Strung out on CZ's

[CZ-Guy]

... it all started with a used CZ-82 from CDNN last year. It was love at first sight. Next thing I know, my Browning Buckmark Camper was replaced with a CZ 75 Kadet 22lr. After that, it was my beautiful Sig P238 in rainbowed stainless, tritium sights and rosewood grips - which was retired for a RAMI BD 9mm. Next to go was my awesomely sweet Springfield xDM 4.5 9mm in Bi-Tone - swapped for a CZ 97b in Glossy Blue. Each of these had been replacements in their day for other great firearms - but always a step up.

And then it was down to one, the trusty Marlin model 60 with stainless barrel and walnut stock. It was regretfully sold to a friend two weeks ago and my replacement CZ 452 Military Training Rifle is scheduled to be delivered to my FFL tomorrow.

I rationalized it all by telling myself that each was a one-for-one swap. There would be no MORE guns added to my collection. I HAD IT ALL UNDER CONTROL... or so I thought.

But after a few trips to the range, the results of my outings have made me question myself. Could there be more? I mean, I was pretty darn accurate with the Buckmark and the xDM. But nothing like with the 75 Kadet and the 97b. It got me thinking. Maybe I could do some semi-competitive shooting. My groupings have been getting tighter with the CZs. And I can't tell if it's that they're more accurate - or if because they're so much more fun to shoot, maybe I'm just getting better with more practice?!

I think I knew all along, in the back of my mind, that I wouldn't be able to consider myself whole until I added a CZ 75 to the fold. I was even prepared to suck it up and make the jump with a stock CZ 75B. But then I saw the awesomely wicked CZ 75 Shadow Custom and I don't know if I can be happy with JUST a CZ 75b now. You know?

I was happy with what I had until I found the CZ line. I didn't know it could get any better. If I get the stock CZ 75b, will I regret NOT getting the Shadow Custom? :banghead:

I had been warned that CZ-82s were the "gateway drug" into a full-on addiction to a more hardcore CZ lifestyle. But I didn't know the shift would happen this rapidly.

I think I need help. Anyone know of a cure?

 

[CZguy]

I think I need help. Anyone know of a cure?

Being pretty far down the road with that addiction, I think I can be of some help. Sell all RemRugChesters and turn them into CZs. But be careful they seem to have multiplied in my safe. And if you have a 452 trainer, you can rest assured that sooner or later you will need a 452 Full Stock.

One other thing.........if you are into polymer striker fired guns. Find a Styer M series to shoot. They are one of the best kept secrets in America.

 

[Shadow 7D]

Well, be glad
You have yet to add the Kevin ( Micro Desert Eagle)
but then you will start to see the lines in the classics
and will start hanging out at Auctions and hunting Estate Sales looking for a Nice DUO
or a CZ 24, or CZ 27
and then, it's just going to get worse
Like a shotgun, those BRNO are killers for the cash, and there are REALLY nice drilling and rifles also.

Sorry, doesn't get better, but
the mini mauser is VERY nice....

 

[railroader]

Sorry I can't help you. I just came in from the garage. I was converting my 75compact to single action only. Yesterday I bought a witness cz clone. I think I'm screwed too. Mark

 

[bikerdoc]

Hi, my name is Doc, and I am a CZ addict............

 

[Pilot]

I've got the 75B, 75D PCR and the Kadet Kit. There is no hope.

 

[GZOh]

Great Guns!!!... Don't fight it.
After alot of years, for me it's come down to all-metal... a bunch of SIGs, a bunch of CZs and a couple third-generation S&Ws.
Just sit back and enjoy!!

 

[Orion8472]

Boy, do I know what you mean. DARN YOU, CZ!!!

 

[NWCP]

...Anyone know of a cure? I sure do. Buy another CZ! I own four CZ rifles and would have a fifth if only they made a 25-06 in the 550FS line. I however haven't reduced my firearms inventory to make room for my CZs. They're part of one big happy family.

 

[Furncliff]

CZ is the gateway drug...

to BRNO

 

[Jonah71]

I only own one. A 2003 OD green 75B. Took it out for the first time in moths last Friday and enjoyed shooting it so much I ended up using NEW golf balls as targets. (doc said no more golf anyway.) In my present financial situation I have to run in the opposite direction when I see a good price on a CZ. But soon I hope to have one I can use for CCW. Of all my autoloads that old CZ is the most accurate.

 

[Fastcast]

There may be a cure ..... An old school CZ ..... Some love 'em, some hate 'em. If you hate it, maybe that will end your hole in the wallet affliction with CZ. Either way, is a CZ collection complete without one of the ole fire breathers?

