever get another 75B i'm getting it in that and i love those grips.
 
I have 5 CZ's at last count. 2 of them are the 75B in 9mm and .40cal. So I wouls say that yes they really are that good. Especially for the price!
 
I definitely prefer the CZ, but why does our opinion really matter? They are both good guns. If you like one better than the other, you have the answer.
 
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