Phil,
I have used a CZ-97B as my range gun for some time now, in fact I put about 150 rounds through it this morning and just passed the 4,000 round mark.
The 97B compared to the Pointman 7 is like comparing apples to watermelons, their basically isn't a comparison. Although I don't own a PM7, I have seen them and read quite a bit about them. The PM7 will have much better sights, a significantly better trigger, use much cheaper and more readily available magazines (it is after all, a 1911), have a higher resale value, and probably be as accurate, if not more accurate, than the 97. However, you pay for all this.
Sounds like I'm recommending the PM7, doesn't it? Not necessarily, but I will caution you that if you have not held a 97, you need to before you buy one. The grip is noticably larger than the PM7. 97's ARE more ammo sensitive, don't let anyone tell you they aren't, but then again the PM7 could be as well.
To get the 97 up to the trigger and sights the PM7 comes with, you'll spend an extra $150.00, I suggest the Hogue grips, for another $20.00. It adds up, there ain't no free lunch, pay now or pay later.
In closing, I can shoot my 97 more accurately with greater ease then I can by best 1911's. The 97 is a heavy, stable, durable, and "different" platform. Here's my high mileage "beater" 97 tricked out to my liking. I would say get the 97, since they aren't that common, and get a 1911 down the road.
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