I'll suggest you don't get started collecting the old warhorses....M1 Garand & M1 Carbine!....Aahhhh!

 

[cls12vg30]

is a CZ collection complete without one of the ole fire breathers?

I submit that it is not. Here are my 3 CZ 52's with the rest of my ComBloc collection:

 

[jbr]

I've got a Phantom - My favorite shooter for sure - darn accurate. If you need to add a polymer try the phantom. I see more in my future. I wish they would come out with a 20oz. carry 9

 

[schmeky]

I hate em' cause they have ruined me. I don't really want to shoot any other autoloader, since I discovered the big CZ-97, I have even been neglecting my 1911's


I picked up this NIB CZ-40B from CDNN a couple years ago for $289.00 plus $15.00 to ship. It's an awesome, under-rated pistol. Never a failure of any kind after many rounds. Yea, I hate em' . . . . .

 

[Kingofthehill]

I love my CZ75b

It is amazing quality for the price. I have always wanted one of those custom shadows and i wish i would of bought the nickle CZ75 instead of the Black.

JOe

 

[schmeky]

Joe,

You ought to read what the guys on the Sig Forum have to say about CZ's. They love em, and rate them, in many instances, as equal to, if not a little better than their Sigs.

Cool thing about CZ's is the quality is very consistent. Sure there's a lemon every now and then, but Sig guys covet the "all German" Sig's. The machining on CZ's could be better, but I would rather have a $400-500.00 CZ that shoots as good as, and many times, will outshoot a better machined $700-1,000.00 Sig.

 

[yhtomit]

It's not exactly methadone, but you could also consider branching out to the "inspired by Cz" world.

I like my Witness in .45; was a lot cheaper than a Cz-97, but has at least many of the same winning qualities as my Cz-75. Heftier, though -- definitely not something I'd want to wear around all day.

Of course, this opens up a very large can of worms. On 2d thought, forget I said anything

timothy (who's been plotting to buy some more Czs for a while ... it's like permanent Lent)

 

[tekarra]

cZs! I was hooked 27 years ago.

 

[Omaney]

I've been jones-ing for a PCR for too long. Time to go get one.

 

[rocinante]

You need a vz58 too.

 

[Shadow 7D]

Wait, a true gem is a Minty CZ vz. 52 (the rifle)
then you KNOW that you have it.

 

[mgmorden]

I'm starting to accumulate a few of them too. Now have a CZ-52, 82, and 75. That puts CZ as second only to Ruger in most firearms owned for me. I must admit though that the next two items on my wish list are an SR9 and a Security Six though, so the CZ's, much as I like them, likely won't be catching up anytime soon .

 

[chris in va]

Good grief. While I do have three CZ products, all three have had major issues that only I was able to correct. Even CZ USA couldn't 'fix the glitch'.

They're nice and all but I wouldn't rate them as the Hammer of Thor. Once I got things sorted out with the 75BD it shoots fine and works good in IDPA.

One of the absolute worst handguns I've owned is a 52. The thing literally cut my hands.

 

[millertyme]

Hi. I'm Millertyme and I am a CZ addict. I have a very strong constitution that is only strengthened by lack of substantial funds in my bank account. Funny how my weakness has made me strong enough to resist the urge to take money from my family to pay for my addiction to CZ's.

My first, and so far only, CZ is a 75B model I picked up used from a retired LEO who bought it with the intention of using it in competition. Angus had slicked it up some and installed a few goodies that made it even easier to hit black with. I bought almost exactly one week after shooting my first CZ, a pre-B 75 model. Almost upon first contact I was hooked. No other pistol felt as natural to my hand as the 75.

I have the fortunate disposition that previous to my addiction I had acquired several other firearms that I have begun positioning to trade for CZ's I'd rather have. I have an AR15 I'm thinking about trading off for a VZ/Czechpoint 58. I have an old Remington 721 30-06 I hope to use as a part trade towards a 550 American. My old Glenfield, as accurate and deadly as it's been, will in time be bartered or sold off towards the purchase of a 455. There are others, too, that are on their way out as soon as I find someone to trade with.

I once thought I could temporarily cure my itch with a knock-off Witness. Didn't work. I was left confused and disheartened.

Every time I see the "next big thing" I think about getting one. I even go so far as to find people I could trade with. Then I shoot my CZ and think to myself, why would even consider getting something else?

On my list of things to acquire are the 550 in 30-06, a 455 in 22LR, a VZ58, a 75 Compact, and a couple 712 shotguns. I hope that will be enough, for me. Then my son needs something to shoot, too.

Any CZ fans have any experience with the 512 SA 22LR?